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JEFF SCOTT SOTO On JOURNEY Gig: 'I Will Do My Best To Uphold The Reputation Of The Band'
Legendary hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, SOUL SIRKUS) has commented on his new role as the touring singer for JOURNEY while Steve Augeri recovers from a throat infection. Soto, who has performed with JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon in SOUL SIRKUS, will step in for Auger...July 6, 2006
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Tapped By JOURNEY To Replace Ailing Singer
According to MelodicRock.com, legendary hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, SOUL SIRKUS) will assume the lead singer duties for JOURNEY starting with the July 7 show in Bristow, VA. He replaces the band's regular frontman Steve Augeri, who has been forced to leave the ban...July 6, 2006
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SLASH And BILLY IDOL Join DEREK SHERINIAN For 'In The Summertime' Video
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash and Billy Idol are featured in keyboardist Derek Sherinian's (ex-DREAM THEATER, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) first video off his new album, "Blood of the Snake" — a cover of MUNGO JERRY's "In the Summertime". Shot on location in Los Angeles with director Chad Mi...July 5, 2006
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E-FORCE Sign With THUNDERING RECORDS
E-FORCE, the band featuring former VOIVOD bassist/vocalist Eric Forrest, have signed a new three-album deal with France's Thundering Records. The band will enter the studio in October in Toulouse, France with producer Patrick Fredrich to begin recording their sophomore album, tentatively due in earl...July 5, 2006
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KISS, QUEENSRŸCHE Members Featured On BEATLES Tribute Album
According to KissKollector.com, KISS drummer Eric Singer and former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick will be part of an upcoming BEATLES tribute album, produced by Bruce's brother Bob Kulick. Eric plays on the song "Back in the USSR", while Bruce can be heard on "Drive My Car". The album is to feature 55...July 4, 2006
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ZAKK WYLDE Says He Was Just A 'Studio Guitar Player' On Last OZZY OSBOURNE Record
Mick Stingley of Metal Edge magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarist Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Edge: It's been a while since you and Ozzy wrote together. Zakk: "Well, we didn't… With the last album [2001's 'Down t...July 3, 2006
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PLANET ALLIANCE: Debut Album Sample Available
MelodicRock.com has uploaded a two-minute audio sample from the forthcoming self-titled CD by PLANET ALLIANCE, the all-star project featuring former OZZY OSBOURNE bassist Bob Daisley, HAMMERFALL members Magnus Rosén (bass) and Anders Johansson (drums),and NARNIA guitarist Carl-Johan Grimmark. Check...June 30, 2006
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PLANET ALLIANCE To Release Debut Album In September
PLANET ALLIANCE, the all-star project featuring former OZZY OSBOURNE bassist Bob Daisley, HAMMERFALL members Magnus Rosén (bass) and Anders Johansson (drums),and NARNIA guitarist Carl-Johan Grimmark, will release their debut album in September via Metal Heaven. PLANET ALLIANCE is said to be a proje...June 25, 2006
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN To Begin Work On New Album
Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen and drummer Patrick Johansson are reportedly scheduled to go into Malmsteen's Miami, Florida studio next month to begin recording demos for the next YNGWIE MALMSTEEN'S RISING FORCE album. Doogie White (ex-RAINBOW) will once again handle the lead vocals on...June 25, 2006
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DOKKEN To Open For SCORPIONS In California
DOKKEN will be the opening for the SCORPIONS on June 30 at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa, California. They will be replacing THIN LIZZY on the bill after LIZZY pulled out of the SCORPIONS tour due to scheduling conflicts. DOKKEN filmed their recent shows in Mexico and Greece for a bonus DVD...June 23, 2006
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GODSMACK, MINISTRY, DISTURBED Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: GODSMACK, HINDER Venue: Centre de Foire City/State: Quebec City, Quebec Date: June 10, 2006 Gross Sales: $115,900 Attendance: 3,695 Capacity: 3,748 Artist/Event: M...June 17, 2006
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CIVILIZATION ONE To Enter Studio This Summer
CIVILIZATION ONE, the new "atmospheric, bone-crushing power metal" band featuring Chitral "Chity" Somapala (vocals; AVALON, FIREWIND, FARO, RED CIRCUIT),Aldo Lanobile (guitar; SECRET SPHERE),Luca Cartasegna (drums; ex-SECRET SPHERE, MORTUARY DRAPE),Vivian Lalu (keyboards; LALU, SHADRANE),and Pie...June 17, 2006
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Ex-MASTERPLAN Singer JORN LANDE: High-Quality Pictures From Oslo Gig Posted Online
Norwegian vocalist Jorn Lande (ex-MASTERPLAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ARK) performed a headlining show at Rockefeller in Oslo, Norway on May 27 as part of short tour in support of his recently released fourth solo album, "The Duke". Check out several high-quality pictures from the gig at ChristianReppen.c...June 6, 2006
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THE CULT, THE DARKNESS, SOULFLY, H.I.M. Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: GUNS N' ROSES, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Venue: Hammerstein Ballroom City/State: New York, N.Y. Date: May 12, 14-15, 17, 2006 Gross Sales: $739,668 Attendance: 12,87...June 4, 2006
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OBSESSION Prepare To Release 'Carnival Of Lies'; More Audio Samples Available
Reunited classic early '80s metal band OBSESSION will be releasing their long-awaited follow-up to 1987's "Methods of Madness", entitled "Carnival of Lies" (cover),via Metal Mayhem (web site) in the U.S. and Avalon in Japan. The track listing is as follows: 01. Smoking Gun 02. Carnival Of Lies 03....May 30, 2006
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