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NIGHTSCAPE: Release Date Set For 'Symphony Of The Night'
Lion Music has set a September 11 European release date for the debut album from Swedish power metal band NIGHTSCAPE, entitled "Symphony of the Night". The CD will receive a Japanese release on July 11 via King Records. The Japanese edition of the album will feature demo material as a special bonus....June 19, 2005
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RUSH Guitarist Talks About Florida Incident: 'People Cannot And Should Not Be Treated This Way'
A week after slapping three Florida sheriff's deputies with a lawsuit for allegedly using excessive force when arresting him during a 2003 New Year's Eve altercation, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson is speaking out about the incident yet again. Lifeson's statement, released on Thursday (June 10),reads...June 10, 2005
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MIND'S EYE Hard At Work On New Album
MIND'S EYE, the Swedish progressive rock/metal band featuring members of THERION, SECRET SPHERE and NOVAK, are currently in the studio recording of their fourth album. The band had previously released three well-received CDs: "Into the Unknown" (1998),"…Waiting for the Tide" (2000) and "A Work of A...May 9, 2005
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist Launches Official Web Site
Bassist James Lomenzo and Naturally Wired Designs have announced the launch of the official James Lomenzo web site, www.jameslomenzo.com. James' career has spanned over 20 years, including stints with WHITE LION, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, DAVID LEE ROTH, PRIDE AND GLORY, ACE FREHLEY, OZZY OSBOURNE, THE H...May 9, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN, THE DARKNESS Members Comment On Resurgence Of Rock Fashion
Eric R. Danton of The Hartford Courant has issued the following report: Consider the rock T-shirt. It's not just a piece of clothing; it's a cultural totem, a tangible memento of personal taste. At least, it was. Once the province of concert merchandise booths, wearing a rock shirt meant that you or...May 6, 2005
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STORMHAMMER Part Ways With Singer, Seek Replacement
German power metallers STORMHAMMER have parted ways with vocalist Tommy Lion (ex-DRIFTER). The band are currently seeking a replacement. Interested parties can contact the group at this location. STORMHAMMER released their third album, "Lord of Darkness", in May 2004 via Mausoleum Records. ...April 23, 2005
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BAD MOON RISING To Release Triple CD Via FRONTIERS
Frontiers Records have announced that they have secured a deal with the Los Angeles–based hard rock group BAD MOON RISING. BAD MOON RISING released during the '90s three amazing hard rock albums that highlighted the talents of British singer Kal Swan and axeman Doug Aldrich (currently guitarist for...April 22, 2005
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RESISTANCE To Open For EUROPE In Anaheim
Los Angeles power/thrash metallers RESISTANCE will play direct support for EUROPE on Friday, April 22 at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA. RESISTANCE will hit the stage at 8:45 p.m. RESISTANCE recently inked an exclusive deal with Finland's Lion Music (SUN CAGED, CHRIS POLAND, TONY MACALPINE). The...April 21, 2005
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'Tage Mahal
Ah, the Mountain King himself, JON OLIVA, metal's own Brian Wilson. We never know what his status is, we empathize with his losses (brother and bandmate Criss was killed by a drunk driver a decade ago),we worry about his health, and when his voice cracks, or he takes years to release a proper metal...April 1, 2005
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Former GLENN HUGHES Bass Player Joins LION'S SHARE
Former GLENN HUGHES/CRAWLEY bassist Sampo Axelsson has officially joined Swedish melodic heavy metal masters LION'S SHARE. Sampo co-wrote several songs with Hughes for his "Addiction" and "The Way It Is" CDs, besides being a touring member with Hughes during the late '90s. Axelsson and LION'S SHARE...March 30, 2005
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BEYOND TWILIGHT Sign With NIGHTMARE RECORDS
Danish metallers BEYOND TWILIGHT have inked a U.S. deal with Nightmare Records for the release of their new album, "Section X" (as well as "The Devil's Hall of Fame", which until now only has been available in USA through import). An April release is expected. "After the success of 'The Devil’s Hall...March 20, 2005
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DANKO JONES: More 'Magical World' Sessions Available For Streaming
Canadian rocker Danko Jones has uploaded six more sessions from his Swedish radio show, "The Magical World of Rock with Danko Jones", which was recently syndicated to both German and Canadian radio stations. The shows available for streaming via TheMagicalWorldOfRock.com are as follows: 01. Singers'...March 20, 2005
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TRAMP'S WHITE LION: Live Video Clip Posted Online
A rough-mix video edit of TRAMP'S WHITE LION performing "Lady of the Valley" in Amos, North Carolina during the band's current U.S. tour has been posted online at this location (Quicktime, 4.11 MB). TRAMP'S WHITE LION, which concentrates on playing nothing but WHITE LION classics, consists of former...March 16, 2005
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RESISTANCE Sign With LION MUSIC
Los Angeles power/thrash metallers RESISTANCE have inked an exclusive deal with Finland's Lion Music (SUN CAGED, CHRIS POLAND, TONY MACALPINE). RESISTANCE, whose sound is being described as "early Bay Area thrash mixed with a Euro power metal vibe," have independently released their first album, "Li...February 22, 2005
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TRAMP'S WHITE LION Keyboardist To Be Replaced On JADED HEART Tour
Keyboardist Henning Wanner of Germany's JADED HEART has issued the following statement regarding his involvement with TRAMP'S WHITE LION, the new band fronted by former WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp: "Yes, indeed, I will be playing the tour together with TRAMP'S WHITE LION in February and March this...February 4, 2005