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JON OLIVA: 'I Am Filled With Sadness After Learning Of MIDNIGHT's Death'

BLABBERMOUTH.NET has received the following message from SAVATAGE/JON OLIVA's PAIN mastermind Jon Oliva regarding the passing of former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (John Patrick McDonald, Jr.): "I am filled with sadness after learning of Mid's death. He was truly one of the most unique, heart-me...
July 9, 2009
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Memorial Service For Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer Announced; Bandmembers Pay Tribute

A memorial service for former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (John Patrick McDonald, Jr.) will be held on Saturday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Siesta Key public beach (just south of main pavillion) in Florida. This celebration of Midnight's life will be open to all who wish to attend. CRIMSON GLORY ba...
July 9, 2009
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KEEP IT TRUE Festival Organizer Comments On MIDNIGHT's Passing

Oliver Weinsheimer, organizer of Germany's Keep It True festival, has issued the following statement regarding the passing of former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight: "I was deeply shocked this morning when I read the news, that former CRIMSON GLORY singer Midnight has died at the age of 47. He was o...
July 8, 2009
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Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer MIDNIGHT Dead At 47

BLABBERMOUTH.NET has learned that former CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight (real name: John Patrick Jr. McDonald) passed away earlier today (Wednesday, July 8) from "total kidney and liver failure." He was 47 years old. According to JON OLIVA'S PAIN guitarist Matt LaPorte, who played on some of Midnig...
July 8, 2009
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MACHINES OF GRACE: Debut Album Released Via iTunes Today

MACHINES OF GRACE — the new band featuring drummer Jeff Plate (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SAVATAGE, METAL CHURCH),vocalist Zak Stevens (CIRCLE II CIRCLE, SAVATAGE),guitarist Matt Leff (guitar) and bassist Chris Rapoza (bass) — will release its self-titled debut album digitally on July 7 via iTunes...
July 7, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Schedules South American Dates

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has scheduled the following South American dates in October: Oct. 09 - [to be announced] - Asunción, Paraguay Oct. 10 - Show Foz do - Iguazú, Brasil Oct. 11 - Show La Plata - Buen...
July 6, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: New Audio Interview Posted Online

TheRightToRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #83),featuring American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH). The interview lasts approximately 35 minutes and is available for download as an MP3 audio file at this location. O...
July 1, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Interviewed At SWEDEN ROCK Festival; Audio Available

Metal Express Radio conducted an interview with American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens's (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) at the Sweden Rock festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden on June 6, 2009. The 10-minute chat is now available for streaming at this location. Owens...
June 29, 2009
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CIRCLE II CIRCLE/Ex-SAVATAGE Singer Interviewed On 'The Classic Metal Show'; Audio Available

Vocalist Zak Stevens (CIRCLE II CIRCLE, SAVATAGE, MACHINES OF GRACE) was one of the featured guests on this weekend's (June 27) edition of "The Classic Metal Show". The interview is now available for streaming in three parts below. Audio samples of three songs from MACHINES OF GRACE — the new band f...
June 28, 2009
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SEVEN WITCHES: Texas Mini-Tour Scheduled For Next Week

SEVEN WITCHES — featuring James Rivera (HELSTAR),Mike LePond (SYMPHONY X) and Jack Frost (SAVATAGE) — has scheduled the following dates: Jun. 25 - Fitzgerald's - Houston, Texas Jun. 26 - Rockstar Sports Bar - Fort Worth, Texas Jun. 27 - Maniacs Rock Bar - San Antonio, Texas Video footage of SEVEN W...
June 18, 2009
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CHRIS CAFFERY To Take Part In Signing Session, Solo Acoustic Set In Edwardsville

Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) will take part in a signing session and short acoustic performance today (Thursday, June 18) at Gallery of Sound at the Gateway Shopping Center, Edwardsville, Pennsylvania at 5:00 p.m. Caffery's set will consist of some songs from his four...
June 18, 2009
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Former MEGADETH Bassist Issues Post-TIM ' RIPPER' OWENS Tour Update

Former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson has issued the following update: "I just arrived back in the USA from the Tim 'Ripper' Owens [JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR] tour of Europe. Ripper and I have worked on a lot of things lately, including our band HAIL!, h...
June 17, 2009
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MACHINES OF GRACE Featuring SAVATAGE, METAL CHURCH Members; New Song Available

The song "Innocence" from MACHINES OF GRACE — the new band featuring drummer Jeff Plate (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SAVATAGE, METAL CHURCH),lead singer Zak Stevens (CIRCLE II CIRCLE, SAVATAGE),guitarist Matt Leff (guitar) and bassist Chris Rapoza (bass) — is available for streaming on the group's M...
June 16, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Quality Copenhagen Footage Posted Online

Fan-filmed video footage of American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens's (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH)'s June 5, 2009 headlining concert at the Rock in Copenhagen, Denmark can be viewed below (courtesy of "Metalex1982"). More clips from the same concert are avail...
June 15, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Quality Bamberg Footage Available

Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) is in the middle of a short European tour as the support act for HEAVEN & HELL. Fan-filmed video footage of Tim's June 10, 2009 concert in Bamberg, Germany can be viewed below...
June 12, 2009