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STRYPER Frontman's 'Noelle' Video Posted Online

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet's new music video for the song "Noelle", from the motion picture of the same name (coming to theaters in the U.S. December 7, 2007),is available below. Sweet's new solo album, "Touched", is scheduled for release on December 3, 2007 exclusively through Michael's offici...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS: Bang! Festival 'Postponed'

This year's Bang! Festival, which was set to feature SMASHING PUMPKINS as one of the headliners and go down this weekend in Miami, has been postponed, according to the Bang! web site. No reason was announced for the postponement, although tickets can be refunded at point of purchase. SMASHING PUMPKI...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Talks Lineup Changes

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN recently spoke to the Artisan News Service about the departure of founding member Chris Pennie prior to the recording of the group's new album, "Ire Works". Said vocalist Greg Puciato: "The biggest obstacle for getting our record done was the loss of one of our founding mem...

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GENE SIMMONS To Headline Small Business Hawaii's 32nd Annual Conference

HawaiiReporter.com reports that KISS legend Gene Simmons, who stars in his own A&E television show "Gene Simmons Family Jewels", will be in Hawaii in January 2008 to speak at the 32nd annual Small Business Hawaii Business and Investment Conference. The conference, "Small Business 2008: Hawaii's...

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Former SAVATAGE Bandmates Reunite In WICKEDWITCH

Before Zachary Stevens (vocals; CIRCLE II CIRCLE) and Jeff Plate (drums; TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, METAL CHURCH) joined SAVATAGE, they were in a band called WICKEDWITCH with guitarist/bassist Matt Leff (ADAM BOMB, TRIGGER EFFECT). Now these three skilled musicians have reunited to record fresh takes...

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LED ZEPPELIN: Frustration That Drove Rock's Biggest Band

Mirror.co.uk reports: LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page has described the fall that broke his finger, postponing the group's first gig in 28 years — and how years as a session musician drove him to eventually create ZEP. Yesterday he said: "The light was very dim and I tripped over something and I l...

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ANNIHILATOR: European Photo Gallery Available

ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters has uploaded a photo gallery from the band's recent European tour with ICED EARTH and TURISAS. Check it out at this location. ANNIHILATOR will release its latest album, "Metal", in North America on January 15, 2008 via SPV. "Metal" was released in Europe in April via...

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TARJA TURUNEN: 'I Walk Alone' Single Enters German Chart At No. 16

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's new single, "I Walk Alone", has entered the German chart at position No. 16. Turunen will perform "I Walk Alone" on November 30 at the farewell fight of the German female boxing champion (and Doro Pesch's close friend) Regina Halmich. The event will take place...

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JIMMY PAGE, STEVEN TYLER, ALICE COOPER At CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOUR; Video Available

UK-based music journalist Dave Ling has posted the following report from last night's Classic Rock Roll of Honour event, which was held at the Landmark Hotel in London, England: "Astonishingly, given that last night Classic Rock's third annual awards ceremony took place, I awake in a blissfully hang...

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COSMOSQUAD Confirmed For Exclusive FENDER Event

Heralded Southern California metal fusioneers COSMOSQUAD, featuring acclaimed guitarist Jeff Kollman (GLENN HUGHES, MOGG/WAY),Canadian drummer Shane Gaalaas (B'Z, DIESEL MACHINE),and bassist Christopher Maloney (DWEEZIL ZAPPA, HARDLINE) have been confirmed for the fourth annual "Fender Bass Bash",...

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BULLETBOYS, GREAT WHITE, ARMORED SAINT Members To Jam At JIMMY D'ANDA Bash

Original BULLETBOYS drummer Jimmy D'Anda will celebrate his 40th birthday by jamming with friends Sean McNabb (GREAT WHITE),Jeff Duncan (ARMORED SAINT, DC4),Kevin Baldez (LIT, GOOD MAN DOWN) and Andrew Freeman (LYNCH MOB, SOAP BOX CONSPIRACY) on November 16 at Paladino's in Tarzana, California. In...

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ICED EARTH Singer TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS On Illegal Music Downloading, Possibility Of Solo Album

Sweden's Metalshrine conducted an interview with ICED EARTH/ex-JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens on October 25, 2007 in Stockholm. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metalshrine: Do you see any fear of not being able to make a living out of releasing records and playing live, since peop...

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STYGIA Featuring Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ANNIHILATOR Members: Demo Tracks Available

STYGIA, the band featuring vocalist Mike Vescera (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, LOUDNESS, OBSESSION),drummer Mike Mangini (STEVE VAI, EXTREME, ANNIHILATOR),keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij (ARTENSION, RING OF FIRE),bassist Chris McCarvill (HOUSE OF LORDS, X FACTOR X, JEFF SCOTT SOTO, OBSESSION) and guitarist Todd...

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TARJA TURUNEN: 'My Winter Storm' To Be Released On Limited Double Vinyl

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's new solo album, "My Winter Storm", will be released as an extremely limited double-LP version (only 300 copies available worldwide) on December 17 via Britain's What Records. To order a copy, click here. A 30-second audio sample of Tarja Turunen's cover versio...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS Reschedule Dates

SMASHING PUMPKINS has rescheduled five shows following the announcement that drummer Jimmy Chamberlin was admitted to a hospital after experiencing some chest discomfort. Chamberlin was taken to an Atlanta hospital Tuesday (Oct. 30) and was given an angiogram which revealed a partially blocked arter...