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'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK Clarifies MEGAROCK Involvement
Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, SEBASTIAN BACH, PAINMUSEUM) has issued the following update: "It has reached me that I have been announced as a member of a new all-star heavy metal cover band called MEGAROCK [along with vocalist Walter Figueroa (ATTACKER, SEVERED HAND),guitarist Jack Fro...January 31, 2009
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MEGAROCK All-Star Heavy Metal Cover Band To Perform At 'Long Live Rock' Benefit
MEGAROCK — a brand new heavy metal cover band featuring vocalist Walter Figueroa (ATTACKER, SEVERED HAND),guitarists Jack Frost (SAVATAGE, SEVEN WITCHES, BRONX CASKET COMPANY) and "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, SEBASTIAN BACH, PAINMUSEUM),bassist Mike LePond (SYMPHONY X),and drummer Taz Marazz...January 30, 2009
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WICKEDWITCH Seeking New Band Name
WICKEDWITCH, the project featuring Zachary Stevens (vocals; CIRCLE II CIRCLE),Jeff Plate (drums; TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, METAL CHURCH),and guitarist/bassist Matt Leff (ADAM BOMB, TRIGGER EFFECT),is looking for a new band name. The group is seeking fan input, so visit the WICKEDWITCH MySpace pag...January 25, 2009
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ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO At NAMM: Video Footage Available
Bay Area Backstage has posted video footage of ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, the experimental band led by TESTAMENT/ex-SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, performing at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 15-18, 2009 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim...January 24, 2009
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GUNS N' ROSES, SYMPHONY X, HALFORD Members To Perform At 'Long Live Rock'
On January 30 and 31, Dexter's Entertainment Complex in Riverdale, New Jersey will present "Long Live Rock", a two-night musical spectacular boasting an all-star team-up of tri-state talent. A great way to kick off the Superbowl weekend, "Long Live Rock" will feature performances and appearances by...January 23, 2009
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN To Enter Studio In March
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the band led by the SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has issued the following update: "JON OLIVA'S PAIN is deep into pre-production for our fourth release, due out later this year. 13 songs are on the table, with another six still in their infancy. Expect us to deliver another 60-plu...January 22, 2009
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CIRCLE II CIRCLE, MANTICORA: European Tour Dates Announced
CIRCLE II CIRCLE and MANTICORA will team up for a tour of Europe, dubbed the "Delusions Of GrandTour 2009", in April/May. Confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 29 - DK - Copenhagen - The Rock Apr. 30 - D - Hamburg - Headbangers Ballroom May 01 - NL - Zwolle - Hedon May 02 - ...January 19, 2009
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SEVEN WITCHES, FUTURES END Confirmed For NIGHTMARE METAL FEST II
SEVEN WITCHES (featuring James Rivera [HELSTAR], Mike LePond [SYMPHONY X] and Jack Frost [SAVATAGE]) and FUTURES END (featuring Steve DiGiorgio and Jon Allen of SADUS) have been confirmed for the Nightmare Metal Fest II, set to take place March 20-21 at The Warehouse in San Antonio, Texas. The festi...January 17, 2009
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Late SAVATAGE Guitarist Remembered In Greek ROCK HARD Magazine; English Translation Available
This past October marked the 15th anniversary of the passing of SAVATAGE guitarist Criss Oliva. To honor his memory, the Greek edition of Rock Hard magazine has published a special five-page article in this month's issue featuring interviews with about Criss conducted exclusively for this story. A t...January 16, 2009
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BEYOND FEAR: Two Rare Shows Announced
BEYOND FEAR, the band fronted by Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH),has scheduled the following shows: Feb. 19 - El Paso, Texas - Club 101 Feb. 21 - Chihuahua, Mexico - Arena Chihuahua Owens, guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),drummer Jimmy DeGrasso (ALICE COOPER,...January 16, 2009
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CHRIS CAFFERY's Flushing Library Broadcast Available
Guitarist Chris Caffery's (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) September 20, 2008 show at the Flushing Library in Flushing, New York was filmed by local channel QPTV (Queens Public Television) and aired in December. The hour-long broadcast, which featured live footage and an interview with Caffery,...January 15, 2009
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HOUSE OF HOLLAND Signs With DARK STAR RECORDS
Dark Star Records has announced the signing of HOUSE OF HOLLAND, the hard rock "supergroup" led by former STEPPENWOLF frontman Tommy Holland. Completed by Vernon Voss (guitar),Eddie Morris (bass) and Bobby Fields (drums),the band is currently in the studio recording its first CD for a fall release...January 14, 2009
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SINGLE BULLET THEORY: Cover Of METAL CHURCH's 'Badlands' Posted Online
Philadelphia-based metal band SINGLE BULLET THEORY has uploaded its cover version of the METAL CHURCH classic "Badlands" to its MySpace page. The recording was originally featured on the SINGLE BULLET THEORY's 2004 record "Behind Eyes Of Hatred" (Crash Music Inc.) and features guest appearances by M...January 11, 2009
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ARCH ENEMY's MICHAEL AMOTT Schedules NAMM Appearances
ARCH ENEMY/CARCASS guitarist Michael Amott will attend this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Michael will take part in signing sessions at the Dean Guitars, Randall Amplifiers and Zo...January 3, 2009
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GENITORTURERS Frontwoman To Co-Host DEAN GUITARS' NAMM Webcast
GENITORTURERS frontwoman Gen will co-host this year's live webcast for Dean Guitars at the NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show along with Lacey Conner (villainess co-star of VH1's hit TV show "Rock of Love" featuring POISON's Bret Michaels) and Metal Sanaz. Dean will be webcasting li...January 2, 2009
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