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SOTO/SCHON/CASTRONOVO/MENDOZA Supergroup: Audio Samples Posted Online

SOUL SIRKUS, the new "supergroup" formed by singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, AXEL RUDI PELL, TAKARA, HUMAN CLAY),guitarist Neal Schon and drummer Deen Castronovo (both of JOURNEY) and bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, TED NUGENT),have launched their official web sit...

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FACE DOWN: New Lineup Revealed

More information has surfaced about the reunion of ex-THE HAUNTED singer Marco Aro's early band, FACE DOWN. Joining Aro in the new lineup are original members, bassist Joakim (Harju) Hedestedt (ex-CONSTRUCDEAD) and guitarist Joacim Carlsson (GENERAL SURGERY),plus new drummer Erik Thyselius (CONSTRU...

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FACE DOWN: Former THE HAUNTED Singer Inks New Record Deal

Swedish "metalcore" band FACE DOWN, featuring former THE HAUNTED vocalist Marco Aro, have reportedly signed a deal with Black Lodge Records — the label imprint operated by Sound Pollution, the biggest independent metal distributor/label in Sweden. FACE DOWN released two albums in the late '90s — "Mi...

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TO/DIE/FOR Schedule Finnish Gigs

Finnish goth-metallers TO/DIE/FOR have lined up the following dates in July: Jul. 02 - Kouvola, FIN @ Koria-Roll (w/ NEW DAWN FOUNDATION) Jul. 18 - Helsinki, FIN @ Tuska Postmortem Party (w/ HEVEIN, KORPIKLAANI, THE SLAYTANICS) The current TO/DIE/FOR lineup once again features vocalist Jape Perätalo...

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PERPETUAL FLAME: Debut Album Available For Free Download

Portugal's PERPETUAL FLAME have made available their entire debut album, "Subculture Process" (2002),for free download on their web site. The band, who recently added bassist Romeu Costa to their ranks (with Marco Pina only handling vocals from now on),have decided to change their name to CHROME I...

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KALMAH: New Demo Samples Posted Online

Finland's KALMAH have uploaded two new demo samples at their official web site. Check out the songs "Bitter Metallic Side" and "Infernal Death" at this location. "Bitter Metallic Side" and "Infernal Death" are expected to show up on the band's fourth full-length album, tentatively due later in the y...

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Brazilian Thrashers CAOS Release Debut Single

Brazilian thrash/death metal band CAOS have lined up the following dates during July: Jul. 10 - Rephinaria Rock Café - Curitiba, PR, BRA Jul. 17 - Penha Rock - São Paulo, SP, BRA More dates will be anounced soon. CAOS' lineup consists of Weliton Rozário (guitar and vocals),Maicon (drums),Marco (gu...

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KALMAH Announce New Keyboardist

Finland's KALMAH have announced the addition of keyboardist Marco Sneck (POISONBLACK) to the group's ranks. "When Pasi [Hiltula] decided to leave the band, we seriously thought to go on without a keyboard player, but after couple of months we gave Marco a shot," the group write on their web site. "H...

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SOTO/SCHON/CASTRONOVO/MENDOZA Supergroup Gets A Name

The new "supergroup" formed by singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, AXEL RUDI PELL, TAKARA, HUMAN CLAY),guitarist Neal Schon and drummer Deen Castronovo (both of JOURNEY) and bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, TED NUGENT) has been christened SOUL SIRKUS. Eleven tracks are...

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TAROT: 1998 Live Show Available For Download

Finland's TAROT, the group led by NIGHTWISH/ex-SINERGY bassist Marco Hietala, have made available for download seven live tracks recorded in 1998 at Tulliklubi in Tampere, Finland during the final gig of the group's "For The Glory of Nothing" tour. "The tracks are 2-track DAT recordings of the live...

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Italian Metallers THE SECRET Sign With GOODFELLOW RECORDS

Italian metalcore quintet THE SECRET have inked a worldwide deal with Goodfellow Records. The band's self-titled album, produced by Riccardo "Paso" Pasini (EPHEL DUATH),is tentatively scheduled for release in August. Complete album details are still to be announced, but two songs from the CD, "Meme...

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JOHN SYKES: Setlist For Japanese Tour Opener Revealed

Legendary guitarist John Sykes (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER) has just kicked off a solo tour of Japan with a show in Osaka Friday night. Joining Sykes in his touring band are former DREAM THEATER/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN keyboardist Derek Sherinian, bassist Marco Mendoza (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, TH...

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Former DREAM THEATER Keyboardist To Join JOHN SYKES On Japanese Tour

Former DREAM THEATER/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN keyboardist Derek Sherinian will be joining legendary guitarist John Sykes (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER) on his upcoming solo tour of Japan. Also appearing with Sykes in his backing band will be Marco Mendoza (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY) on bass...

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TO/DIE/FOR: Mexican Tour Photos Available For Viewing

A bunch of photos from Finnish goth-metallers TO/DIE/FOR's recent trip to Mexico have been posted online at this location. The current TO/DIE/FOR lineup once again features vocalist Jape Perätalo, who allegedly decided to reclaim the T/D/F name for his TIAGA project after being offered a record deal...

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JOHN SYKES To Tour Japan In April

Legendary guitarist John Sykes (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER) will be playing four solo dates in Japan in April. Joining Sykes in his backing band will be Marco Mendoza (WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER, THIN LIZZY) on bass and Tommy Aldridge (OZZY OSBOURNE, TED NUGENT, WHITESNAKE) on drums. The dates...