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VIRGIN BLACK Frontman Checks In From North American Tour

Vocalist Rowan London of Australia's symphonic/gothic/classical act VIRGIN BLACK has checked in from the band's current tour of North America: "After one very interesting show at a very interesting venue (Lit Lounge) I can confirm that VIRGIN BLACK is definitely in the U.S. Our impromptu New York sh...

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ALTARIA: Audio Samples Featuring New Singer, Guitarist Available

Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA have posted samples of two new tracks "Keeper of Mystique" and "Ball and Chain" on their MySpace page. The songs can be found on the band's upcoming "Divine Invitation" compilation (release date: May 25) and are the first tracks to feature the new members Marco Lupo...

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DC4 To Head Back Into Studio

DC4, the Los Angeles-based hard rock band featuring former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson alongside brothers Jeff Duncan (ARMORED SAINT, ODIN) on lead vocals and guitar, Shawn Duncan (ODIN) on drums and Matt Duncan on bass, has announced that it will hit the studio beginning May 12 to put the finishi...

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TYGERS OF PAN TANG: More Dates Announced

NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG have scheduled the following dates: Apr. 28 - The Pitz - Milton Keynes, UK (British Steel Festival) Aug. 17 - Night Owl - Cheltenham, UK Aug. 24 - Patriot Games - Monmouth, Wales Sep. 22 - Newcastle Carling Academy 2 - Newcastle, UK Sep. 23 - The Borough - ...

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VIRGIN BLACK To Tour North America In June/July

Australia's symphonic/gothic/classical act VIRGIN BLACK will tour North America in June and July this year. Commented VIRGIN BLACK singer/songwriter Rowan London, "It's been four years since our minor but magnificent U.S. tour with AGALLOCH and ANTIMATTER and it seems it's long overdue for VIRGIN BL...

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VIOLENT STORM: New MICK CERVINO Audio Interview Available

YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/VIOLENT STORM bass player Mick Cervino recently chatted with Dirt from MetalDreams.net about "Storm Warning", the new VIOLENT STORM CD. Additional topics included Mick's time with BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, how it is to work with Ritchie Blackmore and Yngwie Malmsteen, the difficulty he had...

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AEROSMITH Is Priciest Act To Ever Come To CALIFORNIA MID-STATE FAIR

Leah Etling of The San Luis Obispo Tribune reports that this year's California Mid-State Fair will feature the most expensive concert tickets in the fair's history. AEROSMITH performs on opening night, July 25. Tickets are going for $78, $68 and $52, depending on seat location. AEROSMITH is the pric...

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VIOLENT STORM To Support HEAVEN AND HELL In Denmark

VIOLENT STORM, the new band formed by ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino, will support HEAVEN AND HELL on June 6 in Copenhagen, Denmark. VIOLENT STORM's latest album, "Storm Warning" was produced by JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing (his first production credit outside of P...

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ALTARIA: 'Divine Invitation' Details Revealed

Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA will release a compilation album, entitled "Divine Invitation", on May 25. "The compilation is a mid-price release made for fans!" the band writes on its web site. "Due to the high demand and ongoing requests for the songs of the completely sold out first two albums...

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TYGERS OF PAN TANG to Headline Greece's NWOBHM FESTIVAL; BLITZKREIG Pulls Out

BLITZKRIEG has cancelled its appearance at the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal Festival I, set to take place October 13 at AN Club in Athens, Greece. No reason was given for the cancellation. In other news, TYGERS OF PAN TANG has been confirmed to headline the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal Festiva...

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DC4's JEFF DUNCAN And ROWAN ROBERTSON To Guest On KNAC.COM Today

DC4's Jeff Duncan (also in ARMORED SAINT) and Rowan Robertson (ex-DIO) will be on KNAC.COM with The Junkman Monday, March 12 at 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time. They will be discussing, as well as playing music from, the band's upcoming debut album, "Explode". This is the first interview with the two guitari...

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DC4: Three-Song Webcast To Premiere Tonight

DC4, the California-based band featuring former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson alongside brothers Jeff Duncan (ARMORED SAINT, ODIN) on lead vocals and guitar, Shawn Duncan (ODIN) on drums and Matt Duncan on bass, recently wrapped up filming an appearance on FlashRock. FlashRock is an online musician'...

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HEAVEN AND HELL Drummer On Upcoming Tour: 'Everybody's In The Mood To Play'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with legendary drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How did you originally become involved with BLACK SABBATH? Vinny Appice: "That was in '79. BLACK SABBATH had just done the...

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TYGERS OF PAN TANG: U.K. Dates Announced

NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG have added two more U.K. dates to their current itinerary. Their schedule is now shaping up as follows: Apr. 24 - British Steel Festival - Milton Keyes, UK Sep. 22 - Newcastle Carling Academy 2 - Newcastle, UK Sep. 23 - The Borough - Sunderland, UK In addition to .....

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TYGERS OF PAN TANG Confirmed For THE BRITISH STEEL FESTIVAL

NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG have been confirmed for The British Steel Festival, set to take place Saturday, April 28 at The Pitz in Milton Keynes, England. Also scheduled to appear are CHARIOT, CLOVEN HOOF, ELIXIR and JAGUAR. For more information, visit www.britishsteelfestival.com. TYGERS OF...