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Ex-OZZY OSBOURNE/BADLANDS Guitarist JAKE E. LEE: New Album Details Revealed

More details have been revealed about the upcoming "covers" album currently being recorded by former OZZY OSBOURNE/BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee. The CD, which is being engineered by Michael Lardie (formerly of GREAT WHITE),will feature the following lineup of musicians: Jake E. Lee (OZZY OSBOURNE...

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WAYSTED: New Audio Interview Posted Online

Bassist Pete Way's (UFO, WAYSTED) official web site has posted an audio interview with Way and WAYSTED frontman Fin recorded on December 21, 2004. Among the topics covered during the interview are the new WAYSTED album, "Back From the Dead", upcoming WAYSTED tour dates, Pete's ongoing problem with e...

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REDEMPTION Complete Work On Sophomore Album

REDEMPTION's sophomore album, featuring FATES WARNING vocalist Ray Alder, has finally been completed. "Recording, mixing, and mastering are complete and the result is amazing," Nicolas van Dyk, REDEMPTION's primary songwriter and guitarist/keyboardist, writes on the group's web site. "We worked with...

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JAKE E. LEE: New Album Details Revealed

MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) vocalist Chris Logan revealed in a recent online posting that he has completed tracking vocals for the new JAKE E. LEE (OZZY OSBOURNE, BADLANDS) album. The CD "will include several influential cover songs from the '70s classic rock era," according to Logan. "We're doing...

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WAYSTED To Embark On U.K. Tour

WAYSTED, the reunited semi-obscure mid-'80s British heavy metal outfit led by former UFO bassist Pete Way (hence the spelling of the group's name),will embark on the "Back From The Dead" 2005 U.K. tour in late January. Support at all dates will come from Gothenburg, Sweden-based hard rockers M.ILL....

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STARWOOD To Film 'All My Girlfriends Have Boyfriends' Video

Bassist Marten Andersson (STARWOOD, LIZZY BORDEN, GEORGE LYNCH GROUP) ha issued the following update on his recent and upcoming activities: "Hey everybody!! I am checking in from Stockholm, Sweden. I had the opportunity to attend the kick off party for next year's Sweden Rock Festival this weekend....

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A New U.K. Rock/Metal Radio Station To Launch Next Week

A new British rock/metal radio station called Arfm will officially launch from the NEC in Birmingham, U.K. on Wednesday, November 24 at 12 noon (GMT) from the Sound Broadcast Exhibition. British rockers MAGNUM will be part of the launch program with Bob Catley and Al Burrow joining presenters Adrian...

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New WAYSTED Guitarist Says Band Is Much Happier After PAUL CHAPMAN's Tracks Were Replaced

New WAYSTED guitarist Chris George has spoken out against his predecessor Paul Chapman's claim that the group's fans "have had the piss taken out of them" when WAYSTED frontman Fin hired George to replace Chapman's already recorded guitar tracks on the band's brand new CD, "Back From the Dead". In a...

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STARWOOD: Live Photos Posted Online

Los Angeles-based rock outfit STARWOOD, featuring members of the Eighties heavy metal band LIZZY BORDEN, opened for the legendary hard rock band UFO on Monday (Nov. 15) at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, CA. Check out pictures from Launch (all photos by Stephanie Cabral). STARWOOD 's video for...

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IRON MAIDEN: All-Star Tribute Album To Feature Members Of MOTÖRHEAD, DIO, ANTHRAX

Legendary rock producer and musician Bob Kulick (KISS, MEATLOAF) has finished producing an all-star tribute to IRON MAIDEN in honor of their 25th anniversary. Culling from his extensive contacts in the musician world, Kulick has assembled major hard rock and metal players to come together and put th...

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PAUL CHAPMAN Quits WAYSTED: 'The Fans Have Had The Piss Taken Out Of Them'

Guitarist Paul Chapman (UFO, WAYSTED) has issued the following statement regarding his status in WAYSTED (the reunited semi-obscure mid-'80s British heavy metal outfit led by UFO bassist Pete Way): "OK, I think it's time for me to speak up! "As of November 12, 2004, I would like to say I'm no longer...

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STARWOOD: 'Subculture' Video Available Online

The first video from Los Angeles-based rock outfit STARWOOD, featuring members of the Eighties heavy metal band LIZZY BORDEN, has been posted online at Launch.com. According to vocalist/guitarist Lizzy, who produced the recording with bandmate Joey Scott (drums and percussion/backing vocals),the so...

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Reunited RUFFIANS To Play First Bay Area Show In 15 Years

RUFFIANS, the reunited power metal band that at one time featured in its ranks late VICIOUS RUMORS frontman Carl Albert, will play their first Bay Area show in 15 years with UFO at The Pound in San Francisco on November 19. The band plan to enter the studio early next year to begin recording a ...

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SCENES Sign With ESCAPI

German prog-metallers SCENES, now featuring Alex Koch (ex-SPIRAL TOWER, POWERGOD) on vocals, have inked a two-album deal with Escapi. The group's full-length debut, "Call Us At the Number You Provide", will be released on January 24, 2005. The album was recorded at Sub Zero studio in Backnang and wa...

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SCENES Complete Work On Debut Album

German prog-metallers SCENES, now featuring Alex Koch (ex-SPIRAL TOWER, POWERGOD) on vocals, have completed work on their full-length debut. The album was recorded at Sub Zero studio in Backnang and was mixed and mastered in September by Tommy Newton (HELLOWEEN, CONCEPTION, ARK, UFO) at his Area 51...