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JEFF SCOTT SOTO To Tour Europe With TEMPESTT
Legendary hard rock singer Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) will perform with Sao Paulo, Brazil's TEMPESTT during the latter band's upcoming European tour beginning March 1. According to Soto's newsletter, Jeff will join TEMPESTT "about seven songs into their set [every night],...January 8, 2008
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ANNIHILATOR Mainman: 'I Am Not In MEGADETH!'
ANNIHILATOR's Jeff Waters has shot down reports that he has been asked to play for MEGADETH on the group's upcoming tour following the rumored departure of MEGADETH's most recent guitarist Glen Drover. Although MEGADETH has yet to address the rumors via its official web site, numerous postings on va...January 7, 2008
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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN Performs At MTV3 Anniversary; Video Available
A video of former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen performing the song "The Music of the Night" from Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical "The Phanton of the Opera" in May at the 50th anniversary of Finland's MTV3 can be viewed on YouTube (Note: The program aired on December 31). Fan-filmed footage of the so...January 6, 2008
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Bassist JEFF PILSON On FOREIGNER, LED ZEPPELIN And GEORGE LYNCH
Bassist Jeff Pilson (FOREIGNER, WAR & PEACE, ex-DOKKEN) has issued the following: "2007 turned out to be an exhausting touring year for FOREIGNER. Our original intention of starting a new record was sidelined when it became apparent the touring schedule simply wouldn't allow the time needed to d...January 5, 2008
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HYDROGYN To Enter Studio This Week
West Virginia's hard rock band HYDROGYN has issued the following update: "The band is getting ready to enter the studio Tuesday, January 8th to start recording the new CD scheduled for a May release. The band had a great 2007 and is looking forward to an even bigger and better 2008. "We also want to...January 5, 2008
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MINISTRY Guitarist Schedules NAMM Signing Sessions
MINISTRY/REVOLTING COCKS guitarist Sin Quirin will take part in several signing sessions during this year's NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants),which runs from January 17 to January 20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The details are as follows: Jan. 18 - TonePros...January 5, 2008
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ROB ZOMBIE On Touring, Movies And OZZY OSBOURNE
In November, Rob Zombie sat down for a media teleconference with journalists representing publications across North America. A transcript of the discussion was provided by Scoop Marketing. Jane Stevenson, Toronto Sun: ... wondering how long your association both personally and professionally with Oz...January 5, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: Making Of 'My Winter Storm'; Video Available
A 10-minute documentary on the making of the new solo album from former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen, entitled "My Winter Storm", can be viewed below. "My Winter Storm" is scheduled for release in the U.S. on February 26, 2008. The CD will be made available in two exlusive U.S. versions via Fo...January 4, 2008
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DIO Guitarist Wants To Share His 'Incredible Knowledge' Of Record Industry With You
Craig Goldy has long been looked upon in the hard rock and heavy metal world as one of the most well-respected guitarists ever to grace the stage. Probably best known for being the lead guitarist in the multi-platinum-selling group DIO, Goldy has put in well over 20 years in the recording and music...January 4, 2008
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BENEDICTUM: Another New Song Posted Online
San Diego, California-based, female-fronted metallers BENEDICTUM have posted another new song, "Steel Rain", taken from the group's sophomore album, "Seasons of Tragedy", on the band's MySpace page. A video trailer for "Seasons of Tragedy" can be viewed below. Due in Europe on January 25 via Locomot...January 4, 2008
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BUSHWHACK Balances Prog With Melodic Rock On Self-Titled Debut
It's uncommon that an all-instrumental rock band can keep the attention span of non-musicians. But due to their penchant for crafting memorable non-vocal melodies along with their impressive, expert chops, BUSHWHACK is one such band that manages to successfully walk that fine line — as evidenced by...January 3, 2008
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MASTERY Parts Ways With Guitarist, Drummer
Toronto-based "instrumetal" thrash band MASTERY has announced the departure of guitarist Jeff Dormar and drummer Kevin Joy. "Due to personal and musical differences it was in the best interest of the band to let guitarist Jeff and drummer Kevin Joy go their separate ways," says MASTERY guitarist Mar...January 2, 2008
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DEATH ANGEL Schedules NAMM Signing Session
Rob Cavestany, Ted Aguilar and Dennis Pepa of the legendary Bay Area thrash band DEATH ANGEL will take part in a signing session at this year's NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) convention. The signing will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, on Saturday January 1...January 2, 2008
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NAKED BEGGARS: New Album 'XXX' Now Available
NAKED BEGGARS, the band featuring CINDERELLA bassist Eric Brittingham and his wife Inga (vocals),has just made its third CD, "XXX", available exclusively via the group's official web site. Look for "XXX" to be available for download at iTunes worldwide (U.S., Japan, Canada, Australia/New Zealand, U...January 1, 2008
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Offers UK Tour Recap
Legendary hard rock singer Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has posted a recap of his recent UK tour on his MySpace page. An excerpt follows: "The UK dates were great. Well, [it] didn't start without drama. "The Glasgow show pulled out the week before we left the U.S. I guess th...December 31, 2007

