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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: First Photo Of New Lineup

The first photo of the new lineup of JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the Florida-based band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, can be seen below. JON OLIVA'S PAIN's latest addition, guitarist Joseph Diaz, is also member of CEMETARY SLUTS (an original speed metal band) and FIGURE IN BLACK (a BLACK SABBATH tribu...

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'An Evening With Zak Stevens': 14-Minute Video Recap Of Brazilian Acoustic Tour

Zak Stevens (CIRCLE II CIRCLE, SAVATAGE) earlier this month completed a Brazilian tour dubbed "An Evening With Zak Stevens" where he performed acoustic versions of CIRCLE II CIRCLE and SAVATAGE classics. Joining Zak during the trek were Mitch Stewart (CIRCLE II CIRCLE bassist) on guitar, Mauricio de...

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ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO Performs At Germany's MUSIKMESSE (Video)

Video footage of ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, the experimental band led by TESTAMENT/ex-SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, performing at the Musikmesse Frankfurt 2012 fair in Frankfurt am Main, Germany on Friday, March 23 can be seen below. ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO's fourth album, "Veritas" (Latin for"Truth"),was...

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DAMMAJ's Classic Debut To Be Reissued With Bonus Tracks

Although the San Francisco Bay Area is primarily known as the home of thrash metal, it gave birth to several classic heavy metal bands as well, including DAMMAJ. Formed in 1978 by vocalist Greg Hill and bassist Steve Gilbert, DAMMAJ's original lineup included two other Gilbert brothers — Mick and Ri...

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REVERENCE: Debut Album Artwork Unveiled

REVERENCE, the new power metal band featuring vocalist Todd Michael Hall (JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR, HARLET),guitarist Bryan Holland (TOKYO BLADE, ARREST),drummer Steve "Dr. Killdrums" Wacholz (SAVATAGE, CRIMSON GLORY),bassist Frank Saparti (TOKYO BLADE, OVERLOADED, MINDCANDY),and lead guitaris...

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ZAK STEVENS Performs Acoustic Versions Of SAVATAGE, CIRCLE II CIRCLE Classics In São Paulo

Video footage of Zak Stevens' (CIRCLE II CIRCLE, SAVATAGE) March 10 acoustic performance at Manifesto Bar in São Paulo, Brazil can be seen below. Joining Zak during the show were Mitch Stewart (CIRCLE II CIRCLE bassist) on guitar, Mauricio del Bianco (SOULSPELL) on keyboards and Leandro Caçoilo (SOU...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Announces Solo Tour Of Australia, New Zealand

Tim "Ripper" Owens' (DIO DISCIPLES, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) will embark on a solo tour of Australia/New Zealand in May/June. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 17 - Melbourne, Australia - The Hi Fi May 18 - Hobart, Australia - The Brisbane May 19 - Brisbane, Austral...

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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: New Touring Guitarist Announced

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the Florida-based band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, will play SAVATAGE's classic 1987 album, "Hall Of The Mountain King", in its entirety during a 15-date European tour in June and July. The group will also perform songs from DOCTOR BUTCHER (the early 1990s project created...

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JON OLIVA'S PAIN To Perform SAVATAGE's Entire 'Hall' Album At GRASPOP METAL MEETING

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the Florida-based band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, will play SAVATAGE's classic 1987 album, "Hall Of The Mountain King", in its entirety at the Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium in June as well as at the warm-up party for this year's Bang Your Head!!! festival the...

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Former METAL CHURCH Singer RONNY MUNROE Quits PRESTO BALLET

Former METAL CHURCH/LILLIAN AXE singer Ronny Munroe has announced his departure from PRESTO BALLET, the progressive rock band led by ex-METAL CHURCH guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof. Ronny states, "My continued involvement with the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA has made it impossible to leave me with enough ti...

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OLIVA, CAFFERY To Perform SAVATAGE's 'Hall Of The Mountain King' At BANG YOUR HEAD!!! Festival

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the Florida-based band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, will play SAVATAGE's classic 1987 album, "Hall Of The Mountain King", in its entirety at the warm-up party for next year's Bang Your Head!!! festival, set to take place July 13-14, 2012 in Balingen, Germany. Joining JON O...

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REVERENCE: Clip From Pre-Production Rehearsals Posted Online

REVERENCE, the new power metal band featuring vocalist Todd Michael Hall (JACK STARR'S BURNING STARR, HARLET),guitarist Bryan Holland (TOKYO BLADE, ARREST),drummer Steve "Dr. Killdrums" Wacholz (SAVATAGE, CRIMSON GLORY),bassist Frank Saparti (TOKYO BLADE, OVERLOADED, MINDCANDY),and lead guitaris...

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CIRCLE II CIRCLE Frontman Talks Next Album, Upcoming WACKEN OPEN AIR Appearance (Audio)

Mark Uricheck of The Musician's Voice recently conducted an interview with CIRCLE II CIRCLE/ex-SAVATAGE singer Zak Stevens. During the 20-minute chat, Zak spoke about CIRCLE II CIRCLE's upcoming album; the band's appearance at next year's Wacken Open Air festival (where they will perform SAVATAGE's...

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SEVEN WITCHES: New York City Footage Available

Grounzero magazine has posted video footage of SEVEN WITCHES' December 3, 2011 performance at Webster Hall in New York City as part of a three-date East Coast tour with ARMORED SAINT. You can now watch the clip below. Prior to the trek, SEVEN WITCHES mainman/guitarist Jack Frost stated about the opp...

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CIRCLE II CIRCLE Announces Lineup Changes, New Album Title

CIRCLE II CIRCLE, the band led by former SAVATAGE frontman Zak Stevens, has parted ways with guitarist Rollie Feldmann and drummer Johnny Osborn and has replaced them with Andy Lee and Jayson Moore, respectively. Commented the group: "CIRCLE II CIRCLE would like to announce the return of guitarist A...