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METAL CHURCH Frontman Talks About Solo Project

Christine Carney of MP3.com conducted an interview with METAL CHURCH vocalist Ronny Munroe on Sunday, June 3. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: MP3.com: So why don't you get us up to speed on what you've been up to. I think you've been doing some stuff away from METAL CHURCH just ...

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ZANDELLE, OCTOBER THORNS Members To Join CHRIS CAFFERY On DORO Tour

ZANDELLE guitarist Paul LaPlaca (also of OCTOBER THORNS) and bassist Joey Bones will perform alongside SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery in the opening slot for German metal queen Doro Pesch's upcoming U.S./Canadian tour. A Brooklyn metal Cinderella story, LaPlaca and Bones w...

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CHRIS CAFFERY: Another New Song Posted Online

SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery has posted another track from his new solo album, "Pins and Needles", at his MySpace page. Check out the song "Y.G.B.F.K.M." (You've Gotta Be Fucking Kidding Me!) at this location. "Pins and Needles" was released in Europe on March 23 via Met...

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BLAKJAK Inks DEAL WITH CHAVIS RECORDS

New Jersey's "most dangerous band" BLAKJAK has inked a deal with Chavis Records for the release of "Pleasure in Pain". BLAKJAK is currently in Aarius Studios in Sayersville, NJ recording its debut with guitar virtuoso/producer Jack Frost (SEVEN WITCHES, BRONX CASKET COMPANY, SMELL THE GLOVE, FROST,...

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CHRIS CAFFERY To Guest On 'Maximum Threshold' On Monday

SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery will guest on the "Maximum Threshold" show on Monday, May 28 at 8:00 p.m. EST. "Maximum Threshold" is an Internet radio show dedicated to presenting up-and-coming hard rock bands and successful bands as well as interviews, news and music revi...

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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Auctioning Backdrop, Guitar Pedal

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, led by the SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, is parting ways with two items from its past tours. The first item, a massive 10' x 30' backdrop from the "'Tage Mahal" record was sold on eBay in a blazing eight minutes after the auction began for $900.00. The winning bidder, a die-hard f...

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JOHN MACALUSO: Audio Interview Available

An hour-long audio interview with drummer John Macaluso (TNT, ARK, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JAMES LABRIE, STARBREAKER),featuring song samples from his "John Macaluso & Union Radio - The Radio Waves Goodbye" solo CD, is available for download at this location. John Macaluso will release "John Macaluso...

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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Drummer Issues Update On Upcoming Album

Drummer Christopher Kinder of JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has issued the following update: "Now that the spring touring is finally in the can, we thought it was time to update you with some detailed info on JON OLIVA'S PAIN [album] #3...coming soon to a store nea...

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BAY AREA ROCK FEST Organizers Issue Post-Show Wrap-Up

The organizers of the inaugural Bay Area Rock Fest, a two-day progressive rock and metal festival — which took place May 4-5 at The Independent in San Francisco — have issued the following update: "Over 300 people attended the inaugural progressive rock and metal festival at the Independent in San F...

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MONSTROSITY: 'Firestorm' Studio Clip Posted Online

Tampa, Florida-based death metallers MONSTROSITY have posted a studio clip for the song "Firestorm" at YouTube. The track comes off the group's fifth studio release, "Spiritual Apocalypse", which was released in April via Metal Blade Records. Recorded at Morrisound Studios, the disc features vocals...

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Guitar Signed By Entire SAVATAGE Band In 1998 Being Auctioned

A Jackson Charvel guitar signed by all members of SAVATAGE in Springfield, VA in September of 1998 on the "Wake of Megellan Tour" is being auctioned on eBay. The group's lineup at the time consisted of Zak Stevens, Jon Oliva, Chris Caffery, Al Pitrelli, Johnny Lee Middleton and Jeff Plate. The aucti...

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SAVATAGE Guitarist Comments On RIAA's Attempt Raise Royalty Rates For Internet Broadcasters

SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery appeared on "The Classic Metal Show" on Saturday, May 5 to promote his latest solo release, "Pins & Needles". During the course of the discussion, Caffery was asked about his take on the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) an...

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SPREAD EAGLE Vocalist RAY WEST: More Tour Dates Announced

SPREAD EAGLE vocalist Ray West has annnounced his East and West Coast tour dates: May 06 - Cat Club, Hollywood, CA May 09 - The Joint, Beverly Hills, CA May 11 - Paladino's, Tarzana, CA May 13 - The Cheyenne Saloon, Las Vegas, NV May 16 - The Saint, Asbury Park, NJ May 17 - ...

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SAVATAGE Mastermind JON OLIVA To Guest On METAL EXPRESS RADIO

Jon Oliva, the legendary mastermind behind SAVATAGE, will be the host for this Friday's "Guest DJ Hour" on Metal Express Radio. For those familiar with Mr. Oliva, you'll know that he's not the least bit shy in front of a microphone, especially when dealing with a captive audience! You won't want to...

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SPREAD EAGLE Frontman To Be Backed By GEORGE LYNCH, PAUL STANLEY Guitar Techs On Tour

George Lynch's (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) and Paul Stanley's (KISS) guitar techs — Gerry Ganaden and Francis Stuart, respectively — are among the musicians that will be backing SPREAD EAGLE vocalist Ray West on his upcoming West Coast solo trek. The band lineup will consist of Andrew Freeman (GEORGE LYNCH)...