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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Sign With AFM RECORDS

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has inked a deal with AFM Records. September 2006 will see the release of the group's second record, entitled "Maniacal Renderings". Look for a five-song EP release on June 23 which will include three new songs from the upcoming CD and...

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CHRIS CAFFERY Parts Ways With Drummer JEFF PLATE

SAVATAGE guitarist Chris Caffery has announced via his official web site that he will no longer be utilizing the services of drummer Jeff Plate (METAL CHURCH) for his solo project. "To avoid any conflicts whatsoever [Jeff and I] had a talk about things," Chris writes on his web site. "The best thing...

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METAL CHURCH: New Studio Photos Posted Online

METAL CHURCH have uploaded a couple of photos of guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof and new drummer Jeff Plate in the studio during the drum-recording sessions for the band's new album, "A Light in the Dark". Check out the pictures at this location. As previously reported, SPV are scheduled to release "A Li...

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MERENDINE ATOMICHE Ink Deal With MAUSOLEUM

Italy's MERENDINE ATOMICHE have signed a deal with Mausoleum Records for the release of their new album, "Raw". An official release date for the CD will be announced soon. "Raw" was produced by the band, Jack Frost (SEVEN WITCHES, ex-SAVATAGE) and Luigi Stefanini at New Sin Studios in Loria, Italy....

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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Announce New Guitarist

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the new band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, have announced the addition of guitarist Shane French (ex-CIRCLE II CIRCLE) to the group's ranks. Commented French in a statement: "It's an honor and privilege to rejoin my former [CIRCLE II CIRCLE] bandmates Matt LaPorte, Chris Ki...

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ELVENKING: European Dates With JON OLIVA'S PAIN Announced

Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING have announced the first details of their upcoming European tour as the support act for JON OLIVA'S PAIN (the solo project of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva). Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Apr. 15 - Herne, GER @ Gysenberghalle Apr. 16 - Nürnberg, GER @...

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ELVENKING To Support JON OLIVA'S PAIN In Europe

Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING have been confirmed as the support act for JON OLIVA'S PAIN (the solo project of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva) on their upcoming European tour. Select dates on the trek will also feature DORO and SONATA ARCTICA. Confirmed shows so far can be found at JonOliva...

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SEVEN WITCHES: DVD Delayed

SEVEN WITCHES, the East Coast-based band featuring former SAVATAGE guitarist Jack Frost and ex-HADES frontman Alan Tecchio, have posted the following message on their official web site: "The new album, 'Amped', which was released in the USA is doing incredible! It's in the top 20 best-selling CDs on...

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METAL CHURCH: New Album Details Revealed

METAL CHURCH are scheduled to release their new album, "A Light In The Dark", in Germany on May 26, 2006, in Europe on May 29 and in the USA early June, reanimating the zeitgeist of their first two releases, "Metal Church" (1984) and "The Dark" (1986). "It's almost twenty years ago that we shook up...

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MEGADETH Guitarist Interviewed On Toronto Radio: Audio Available

MEGADETH guitarist Glen Drover (also in EIDOLON) was a guest on "The Kim Mitchell Show" on Toronto's classic rock station Q107 on Friday, February 3. Glen was interviewed and he performed a snippet from one of Mitchell's classic solo tracks — "Rocklandwonderland" (from 1989's "Wonderland" album). Do...

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SAVATAGE Guitarist CHRIS CAFFERY: New Solo Album Details Revealed

SAVATAGE guitarist Chris Caffery will be entering the studio in New York City on February 8 to begin the recording his next solo CD, entitled "Pins and Needles". An October release via Greece's Black Lotus Records is expected. Songtitles set to appear on the album include "The Temple", "S.A.D", "Wor...

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METAL CHURCH Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement

METAL CHURCH have issued the following statement: "Due to health complications from years of struggling with diabetes, Kirk Arrington has stepped down as METAL CHURCH's drummer. He will be missed and we wish him only the best. "We are pleased to announce that filling Kirk's shoes is the 'one and onl...

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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Part Ways With Guitarist

SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva has posted the following message on his official web site: "I know that I personally don't post here much.....ever. I can't type!!! But, I wanted to get on here and let everyone know that things in the studio are really going great! "This [JON OLIVA'S PAIN] record is di...

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Former CIRCLE II CIRCLE Guitarist Joins Forces With Ex-MONARCH Singer

Vocalist Jim Dorian (ex-MONARCH, ANOMALY) and guitarist Tom McDyne (ex-SHUT, CIRCLE II CIRCLE) have joined forces in a new project called DORIAN. They have started laying down pre-production tracks at Shut Up Studios in Clearwater, Florida and plan to enter the world-renowned Morrisound Recording St...

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TEER Announce New Vocalist

Powerhouse vocalist David McBee will be joining the Tampa, Florida hard rock band TEER. McBee recently completed a successful audition for TEER and producer Jim Morris (DIXIE DREGS, SAIGON KICK, SAVATAGE, THIRD EYE BLIND). Shortly thereafter, TEER band members made a formal offer to McBee and invite...