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SOUL SIRKUS: European Tour Announced
SOUL SIRKUS, the new "supergroup" formed by singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, AXEL RUDI PELL, TAKARA, HUMAN CLAY),guitarist Neal Schon and drummer Virgil Donati, have lined up the following European dates in May: May 07 - Bradford, UK - Gods of Rock Festival May 08 - Sheffield, UK...January 29, 2005
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: NAMM Photos Posted Online
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN's official web site has been updated with several photos from the legendary Swedish guitarist's appearance at this year's NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) convention in Anaheim, California. Among the other musicians feature in the photos are Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE),S...January 29, 2005
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TALISMAN: Double Live DVD And CD To Be Released In March
Frontiers Records has set a March 21 release date for the "World's Best Kept Secret" double live DVD and CD package from TALISMAN, the Swedish/American band led by bassist Marcel Jacob (ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, EUROPE) and vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN). "The idea of this DVD got started...January 20, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER Teams Up With Ex-Members Of SABBATH, PRIEST, MAIDEN On 'Heavy Hitters' CD
Legendary rock producer and musician Bob Kulick (KISS, MEATLOAF) has almost finished producing "Michael Schenker and Heavy Hitters", an all-star lineup of musicians based around guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS) paying homage to their contemporaries. This 10-track powerhouse col...January 19, 2005
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SOUL SIRKUS Drummer Falls Ill; All Tour Dates Cancelled
SOUL SIRKUS, the new "supergroup" formed by singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, AXEL RUDI PELL, TAKARA, HUMAN CLAY),guitarist Neal Schon and drummer Deen Castronovo (both of JOURNEY) and bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, TED NUGENT),have cancelled all previously announ...January 4, 2005
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Swedish Hard Rock Stars Join Forces On Special DVD To Benefit Tsunami Victims
About 150 of the biggest names in rock and hard rock from Sweden have recorded a song that will be released in a couple of weeks on a special DVD to raise money through the Red Cross for the victims of the horrible earthquake and flood disaster in Asia. The song "Where Is The Fire" ...January 4, 2005
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Guitarist NEAL SCHON Says Forming SOUL SIRKUS Was A 'No-Brainer'
JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon recently spoke to Cleveland's The Plain Dealer about SOUL SIRKUS, his new all-star side project also featuring singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, AXEL RUDI PELL, TAKARA, HUMAN CLAY),drummer Deen Castronovo (JOURNEY) and bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY...December 27, 2004
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TALISMAN Bassist: New Album To Surface Next Year?
Swedish bassist extraordinaire Marcel Jacob (TALISMAN, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JOHN NORUM) has posted the following message on his official web site: "2004 has seen some activity...the releases of 'the remasters' has continued, with 'Humanimal', 'Life+ 5 Out of 5', 'Truth+Live at Sweden Rock 2001', and...December 5, 2004
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SOUL SIRKUS Announce First Shows Of 2005
SOUL SIRKUS, the new "supergroup" formed by singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, AXEL RUDI PELL, TAKARA, HUMAN CLAY),guitarist Neal Schon and drummer Deen Castronovo (both of JOURNEY) and bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, TED NUGENT),have lined up the following dates in...December 3, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN: All-Star Tribute Album To Feature Members Of MOTÖRHEAD, DIO, ANTHRAX
Legendary rock producer and musician Bob Kulick (KISS, MEATLOAF) has finished producing an all-star tribute to IRON MAIDEN in honor of their 25th anniversary. Culling from his extensive contacts in the musician world, Kulick has assembled major hard rock and metal players to come together and put th...November 16, 2004
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TIAMAT: DARK TRANQUILLITY Keyboardist, TALISMAN Guitarist To Join Touring Lineup
DARK TRANQUILLITY keyboardist Martin Brändström and TALISMAN guitarist Fredrik "Kulle" Akesson will be joining TIAMAT on the road during their upcoming two-week European tour with THEATRE OF TRAGEDY, PAIN and SIRENIA beginning in late December. Akesson will be filling in for regular TIAMAT guitarist...November 2, 2004
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AUDIOVISION Debut To Receive Japanese Release In December
AUDIOVISION, the new solo project from NARNIA frontman Christian Rivel, will release their debut album, "The Calling", in Japan on December 22 via King Records. A European release date has yet to be confirmed. "The Calling" features contributions from some of the best musicians in melodic hard rock...October 31, 2004
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SOUL SIRKUS: Album Cover Posted Online
MelodicRock.com has uploaded the cover artwork for the debut SOUL SIRKUS album, "World Play" at this location. SOUL SIRKUS, the new "supergroup" formed by singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, AXEL RUDI PELL, TAKARA, HUMAN CLAY),guitarist Neal Schon and drummer Deen Castronovo (both o...October 26, 2004
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ZAN CLAN: More WHITESNAKE Support Dates Announced
ZAN CLAN, the new group fronted by former SHOTGUN MESSIAH vocalist Zinny Zan, will be opening for WHITESNAKE in Karlstad (Arena) on November 19 and in Linköping (Cloetta Center) on November 20. ZAN CLAN had previously supported WHITESNAKE in Gothenburg and Stockholm. ZAN CLAN's lineup is completed b...October 25, 2004
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SOUL SIRKUS Confirm Release Date For Debut Album
SOUL SIRKUS, the new "supergroup" formed by singer Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, AXEL RUDI PELL, TAKARA, HUMAN CLAY),guitarist Neal Schon and drummer Deen Castronovo (both of JOURNEY) and bassist Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, TED NUGENT),will release their debut album on De...October 21, 2004