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STIKKI FYKK Featuring Members Of LANFEAR, SACRED STEEL, IVANHOE: New CD Due In July

STIKKI FYKK, the long-running "nasty dirty glam thrash rock" from Germany featuring Dr. Vinnie Stikk (a.k.a. Andreas Preisig, owner of Battle Cry Records),Baron Carloz (a.k.a. Eren Eraslan, former guitar player of STORMRIDER),Sergeant Ryan Vixxen (a.k.a. Mathias Czop, former guitar player for STOR...

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State of Disgrace

The problem is not that HOURCAST's "State of Disgrace" is bland, radio-friendly, nu-rooted modern rock/metal. Oh wait, that is at least part of the problem. The big problem is that the light-to heavy (relatively speaking) arrangements are tolerable if the songwriting is especially catchy or the band...

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KROKUS: German Tour Recap Posted Online

KROKUS frontman Marc Storace has posted a recap of the band's recent German co-headlining tour with AXXIS. Check it out at this location. KROKUS recently announced the addition of German drummer Stefan Schwarzmann (ex-ACCEPT, U.D.O., HELLOWEEN) to the group's ranks. The band are currently working wi...

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VAN HALEN Bluegrass Tribute Featuring DAVID LEE ROTH: Entire CD Available For Preview

Original VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth is featured on three tracks on "Strummin' with the Devil: The Southern Side of Van Halen", a collection of VAN HALEN songs done in bluegrass style that will be released on June 6. Roth joins the JOHN JORGENSON BLUEGRASS BAND for twangy renditions of "Jump"...

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TNT: New Singer Found?

According to MelodicRock.com, TNT members Ronni LeTekro (guitar) and Morten "Diesel" Dahl (drums) were in Germany recently talking to a potential new vocalist to replace the recently departed Tony Harnell. Norwegian newspaper Adressa has confirmed that the guys were there on business, and if the rep...

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PINK CREAM 69 Singer Offers Solo Album Update

PINK CREAM 69/ex-ADAGIO frontman David Readman has posted the following message on his official web site: "On the 1st of May we went it the studio to record the final five drum tracks [for Readman's solo album]. Alongside Dirk Bruinenberg [ex-ADAGIO], I have enlisted a great friend of mine, Chris Sc...

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VAN HALEN Bassist Joins SAMMY HAGAR For Surprise Pre-Tour Shows

VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Michael hopped a plane to Cabo San Lucas uannounced earlier this week to join Sammy Hagar at the Cabo Wabo for a couple of pre-tour shows! "On Thursday, April 27th, Mike, Sammy and the Cabo Wabo house...

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KROKUS Frontman Joins DORO On Stage In Switzerland: Photos Available

KROKUS frontman Marc Storace joined German female hard rock singer Doro Pesch (ex-WARLOCK) on stage on April 24 at Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland for a rendition of her song "On My Own". Check a report and photos from the gig at this location. KROKUS recently announced the addition of German drummer St...

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RUSH Begin Work On New Material

RUSH drummer Neil Peart has posted the following update on his official web site, www.neilpeart.net: "In early March, winter still ruled the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec. The snow was often at its deepest in that month, piling up through the blizzards of January and February until it covered the g...

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KROKUS: More European Tour Dates Announced

In addition to their previously announced German co-headlining tour with AXXIS, legendary Swiss hard rockers KROKUS will play the following European dates: Jun. 02 - Eishalle - Romanshorn, SWI Jun. 08 - Sweden Rock - Sölvesborg, SWE Jun. 09 - Open Air Hoch Ybrig - Oberiberg, SWI Jul. 07 - Rock Sound...

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KROKUS' Music Featured In KNIGHTSDIVINE Online Game

According to a posting on the official web site of the veteran Swiss hard rockers KROKUS, the band's music is featured in the online game Knightsdivine. More information is available at this location. As previously reported, an audio sample of a brand-new KROKUS song, entitled "Hellraiser', has been...

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DEZPERADOZ Land Support Slot On KROKUS/AXXIS German Tour

Germany's DEZPERADOZ (formerly DESPERADOS) have been confirmed as the support act on the upcoming KROKUS/AXXIS German co-headlining tour. The dates are as follows: May 03 - Nürnberg, GER - Hirsch May 04 - München, GER - Garage May 05 - Memmingen,GER @ Kaminwerk May 06 - Tuttlingen, GER @ Alte Festha...

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Beyond Fear

Whether or not you liked his two albums with JUDAS PRIEST, or got your metal panties in a bunch over his replacement of Matthew Barlow in ICED EARTH, it can't be denied that Tim "Ripper" Owens is one of the best vocalists we have in our midst today. Christ, he could make the bad songs ...

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KROKUS: New Song Posted Online

An audio sample of a brand-new KROKUS song, entitled "Hellraiser', has been made available for download at this location (MP3, 1 MB). KROKUS frontman Marc Storace recently told Metal-Rules.com that the track "Hellraiser" will be featured in an upcoming film called "Handyman". It's a comedy movie by...

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PINK CREAM 69 Singer Sets Record Straight Regarding ADAGIO Split

PINK CREAM 69/ex-ADAGIO frontman David Readman has posted the following message on his official web site: "I just have to add something, even though it is very childish and I'm not like that normally! I just read on the ADAGIO webpage that they had to 'part with me'... Almost stupid considering that...