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DORO Signs With AFM RECORDS
German metal singer DORO has inked a deal with AFM Records. DORO's first release for the label will be a collection of her best hits and other metal classics performed with the Metal Classic Night Orchestra. The as-yet-untitled CD will include several special guests (rumored guests are Udo Dirkschne...April 14, 2004
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Sonic Firestorm
If you're big on impassioned warbling, fluttering keyboards and perma-galloping rhythms, the question is why go for DRAGONFORCE's second album specifically? Can it bring fresh joys to your record collection? The answer is, well, yes, although not — in the spirit of this breed of dramatic metal — a r...April 10, 2004
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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist Lands Slot In QUEEN's Smash-Hit Musical 'We Will Rock You'
Former ANTHRAX/SEBASTIAN BACH and current MEAT LOAF guitarist Paul Crook has been chosen by QUEEN members Brian May and Roger Taylor as the (Seat 1) guitar player for their lavish rock musical "We Will Rock You". The show, playing to sell-out crowds since it opened in London in May 2002 and featurin...April 5, 2004
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Ex-DEMON DRIVE Bassist Decides Against Joining Reunited CASANOVA
Due to "personal and musical differences," ex-DEMON DRIVE and BOYSVOICE bass player Jochen Mayer has decided not to be a part of the newly reformed CASANOVA and has joined the German melodic metal band DOMAIN instead. Mayer is currently in the studio working on DOMAIN's new CD, "The Last Days Of Uto...April 5, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH: U.S. Touring Plans 'Unclear'
The following message was posted on legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth's (ex-SCORPIONS) official web site: "It is currently still unclear precisely when U.J.R. will begin touring the US this year. There have been some rumours that Uli would be part of the UFO tour, which was being envisaged at the tim...April 4, 2004
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Ex-HELLOWEEN Singer MICHAEL KISKE Shopping Around For New Record Deal
Former HELLOWEEN frontman Michael Kiske has recorded 10 new songs and is currently shopping around for a record deal. In other news, more information has surfaced regarding Kiske's guest appearance on the debut album from the Brazilian band THALION. Michael will record lead vocals for the orchestra...April 1, 2004
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EVERGREY Frontman Talks About New Album, Upcoming Tour
Swedish melodic metal outfit EVERGREY will release their new album, "The Inner Circle", on April 27 through InsideOut Music America. The follow-up to 2003's "Recreation Day", "The Inner Circle" sees EVERGREY intensifying their musical ability with the utilization of a string quartet, courtesy of the...March 31, 2004
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MARILYN MANSON Part Ways With Guitarist JOHN 5, Begin Recording New Material
MARILYN MANSON are currently in the studio recording new material, some of which will appear on a "best of collection" that will be released this fall. Besides all of their classics, the album will feature the new single, a cover of DEPECHE MODE's "Personal Jesus". In addition to a booklet of rare p...March 31, 2004
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RHAPSODY To Issue Mini-CD In May
RHAPSODY will be issuing a new mini-CD, entitled "The Dark Secret", on May 29 through Magic Circle Music/SPV. The group's as-yet-untitled new full-length album will follow in September. "The Dark Secret" track listing: 01. Unholy Warcry (short version)* 02. Thunder Mighty Roar* 03. Sacred Power Of R...March 30, 2004
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NIGHTWISH Keyboardist Talks About The Making Of 'Once'
NIGHTWISH keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen recently spoke to Get Ready To ROCK! about the songwriting and recording process for the group's new album, "Once". Asked why they chose to record the orchestral parts for the album in London using the London Session Orchestra, Tuomas said, "Well the simple re...March 14, 2004
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THERION To Release Two Albums In May
Sweden's THERION will be issuing two albums, "Sirius B" and "Lemuria", on May 24 through Nuclear Blast Records. The CDs will be released separately to start with, but will be made available in a single double-CD package within a couple of months of the original album release. According to a post on...March 12, 2004
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KISS: Australian Tour To Feature MELBOURNE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
KISS have invited 12 members of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to join them on their upcoming Australian tour (Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane only) for a special 30-minute encore performance of the KISS Symphony concert which was documented on a live DVD and CD last year. GRINSPOON and MACHINE GUN...March 12, 2004
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ODIN GRANGE: RAGING SLAB And BACKDRAFT Members Join Forces
Formed out of the ashes of two of this world's premier purveyors of the boogie groove known to most folks as "southern rock" the new, trans-Atlantic group ODIN GRANGE (pronounced Oudinn Greyng) has announced its inception. The band features four Swedes previously known as BACKDRAFT Rob (guitar),Sne...March 11, 2004
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CRADLE OF FILTH Record SAMHAIN Cover
CRADLE OF FILTH bassist Dave Pybus has posted the following studio update on the band's official web site: "I guess this report is turning into a weekly affair as things here in the studio are moving at a great pace. It's all top drama, for sure. Things go good, things go bad. Pretty stressful being...March 9, 2004
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TRAVERS/APPICE Collaboration Changes Name
Because of another band with the same name, the forthcoming project featuring legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice (OZZY OSBOURNE, VANILLA FUDGE, BLUE MURDER) and guitarist Pat Travers will now be called TRAVERS & APPICE. Their forthcoming CD, to be released on the German-based SPV label, has b...March 4, 2004
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