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WINTERSTRAIN Sign With Z RECORDS
Z Records has announced the signing of the Norwegian melodic hard rock band WINTERSTRAIN. According to a press release, the group have "a unique sound, as different inspirations color their music. People might find traces of RUSH, MARILLION, RAINBOW, SHADOW GALLERY, MAGNUM and JOURNEY, not to mentio...October 22, 2005
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Former WHITESNAKE Guitarist MICKY MOODY Schedules German Guitar Clinic
Former WHITESNAKE/current M3 guitarist Micky Moody will be hosting a guitar clinic at The Rock Shop in Karlsruhe, Germany on December 7. Micky will be dealing with acoustic, slide and rock guitar and will be joined later in the evening by WHITESNAKE tribute band SNAKEHUNTER. For more information, vi...October 20, 2005
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SHY Frontman TONY MILLS To Release AOR Album
SHY frontman Tony Mills has extended his contract with Z Records to include an out-and-out AOR release, tentatively due in April 2006. Commented Tony: "As current product that I've written is on general release now through Z Records, I have been approached by the Z crew to write an AOR album for rel...October 18, 2005
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M3: 'Classic WHITESNAKE' Tribute Band Announces U.K. Dates
M3, the "classic WHITESNAKE" tribute band featuring Bernie Marsden (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Micky Moody (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Neil Murray (ex-WHITESNAKE, BLACK SABBATH),Jimmy Copley (drums, ex-PAUL RODGERS, GILLAN, BECK),Mark Stanway (keyboards, ex-MAGNUM) and Stefan Berggren (vocals, SNAKES IN...October 6, 2005
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AUDIOSLAVE Help Fan Pop The Question
Mike Ross of The Edmonton Sun is reporting that AUDIOSLAVE helped a Canadian fan propose to his girlfriend onstage during the group's performance at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta Saturday night (Oct. 1). The band issued backstage passes, signed a congratulatory photo, provided a magnum of champa...October 4, 2005
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Shovel Headed Kill Machine
Talk about not missing a beat! Three-fifths of the band turn over, Gary Holt lets out a chuckle, and then proceeds to rip off heads and shit down throats with "Shovel Headed Kill Machine". The big question in my mind was how the EXODUS sound would change with the departure of Steve "Zetro" Souza. I...September 25, 2005
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Bassist RIK FOX: W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS 'Owes Me Millions'
Full in Bloom Music recently conducted an interview with bassist Rik Fox (W.A.S.P., STEELER, SIN, SURGICAL STEEL, THUNDERBALL). An excerpt from the chat follows: On joining W.A.S.P.: "I hung with a friend who worked at A&M Records, Hernando Courtright, who had tons of connections in the business...September 18, 2005
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RUNEMAGICK Begin Mixing New Album
Swedish "dark death metal" act RUNEMAGICK began mixing their new album, "Invocation of Magick", on Saturday (August 20) for a tentative November release. The album, which was recorded in part at Los Angered Recording (owned by Andy LaRocque of KING DIAMOND) will be issued in a limited edition of 999...August 21, 2005
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EXODUS: First Photo Of New Lineup Posted Online
The first photo of the brand-new EXODUS lineup has been posted online at this location (photo taken by Gene Ambo). EXODUS 2005 is (left to right in photo): Paul Bostaph (ex-SLAYER, TESTAMENT, SYSTEMATIC, FORBIDDEN) – Drums Gary Holt – Guitar Rob Dukes - Vocals Jack Gibson – Bass Lee Altus (HEATHEN,...August 20, 2005
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EXODUS: 'Shovel Headed Kill Machine' Track Listing, Artwork Revealed
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have finalized the track listing for their new album, "Shovel Headed Kill Machine", due on October 4 via Nuclear Blast Records. Recorded at Trident studios in Pacheco, California and mixed by Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY),the follow-up to 2004...August 15, 2005
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DAN SWANÖ Re-Opens UNISOUND RECORDINGS Studio
Multi-talented Swedish producer/musician Dan Swanö has announced plans to re-open his legendary Unisound Recordings studio. Commented Swanö: "THE LEGEND IS BACK!!!!! (I always wanted to write that!!!) "I have decided to re-open the gates to Unisound Recordings (where I recorded bands like OPETH, KAT...August 12, 2005
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NOVEMBRE Sign With PEACEVILLE RECORDS
Italy's NOVEMBRE have inked a deal with Peaceville Records. Commented the band in a statement: "Our journey through nothingness and slumber has come to an end. NOVEMBRE finally get signed to the legendary Peaceville Records. A label that, with the bands they produced and the albums released, has tra...July 26, 2005
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W.A.S.P. Mainman Addresses Reports That He Is 'Unapproachable'
On Track Magazine recently conducted an interview with W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On Track Magazine: In regard to your latest CD, the two-part concept album "The Neon God", from everything that I read and heard, this was a huge undertaking for you an...July 19, 2005
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RUNEMAGICK Continuing Work On New Album
Swedish "dark death metal" act RUNEMAGICK are continuing work on their new album, tentatively due in November. "All additional guitars and effects are now recorded at Magick Sound studio," the band write on their web site. "Next mission will be the bass for Emma, maybe next week... Then all vocals w...July 17, 2005
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer To Release New Version Of 'Victim Of Changes'
Original JUDAS PRIEST frontman Al Atkins recently returned to Madhat studios in England to record a new version of the PRIEST classic "Victim of Changes" — a track which he co-wrote when he sang for the group between 1969 and 1973. Al has recorded "Victim of Changes" three times on different albums...July 7, 2005