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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Is 'The Closest Thing To SAVATAGE That You're Going To Get!'

Guitarist Ralph Santolla (OBITUARY, ex-DEICIDE, DEATH, ICED EARTH) has recorded a guest appearance on the new JON OLIVA'S PAIN album, "Global Warning", playing lead on two songs: "Adding the Cost" and "You'll Never Know". Comments JON OLIVA'S PAIN guitarist Matt LaPorte: "I am so psyched to have my...

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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Issues Update On 'Saana' Clasical Rock Opera

STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued the following update on his upcoming classical rock opera, "Saana - Warrior of Light Part 1: Journey to Crystal Island": "I have been mixing 'Saana' at Sonic Pump in Helsinki for four days now. First three days went pretty much just to get all the materi...

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SPIDERS & SNAKES Making New Moves As 2007 Comes To A Close

Los Angeles glitter and glam rock heroes SPIDERS & SNAKES are celebrating the release of their new "Melodrama" album on Corporate Punishment Records (distributed by Koch Entertainment) by making a few waves to close out 2007 and kick the new year off in grand style. The band has three songs — "F...

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ATTACKER Recording New Song

New Jersey metallers ATTACKER are recording a brand new song, "Condemned", that will be featured in a free CD to be published by Poland's Hard Rocker magazine. The track will later be released by the band as a commemorative CD single for fans attending the Keep It True X festival. Only 100 copies wi...

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LED ZEPPELIN To Play New York's Madison Square Garden?

According to NME.com, LED ZEPPELIN is rumored to be planning a three-night at New York's Madison Square Garden sometime in 2008. The Sun reports that the bandmembers were overheard discussing the prospect after their performance at the O2 Arena in London on Monday (December 10). A source quoted in t...

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THE VISION BLEAK, NEGURA BUNGET, FARSOT: European Dates Announced

German gothic metal band THE VISION BLEAK will team up with NEGURA BUNGET and FARSOT for the following dates: Jan. 25 - Leipzig, Germany - Hellraiser Jan. 26 - CR Best, Netherlands - JC Todo Jan. 27 - Köln, Germany - Underground Jan. 28 - Frankfurt, Germany - Batschkapp Jan. 29 - Hamburg, Germany -...

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COUNCIL OF THE FALLEN: Another New Song Posted Online

St. Petersburg, Florida-based death/black metallers COUNCIL OF THE FALLEN — whose current lineup includes DEICIDE drummer Steve Asheim — have posted another new song, entitled "Seeking the Prophets", on their MySpace page. The track is expected to be included on the band's forthcoming album, "An Exa...

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GOTTHARD: Italian Concert Cancellation Explained

Swiss hard rock band GOTTHARD has cancelled its previously announced four-date Italian mini-tour after singer Steve Lee was taken ill. "We had hoped that Steve [would be] back on track [by now], but unfortunately that is not the case right now," the group writes in a statement. "We hope to [be able...

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COUNCIL OF THE FALLEN Joined By AGHORA Guitarist

St. Petersburg, Florida-based death/black metallers COUNCIL OF THE FALLEN — whose current lineup includes DEICIDE drummer Steve Asheim — have announced the addition of guitarist Santiago Dobles from the progressive metal band AGHORA. Commented the group: "The permanent line-up is now 100% solidified...

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CRYSTAL VIPER: VIRGIN STEELE Cover Featuring DAVID DEFEIS Posted Online

Polish female-fronted heavy metal band CRYSTAL VIPER has posted its cover version of the VIRGIN STEELE classic "Blood and Gasoline" on the group's MySpace page. The song features guest appearances by members of VIRGIN STEELE — vocalist David DeFeis (who played keyboards on the song, in addition to t...

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Classic Danish Thrashers ARTILLERY Announce New Singer

The new touring lineup of the classic Danish thrashers ARTILLERY is as follows: Michael Stützer - Lead Guitar Morten Stützer - Lead Guitar Peter Thorslund - Bass Carsten N. Nielsen - Drums Søren Adamsen (CRYSTAL EYES, STARRATS) - Vocals A photo of the new ARTILLERY lineup can be found at this locati...

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VIRGIN STEELE: Early Albums To Be Reissued

Dockyard 1 will re-release the classic VIRGIN STEELE albums "Noble Savage" (1985) and "Age Of Consent" (1988). Both albums will be remastered and will feature previously unreleased bonus tracks, and new full-color booklets with new photos and commentary/liner notes. Commented singer David DeFeis: "T...

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Hear THE CURSED Guitarist DAN LORENZO Twice On The Radio This Saturday

THE CURSED/ex-HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo has issued the following update: "This Saturday night [November 24] I'm on at 10:00 p.m. on 'The Metal Collection' with Rockin' Ron on Arrow 95.9 FM in Panama City, Florida, then at 11:00 p.m. EST you can hear me on 'The Classic Metal Show'. You can hear tha...

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NON-DIVINE To Support FLOTSAM AND JETSAM In Europe

Dutch metal band NON-DIVINE will support FLOTSAM AND JETSAM on their upcoming European tour. Also appearing on the bill will be the Dutch band IZEGRIM. The dates are as follows: March 01 - Hedon, Zwolle (The Netherlands) March 02 - Dynamo, Eindhoven (The Netherlands) March 04 - Roxy, Flensburg (Germ...

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SYMPHONY X: More European Tour Dates Announced

Progressive metallers SYMPHONY X have scheduled the following European headlining dates in February/March 2008: Feb. 13 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle Feb. 14 - Cologne, Germany - Live Music Hall Feb. 15 - Hellendoorn, Netherlands - Lantaarn Feb. 16 - Zoetermeer, Netherlands - Boerderij Feb. 17 - S...