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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Joins BLAZE BAYLEY's THE FOUNDRY On Stage In Akron (Video)

Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) joined THE FOUNDRY, the band featuring former IRON MAIDEN frontman Blaze Bayley alongside bassist John Moyer (DISTURBED),drummer A.J. Pero (TWISTED SISTER) and guitarist Rick Plester (BLACK SYMPHONY),on stage on February 24 at Ripper'...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'If I Look Back, I See My Life In Three Stages'

In 1972, guitarist Michael Schenker launched a stellar career with his performance on the SCORPIONS' debut album, "Lonesome Crow". Together with his brother Rudolf, Schenker helped propel the Germans' rise to fame on two successful follow-ups, "Fly To The Rainbow" (1974) and "Lovedrive" (1979). Sche...

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GUS G. Begins Recording Second Solo Album, Says He Is 'Close' To Finding New Singer For FIREWIND

Metal Shock Finland recently conducted an interview with Greek guitar virtuoso Gus G., well known in rock and metal circles for his work as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist and as leader of his own band FIREWIND. You can now listen to the chat at this location. A couple of excerpts follow (transcribed by B...

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CANDLEMASS Mainman LEIF EDLING To Sit Out More Live Performances Due To 'Health Issues'

Legendary Swedish doom metallers CANDLEMASS have released the following statement: "We just want to tell our fans/bookers and agents that our bass player and songwriter engine Leif Edling will, unfortunately, be off stage yet a year 'cause of health issues. He is on his way to get better, so we will...

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Ex-DIO, QUIET RIOT, JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE Members Join Forces In ENDANGERED SPECIES

ENDANGERED SPECIES, the new band featuring ex-DIO guitarist Craig Goldy, former QUIET RIOT frontman Mark Huff, guitarist/keyboardist Wayne Findlay (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP),drummer Chris Moore and bassist Dario Seixas (FIREHOUSE, STEPHEN PEARCY, JACK RUSSELL'S GREAT WHITE),has a couple of Californi...

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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Keyboardist MATS OLAUSSON Found Dead In Thailand Hotel Room

According to the Bangkok Post, acclaimed Swedish keyboardist Mats Johan Olausson (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ARK, EVIL MASQUERADE) was found dead inside a hotel room in downtown Rayong, Thailand Thursday afternoon (February 19). He was 54 years old. Olausson is believed to have died less than 24 hours before...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Sings OZZY OSBOURNE's 'S.A.T.O.': Track From 'Randy Rhoads Remembered Vol. I'

Tish Tone Records has released a powerful, heartfelt album celebrating the legacy of legendary guitarist Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT). Blessed by the Rhoads family and including a track by Randy's brother Kelle Rhoads, the CD was made available on January 23 at the "Randy Rhoads Remember...

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BLACKWELDER Featuring PRIMAL FEAR, DIO DISCIPLES, Ex-ANGRA Members: 'Survival Of The Fittest' Artwork, Track Listing

BLACKWELDER, the brand new metal experience featuring some of the top names in power prog metal today, will release its debut album, "Survival Of The Fittest", on April 24 via Germany's GoldenCore Records/ZYX Music. The CD was mixed by Matt Smith (THEOCRACY),mastered by Anfinn Skulevold (ABHOTH, "A...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Inducted Into SWEDISH MUSIC HALL OF FAME

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen has been inducted into the Swedish Music Hall Of Fame. For an artist to be elected to the Swedish Music Hall Of Fame, 20 years must have passed since their debut album in order to "guarantee an enduring historical value." The Swedish Music Hall Of Fame is...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Hard At Work On New Studio Album

On December 5, 2014, Mal of Adelaide, Australia's 3D Radio conducted an interview with legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. You can now listen to the chat in the YouTube clip below. Speaking about the recording process for his most recent albums, Yngwie said: "Well, it's changed somewhat be...

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CHUCK BILLY, ALEXI LAIHO, RUDY SARZO, VINNY APPICE Cover OZZY OSBOURNE's 'Mr. Crowley' (Audio)

One of the most venerated guitarists ever to grace hard rock music, the late, great Randy Rhoads — best known for his work with OZZY OSBOURNE and QUIET RIOT — will be celebrated in the truest of fashions with the release of "Immortal Randy Rhoads - The Ultimate Tribute" on March 3, 2015 via UDR ...

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MICHAEL VESCERA: YNGWIE MALMSTEEN 'Destroyed His Career' By 'Burning Bridges' And 'Pissing People Off'

Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN singer Michael Vescera says that the legendary Swedish axeman "could have been the biggest guitarist in the world today" had he not "destroyed his career" by "burning bridges and pissing people off." During a press conference in São Paulo, Brazil for last month's "Metal Singe...

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BLACKWELDER Featuring PRIMAL FEAR, DIO DISCIPLES, Ex-ANGRA Members To Release 'Survival Of The Fittest' Album

BLACKWELDER, the brand new metal experience featuring some of the top names in power prog metal today, will release its debut album, "Survival Of The Fittest", on April 24 via Germany's GoldenCore Records/ZYX Music. The CD was mixed by Matt Smith (THEOCRACY),mastered by Anfinn Skulevold (ABHOTH, "A...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On His Work With JUDAS PRIEST: Some Fans Will Never Give It A Shot

In a brand new interview with CantonRep.com, powerhouse vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) was asked if he thinks metal fans who didn't accept him fronting JUDAS PRIEST are able to view that period more fondly now that time has passed. "I think some," he respond...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS, UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER, BLAZE BAYLEY, MICHAEL VESCERA Join Forces For 'Metal Singers' Tour (Video)

Acclaimed heavy metal vocalists Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),Michael Vescera (LOUDNESS, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, OBSESSION),Udo Dirkschneider (U.D.O., ACCEPT) and Blaze Bayley (IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) just completed an eight-show South American tour under the "Metal Sin...