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BRAZEN ABBOT: Line-Up For New CD Revealed
BRAZEN ABBOT, led by guitarist Nikolo Kotzev, have commenced the recording process for the band's new studio album, due at the end of the year. The full line-up of musicians appearing on the 11-song CD is as follows: Joe Lynn Turner (ex-RAINBOW/DEEP PURPLE): vocals Göran Edman (ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN):...July 7, 2002
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HELLOWEEN Rumored To Have Enlisted Ex-FREEDOM CALL Guitarist
HELLOWEEN are strongly rumored to have selected former FREEDOM CALL guitarist Sascha Gerstner to replace Roland Grapow, who was dismissed from the group last year. The band's revamped line-up is expected to head over to singer Andy Deris' studio Mi Sueno in Tenerife, Spain to begin recording their n...July 5, 2002
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Former YNGWIE/LOUDNESS Frontman Inks Deal With MASCOT RECORDS
Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/LOUDNESS vocalist Michael Vescera has signed a recording agreement with Holland's Mascot Records for the third MICHAEL VESCERA PROJECT album, due later in the year. Among the musicians set to make guest appearances on the album are Roland Grapow (ex-HELLOWEEN, MASTERPLAN),Ro...June 21, 2002
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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Frontman To Perform Cover Gig
MASTERPLAN/ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN vocalist Jorn Lande will perform with PAGAN'S MIND at this year's 1001 Watt festival in Skien, Norway on Thursday, November 28th. They will reportedly play classic tunes by WHITESNAKE, DEEP PURPLE and DIO. More info can be obtained at www.1001watt.as. ...June 10, 2002
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ANDY SNEAP Speaks Out On Recent Activities And Upcoming Projects
Acclaimed British producer Andy Sneap (i.e. MACHINE HEAD, STUCK MOJO, SKINLAB, NEVERMORE, etc.) posted the following update via his web site at www.andysneap.com: "Things, as usual, have been pretty relentless. I've taken some time off this last month due to being totally exhausted with the work sch...May 30, 2002
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MASTERPLAN Shuffle Bassists, Finalize Album Track Listing
MASTERPLAN, the new band featuring ex-HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, ex-HELLOWEEN drummer Uli Kusch and former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN singer Jorn Lande, have parted ways with bassist Jrgen Attig and have acquired IRON SAVIOR's Jan-S. Eckert as his replacement. Eckert has already recorded all the bass...April 10, 2002
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Former HELLOWEEN Guitarist To Appear At Brazilian Tribute Gig
Former HELLOWEEN and current MASTERPLAN guitarist Roland Grapow will be travelling to Brazil on March 18th to partake in a HELLOWEEN tribute concert that is due to be held at Led Slay in São Paulo. Organized by the Brazilian magazine Jornal Rock News as part of their second anniversary celebrations,...March 26, 2002
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STRATOVARIUS Frontman Inks Deal With Century Media, Announces Single, Album Details
STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto has officially signed with Century Media Records for the release of his debut solo offering, entitled Waiting For The Dawn, as exclusively reported here on February 22nd. Due out in May, the album will be issued in Finland via Timo's own High And Loud label, and...March 6, 2002
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MASTERPLAN In Final Recording Stage For Upcoming Debut
MASTERPLAN, featuring former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, ex-HELLOWEEN drummer Uli Kusch and former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN singer Jorn Lande, will start tracking the vocals to their full-length debut today, February 25th, with producer Andy Sneap for a tentative summer release through an as-yet-unde...February 25, 2002
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STRATOVARIUS Frontman Announces Title, Secures Label Deal For Solo Debut
STRATOVARIUS frontman Timo Kotipelto has set Waiting For The Dawn as the title of his forthcoming debut solo album, for which he has struck a deal with an as-yet-undisclosed major metal independent label (strongly rumored to be Century Media Records) for a May release. As previously reported, the al...February 22, 2002
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MASTERPLAN Continue Work On Debut CD
MASTERPLAN, the new project formed by former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow and drummer Uli Kusch, are preparing to return to the studio on February 25th to complete the vocals and solo parts for their upcoming debut CD, which is tentatively scheduled to be released in early summer. The group are...February 9, 2002
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HELLOWEEN Announce Compilation Details
HELLOWEEN have confirmed that their upcoming Best Of double-CD set will be called Treasure Chest and it will have a lot of special packaging, making it a nice collector's item for any HELLOWEEN fan new or old. All of the songs have been remixed and remastered to modern standards. The full track list...January 30, 2002
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ANDY "Undie" SNEAP Shoots From The Hip!
It's been quite some time since we last got an official update from former SABBAT guitarist and acclaimed producer Andy Undie Sneap, so in the interest of making up for lost time, we will let this English fool fill us in what he's been up to. And while at it, we'll even let him have ...January 29, 2002
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: Former Singer Lande "Is A Fool"
Swedish axe legend Yngwie Malmsteen recently gave an interview to Japan's Burrn magazine for their February 2002 cover story (full interview can be found at this location) in which he proceeded to slam former singer Jorn Lande (i.e. MASTERPLAN, ARK) and the current line-up of DEEP PURPLE, among othe...January 23, 2002
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Former HELLOWEEN Duo Announce Name, Singer For New Project
Former HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow and drummer Uli Kusch have set MASTERPLAN as the name of their new band and have selected ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/current ARK vocalist Jorn Lande to front the much-talked-about group. According to Roland, Jorn was selected in part because his approach is much mor...January 16, 2002
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