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Former MASTERPLAN Drummer Explains His Departure

Former MASTERPLAN drummer Uli Kusch has commented on his departure from the band, explaining that "we haven't inspired each other anymore," according to a press release. "And without inspiration it is not possible anymore to make music together." Uli will concentrate on his new band BEAUTIFUL SIN wi...

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JEFF KOLLMAN: New Live Album, Appearance On 'Jimmy Kimmel', Tour With GLENN HUGHES

L.A.-based guitarist Jeff Kollman (COSMOSQUAD, GLENN HUGHES, MOGG/WAY) will be releasing his fourth solo album, "Guitar Screams Live" on October 23 through Marmaduke Records. Guest musicians include drummer Shane Gaalaas (B'Z, COSMOSQUAD, GLENN HUGHES),bassists Paul Shihadeh (SCOTT HENDERSON, SCOTT...

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E-FORCE To Enter Studio This Month

E-FORCE, the band featuring former VOIVOD bassist/vocalist Eric Forrest, is scheduled to enter the studio in Toulouse, France on October 30 with producer Patrick Fredrich to begin recording its sophomore album, tentatively due in early 2007 via France's Thundering Records. As previously reported, E-...

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Original FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer Recounts Band's History

On October 31, Metal Blade Records will re-issue one of THE classic albums of its catalogue — FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's mighty "Doomsday for the Deceiver". The album will be re-released as a three-disc-set — two CDs and one DVD. It includes the original version, a remixed version (by the album's original...

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Guitarist ROLF MUNKES To Join Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN On Russian Tour

German guitarist Rolf Munkes (RAZORBACK, ex-MAJESTY, VANIZE) will join former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin for three shows in Russia next month. The dates are as follows: Nov. 07 – Moscow, RUS - Kremlin Palace Nov. 09 - St. Petersburg, RUS - New Ice-Hall Nov. 11 - Moscow, RUS - Luzhniki Arena Mu...

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CORNERSTONE Re-Signs With MASSACRE RECORDS

CORNERSTONE, the Danish/British melodic metal band featuring YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/ex-RAINBOW frontman Doogie White and ex-ROYAL HUNT bassist Steen Mogensen, has re-signed with Massacre Records for the European release of its new album, entitled "Two Tales and One Tomorrow". Meanwhile, the group's manage...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: Finnish Dates Announced

Legendary Swedish guitarist YNGWIE MALMSTEEN has lined up the following dates in Finland: Dec. 13 - Helsinki, FIN - Icehall Dec. 14 - Tampere, FIN - Tullikamarinaukio 2 Dec. 15 - Oulu, FIN - Teatria Dec. 16 - Jyvaskyla, FIN - Arena According to a posting on Malmsteen's web site, two of Yngwie's earl...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: Early Videos To Be Re-Released On DVD

According to a posting on legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen's official web site, two of Yngwie's earliest live concert videos — "Trial By Fire: Live in Leningrad" and "Live '85" — will soon be re-released on DVD by Universal. Malmsteen's 1989 release, "Trial By Fire: Live in Leningrad", w...

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BIOMECHANICAL To Support EXODUS In Europe

U.K. progressive epic thrash metallers BIOMECHANICAL will support EXODUS on their forthcoming European tour in November and December. Commented BIOMECHANICAL frontman Jon K: "This is going to be BIOMECHANICAL's first big European tour and we are honored to be able to support one of the most influent...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN To Tour Scandinavia In December

Legendary Swedish guitarist YNGWIE MALMSTEEN will embark on a Scandinavian tour in December. Exact cities and dates for the trek — which will include stops in Sweden and Finland — will be announced soon. Yngwie Malmsteen and drummer Patrick Johansson reportedly went into Malmsteen's Miami, Florida s...

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DON DOKKEN: Solo Album Samples Available

DOKKEN mainman Don Dokken has uploaded audio samples from his upcoming "Solitary" solo album at his official web site. Check out the cuts "Someday", "Sarah", "Never Forget", "Meadows", "Ship of Fools" and "Everything" at this location (scroll down to the bottom of the page). DOKKEN filmed their rece...

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MASTERPLAN Joined By RIOT Singer, RAGE Drummer

German melodic metal band MASTERPLAN has announced the addition of singer Mike DiMeo (RIOT, THE LIZARDS) and drummer Mike Terrana (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, AXEL RUDI PELL, METALIUM, RAGE) to the group's ranks. MASTERPLAN recently began recording its third album — the group's first without singer Jorn Lande...

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REIGN OF TERROR, BLUDGEON, HYDROGYN Confirmed For Mexico's MONTERREY METAL FEST

REIGN OF TERROR (featuring guitarist Joe Stump and ex-LOUDNESS/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN vocalist Mike Vescera),BLUDGEON, HYDROGYN, VAINGLORY, MALIGNO, DIMENSION, SOULS ON FIRE, SOLITUDE, MULUC PAX and PENTAGRAM have been confirmed as the second-stage performers at the 2006 Monterrey Metal Fest, set to be h...

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OBSESSION Schedules CD-Release Party In Connecticut

Reunited classic early '80s metal band OBSESSION has scheduled a CD-release party for their new album, "Carnival of Lies", on October 13 at Daniel's Street in Milford, Connecticut. OBSESSION released its long-awaited follow-up to 1987's "Methods of Madness" this past summer via Metal Mayhem in the U...

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HEED To Record New Material In October

HEED, the new Swedish band featuring former LOST HORIZON members Daniel Heiman (vocals) and Fredrik Olsson (guitar),has finished writing three new songs for its sophomore album. The group will enter the studio late October to lay down some of the new material. More information will be made availabl...