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HAMMERFALL Announces New Guitarist
Swedish metallers HAMMERFALL have recruited guitarist Pontus Norgren (THE POODLES, TALISMAN, GREAT KING RAT) to replace Stefan Elmgren, who left the in early April to focus on his new career as a pilot. "Pontus is a fantastic guitar player with musical roots in ACCEPT and neo-classical metal," comme...April 20, 2008
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MANDY LION Says WWIII Reunion With VINNY APPICE, JIMMY BAIN Is 'An Absolute Possibility'
The original WWIII lineup, including vocalist Mandy Lion (WICKED ALLIANCE),drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, ex-BLACK SABBATH) and bassist Jimmy Bain (ex-DIO, RAINBOW),reunited last night (Saturday, April 19) for a special jam at Harper's Bar and Grill in Northridge, California. Commented Lio...April 20, 2008
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HAMMERFALL: New DVD, Covers Album Due In June
On June 27, two new HAMMERFALL releases will see the light of day: a DVD continuing chronicling the band's career, and a covers CD a collection of all the covers recorded by HAMMERFALL to date plus three new, unreleased ones. Incidentally, this will be guitarist Stefan Elmgren's last release with HA...April 19, 2008
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JOEY VERA Is Looking For 'Rabid' MARYA ROXX Fans
Bassist Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING, ANTHRAX) has joined the backing band of 22-year-old Estonian female singer Marya Roxx (real name: Maarja Kivi). The group, which is rounded out by guitarist Paul Crook (MEAT LOAF, ex-ANTHRAX, SEBASTIAN BACH) and drummer John Miceli (MEAT LOAF, RAINBOW...April 19, 2008
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THE GATES OF SLUMBER: More Video Footage From Recording Studio Posted Online
Indianapolis, Indiana-based doom metal band THE GATES OF SLUMBER will release its third album, "Conqueror", in North America on May 27 via Profound Lore (I Hate in Europe). The CD was recorded at Volume Studios with producer Sanford Parker, who has previously worked with BIBLE OF THE DEVIL, LAIR OF...April 18, 2008
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BLACK SABBATH Drummer Pays Tribute To COZY POWELL
April 5, 2008 marked the tenth anniversary of the death of legendary drummer Cozy Powell. His resume reads like a classic rock bible: COZY POWELL'S HAMMER, THE JEFF BECK GROUP, RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, WHITESNAKE, EMERSON, LAKE & POWELL, BLACK SABBATH and many, many more. Powell died on...April 18, 2008
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No DEEP PURPLE Reunion For RITCHIE BLACKMORE
The Rainbow Fanclan Legacy fan site published a news story earlier this week stating that Radio London claimed that the "original" DEEP PURPLE lineup would reunite later this year for three shows at London's O2 Arena. The announcement was reportedly made on Danny Baker's show and it allegedly claime...April 18, 2008
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WWIII Reunion Jam To Take Place This Weekend
Vocalist Mandy Lion (WWIII, WICKED ALLIANCE) has issued the following update: "If you are in the area this Saturday, April 19th, then maybe you could stop by and listen to a little jam session at Harper's Bar and Grill (1933 Business Center) in Northridge, California. Members of WARRANT, BLACK SABBA...April 18, 2008
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THE GATES OF SLUMBER: New Song Posted Online
A new THE GATES OF SLUMBER track entitled "Trapped in the Web" has been posted on the group's MySpace page. The song comes off the Indianapolis, Indiana-based band's third album, "Conqueror", due in North America on May 27 via Profound Lore (I Hate in Europe). The CD was recorded with producer Sanfo...April 8, 2008
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THE GATES OF SLUMBER Confirmed For Indianapolis' DUDE FEST
Indianapolis, Indiana's THE GATES OF SLUMBER has been confirmed for Dude Fest, set to take place June 21-23 in Indianapolis. The festival will be held in two venues: The Emerson Theater and Zaines Too. Dude Fest complete lineup: BACKSTABBERS INC. COLISEUM DEMIRICOUS DESPISE YOU THE DREAM IS DEAD GAZ...April 7, 2008
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THE GATES OF SLUMBER Confirmed For DECLARATION OF DOOM FESTIVAL
Indianapolis, Indiana's THE GATES OF SLUMBER has been confirmed for Declaration of Doom Festival on July 5. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ARGUS CHOWDER DWELL WITHIN EARTHRIDE IRON MAN OGRE ORODRUIN PALE DIVINE REVELATION THE GATES OF SLUMBER VALKYRIE THE GATES OF SLUMBER recently co...April 5, 2008
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Seasons of Tragedy
San Diego's BENEDICTUM is one of several quality U.S. bands waving the flag of heavy metal with pride. They've wowed European audiences, including teaming up with DORO on the road, a handful of appearances have left audiences thoroughly impressed with the likes of lordly front woman Veronica Freeman...April 5, 2008
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JOE LYNN TURNER On BIG NOIZE: 'I Like To Think Of It As The Originals Doing The Originals'
Legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) recently spoke to the Artisan News Service about BIG NOIZE Joe's new "supergroup" collaboration with drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN AND HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH),guitarist Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT),bassist Phil So...April 3, 2008
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F*CK THE FACTS: Brand New Ottawa Footage Posted Online
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada's grind/metal powerhouse FUCK THE FACTS has posted video footage of the band's March 24, 2008 concert at The Rainbow Bistro in Ottawa. The clips are available for viewing below. FUCK THE FACTS' latest album, "Stigmata High-Five", was released in August 2006 via Relapse Record...April 2, 2008
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DIO: European Support Acts Announced
DIO, the band fronted by the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),has scheduled the following dates: May 27 - Academy Birmingham, UK (w/ GIRLSCHOOL) May 28 - Astoria London, UK (w/ GIRLSCHOOL) May 30 - Sentrum Scene Oslo, NOR May 31 - Kopervik Fe...April 1, 2008
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