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JUDAS PRIEST's DOWNING, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Guest On VIOLENT STORM Debut
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing and Yngwie Malmsteen are the featured guests on the upcoming debut album from VIOLENT STORM, the new band formed by YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/ex-BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino. The CD will be released in Japan on May 25 via King Records. The Taiwanese release will...May 16, 2005
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SOILWORK Guitarist Says He May Form Side-Project With Drummer HENRY RANTA
SOILWORK guitarist Peter Wichers recently spoke to Wormwood Chronicles about the band's unstable drum situation, a possible new project involving Wichers and former SOILWORK drummer Henry Ranta and conflicts with CHIMAIRA. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Wormwood Chronicles: One othe...May 15, 2005
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COMBAT RECORDS To Relaunch
KOCH Records has announced the relaunch and resurrection of the classic Combat Records label brand, the birthing place of hard rock and hard core titans like VENOM, EXODUS, MEGADETH, POSSESSED, C.O.C., NUCLEAR ASSAULT, DEATH, DARK ANGEL and many more. The new venture will focus on developing new ban...May 13, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER DVD To Feature Live, Backstage Footage
VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum recently spoke to Launch Radio Networks about the group's upcoming DVD, which is tentatively due late summer. "We're working on it right now," he said. "We're cutting it up. Shot that down in Houston early on, and we did a lot of footage backstage and stuff, so it...May 13, 2005
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JAMES LABRIE: Video Interview Posted Online
A 20-minute video interview with DREAM THEATER frontman James LaBrie, conducted during the singer's recent European tour in support of his "Elements of Persuasion" solo album, has been posted online at this location (Windows Media). "Elements of Persuasion" is available now via InsideOut Music. Othe...May 13, 2005
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EXHUMED Part Ways With Guitarist, Announce Replacement
Californian gore-metallers EXHUMED have parted ways with longtime guitarist Mike Beams. "Mike felt that he had burnt himself out on EXHUMED through all the touring and everything and just wasn't really motivated to continue on and give 110 percent the way that he had in the past," stated band founde...May 9, 2005
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GUNS N' ROSES Keyboardist, BUCKCHERRY Frontman To Release New Original Material
GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed and BUCKCHERRY frontman Josh Todd have recorded new material for the soundtrack to the film "Still Life". Director Joel Miller told Sp1at.com, "Dizzy and Josh Todd are going to be doing the soundtrack. It will all be original material as well." Joel Miller also a...May 7, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Record New Song For Upcoming Soundtrack
In a recent interview with Sp1at.com, VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum (ex-GUNS N' ROSES, THE CULT) was asked if VR had recorded any new material. He replied, "We actually just recorded a new song this week for an upcoming major motion picture release that you will be hearing about shortly." When...May 7, 2005
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FRAMESHIFT Project Mastermind Says SEBASTIAN BACH Was Properly Credited On New CD
Henning Pauly, the mastermind behind the FRAMESHIFT progressive rock project, has responded to former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach's accusations that Bach wasn't properly credited for his contributions to the recently issued "Frameshift — An Absence of Empathy" CD. In a May 2 posting on his offici...May 5, 2005
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MEGADETH To Play India Before End Of Year
HindustanTimes.com is reporting that MEGADETH, STEVE VAI and BILLY SHEEHAN are among the musicians that are scheduled to perform in India before the end of the year. "The artists have confirmed their tours around the end of the year and Delhi will certainly be part of the plan for some of these star...May 4, 2005
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DAVID DRAIMAN, JERRY CANTRELL, ROB ZOMBIE Jam With CAMP FREDDY In Las Vegas: Photos Available
DISTURBED frontman David Draiman, former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell and Rob Zombie were among the musicians that jammed with CAMP FREDDY at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino's 10th Anniversary Weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday (April 30). Check out pictures from Wire Image. CAMP FR...May 2, 2005
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SEBASTIAN BACH Says New FRAMESHIFT CD Contains Incorrect Songwriting Credits
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach is involved in a legal dispute over the songwriting credits to the recently released FRAMESHIFT album, the progressive rock project written and produced by Henning Pauly of CHAIN. A posting on Bach's official web site reads as follows: "Hello all. I am happy t...May 2, 2005
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Former SAIGON KICK Frontman Performs To Native American Crowd
Former SAIGON KICK vocalist Matt Kramer has posted the following message on his official web site: "Just got off a plane from Albuquerque, New Mexico, where I performed as a guest of my friend Litefoot, and was the first live set I've done in almost 2 years, to a totally rocking, frenzied Native Ame...May 2, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer Says He's 'Not Afraid' Of Playing OZZFEST
Launch Radio Networks reports: Though it's been common knowledge for several weeks, VELVET REVOLVER has officially announced its participation in Ozzfest 2005. The quintet will play the final seven dates of the 26-city tour beginning on August 23, taking over IRON MAIDEN's slot on the Ozzfest mainst...April 29, 2005
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ARTIMUS PYLEDRIVER To Release Debut Album In June
Buzzville Records has set a June 20 release date for the self-titled debut album from "heavy southern rawkers" ARTIMUS PYLEDRIVER. The album was produced by the band together with Matt Washburn and Dave Angstrom (of SUPAFUZZ and HERMANO fame). "Artimus Pyledriver" track listing: 01. Swamp Devil 02....April 26, 2005
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