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JEFF SCOTT SOTO: 'It's Time To Continue Working On My Own Path Again'

On July 7, 2006, Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN) began a new chapter in his life as lead singer for mega legends JOURNEY. June 11, 2007, not even a year later, that chapter ended. Says Jeff, "I was looking forward to a long, prosperous future with these guys but it seems they wanted som...

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JOURNEY Keyboardist Explains JEFF SCOTT SOTO Dismissal

JOURNEY keyboardist Jonathan Cain recently spoke to Showbuzz about the dismissal of singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN). "We wish Jeff the best of luck," Jonathan Cain said. "We just wanted to move in a different direction sonically. We're interested in our legacy right now. We want...

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JOURNEY Announces Departure Of JEFF SCOTT SOTO

JOURNEY has parted ways with its most recent lead singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN). Jeff's first appearance with JOURNEY was July 7, 2006 in Bristow, VA. He had been filling in for Steve Augeri, who had to leave the tour shortly after it began on June 23 due to illness. Jeff's las...

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MOTÖRHEAD Joined By 'FAST' EDDIE CLARKE At SWEDEN ROCK: Photos Available

High-quality photos from this past weekend's Sweden Rock Festival, which took place in Sölvesborg, Sweden, have been posted at the Stargazer.it web site (all photos by Daniele Purrone). Click here to view pictures of the following artists: ANNIHILATOR THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW THUNDER AXEL RUDI...

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TALISMAN: New Concert Footage From Holland Available

Video footage of TALISMAN's "stunning" acoustic medley from the band's June 6, 2007 concert at at De Boerderij in Zoetermeer, Holland has been posted at Google Video. TALISMAN revolves around Jeff Scott Soto (also of JOURNEY, formerly of YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and Marcel Jacob (bass, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN)...

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TALISMAN: Gran Canaria Concert Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of long-running Swedish-American melodic hard rock band TALISMAN — which revolves around Jeff Scott Soto (also of JOURNEY, formerly of YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and Marcel Jacob (bass, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) — performing the song "Falling" on June 4, 2007 at Teatro Loyola, Las Palmas...

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TALISMAN: Tour Diary Available

Long-running Swedish-American melodic hard rock band TALISMAN — which revolves around Jeff Scott Soto (also of JOURNEY, formerly of YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and Marcel Jacob (bass, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) — kicked off its "farewell" tour last month at Festivalplein in Hellendoorn, Holland. You can read more i...

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M.A.N Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

M.A.N, the new band formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich),has been confirmed for the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The band will perform on June 7 at 7:30 p.m. on the Restaurant Stage. The f...

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New OPETH Guitarist: It Will Be Hard To Fill PETER's Shoes But I Will Do My Best

Swedish axeman Fredrik Åkesson (ARCH ENEMY, KRUX, TALISMAN) has commented on his new gig as the new guitarist in OPETH — a role he took on when Peter Lindgren recently stepped down from his guitar-wielding duties after 16 years in the band. Åkesson said, "First I would like to say that I'm really ex...

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LOCH VOSTOK Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Sweden's LOCH VOSTOK has been confirmed for the Sweden Rock Festival, which is set to take place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The band will perform on June 8 at 7:30 p.m. on the Restaurant Stage. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Wednesday, June 6: THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW ANNI...

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TALISMAN: New Video Footage, Photos Posted Online

Long-running Swedish-American melodic hard rock band TALISMAN — which revolves around Jeff Scott Soto (also of JOURNEY, formerly of YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and Marcel Jacob (bass, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) — has posted two videos from its May 19 appearance at at Festivalplein in Hellendoorn, Holland. Check the...

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DREAMLAND Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Sweden metallers DREAMLAND have been confirmed for the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Wednesday, June 6: THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW ANNIHILATOR NOCTURNAL RITES WOLF CRASHDIET BLACK DEBBATH CRAZY LIXX RANDY PI...

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TALISMAN: U.K. Dates Cancelled

According to MelodicRock.com, the U.K. leg of TALISMAN's tour has been cancelled "due to unforeseen circumstances beyond [the band's] control." The dates may be rescheduled for later in the year. TALISMAN is the long-running Swedish-American melodic hard rock band which revolves around Jeff (also of...

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Guitarist PETER LINDGREN Quits OPETH; Replacement Announced

Peter Lindgren has stepped down from his guitar-wielding duties in OPETH after 16 years. His official statement on the matter reads as follows: "It is with sadness I announce that OPETH and I are going separate ways after almost 16 years. The decision has been the toughest I've ever made but it is t...

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TALISMAN: Live Schedule Updated

Long-running Swedish-American melodic hard rock band TALISMAN — which revolves around Jeff (also of JOURNEY, formerly of YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and Marcel Jacob (bass, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) — has scheduled the following dates as part of its "farewell" tour: May 20 - Sheffield, UK - The Corporation May 21...