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TARJA TURUNEN: Making Of 'My Winter Storm'; Video Available

A 10-minute documentary on the making of the new solo album from former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen, entitled "My Winter Storm", can be viewed below. "My Winter Storm" is scheduled for release in the U.S. on February 26, 2008. The CD will be made available in two exlusive U.S. versions via Fo...

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DIO Guitarist Wants To Share His 'Incredible Knowledge' Of Record Industry With You

Craig Goldy has long been looked upon in the hard rock and heavy metal world as one of the most well-respected guitarists ever to grace the stage. Probably best known for being the lead guitarist in the multi-platinum-selling group DIO, Goldy has put in well over 20 years in the recording and music...

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BENEDICTUM: Another New Song Posted Online

San Diego, California-based, female-fronted metallers BENEDICTUM have posted another new song, "Steel Rain", taken from the group's sophomore album, "Seasons of Tragedy", on the band's MySpace page. A video trailer for "Seasons of Tragedy" can be viewed below. Due in Europe on January 25 via Locomot...

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BUSHWHACK Balances Prog With Melodic Rock On Self-Titled Debut

It's uncommon that an all-instrumental rock band can keep the attention span of non-musicians. But due to their penchant for crafting memorable non-vocal melodies along with their impressive, expert chops, BUSHWHACK is one such band that manages to successfully walk that fine line — as evidenced by...

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MASTERY Parts Ways With Guitarist, Drummer

Toronto-based "instrumetal" thrash band MASTERY has announced the departure of guitarist Jeff Dormar and drummer Kevin Joy. "Due to personal and musical differences it was in the best interest of the band to let guitarist Jeff and drummer Kevin Joy go their separate ways," says MASTERY guitarist Mar...

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DEATH ANGEL Schedules NAMM Signing Session

Rob Cavestany, Ted Aguilar and Dennis Pepa of the legendary Bay Area thrash band DEATH ANGEL will take part in a signing session at this year's NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) convention. The signing will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, on Saturday January 1...

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NAKED BEGGARS: New Album 'XXX' Now Available

NAKED BEGGARS, the band featuring CINDERELLA bassist Eric Brittingham and his wife Inga (vocals),has just made its third CD, "XXX", available exclusively via the group's official web site. Look for "XXX" to be available for download at iTunes worldwide (U.S., Japan, Canada, Australia/New Zealand, U...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Offers UK Tour Recap

Legendary hard rock singer Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) has posted a recap of his recent UK tour on his MySpace page. An excerpt follows: "The UK dates were great. Well, [it] didn't start without drama. "The Glasgow show pulled out the week before we left the U.S. I guess th...

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TROUBLE Drummer Announces Additions To RETRO GRAVE Lineup

TROUBLE/RETRO GRAVE drummer Jeff "Oly" Olson has issued the following update: "I'm pleased to announce the addition of two new band members to front RETRO GRAVE: J. Cortes and Rob Zimmermann. Both players sing and play bass guitar. "I plan on creating a huge low-range wall of sound by interchanging...

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TALISMAN: New Italian Concert Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of the long-running Swedish-American melodic hard rock band TALISMAN — which revolves around Jeff Scott Soto and Marcel Jacob (bass, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) — performing on December 15, 2007 at Tempo Rock in Gualtieri (RE),Italy can be viewed below (courtesy of "saby442"). TAL...

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PAUL STANLEY Pays Tribute To LED ZEPPELIN Guitar Legend JIMMY PAGE

The December 2007 issue of Classic Rock magazine features the story "Rock's Sonic Architect" in which a number of musicians pay tribute to LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page, the man who many believe shaped the very sound of rock music. In the article, KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley had the fol...

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ACE FREHLEY: 'Thank God I'm Clean And Sober Today'

Jeff Maisey of HamptonRoads.com recently conducted an interview with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: HamptonRoads.com: When the members of KISS set out to make solo albums back in 1978, was there a competitive spirit to see whose album would sell best?...

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BENEDICTUM: New Song Posted Online

San Diego, California-based, female-fronted metallers BENEDICTUM have posted a new song, "Beast in the Field", taken from the group's sophomore album, "Seasons of Tragedy", on their MySpace page. Also available at the same location is an audio interview with producer Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN, FOREIGNER)....

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer Says It's 'Unusual' To See 'Smiles And Laughter' At End Of Tour

Former NIGHTWISH frontwoman Tarja Turunen has posted an update on her official blog. An excerpt follows: "I came back to Finland after magnificent tour just a couple of hours ago. It feels good to be back at home. The last concert in London gave us just amazing end for it. "Everything worked perfect...

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GLENN HUGHES: More Information Revealed About Michigan Concert With CHAD SMITH

More information has been revealed about legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) upcoming appearance in Michigan with RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith. According to a posting on the GHPG.net web site, the concert will take place on Sunday, February 24 at the Emer...