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Ex-DOPE/SKRAPE Member BRIX MILNER Joins SLAUGHTER For SUMMERFEST Performance

Brix Milner (ex-SKRAPE, DOPE) reportedly played lead guitar for SLAUGHTER this past Saturday (June 30) at Milwaukee's Summerfest where the band headlined the "Classic Rock Stage." Brix was filling in for Jeff Blando, who was unable to make the gig. It is not presently known if Milner will join SLAUG...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: U.S. Tour Cancelled?

San Francisco-based guitar virtuoso Doug Doppler, who was selected to open MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's most recent North American tour, has posted the following message on his web site: "After 11 amazing shows I regret to inform you that the MICHAEL SCHENKER tour has come to a premature end for reasons...

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SOLACE OF REQUIEM Seeks New Guitarist

SOLACE OF REQUIEM, an old-school and technical death metal band from Virginia Beach, Virginia, is looking for a guitarist to learn their number tablature for seven songs to be recorded with Andy Classen (KRISIUN, BELPHEGOR, ROTTING CHRIST, GRAVEWORM, SINISTER) at Stage One studio in Germany this Oct...

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TROUBLE Drummer To Record Remake Of 'Run To the Light'

TROUBLE/RETRO GRAVE drummer Jeff "Jeff "Oly" Olson is planning to record a remake of TROUBLE's 1987 LP "Run to the Light" (Metal Blade Records). Olson says, "It will be compilation of some of my favorite top metal recording artists, (guest stars to be announced) with a real heavy sound that I'm exci...

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SLAYER: 'Christ Illusion' Reissue Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for the upcoming re-release of SLAYER's "Christ Illusion" album, has been posted at the SonyMusicStore. According to MTV.com, the limited-edition set — which is due on July 24 — will contain the previously unreleased cut "The Final Six", as well as an alternate version of "Black Se...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: Dallas Show Cancelled, Rest Of Tour Unaffected

According to the web site of the Granada Theatre in Dallas, Texas, tonight's (July 1) MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP concert at the venue has been cancelled. However, despite rumors to the contrary, the band's current U.S. tour has not been called off and will continue as planned. MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP is...

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KITTIE Bassist To Sit Out Tour

KITTIE bassist Trish Doan will not perform on the band's upcoming "Sweet Revenge" tour. Standing in for her will be Jeff Phillips from THINE EYES BLEED. Commented Doan: "Due to pressing personal health matters, I must sadly inform you that I will be taking a hiatus from touring with KITTIE commencin...

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NEVERMORE Bassist's Absence From EVOLUTION FESTIVAL Explained

NEVERMORE bassist Jim Sheppard will be forced to miss the band's July 7 appearance at the Evolution Festival in Firenze, Italy due to scheduling conflicts. Replacing him at the gig will be ARMORED SAINT/FATES WARNING bassist Joey Vera. Commented NEVERMORE frontman Warrel Dane: "Jim's not dying, Jim...

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WARREL DANE Prepares To Record Solo Album, Says New NEVERMORE Material 'Crushes'

NEVERMORE frontman Warrel Dane has issued an update on his upcoming debut solo album, which is tentatively due in early 2008. Dane has written about eight tracks with former SOILWORK guitarist-turned-producer Peter Wichers and has also collaborated with ex-HIMSA guitarist Matt Wicklund on a few song...

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JOEY VERA To Play Bass For NEVERMORE At Italy's EVOLUTION FESTIVAL

ARMORED SAINT/FATES WARNING bassist Joey Vera has posted the following message on his web site: "I've been going between several projects here at my home studio working as engineer/producer. The technology these days allows for this, going between records, work on one for a few days, work on the nex...

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FULL BLOWN CHAOS: New Song Posted Online

A new FULL BLOWN CHAOS track, entitled "Halos for Heroes", has been posted on the band's MySpace page. The song comes off the New York hardcore group's new full-length CD, "Heavy Lies the Crown", due on August 21 via Ferret Music. "Heavy Lies the Crown" was produced by the band with Billy Graziadei...

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THE FLUFFY JACKETS Demos Featuring NEIL MURRAY Now Available

London-based hard rock outfit THE FLUFFY JACKETS has posted two songs featuring a guest appearance by legendary BLACK SABBATH/WHITESNAKE bassist Neil Murray. Check out a high-octane cover version of NAZARETH's "Salty Salty" (from NAZARETH's 1986 album release "Cinema") and a self-penned southern blu...

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'A Vulgar Display Of Power' Author Teaches Police Seminar

On June 21, the author of "A Vulgar Display of Power: Courage and Carnage at the Alrosa Villa", Chris A, took the story of the murders of guitarist Dimebag Darrell Abbott, Jeff Thompson, Nathan Bray and Erin Halk to another level: Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) for law enforcement. At the invita...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO: 'It's Time To Continue Working On My Own Path Again'

On July 7, 2006, Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN) began a new chapter in his life as lead singer for mega legends JOURNEY. June 11, 2007, not even a year later, that chapter ended. Says Jeff, "I was looking forward to a long, prosperous future with these guys but it seems they wanted som...

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POSSESSED, EXODUS: Classic Debut Albums To Be Re-Released On Vinyl

Classic '80s metal albums "Seven Churches" by POSSESSED and "Bonded by Blood" by EXODUS will be re-released on vinyl in a limited edition of 500 copies via Monumentum Records. Both LPs will come in a gatefold sleeve and will include all the original photos and lyrics. For more information, visit www...