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SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist's Solo Album Due In June

Spinefarm Records has announced a mid-June release date for the third solo album from SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Elias Viljanen. According to the label "there will be 12 tracks on the album and 10 of the tracks will be instrumental." Guest musicians on the CD include vocalists Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH...

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INCITE Preparing To Record Debut Album

INCITE, the Phoenix, Arizona-based band fronted by SOULFLY/CAVALERA CONSPIRACY mainman Max Cavalera's stepson Richie Cavalera, has issued the following update: "The date is set for us to hit the studio to record our debut album!!!!! We will be heading to California to record with Logan Mader (GOJIRA...

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BILLY SHEEHAN Discusses MR. BIG Reunion

BigMusicGeek.com recently conducted an interview with legendary bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, DAVID LEE ROTH, TALAS). Several excerpts from the chat follow below. BigMusicGeek.com: What were the main motivations behind MR. BIG reuniting? I had always assumed, based solely on the rumors and half-tr...

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HEAVENS BASEMENT To Release Self-Titled EP

British rockers HEAVENS BASEMENT will release a self-titled EP on April 20 to coincide with their mammoth tour of the U.K. Produced by Bob Marlette (BLACK STONE CHERRY, AIRBOURNE, SHINEDOWN, SALIVA),the four-song EP was laid down in five days. Commented guitarist Jonny Rocker: "We can't wait to get...

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RICHIE KOTZEN: 'I Am Anxious To Begin The Recording Process Once More'

Guitarist Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON) has issued the following update: "I am finally back in my home after completing a very satisfying tour of Europe as well as three inspired (California) shows with George Lynch and Paul Gilbert. Although I have been spending a lot of time overseas (the last t...

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GEORGE LYNCH, RICHIE KOTZEN, PAUL GILBERT: Video Of 'Jumpin' Jack Flash' Jam Available

Video footage of George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON) and Paul Gilbert (MR. BIG, RACER X) jamming on THE ROLLING STONES classic "Jumpin' Jack Flash" on February 28, 2009 at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, California can be viewed below. The show was part of the "Th...

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PAUL GILBERT: Hollywood Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of Paul Gilbert's (MR. BIG, RACER X) February 28, 2009 concert at the House of Blues in Hollywood, California can be viewed below (clips uploaded by "TotalSlacker"). Gilbert was performing at the venue as part of a short run of dates with George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) and...

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MR. BIG: More Video Footage From Japanese Press Conference Available

The reunited original lineup of the acclaimed American hard rock supergroup MR. BIG — Eric Martin (vocals),Billy Sheehan (bass),Paul Gilbert (guitar) and Pat Torpey (drums) — held a press conference in Tokyo, Japan on February 9, 2009 to answer questions about its upcoming 20th-anniversary tour of...

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Former Member Of GEEZER BUTLER's Solo Band To Release New Single, Album

St. Louis, Missouri-based singer Richie Callison, who was a member of Geezer Butler's (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN AND HELL) solo band in the mid-1980s, will release a new single, "Wrong Place Wrong Time", to radio on March 24. A full-length album will follow in April. The first single from Richie's self-...

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GEORGE LYNCH Talks 'Guitar Generation Tour'

Rock Confidential recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE). An excerpt from the chat follows below. Rock Confidential: How are things goin', George? I know you've got a full plate already this year. Lynch: The SOULS OF WE record has been...

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DEVIL IN ME: 'Only God Can Judge Me' Video Available

"Only God Can Judge Me", the new video from Portugal's hardcore heroes DEVIL IN ME, can be viewed below. The song is the second single from the band's I Scream Records debut album, "Brothers In Arms". Due out March 20, the CD was recorded and produced by Miguel Marques (EASYWAY, TWENTYINCHBURIAL, MO...

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SOL INVICTO: New Remixes Posted Online

SOL INVICTO, the drum 'n' bass-meets-metal side project of DEFTONES guitarist Stephen Carpenter, Eric Bobo of CYPRESS HILL on percussion and drums, Richie Londres from the C.L.P. (CULTURA LONDRES PROYECTO) on production/guitar and AJ Cookson (U.K.-based producer),has uploaded two new remixes to its...

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MR. BIG: Video Footage, Photos From Japanese Press Conference Available

According to Random Chatter Music, the reunited original lineup of the acclaimed American hard rock supergroup MR. BIG — Eric Martin (vocals),Billy Sheehan (bass),Paul Gilbert (guitar) and Pat Torpey (drums) — held a press conference in Tokyo, Japan on Monday, February 9 to answer questions about...

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NIGHTWISH, APOCALYPTICA, EVERGREY Members To Guest On SONATA ARCTICA Guitarist's Solo CD

Vocalists Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH, TAROT) and Tony Kakko (SONATA ARCTICA),keyboardist Henrik Klingenberg (SONATA ARCTICA),bassist Jari Kainulainen (EVERGREY, ex-STRATOVARIUS) and drummer Mikko Sirén (APOCALYPTICA) are among the guest musicians who appear on the third solo album from SONATA ARCTIC...

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RICHIE KOTZEN Seeking Fan-Filmed Footage For Upcoming DVD

Guitarist Richie Kotzen (ex-MR. BIG, POISON) has issued the following update: "I am midway through my 2009 European tour and although the schedule is very busy (hardly any days off between shows) I am happy to say that it is going very well. I am very pleased with the new band (Demian Arriaga and Da...