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ROB ROCK Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
Singer ROB ROCK (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) has been confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 9-11 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to perform at the festival is as follows: A.C.T ACCEPT ANTHRAX BEHEMOTH BLACK LABEL...March 2, 2005
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Confirmed For Italy's GODS OF METAL Festival
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD have been confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Gods of Metal festival, set to take place June 11-12 at Arena Parco Nord in Bologna, Italy. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Saturday, June 11 (doors: 10:00 a.m.): IRON MAIDEN 21.30-23.40 SLAYER 19.20-20.50 LACUNA COIL...March 1, 2005
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NARNIA Begin Recording New Album
Swedish neo-classical metallers NARNIA have entered the studio to begin recording their fifth full-length album, tentatively due before the end of the year. "We are all very excited about the new album and it will be absolutely our best so far!" the band write on their web site. NARNIA's fourth full...March 1, 2005
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DOKKEN: European Tour Dates Announced
DOKKEN will be touring Europe starting April 6 in Copenhagen. Prior to the start of the European trek, DOKKEN will be playing on March 19 at the 94 Rock's Blarney Bash at the NM State Fairgrounds in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Support at the show will come from L.A. GUNS. Upcoming DOKKEN shows: Mar. 19...February 28, 2005
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SOUL SIRKUS: U.S. Dates To Be Announced Next Week
SOUL SIRKUS, the new band featuring Neal Schon (JOURNEY) on guitar, Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) on vocals, Marco Mendoza (WHITESNAKE, THIN LIZZY) on bass and Virgil Donati (STEVE VAI, RING OF FIRE) on drums, have posted the following message on their official web site: "Final confir...February 26, 2005
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's 'Rising Force' Named 'Top Shred Album Of All Time'
Guitar One magazine has published a list of the "Top 10 Shred Albums of All Time" in its February 2005 issue. According to the magazine's editors, "arpeggio for arpeggio, these 10 albums strike the finest balance between tasteful melody (ahem) and 'no way did he just play that!'" Guitar One's "Top 1...February 25, 2005
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SAMMY HAGAR AND THE WABORITAS Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
SAMMY HAGAR AND THE WABORITAS have been confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 9-11 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. It will be Sammy's only appearance in Europe this summer, according to the festival's organizers. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to pe...February 25, 2005
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Italy's GODS OF METAL Festival: Running Order Announced
The organizers of the Gods of Metal festival have released the schedule for this year's event, which will take place June 11-12 at Arena Parco Nord in Bologna, Italy. It is as follows: Saturday, June 11 (doors: 10:00 a.m.): IRON MAIDEN 21.30-23.40 SLAYER 19.20-20.50 LACUNA COIL 17.35-18.45 OBITUARY...February 22, 2005
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Ex-ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ Joins Forces With YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Drummer In WASABI
Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz has teamed up with YNGWIE MALMSTEEN drummer Patrik Johansson in a brand new project called WASABI. "The material is quite a bit faster and heavier than the Nicko McBrain/Dan Spitz project [SEVEN X SEVENTY]," says Spitz. "Patrik Johansson is an amazing double bass d...February 21, 2005
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MEGADETH Confirmed For Italy's GODS OF METAL Festival
MEGADETH have been confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Gods of Metal festival, a two-day event scheduled to take place June 11-12 at Arena Parco Nord in Bologna, Italy. MEGADETH will perform on June 12, right before headliners MÖTLEY CRÜE. The headliners on June 11 are IRON MAIDEN and SLAYER. The...February 20, 2005
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MEGADETH: Photos From Stockholm Gig Posted Online
Swedish metal webzine Metal Heart has uploaded 15 high-quality photos of MEGADETH performing at Arenan in Stockholm last Tuesday (Feb. 15). Check out the pictures at this location. As previously reported, MEGADETH have been confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Sweden Rock festival, set to be held J...February 20, 2005
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BEATALLICA To Discuss 'Cease And Desist' Order On 'The Classic Metal Show'
Frontman Jaymz of BEATALLICA, the Internet sensation who combine the work of THE BEATLES with the sound of early METALLICA, will be a special guest on "The Classic Metal Show" this Saturday, February 19. Jaymz will be on to discuss the recent "cease and desist" order that was slapped on the band cou...February 18, 2005
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CORNERSTONE: If You Are Not Into Metal, You Are Not My Friend
CORNERSTONE, the project featuring ROYAL HUNT bassist Steen Mogensen and ex-RAINBOW/current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN vocalist Doogie White, have posted the following message on their official web site: "[The European] tour is done. Now comes the task of sifting through the recordings to find the ones that a...February 18, 2005
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Singer MATT REARDON Completes Vocals For VIOLENT STORM Debut
Singer Matt Reardon has just finished laying down the vocals for the debut album from VIOLENT STORM, the new band formed by ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino. Hailing from the U.S., Reardon's roots are said to be in "metal, grunge and rock and roll of today." His "deep and u...February 18, 2005
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ANTHRAX: 'Among The Living' Lineup Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
ANTHRAX's legendary "Among the Living" lineup has been confirmed for the Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 9-11 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to perform at the festival is as follows: A.C.T ACCEPT ANTHRAX ("Among the Living" lineup) BEHEMOTH BLACK LA...February 17, 2005