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HAMMERFALL: 'Masterpieces' E-Card Available
On June 27, two new HAMMERFALL releases will see the light of day: a covers CD a collection of all the covers recorded by HAMMERFALL to date plus three new, unreleased ones and a DVD continuing chronicling the band's career. * "Masterpieces" covers CD: 01. Child of the Damned (WARLORD) 02. Ravenlord...June 18, 2008
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THE POODLES: New Guitarist Announced
Swedish hard rockers THE POODLES have recruited guitarist Henrik Bergqvist (SOUTHFORK, TIAMAT) to replace Pontus Norgren, who recently left the group to join HAMMERFALL. The new axeman made his live debut with THE POODLES on Friday (June 6) at the Sweden Rock Festival in Slvesborg, Sweden. Commented...June 8, 2008
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THE POODLES: First Photo Featuring New Guitarist Posted Online
Swedish hard rockers THE POODLES have posted the first band photo featuring the group's new guitarist following the recent departure Pontus Norgren (who left the group to join HAMMERFALL). The new axeman, whose identity has not yet been revealed, will make his live debut with THE POODLES on June 6th...May 29, 2008
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO: New Album Title Revealed; Concert DVD Planned
Legendary hard rock singer Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has issued the following update from the road in South America: "I have the next few days off to get ready for our brutal four [shows] in a row (brutal only because I'm a wuss now and hate doing more than two in a ...May 27, 2008
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THE POODLES To Unveil New Guitarist At SWEDEN ROCK Festival
Swedish hard rockers THE POODLES have been holding guitarist auditions following the recent departure Pontus Norgren, who has left the group to join HAMMERFALL. THE POODLES write in a posting on their web site, "Did we find our man? Well, I think you'll have to wait 'til June 6th at [the] Sweden Roc...May 25, 2008
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HAMMERFALL: 'Rebels With A Cause - Unruly, Unrestrained, Uninhibited' DVD Details Revealed
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...May 21, 2008
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OPETH Members Discuss Musical Influences, Favorite Albums
The German branch of Roadrunner Records has posted video footage of OPETH mainman Mikael kerfeldt and the group's new guitarist Fredrik kesson (KRUX, ex-ARCH ENEMY, TALISMAN) discussing their musical influences and recommending some of their favorite albums. Watch the clip at this location. OPETH's...May 19, 2008
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HAMMERFALL: 'Rebels With A Cause - Unruly, Unrestrained, Uninhibited' DVD Trailer Available
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...May 19, 2008
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LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT, JEFF SCOTT SOTO To Headline BAY AREA ROCK FESTIVAL
LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT the instrumental progressive rock/metal project featuring DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums),John Petrucci (guitar) and Jordan Rudess (keyboards) alongside progressive rock icon Tony Levin (bass) of KING CRIMSON and PETER GABRIEL fame and legendary hard rock singer...April 30, 2008
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OPETH's MIKAEL KERFELDT: 'I'm A Slave To BLABBERMOUTH.NET'
Phil Freeman of Metal Edge magazine (web site) recently conducted an interview with OPETH mainman Mikael kerfeldt and the group's new guitarist Fredrik kesson (KRUX, ex-ARCH ENEMY, TALISMAN). A few excerpts from the chat follow: On how Fredrik has been accepted by the OPETH fans: kesson: "They've [t...April 27, 2008
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THE POODLES Vow To Carry On Following Guitarist's Departure
Swedish hard rock band THE POODLES has vowed to carry on following the recent departure of guitarist Pontus Norgren, who has left the group to join HAMMERFALL. Commented the group in a statement, "We would like to thank Pontus for all the great times we've shared and wish him the best of luck for th...April 21, 2008
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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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Former ADAGIO Singer Joins TAKARA
Long-running American hard rock band TAKARA, whose early recordings featured the vocals of legendary singer Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JOURNEY),has announced the addition of former ADAGIO frontman Gustavo Monsanto to the group's ranks. Monsanto will make his recording debut with T...April 13, 2008
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO To Perform With ULI JON ROTH At SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
Legendary hard rock singer Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has released the following update via his official newsletter: "Just wrapping up a successful European tour sponsoring and presenting Brazilian newbies TEMPESTT, Jeff is now headed back to Florida to continue work with...April 5, 2008
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO With TEMPESTT In Madrid: Performance Footage, Photos Available
Legendary hard rock singer Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has just completed a European tour with Sao Paulo, Brazil's TEMPESTT. Jeff reportedly joined TEMPESTT about seven songs into their set every night, performing the song he dueted with them on the recently released album...April 3, 2008
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