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JEFF SCOTT SOTO: 'Essential Ballads' Collection To Arrive In May
Frontiers Records will release the new solo album from acclaimed hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, SOUL SIRKUS),entitled "Essential Ballads", on May 19. Since 2002, when Jeff Scott Soto signed with Frontiers, the singer has released two studio albums, two EPs and a liv...March 27, 2006
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Confirmed For ULI JON ROTH's SKY ACADEMY Concerts In Los Angeles
Veteran hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, SOUL SIRKUS, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) will participate as a "guest of honor" in the upcoming Sky Academy concerts featuring former SCORPIONS guitar legend Uli Jon Roth. Other musicians expected to take part in the event include Don Dokken (DOKKEN),E...March 20, 2006
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ZAN CLAN Part Ways With Guitarist, Bassist; Seek Replacements
ZAN CLAN, the Swedish group fronted by former SHOTGUN MESSIAH vocalist Zinny Zan, have parted ways with guitarist Pontus Norgren (ex-TALISMAN, GREAT KING RAT, THE POODLES) and and bassist Pontus "Eggy" Egberg (ex-LION'S SHARE, THE POODLES). "This means that the filmed 'Live at the Club' gig [in Stoc...March 14, 2006
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Swedish Hard Rock Band THE POODLES Compete In EUROVISION Contest: Video Available
A video clip of the Swedish hard rock band THE POODLES — consisting of vocalist Jakob Samuel (THE RING, ex-TALISMAN, JEKYLL & HYDE),guitarist Pontus Norgren (THE RING, ex-TALISMAN),bassist Pontus Egberg (ex-LION'S SHARE),drummer Christian Lundqvist and Mats Levén (KRUX, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, A...March 13, 2006
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Swedish Hard Rock Band THE POODLES Among EUROVISION Finalists
When the hard rock band THE POODLES (photo) entered the Swedish Eurovision song contest, they were seen as a joke by the critics. On Saturday (March 4),they surprised everyone by winning one of the four qualifying rounds with their '80s-style hard rock anthem "Night of Passion". THE POODLES are now...March 8, 2006
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Vocalist JEFF SCOTT SOTO Says New TALISMAN Album Is 'Nearly Done'
According to MelodicRock.com, vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, SOUL SIRKUS) has issued the following update on his current and upcoming activities: "Hope you are all having a fab 2006 so far. It has been nonstop for me since the clock struck midnight but as usual, I would not ha...February 15, 2006
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO: 'Essential Ballads' Collection Due This Spring
Frontiers Records have announced plans to release "JSS - The Essential Ballads", a "best of compilation" from former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and current TALISMAN/SOUL SIRKUS frontman Jeff Scott Soto. The "Essential Ballads" album features the softer side of Jeff's solo career from all EPs and albums, inclu...February 6, 2006
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Vocalist JEFF SCOTT SOTO: 'SOUL SIRKUS Is Not Dead'
Less than two weeks after signaling a possible end to his SOUL SIRKUS all-star project (which also included JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon),vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN) has issued a follow-up statement elaborating on the group's current status. The statement reads as follows:...January 23, 2006
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Former CIRCLE II CIRCLE Guitarist Joins Forces With Ex-MONARCH Singer
Vocalist Jim Dorian (ex-MONARCH, ANOMALY) and guitarist Tom McDyne (ex-SHUT, CIRCLE II CIRCLE) have joined forces in a new project called DORIAN. They have started laying down pre-production tracks at Shut Up Studios in Clearwater, Florida and plan to enter the world-renowned Morrisound Recording St...January 21, 2006
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TALISMAN: In Recording Mode
Vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, SOUL SIRKUS) and bassist Marcel Jacob (ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JOHN NORUM) are busy writing and recording a brand new TALISMAN album, tentatively titled "Bar". Recording is taking place at Ulf Wahlberg's XTC studios in Stockholm, Sweden and the recording l...January 19, 2006
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Vocalist JEFF SCOTT SOTO Says SOUL SIRKUS' Future Is Looking 'Dismal'
According to MelodicRock.com, vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN) has signaled the end of SOUL SIRKUS, the all-star project that also included JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon. Commented Soto: "I wish I had good/positive news for you all about SOUL SIRKUS, but the future seems dismal,...January 13, 2006
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ARCH ENEMY Drummer: 'The Metal Crusade Continues'
ARCH ENEMY drummer Daniel Erlandsson has posted the following U.S tour report on the band's official web site: "Finally it's the drummer's turn to update the diary! It's been quite a while since I posted anything here — I hope you haven't missed me too much! "We are as you probably suspected on the...November 30, 2005
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ARCH ENEMY Get Bands To Sign Their Book
According to Metal Hammer, Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY are on the road with the "Doomsday Book", a massive leather-bound book for bands and fans to sign. The plan is that one lucky fan will get the chance to win the book at the end of the tour. So far the book has been signed ...November 14, 2005
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ARCH ENEMY: Live 'Nemesis' Video Posted Online
A full-length video of ARCH ENEMY performing the track "Nemesis" live at the UNSW RoundHouse in Sydney, Australia on November 5 has been posted online at HailMetal.com (free registration required). Also included are the clips for "My Apocalypse" and "Taking Back My Soul". A very comprehensive gig re...November 9, 2005
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ARCH ENEMY Frontwoman: Australia 'Kicked Our Asses'
ARCH ENEMY frontwoman Angela Gossow has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Just completed our first tour of Australia, and it's been so much fun! About time we made the trip down here, huh? This is actually the first time we visit a new country in quite a while on our .....November 9, 2005