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Guitar Hero JOE STUMP Talks About 'Speed Metal Messiah'
Shred guitar cult hero and Berklee School of Music professor Joe Stump will release his new album, "Speed Metal Messiah", through Lion Music on September 24. Stump recently spoke to Vinaya Saksena of Maximum Metal about the upcoming CD. "The new record's definitely a step above everything else I've...September 8, 2004
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RAVEN Frontman Says They Have Yet To Be Paid For MARCH METAL MELTDOWN Performance
RAVEN bassist/vocalist John Gallagher has posted the following message on the band's official forum in response to a question about possible touring in the near future: "Right now we are working on new material — still...hey, its been this long we may as well get it right!! But I want us to get out...August 9, 2004
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THIN LIZZY's 'Live and Dangerous' Voted Best Live Rock Album
THIN LIZZY's "Live and Dangerous" has been voted "best live rock album of all time" by the readers of Classic Rock magazine, according to Scotsman.com. UFO's "Strangers in the Night", released in 1979, came in second, while DEEP PURPLE's "Made In Japan" came third. "If You Want Blood, You've Got it"...July 31, 2004
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BEYOND THE EMBRACE Singer Comes Down With Throat Infection, Band Cancel Dates
New Bedford, Massachusetts-based sextet BEYOND THE EMBRACE were forced to cancel their previously scheduled appearances on May 13 in Baltimore, MD and on May 14 in Binghamton, NY due to vocalist Shawn Gallagher coming down with a throat infection. "We'll be taking two days off at home for Shawn to r...May 13, 2004
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RAVEN: 1982 Live Performance Out On DVD
RAVEN bassist/vocalist John Gallagher has posted the following message in the "Loonie Board" section of the band's official web site: "Hi!!! While we continue to futz around collecting more cool footage for our DVD (for example, got killer footage from the last show...really powerful stuff…) I just...May 3, 2004
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Ex-VIRGIN STEELE Guitarist JACK STARR: New Vocalist Needed
Former VIRGIN STEELE guitarist Jack Starr has launched a search for a vocalist for his band GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME. All applicants should submit their demo material to: Magic Circle Music PO Box 7214 Auburn, NY 13022 USA As previously reported, Jack Starr recently inked a deal with Magic Circle Musi...April 16, 2004
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RAVEN: Update From JOHN GALLAGHER
RAVEN bassist/vocalist John Gallagher has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Hi! just like to say thanks to everyone that came out to the Tampa & NJ festivals & the gig with BUDGIE the other night — we had a blast, great to see Mark [Gallagher, guitarist] actually...March 28, 2004
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Former VIRGIN STEELE Guitarist JACK STARR Signs With MAGIC CIRCLE MUSIC
Former VIRGIN STEELE guitarist Jack Starr has inked a deal with Magic Circle Music, the label founded by the heavy metal band MANOWAR. Starr is currently preparing a new album with his band, GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME, to be released this year. Commented Jack Starr: "For me to be on Magic Circle Music i...March 24, 2004
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RAVEN To Play SUN N' STEEL, MARCH METAL MELTDOWN Festivals
According to RAVEN bassist/vocalist John Gallagher, RAVEN are "99% certain" to play the Sun n' Steel festival March 6-7 in Tampa, Florida and the March Metal Meltdown VI festival March 12-13 in Irvington, New Jersey. In other news, RAVEN are continuing to compile footage for their first-ever DVD, te...January 22, 2004
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BEYOND THE EMBRACE Name New Album
New Bedford, Massachusetts-based sextet BEYOND THE EMBRACE have set "Insect Song" as the title for their sophomore album, tentatively due in the spring through Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Against The Elements" will be recorded during late December/early January with producer/UNEART...December 5, 2003
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RAVEN Frontman Says 'St. Anger' Has 'The Most Annoying' Snare Drum Sound He's Ever Heard
RAVEN bassist/vocalist John Gallagher, whose band headlined over METALLICA during the two groups' 1983 "Kill 'Em All For One" tour, has slammed Lars Ulrich's drum sound on "St. Anger", calling it "THE most annoying overpowering snare drum ring I've ever heard." "I did pick up the new METALLICA [albu...October 1, 2003
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BEYOND THE EMBRACE Vocalist: IRON MAIDEN's Genius Is Its Musicianship
Sean Mccarthy of the Standard-Times reports that BEYOND THE EMBRACE vocalist Shawn Gallagher is understandably psyched by the new IRON MAIDEN CD, "Dance of Death", which will be released tomorrow (September 9). "[When I first heard IRON MAIDEN at the age of 15], I was listening to mainstream rock li...September 8, 2003
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Former VIRGIN STEELE Guitarist To Release New Album In September
JACK STARR AND THE GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME, the new band formed by ex-VIRGIN STEELE guitarist Jack Starr, have set a September 9 U.S. release date through Crash Music for their debut album, "Under A Savage Sky". The line-up involved in the project is as follows: Jack Starr (ex-VIRGIN STEELE): lead, r...June 26, 2003
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Former VIRGIN STEELE Guitarist Returns To Action With 'Under A Savage Sky'
JACK STARR AND THE GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME, the new band formed by ex-VIRGIN STEELE guitarist Jack Starr, will release their new album, "Under A Savage Sky", on Feb. 1 through European label Cult Metal Records. The line-up involved in the project is as follows: Jack Starr (ex-VIRGIN STEELE): lead, rh...January 3, 2003
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THE HELLACOPTERS To Release New Single
Sweden's THE HELLACOPTERS, featuring former ENTOMBED drummer Nicke Andersson on guitar/vocals, have set "Carry Me Home" as the next single from their latest CD, "By The Grace Of God". The B-side is a cover of Rory Gallagher's "Big Guns". It will be released Dec. 2 on CD and 7" vinyl. ...November 19, 2002
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