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Former KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Schedules Australian Clinics

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has scheduled the following in-store appearances/clinics in Australia in conjunction with Allans Music. April 01 - Melbourne - 7 p.m. (soundcheck 5 p.m.) April 02 - Brisbane - 6:30 p.m. (soundcheck 4:30 p.m.) April 03 - Adelaide - 7 p.m. (soundcheck 5 p.m.) April 0...

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Singer AMANDA SOMERVILLE To Perform With KAMELOT In Tilburg

Amanda Somerville, the American singer-songwriter and vocal coach who was tapped to replace EPICA vocalist Simone Simons on the band's North American tour with SYMPHONY X due to Simons' health issues, will make a special guest appearance at KAMELOT's March 20, 2009 concert at 013 in Tilburg, Netherl...

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GENE SIMMONS' Son NICK Performs At NAMM; Video Available

NICK SIMMONS BAND, the band fronted by Nick Simmons — 19-year-old son of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons — performed earlier today (Friday, January 16) at the NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show in Anaheim, California. Video footage of two songs can be viewed below. Nick Simmons r...

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BRUCE KULICK's 'Incredible' Jam With REO SPEEDWAGON's DAVE AMATO; Video Available

Video footage of former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick and REO SPEEDWAGON's Dave Amato taking part in "an incredible jam" in the Gibson guitar room at NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held on January 15-18, 2009 in Anaheim, California can be viewed below. Kulick has b...

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BRUCE KULICK's New Album To Feature TOTO's STEVE LUKATHER

TOTO's Steve Lukather is scheduled to make a guest appearance on the new solo album from former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick, tentatively titled "BK3". In a posting on his official web site, Kulick writes, "What an amazing day in the studio! I asked Steve Lukather from...

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AVANTASIA Producer Honored With 'Golden Bobby' Award

Sascha Paeth — producer, engineer and guitarist of EDGUY frontman's AVANTASIA project — was honored with the prestigious sound award "Golden Bobby" by the German association of sound engineers (VDT) for the best production of the year 2008 in the "Rock" category. The song that made the difference wa...

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TIMO TOLKKI's REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE Signs With SCARLET RECORDS

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, has inked a worldwide deal with Scarlet Records. Tolkki and his bandmates have spent the last few weeks putting the finishing touches to their new album entitled "Age Of Aquarius". Recorded over three months in F...

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EDGUY Frontman Thanks 'Real' Fans For Their Support

Vocalist Tobias Sammet of the German melodic metal/hard rock bands EDGUY and AVANTASIA has issued the following update: "Hey folks, this message is dedicated to our fans all over the world, the real fans. The people that I really care about! The people who are really taken by the music that we write...

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BRUCE KULICK Schedules Phoenix In-Store

Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick will make an in-store appearance at Raptor Guitars in Phoenix, Arizona on December 26. The store, which is located at 7227 S. Central Avenue, Suite 1005, will host Bruce from 6 to 8 p.m. More information can be obtained directly from...

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REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE: South American Tour Postponed

REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE, the new band led by former STRATOVARIUS mastermind Timo Tolkki, has issued the following statement: "We are forced to postpone our [South American] tour due to lack of professionalism and responsibility of the promoter. They approached us with an offer for the tour in June, w...

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JOHN CORABI To Guest On New BRUCE KULICK Solo Album

John Corabi (MÖTLEY CRÜE, UNION, RATT, ESP) is scheduled to make a guest appearance on the new solo album from former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick, tentatively titled "BK3". In a posting on his official web site, Kulick writes, "As you all know, I have been recording [...

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EDGUY: 'Tinnitus Sanctus' Lands On German, Austrian Charts

"Tinnitus Sanctus", the new album from the German melodic metal band EDGUY, has registered the following first-week chart positions: Germany: #19 Austria: #50 The digipack version of "Tinnitus Sanctus" includes a bonus CD entitled "Live In Los Angeles". The complete track listing is as follows: CD 1...

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EDGUY Frontman Begins Work On Next AVANTASIA Album

EDGUY's official web site has been updated with the following interview with the group's frontman, Tobias Sammet: Q: The new album, "Tinnitus Sanctus", is out now. What are your expectations towards the sales? Tobias: "Well, the sales seem to be quite strong so far, even though I don't expect the al...

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TIMO TOLKKI Discusses STRATOVARIUS 'Publicity Stunt'; Video Available

Former STRATOVARIUS and current REVOLUTION RENAISSANCE mainman Timo Tolkki has released the second part of his three-part interview via the RR web site. During this lengthy interview which lasts almost an hour, Tolkki talks about the STRATOVARIUS period between 1996 and 2008. He discusses the diffic...

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EDGUY: 'Tinnitus Sanctus' Digipack Edition Detailed

The digipack version of "Tinnitus Sanctus", the new album from the German melodic metal band EDGUY, will include a bonus CD entitled "Live In Los Angeles". The complete track listing is as follows: CD 1: 01. Ministry Of Saints 02. Sex Fire Religion 03. The Pride Of Creation 04. Nine Lives 05. Wake U...