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DOKKEN, KINGDOM COME: More 'Defenders Of Rock' European Tour Dates Announced

DOKKEN and KINGDOM COME will team up for the "Defenders of Rock" double-headliner tour between September 26 and October 22. So far the following dates have been confirmed, according to Dokken.net: Sep. 26 - Ludwigsburg, Germany - Rockfabrik Sep. 27 - Prague, Czech Republic - Retro Music Hall Sep. 28...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist Discusses Upcoming Album

Baconmusic's James Allman recently conducted an interview with legendary SCORPIONS lead guitarist Matthias Jabs. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Baconmusic: Can you start by talking me through the writing and recording process for the brand new album "Humanity Hour 1"? Matthias: "Yes, we have r...

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YEAR LONG DISASTER Signs With VOLCOM ENTERTAINMENT

Volcom Entertainment has announced the addition of YEAR LONG DISASTER to its roster of artists. A rock trio, YEAR LONG DISASTER is led by guitarist and vocalist Daniel Davies, the son of KINKS' guitarist Dave Davies. Bass player Rich Mullins has toured the world in his past lives with KARMA TO BURN...

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DOKKEN To Utilize Stand-In Drummer For Select Dates

DOKKEN will enlist drummer Vik Foxx (ex-ENUFF Z'NUFF) to fill in for regular skinsman Mick Brown for several live shows that Mick is unable to play this summer. Rhino Records in March revisited DOKKEN's early days with a pair of releases packed with previously unissued material. The first release, a...

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SAVATAGE Mastermind JON OLIVA To Guest On METAL EXPRESS RADIO

Jon Oliva, the legendary mastermind behind SAVATAGE, will be the host for this Friday's "Guest DJ Hour" on Metal Express Radio. For those familiar with Mr. Oliva, you'll know that he's not the least bit shy in front of a microphone, especially when dealing with a captive audience! You won't want to...

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TOMAHAWK: More 'Anonymous' Details Revealed

TOMAHAWK, the "all-star" band featuring former FAITH NO MORE vocalist Mike Patton, ex-HELMET drummer Jon Stainer and former JESUS LIZARD guitarist Duane Denison, has revealed the track listing for its new album, "Anonymous", due on June 19 via Ipecac. It is as follows: 01. War Song 02. Mescal Rite I...

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Makers Of 'Get Thrashed' And Ex-EXODUS Singer ZETRO SOUZA On Hand For L.A. Screening

Director Rick Ernst and associate producer Rat Skates (ex-OVERKILL drummer) will attend the West Coast premiere of "Get Thrashed: The Story Of Thrash Metal" at the Silver Lake Film Festival in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 5. After the screening, there will be a question-and-answer session with Ernst...

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SPARZANZA Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Swedish hard rockers SPARZANZA have been confirmed for the 2007 edition of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AEROSMITH (US) AFTER FOREVER (NL) ALL ENDS (S) AMON AMARTH (S) ANDROMEDA (S) A...

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BALANCE OF POWER To Debut New Singer And Songs At BAY AREA ROCK FEST

BALANCE OF POWER, the London-based heavy metal band, will perform new material from its upcoming album, including the song "Pariah", at its upcoming appearance at the Bay Area Rock Fest this Friday, May 4. The show will also mark the North American debut of their new vocalist Corey Brown, renowned f...

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ELVENKING Launches YouTube Channel

Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING has launched a YouTube channel at this location. "At the moment there is only one video shot during an improvised acoustic show the band played during their European tour supporting JON OLIVA'S PAIN in 2006," the group writes on its web site. "More videos from...

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SHINING Mastermind KVARFORTH: 'Death Is Always To Be Glorified'

StayMetal.net recently conducted an interview with SHINING mastermind Niklas Kvarforth. A few excerpts follow: StayMetal.net: "V - Halmstad" is just around the corner and it will be the first release by your new and highly respected label, Osmose Productions. What were your reasons for leaving Avant...

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METAL CHURCH Singer Finalizes Lineup For Solo Project

METAL CHURCH singer Ronny Munroe has finalized the lineup for his solo project. He has recruited his former ROTTWEILLER bandmates Rick Van Zandt on guitar, Izzy Rehaume on bass and Doug Marapodi on drums along with Q-5/TKO/NIGHTSHADE guitarist Rick Pierce. Ronny is currently working on demo songs fo...

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METAL CHURCH Singer To Perform With JON OLIVA'S PAIN At BAY AREA ROCK FEST

METAL CHURCH lead singer Ronny Munroe will join festival co-headliners JON OLIVA'S PAIN on stage to close out the night's festivities at the Bay Area Rock Fest next weekend, May 4-5. Commented JON OLIVA'S PAIN in a statement: "Having shared the stage with METAL CHURCH last year, including an unsched...

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'Get Thrashed' Producer, Director To Guest On KNAC.COM's 'The Vault' Sunday

Director Rick Ernst and associate producerRat Skates (ex-OVERKILL drummer) of "Get Thrashed" — the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene — have been scheduled as the special phone-in guests of DJ Will, host of KNAC.COM's...

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UPWARDS OF ENDTIME To Release New CD Via BARBARIAN WRATH

Connecticut metal warlords UPWARDS OF ENDTIME will release their third CD, "From Genesis to Apokalypse and Beyond", through the German label Barbarian Wrath. An exact release date will be announced. According to a press release, "From Genesis to Apocalypse and Beyond" will feature 14 previously unre...