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VIOLENT STORM Parts Ways With Singer

VIOLENT STORM — the band formed by ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino — has parted ways with singer Craig Swyger "due to musical differences." Cervino states, "Craig will soon be embarking on his own brand new project and I wish him nothing but the best on his future endeavor...

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ROY Z's SERPENTS & RAINBOWS To Perform With WARRIOR, Ex-YNGWIE Members

Acclaimed guitarist/producer Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, TRIBE OF GYPSIES) will headline a four-band line-up with his jam band SERPENTS & RAINBOWS this Saturday, March 6 at Paladino's (6101 Reseda Blvd.) in Tarzana, California. Also scheduled to appear are DELTANAUT (featuring former MEGADE...

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EPICA Frontwoman To Guest On New KAMELOT Album

Singer Simone Simons of Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA recently recorded her vocal parts that will be featured on KAMELOT's forthcoming CD. Simone joins KAMELOT vocalist Roy Khan on the band's newest ballad, "House On A Hill", as well the title track of KAMELOT's new album. Simone — the longtime gi...

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WOLF: In Writing Mode

Swedish metallers WOLF have commenced the songwriting process for their next album. According to the band, "Some solid ideas are taking form and the ViperStudio will soon burn with WOLF demos. Niklas [Stålvind; guitar/vocals] is on fire and when that happens, you gotta stand back. Johannes [Losbäck;...

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BORN FROM PAIN Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

Dutch hardcore metallers BORN FROM PAIN have parted ways with drummer Roy Moonen and have replaced him with Igor Wouters (ex-BACKFIRE!). The band states, "We have been practicing together and came to the conclusion that we are all looking forward to touring and writing a new record together. We are...

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AT THE GATES: 'Ultimate Collectors Box Set' Announced

Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES will celebrate the band's history and recent reunion tour with a special value-packed "Ultimate Collectors Box Set". Due to be released in early March and strictly limited to just 300 copies, the AT THE GATES "Ultimate Collectors Box Set" includes th...

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KING DIAMOND Drummer To Guest On VIOLENT STORM Album

Drummer Matt Thompson (KING DIAMOND, SHAOLIN DEATH SQUAD, AGHORA) will make a guest appearance on VIOLENT STORM's upcoming album titled "Back Against The Wall". A single is expected to be out by late February 2010, accompanied by a surprise cover song. VIOLENT STORM is the band formed by ex-YNGWIE M...

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SLAYER, MEGADETH, TESTAMENT Announce New Dates For 'American Carnage' Tour

SLAYER and MEGADETH are thrilled to announce the new, confirmed routing for the "American Carnage" North American Tour, which will commence with the rescheduled "Canadian Carnage East" dates in Quebec City on Friday, July 23. SLAYER will then head to Europe for a run of festival dates, returning to...

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Ex-VADER/BEHEMOTH Bassist Launching New Project

Former VADER/BEHEMOTH bassist Marcin "Novy" Nowak is putting together a new band, tentatively dubbed ROAD'S END, with lead guitarist Chris Cannella (N17, AUTUMN'S END) and drummer Kevan Roy (ex-MASTERY). The group is still looking for another lead guitarist. Novy is currently available for studio/se...

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KAMELOT Members Discuss Upcoming Album, Tour

KAMELOT's official web site recently conducted an interview with frontman Roy Khan and guitarist Thomas Youngblood. The question-and-answer session follows below. Kamelot.com: So we're getting very excited about the upcoming tour and new album. Can you tell us something about the new CD and maybe so...

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CHRIS CAFFERY To Perform With HAIL! In New York

SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery has confirmed via Twitter that he will join the all-star band HAIL! — comprised of bassist David Ellefson (F5, ex-MEGADETH),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and...

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ROB HALFORD To Guest On WRAT's 'Electric Ballroom'

Rob Halford of JUDAS PRIEST will co-host the "Electric Ballroom" radio show with Keith Roth on WRAT on Sunday, January 24 from 10:00 p.m. to midnight EST. You can listen to the program live on 95.9 WRAT FM in the New York/New Jersey area or via the Internet at www.wrat.com (hit "Listen Live"). ...

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HAIL! To Guest On 'Eddie Trunk Live'

The all-star band HAIL! — comprised of bassist David Ellefson (F5, ex-MEGADETH),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) and newly appointed drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER) — will guest on "Eddie Trunk Live" on Monday, Ja...

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STURMGEIST's CORNELIUS VON JACKHELLN Interviewed; Video Available

Imhotep's Roy Kristensen conducted an interview with STURMGEIST mainman Cornelius von Jackhelln (also of SOLEFALD) last fall in Oslo, Norway. Watch the chat in three parts below. On November 7, 2007, STURMGEIST got the worst phone call a musician can get: a news reporter stated that a young Finn usi...

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STONE SOUR Drummer Talks Next Album; Video Available

Sabian's Paragon Lounge recently conducted an interview with STONE SOUR drummer Roy Mayorga about the songwriting processs for the band's next studio and album and his drum set-up. Watch the chat below. STONE SOUR has scrapped previously announced plans to work with producer Rob Cavallo on its third...