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The Middle of Nowhere

It's not easy leaving a band like SAVATAGE after an eight-year run, but former vocalist Zachary Stevens didn't waste any time forming another first-rate melodic metal project with CIRCLE II CIRCLE. The 2003 debut album, "Watching in Silence", was made of AOR-style melodies, power metal shades, and p...

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Singer DOOGIE WHITE Talks About Auditioning For IRON MAIDEN

Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with former RAINBOW and current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN singer Doogie White. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules: You auditioned for IRON MAIDEN after Bruce Dickinson left back in the early '90s. How was it? Doogie White: "Long time ago, ma...

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CIRCLE II CIRCLE: U.S. Release Date Set For 'The Middle Of Nowhere'

Locomotive Records has set an August 30 U.S. release date for the new album from CIRCLE II CIRCLE, the band founded by former SAVATAGE lead singer Zachary Stevens. Stevens sang for SAVATAGE from 1992 to 2000, replacing Jon Oliva. CIRCLE II CIRCLE's debut solo album, "Watching in Silence", set the sc...

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VELVET REVOLVER Enlist Drummer MARK SCHULMAN For OZZFEST Dates

VELVET REVOLVER have enlisted veteran drummer Mark Schulman (CHER, STEVIE NICKS, SHERYL CROW, FOREIGNER, BILLY IDOL, STEVE STEVENS) to fill in for injured Matt Sorum during the band's upcoming Ozzfest trek. VELVET REVOLVER are currently utilizing the services of Brian Tichy (OZZY OSBOURNE, SLASH'S S...

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CLAWFINGER Finalize Track Listing For New Album

Swedish rap/metal combo CLAWFINGER have finalized the track listing for their new album, due this fall via Nuclear Blast Records. It is as follows: 01. The Faggot In You 02. Hate Yourself With Style 03. Dirty Lies 04. The Best & the Worst 05. Breakout (Embrace The Child Inside You) 06. Right To...

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More Information Revealed About PETE WELLS ROCK 'N' ROLL OUTLAW Benefit Concert

Contrary to the information previously posted on ROSE TATTOO's official web site, Jimmy Barnes and Doc Neeson's RED PHOENIX will NOT be appearing at the upcoming benefit concert for ROSE TATTOO founding member and guitarist, Pete Wells, which is scheduled to be held September 7 at the Enmore Theater...

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CLAWFINGER Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

Swedish rap/metal combo CLAWFINGER have inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The band's new album is scheduled for release this fall. Commented frontman Zak Tell: "I feel like a kid in a candy store and proud as a god as I know how much work we have put into these songs. All the same, ...

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BLIND MELON Revisited On Hits/Live Sets

Greg Prato of Billboard.com is reporting that BLIND MELON will be the subject of a "Best of" CD and a live DVD this fall via Capitol/EMI Music Catalog Marketing, and will also issue a previously unreleased concert recording to digital download services. The projects will be available Sept. 27, less...

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Memorial Tribute To Late KISS Drummer ERIC CARR

Late KISS drummer Eric "The Fox" Carr — who was recently voted one of the world's 10 best drummers — would have turned 55 today, had he not passed away at age 41 on November 24, 1991 after losing a battle with cancer. To celebrate his memory, KISS Kollector Online has posted highlights from the ...

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SOCIETY 1's MATT ZANE Exposes Rock Star Secrets in 'Backstage Pass 3'

SOCIETY 1 frontman Matt "The Lord" Zane is back in the director's chair with the third installment of his wildly popular DVD series, "Backstage Pass". "Backstage Pass 3" features a star-studded cast of today's rock n' roll road dogs, recounting their best backstage stories for the camera. Nowhere el...

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CLAWFINGER Finish Recording New Album

Frontman Zak Tell of the Swedish rap/metal combo CLAWFINGER has issued the following update on the recording sessions for the group's new studio album: "Okay, people, so here's the deal! We have now finished the recordings of the 11 songs that will most likely end up being our sixth album. All we ne...

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CLAWFINGER Hope To Release New Album By Christmas

Frontman Zak Tell of the Swedish rap/metal combo CLAWFINGER has issued the following update on the recording sessions for the group's new studio album: "The last few days have been hectic for me as we've been doing vocals in the studio, were pretty close to being done with 11 tracks now. Later this...

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Guitarist BERND AUFERMANN Offers Updates On RUNNING WILD, ANGEL DUST

RUNNNG WILD/ANGEL DUST guitarist Bernd Aufermann has posted the following message on his official web site: "First of all I'd like to say a word about my private life although I'm not a guy who likes to have his privacy laid out in public but I gotta tell some things to clear my situation regarding...

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CLAWFINGER To Release New Album In The Fall

CLAWFINGER frontman Zak Tell has issued the following update on the band's current activities; "Jocke [Skog; keyboards, vocals] is in the studio producing a Swedish thrash metal band but May will be dedicated to the wonderful world of CLAWFINGER once again and we will try and start pulling the ropes...

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CIRCLE II CIRCLE: 'Europe Has The Best Metal Fans'

CIRCLE II CIRCLE, the new band fronted by former SAVATAGE singer Zachary "Zak" Stevens, have posted the following European tour report on their official web site: "Zak and the band are having a great time on tour. All of the shows have either been sold out or at near capacity. "The band is currently...