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RIDE THE SKY Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

RIDE THE SKY, the new band featuring ex-HELLOWEEN drummer and MASTERPLAN founder Uli Kusch alongside ex-TEARS OF ANGER/BEYOND TWILIGHT singer Bjørn Jansson and Benny Jansson on guitar, has signed a worldwide deal with Nuclear Blast Records. "We're very happy that RIDE THE SKY has inked a deal with t...

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NARNIA/ROB ROCK Guitarist Joins BEAUTIFUL SIN

BEAUTIFUL SIN, the new project featuring ex-HELLOWEEN/MASTERPLAN drummer Uli Kusch, has announced the addition of guitarist Carljohan Grimmark (ROB ROCK, NARNIA) to the group's ranks. The band is currently writing material for its second album, which they plan on recording in June 2007. BEAUTIFUL SI...

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MASTERPLAN: 'Lost And Gone' Sample Available

An audio sample of a new MASTERPLAN song, entitled "Lost and Gone", has been posted online at this location (audio player in upper right-hand corner). The track is the title cut of the German/American band's new EP, due on January 26 via AFM Records. The CD is the group's first release to feature .....

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PAIN OF SALVATION, MASTERPLAN, SILENT FORCE Singers Featured On New GENIUS CD

PAIN OF SALVATION's Daniel Gildenlöw and Jorn Lande (ex-MASTERPLAN) are among the guest musicians appearing on the third and final episode of the GENIUS rock opera, written and performed by the Italian multitalented musician Daniele Liverani. Due on February 16, 2007 via Frontiers Records, this last...

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ROSE TATTOO Frontman Subject Of Australian TV Program: Video Available

Australia's Channel 7 recently broadcast a program about ROSE TATTOO frontman Angry Anderson, entitled "True Stories: The Life of Angry Anderson". Watch it at YouTube.com: part 1 Part 2 Part 3 ROSE TATTOO has posted its video for the track "Black Eyed Bruiser" at YouTube.com. The song ...

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Drummer MIKE TERRANA Comments On His Split With RAGE

After eight successful and great years together, drummer Mike Terrana has decided to leave German power metallers RAGE with immediate effect. In an official statement, Terrana says, "This was no easy decision, but I strongly believe it is about time for something new for me. I had a great time in RA...

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ROSE TATTOO: 'Black Eyed Bruiser' Video Posted Online

Australian rock 'n' roll legends ROSE TATTOO have posted their video for the track "Black Eyed Bruiser" at YouTube.com. The song is the first single from the group's upcoming album, which is being produced by veteran Australian producer Mark Opitz (INXS, COLD CHISEL, KISS). "Black Eyed Bruiser" was...

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MEMORIZED DREAMS To Support JORN In Norway

Norwegian progressive power metallers MEMORIZED DREAMS will support ex-MASTERPLAN/ARK frontman JORN (Jorn Lande) at Norsk Rock Kafe in Brekstad, Norway on Friday, December 8. MEMORIZED DREAMS entered Skansen Lydstudio last month to begin recording its sophomore album, "End of Innocence", for an as-y...

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MEKONG DELTA: Recording Update

MEKONG DELTA guitarist Peter Sjöberg (also known as Peter Lake from THEORY IN PRACTICE) has finished the basic guitar parts for the band's upcoming album and will now concentrate on solos and add-ons. The vocal arrangements are ready, but the legendary German progressive thrash outfit has not yet fo...

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ROSE TATTOO: Final European Dates Announced

Australia's ROSE TATTOO has announced the final details of its upcoming European tour after the first part of the trek had to be postponed. The schedule is now shaping up as follows: Mar. 04 - UK - London Scala Mar. 06 - UK - Wolverhampton Civic Hall * Mar. 07 - UK - Nottingham Rock ...

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HALFORD/BRUCE DICKINSON Guitarist ROY Z Schedules Brazilian Workshow

Guitarist/producer Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, TRIBE OF GYPSIES) has scheduled a special clinic-meets-show workshow this coming Sunday, November 5 at Manifesto Bar (Rua Iguatemi N° 36) in São Paulo, Brazil. The event is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. and price of admission is R$20.00. Visit ww...

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Former MASTERPLAN Drummer Explains His Departure

Former MASTERPLAN drummer Uli Kusch has commented on his departure from the band, explaining that "we haven't inspired each other anymore," according to a press release. "And without inspiration it is not possible anymore to make music together." Uli will concentrate on his new band BEAUTIFUL SIN wi...

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MEKONG DELTA: New Album Recording Update

MEKONG DELTA guitarist Peter Sjöberg (also known as Peter Lake from THEORY IN PRACTICE) has finished recording more that half of the basic guitar parts for the band's upcoming album. Orchestration has been finished and it seems that the basic tracks should be completed by the end of this month. MEKO...

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MASTERPLAN Joined By RIOT Singer, RAGE Drummer

German melodic metal band MASTERPLAN has announced the addition of singer Mike DiMeo (RIOT, THE LIZARDS) and drummer Mike Terrana (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, AXEL RUDI PELL, METALIUM, RAGE) to the group's ranks. MASTERPLAN recently began recording its third album — the group's first without singer Jorn Lande...

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Drummer ULI KUSCH Quits MASTERPLAN

Drummer Uli Kusch (ex-HELLOWEEN) has left MASTERPLAN, the German melodic metal band he formed with guitarist Roland Grapow. An official announcement on the matter is expected shortly. MASTERPLAN recently began recording its third album — the group's first without singer Jorn Lande, who announced his...