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MASTERPLAN Begins Recording New Album

MASTERPLAN members Uli Kusch (drums) and Roland Grapow (guitar; both ex-HELLOWEEN) have started the recordings for the band's third album. According to a posting on Kusch's web site, a replacement for singer Jorn Lande, who announced his departure from the group in early May, will be confirmed soon....

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California Metal Band Wins Round One In National Contest, Gets Ripped Off

Laura McCutcheon of California's Ukiah Daily Journal reports that Ukiah, CA-based metal band DEFINITION UNKNOWN (MySpace) won round one in a national contest, but band members lost something near and dear to them in the process: their equipment. About the same time the announcer of "Boot Camp" — als...

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RUSH: 30th Anniversary Drum Kit And Drum Sticks To Be Produced

According to a posting on the RUSH fan site Power Windows, DW Drums is producing thirty limited-edition RUSH "R30" tour kits — replicas of the kit Neil Peart used during the band's "R30" tour, complete with gold plated hardware and custom album logos. Although the kit will feature all three snares,...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist FRIEDMAN To Be Featured In Japanese PLAYBOY

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Marty and Mari Yaguchi ('Morning Musume', 'Tanpopo') chatted in Tokyo this week for a special feature on Marty for the Japanese edition of Playboy magazine. "To celebrate the 30th anniversary o...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist: New Material Is 'More Rock Than It Has Been In A Few Years'

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisted recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisted: DEF LEPPARD is well known for their live shows. You have a sustained energy on stage. How do you all keep from falling into th...

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Former UFO Guitarist Joins GATOR COUNTRY

Former UFO/WAYSTED axeman Paul Chapman has been named the new guitarist for GATOR COUNTRY, the band featuring the core founding members of the legendary MOLLY HATCHET. Chapman joins the group as the replacement for guitarist Duane Roland (ex-MOLLY HATCHET),who passed away in June. "After playing an...

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VENGEANCE To Support AXEL RUDI PELL In Europe

Dutch metal outfit VENGEANCE has been confirmed as the support act for AXEL RUDI PELL on his upcoming European tour in September/October. The dates are as follows: Sep. 19 - Paris, FRA - La Locomotive Sep. 20 - Pratteln, SWI - Z7 Sep. 21 - München, GER - Metropolis Sep. 23 - Aschaffenburg, GER - ...

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Vocalist JORN LANDE To Play Last Four Shows With MASTERPLAN

Vocalist Jorn Lande will play his final four shows with MASTERPLAN in July and August. The dates are as follows: Jul. 14 - Masters of Rock - Vizovice, CZR Aug. 06 - Monsters of Rock – Varna, BUL Aug. 08 – Lokersefeesten - BEL Aug. 17 - RagnaRock Festival - Oslo, NOR Lande announced his ...

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Report: Saudis Rock To The Language Of METALLICA And MEGADETH

Anthony Shadid of the Washington Post has issued the following report: JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia — It was past sunset, a little after the call to prayer, and time for the mic check at the sometimes-weekly jam session of Hasan Hatrash and his friends in this city on the Red Sea. "Test, test, one, ...

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VADER Working On Their 'Fastest' Album Ever

For the last two weeks, Polish death metallers VADER have been working at Hertz Studio in Bialystok, Poland, recording their new album, tentatively titled "Impressions In Blood". The bandmamebers have issued the following comments regarding the process thus far: Piotr Wiwczarek (guitar, vocals): "14...

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Memorial To Late AC/DC Frontman BON SCOTT Unveiled Today

BBC News is reporting that a memorial to former AC/DC frontman Bon Scott has been unveiled in the small Angus town of Kirriemuir. Scott was born in Kirriemuir in 1946 and went on to become an international star with the Australian band. His family emigrated from Scotland when he was six. He went ...

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ANGRA Singer Added To 'Glorious' Soccer Tribute Song

More guest musicians have been confirmed to take part in the recording of the song "Glorious", which was written for the upcoming soccer world championship by former HELLOWEEN and current MASTERPLAN drummer Uli Kusch along with Ronny Milianowicz (DIONYSUS) and Joacim Cans (HAMMERFALL). The track wil...

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STRATOVARIUS, HALFORD Members Added To 'Glorious' Soccer Tribute

More guest musicians have been confirmed to take part in the recording of the song "Glorious", which was written for the upcoming soccer world championship by former HELLOWEEN and current MASTERPLAN drummer Uli Kusch along with Ronny Milianowicz (DIONYSUS) and Joacim Cans (HAMMERFALL). The track wil...

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MASTERPLAN, HAMMERFALL Members Team Up To Record Song For Soccer World Championship

Former HELLOWEEN and current MASTERPLAN drummer Uli Kusch has teamed up with Ronny Milianowicz (DIONYSUS) and Joacim Cans (HAMMERFALL) to write a song for the upcoming soccer world championship. Entitled "Glorious", the song will feature Swedish singer Mikeyla as the main vocalist, with special gues...

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HELLOWEEN: Expanded Reissues Detailed

Six of HELLOWEEN's most interesting, transitional albums — "Walls Of Jericho", "Pink Bubbles Go Ape", "Chameleon", "Master Of The Rings", "The Time Of The Oath" and "Better Than Raw" — are being reissued as remastered, deluxe expanded edition CDs by Sanctuary Records on April 25, 2006. Bonus tracks...