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METAL CHURCH Frontman Sings SAVATAGE Classic With JON OLIVA'S PAIN; Video Available

METAL CHURCH frontman Ronny Munroe joined JON OLIVA'S PAIN on stage at Bay Area Rock Fest on May 5, 2007 in San Francisco for a rendition of the SAVATAGE classic "Hall of the Mountain King". Watch video footage of this classic performance below. Bay Area Rock Fest was a two-day progressive rock and...

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DOKKEN Guitarist Comments On ROCKLAHOMA, Upcoming East Coast Run

DOKKEN will embark on an East Coast beginning on July 26 at Meadowbrook Farms Musical Arts Center with POISON / RATT / VAINS OF JENNA in Gilford, NH; July 27 at Jaxx in Springfield, Virgina, with PRETTY BOY FLOYD; and July 28 at Mulcahy's in Wantagh, NY. DOKKEN guitarist Jon Levin stated about the g...

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BIOMECHANICAL Mainman Fires Back: 'I Never Thought These Guys Would Attack Me Publicly'

BIOMECHANICAL frontman John K. (a.k.a. Yiannis Koutselinis) has commented on the departures of Jamie Hunt (guitar),Chris Webb (guitar) and Jon Collins (bass). In a statement released to BLABBERMOUTH.NET earlier today, Webb said, "John K. from BIOMECHANICAL has given remaining band members Jamie Hun...

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BIOMECHANICAL To Turn Into JOHN K. Project?

BIOMECHANICAL members Jamie Hunt (guitar),Chris Webb (guitar) and Jon Collins (bass) appear to have quit the band following an argument with the group's frontman John K. (a.k.a. Yiannis Koutselinis) over the band's future. In a statement released earlier today, Webb said, "John K. from BIOMECHANICA...

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DOCTRINE Lineup Unveiled

DOCTRINE is a new band founded by majestic keyboardist Dr. Daniel "Dr. Danger" Fasciano (credited on TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, SAVATAGE and JON OLIVA’S PAIN albums). A partial list of band members is as follows: Jim Dorian (DORIAN, MONARCH, ANOMALY) - Lead Vocals Tomey Sellars - Lead vocals Tom McDy...

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CRIMSON GLORY Members To Open For JON OLIVA'S PAIN In Florida

BLACK REIGN, the band featuring CRIMSON GLORY members Wade Black (vocals; ex-LEATHERWOLF) and Jesse Martillo (drums),has been confirmed as one of the support acts for JON OLIVA'S PAIN on Saturday, September 29 at the Bourbon Street club in New Port Richey, Florida. Also scheduled to appear is DOCTR...

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INTO ETERNITY Prepares For DREAM THEATER Tour

INTO ETERNITY mainman Tim Roth has issued the following update: "Our drummer Steve [Bolognese] flew in from Boston last week so we could start heavy rehearsals for the DREAM THEATER tour. Everything is going well and the set is going smoothly. I think we will have around 35 minutes for a set, so we...

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ULI JON ROTH's SKY ACADEMY Concerts To Feature Famed Cello Player ANDREW SHULMAN

One of the world's leading cello players and classical conductors, Andrew Shulman, will participate in Uli Jon Roth's Sky Academy concerts this year. ULI JON ROTH & FRIENDS will also perform one of Andrew's compositions, which is going to feature Andrew on electric cello and Uli on guitar. Accor...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Talks Past And Present Lineup

Launch Radio Networks reports: Although DEEP PURPLE has gone through many line-up changes since their formation in 1968, the current one — with singer Ian Gillan, bassist Roger Glover, keyboardist Don Airey, drummer Ian Paice, and guitarist Steve Morse — has been together since 2002. "I think it's p...

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RUSH: Tribute Album 'Lush' Due In September

According to RushIsABand.com, MainMan Records will release a tribute album to RUSH, entitled "Lush", in September. The CD will focus on the group's debut album "Rush", the band's first single "You Can't Fight It" and the John Rutsey (drums) period of RUSH's career. Artists scheduled to appear includ...

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SAIDIAN: 'Burn Down The Night' Video Posted Online

South German melodic metal outfit SAIDIAN have posted their video for the song "Burn Down the Night" on MySpace. According to the band, the clip features, "besides live footage, some backstage impressions from our 2005 European tour with JON OLIVA'S PAIN." Former SAVATAGE/current JON OLIVA'S PAIN fr...

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ULI JON ROTH's SKY ACADEMY: More Guests Announced

Ule W. Ritgen, Piero Leporale, Richie Onori, Andrew Shulman and George Bellas are among the newly confirmed guests for this year's Uli Jon Roth Sky Academy seminar and concerts. Set to take place August 22-26 at Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, the concept of Sky Academy was conceived by Uli. He...

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WWIII Vocalist MANDY LION: In Writing Mode

Vocalist Mandy Lion (WWIII, WICKED ALLIANCE) has issued the following update: "The writing for the new [WWIII] CD is going great! The sound of the new CD is somewhat of a back-to-the-roots vibe. Very heavy, of course (how could it not be?) but a bit more rock and roll than the last CD. The producer...

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Death Metal Vocalist MATTI WAY Returns With New Project

After a lengthy hiatus, vocalist Matti Way (DISGORGE, LITURGY, CINERARY) has returned with a new project named BELOW THE ROOT. The new group will feature Wayne Knupp (DEVOURMENT, RUTHLESS BEATINGS) on dual vocals, Russ Crossman (MUTILATED, GUTROT) on guitar, Josh Staples (SEXCREMENT) on bass, and Jo...

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ICED EARTH Mainman Discusses 'Something Wicked' Albums

ICED EARTH guitarist Jon Schaffer recently spoke to Lucem Fero's Welsh interviewer Anthony Morgan. Topics of discussion included the U.S. band's upcoming two albums "Framing Armageddon (Something Wicked Part 1)" and "Revelation Abomination (Something Wicked Part 2)", and also the media reaction towa...