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JOURNEY Announces Departure Of JEFF SCOTT SOTO

JOURNEY has parted ways with its most recent lead singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN). Jeff's first appearance with JOURNEY was July 7, 2006 in Bristow, VA. He had been filling in for Steve Augeri, who had to leave the tour shortly after it began on June 23 due to illness. Jeff's las...

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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist To Take Part In 'Vampires Rock' Tour

TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda will take part in Steve Steinman's "Vampires Rock" tour in Europe during September-December 2007. Commented Ojeda: "It's a great show for me to be a part of and three months of touring with them will be great!" "Vampires Rock" is a musical stage show which premie...

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IRON MAIDEN: DOWNLOAD Concert To Air On British TV

According to a posting on producer Kevin Shirley's web site, he is currently in the studio doing some "quick mixes" of IRON MAIDEN's performance at this past weekend's Download festival for an upcoming British TV broadcast. More information will be made available soon. IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dic...

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CONFESSOR Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement

Vocalist Scott Jeffreys of the reunited Raleigh, North Carolina-based band CONFESSOR has sent the following update to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "We are proud to announce the addition of Chris Nolan as lead guitarist of CONFESSOR. Shawn McCoy decided to pursue other interests and has left the band on good te...

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ANNIHILATOR: Footage From SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL Available

Fan-filmed video footage of ANNIHILATOR perfoming the song "Alison Hell" at the Sweden Rock Festival in in Sölvesborg, Sweden on Wednesday, June 6, 2007 has been posted online at YouTube. ANNIHILATOR's current touring lineup consists of: Dave Padden - Vocals, Guitar Alex Landenburg - Drums Jeff Wate...

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GENE HOGLAN: 'We Drummers Get All The Hottest Girlies'

SickDrummer.com recently conducted an interview with legendary metal drummer Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEATH, DARK ANGEL, TESTAMENT). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: SickDrummer.com: If you could give some advice to young drummers, it would be... Gene: Buy my DVD, dammit! Best mov...

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ANGRA Guitarist Signs With BOOSWEET RECORDS

Boosweet Records CEO and President Vernon Neilly has signed the international rock guitar virtuoso Kiko Loureiro (ANGRA). Boosweet Records will release Kiko's products in the USA, Canada, Australia, South and Central America; with the exception of the guitarists home country Brazil. The deal provide...

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IRON MAIDEN: DOWNLOAD Performance Of 'Different World' Posted Online

Professionally filmed video footage of IRON MAIDEN performing the song "Different World" earlier tonight (Sunday, June 10) at the Download festival at Donington Park, Leicestershire, England has been posted at YouTube. IRON MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson announced from the stage at this year's Down...

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OLIVER DAWSON SAXON: New Dates Announced

ODS (OLIVER DAWSON SAXON),the band formed by SAXON founding members Steve Dawson (bass) and Graham Oliver (guitar),has lined up the following dates in the United Kingdom: Jun. 15 - The Underworld - London Jul. 07 - The Brickmakers Live Music Venue - Norwich, East Jul. 20 - The Kingswood - Birmingh...

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CIRCUS DIABLO Frontman Hates The Term 'Supergroup'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with CIRCUS DIABLO frontman Billy Morrison (CAMP FREDDY, ex-THE CULT). Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What inspired the name CIRCUS DIABLO? Billy: "I could spout some shit to you for an answer, but the real honest truth is that...

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INTO ETERNITY Gearing Up For DREAM THEATER Tour

INTO ETERNITY guitarist Tim Roth has issued the following update: "We have been relaxing back home in Canada for the past five weeks since our last tour. There even has been a little bit of working on new material for a future record. I just got a small Mbox2 ProTools rig, so now I can ...

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THE RAMONES: 'Too Tough To Die' Documentary To Receive World Premier This Month

On Friday, June 29 at 6:00 p.m., The Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles will again celebrate the legacy of THE RAMONES with a double header world premier. "Too Tough To Die", the documentary produced and directed by Mandy Stein, consists of two highly exciting yet emotional parts. The first c...

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GLENN HUGHES Thanks Fans For Sold-Out Shows In Los Angeles, New York City

Legendary bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE) has issued a statement thanking his U.S. fans following his two sold-out shows in Los Angeles and New York City this past weekend. "I want to thank all the fans and media who came out to see my sold out shows in L.A. an...

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ANVIL: New Concert Footage Posted Online

Video footage of Canadian metal legends ANVIL performing at L'Amour in Staten Island, New York on June 2, 2007 has been posted on YouTube. ANVIL last year re-teamed with producer Chris Tsangarides for the first time since 1983's classic "Forged in Fire" album to record their new CD. The recording se...

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HIMSA Completes Recording Process, Posts New Video

Seattle's HIMSA has completed the recording process for its highly anticipated Century Media Records debut. The group tracked the drums, bass and guitars with Steve Carter (who produced the "Courting Tragedy and Disaster" album),Devin Townsend (LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR) handled vocal duties and th...