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Guitarist ALLEN WEST Quits OBITUARY

Guitarist Allen West has announced his departure from OBITUARY. West's exit from the group comes on the eve of OBITUARY's U.S. tour with NAPALM DEATH and Allen feels that the fans deserve no surprises when they don't see the band that they were expecting. Allen will concentrate fully on LOWBROW, who...

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DISSECTION To Headline Germany's WINTERNOISE Festival

Reactivated Swedish death metallers DISSECTION have been confirmed as the headliners of Germany's Winternoise festival, set to take place January 28, 2006 in Osnabrück. DISSECTION will play "the last set ever in Germany based on old songs," the band write on their web site. "This will also be the la...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist Doesn't Rule Out Recording New Album With MICHAEL SCHENKER, ULI JON ROTH

The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Dio Message Board: Why did you decide to use Jimmy Bain and Bobby Rondinelli for the "Love at First Sting" recording. Jimmy himself admitted he is on the album in...

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DEMONS & WIZARDS: 'Terror Train' Video Posted Online

DEMONS & WIZARDS' video for the song "Terror Train" has been posted online at this location. The clip was shot on location in Gothenburg, Sweden with director Roger Johansson (THE HAUNTED, DARK TRANQUILLITY, IN FLAMES, NAPALM DEATH). "Terror Train" comes off the group's sophomore album, "Touched...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'I Always Thought VAN HALEN Were A Lot More Interesting Than DIO'

Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: DEF LEPPARD is a great live band. However, you don’t show off much in this band. Your playing is very straightforward and Phil Collen...

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BEYOND FEAR To Begin Recording Debut Album Next Week

BEYOND FEAR, the brand new hard-hitting metal outfit founded by current ICED EARTH and former JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens will be entering an Ohio studio on Monday to begin recording their debut album for SPV Records, tentatively due in early 2006. "We start with drums and bass on [Augu...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'A Shot At The Cabo Wabo And Birthday Bash' Dates Announced

The Cabo Club has announced that Sammy Hagar will play his world-famous Cabo Wabo Cantina for the annual "A Shot at the Cabo Wabo and Birthday Bash". "A Shot at the Cabo Wabo" will take place on October 1, to be followed by the "Birthday Bash" on October 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13. ...

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VERSAILLES RECORDS Launches 'Sex Drugs And Rock N' Roll' Clothing Line

In the first quarter of 2006, Versailles Records will launch a clothing line, "Sex Drugs and Rock n' Roll Clothing". The first line will be made up of a t-shirt series comprised of the cover art from the label's various catalog of tribute albums, which include THE CULT, SATRIANI/VAI, VAN HALEN, BON...

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DEATHSTARS Part Ways With Guitarist

Sweden's DEATHSTARS have parted ways with guitarist Erik "Beast X Electric" Halvorsen. The group's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "Due to lack of enthusiasm and living too far away from the band's location in Stockholm, Sweden, Beast X Electric's no longer a part of DEATHSTARS. "...

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ULI JON ROTH: Band Lineup Announced For September Shows

Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) has announced the lineup for his upcoming shows in September. Roth's band will consist of the following: Uli Jon Roth - Guitar Olaf Senkbeil - Vocals Oliver Palotai - Keyboards Peter Pichl - Bass Chris Lowe - Drums Ex-SCORPIONS drummer Rudy Lenners wil...

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Ex-HADES Guitarist DAN LORENZO And CASSIUS KING To Appear On BEATLES Tribute CD

Former HADES/current CASSIUS KING mainman Dan Lorenzo has issued the following update: "Keith Roth from Main Man Records has asked us to cover a BEATLES song for an upcoming BEATLES tribute CD. At first, I didn't have a real interest in participating, but (bassist) Jimmy Schulman convinced me otherw...

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METAL INSURGENCE TOUR: St. Petersburg Date Confirmed

More dates have been announced for the Metal Insurgence Tour 2005, featuring JON OLIVA'S PAIN (led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva),BEYOND FEAR (fronted by former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH singer Tim "Ripper" Owens),and CHRIS CAFFERY'S FACES (solo project of SAVATAGE guitarist Chris Caf...

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METAL INSURGENCE TOUR Gives Back To The Military

The first leg of the Metal Insurgence Tour — featuring JON OLIVA'S PAIN (led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva),BEYOND FEAR (fronted by former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH singer Tim "Ripper" Owens),and CHRIS CAFFERY'S FACES (featuring SAVATAGE and TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Ca...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD To Tour Europe With MESHUGGAH

Canadian extremists STRAPPING YOUNG LAD recently completed a highly successful run on the inaugural Sounds of The Underground tour in support of their genre-defying breakthrough new album, "Alien", which critics are already hailing as their best offering yet. The group's overly intense live performa...

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DISSECTION: South American Tour Dates Announced

Reactivated Swedish death metallers DISSECTION have lined up the following South American dates during September: Sep. 02 - Sao Paulo/SP (BRAZIL) - Hangar 110 Sep. 04 - Porto Alegre/RS (BRAZIL) - Manará Sep. 09 - Santiago (CHILE) - Teatro Gabriela Mistral Sep. 10 - Caracas (VENEZUELA) - La Casa Del...