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Former SAVATAGE Frontman, Ex-PRIMAL FEAR Drummer Guest On New SAIDIAN Album
Former SAVATAGE/current JON OLIVA'S PAIN frontman Jon Oliva and SINNER/ex-PRIMAL FEAR drummer Klaus Sperling make guest appearances on the sophomore album from the South German melodic metal outfit SAIDIAN, entitled "Phoenix". Due on September 29 via Metal Heaven, the disc was once again produced by...August 13, 2006
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Can't Wait To Hit The Road Again
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has issued the following update: "Just wanted to drop a quick line and let everyone know that the band has returned to U.S. soil [from its recent European tour]... and frankly, we cannot wait to leave again. "The fans and promoters tre...August 12, 2006
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SPREAD EAGLE: Touring Lineup Finalized
The touring lineup for SPREAD EAGLE's "Back On The Bitch Tour 2006" will consist of founding members Ray West on vocals and Rob De Luca on bass. Joining them will be John Macaluso on drums (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TNT),who played on the group's "Open to the Public" album. On guitar will be Chris Caffery,...August 11, 2006
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SEVEN WITCHES: 'Years Of The Witch' DVD To Arrive Next Month
SEVEN WITCHES, the East Coast-based band featuring former SAVATAGE guitarist Jack Frost and ex-HADES frontman Alan Tecchio, will release its first-ever DVD, "Years of the Witch", on September 26 via Screaming Ferret Wreckords. Led by Frost, SEVEN WITCHES is one of the most consistent heavy metal ban...August 10, 2006
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Guitarist CHRIS CAFFERY To Tour With SPREAD EAGLE
Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) will be joining SPREAD EAGLE on the road beginning on August 18 in Westfield, MA. Commented Caffery: "Some very good friends of mine have a band called SPREAD EAGLE. They released two killer CDs in the '90s and are re-releasing them now. T...August 4, 2006
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SEVEN WITCHES Guitarist JACK FROST To Release Solo Album Next Month
Guitarist Jack Frost is certainly one of the hardest working guitarists in heavy metal today. In addition to playing on, mixing, and producing albums with his band, SEVEN WITCHES (which formerly included Joey Vera of ARMORED SAINT),Frost has also lent his guitar talents to the likes of SAVATAGE, ME...July 18, 2006
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: New Album Samples Available
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has posted two songs — "Through the Eyes of the King" and "Playing God" — from its upcoming sophomore album, "Maniacal Renderings", on its MySpace page. "Maniacal Renderings" is scheduled for release on September 1 via AFM Records. The...July 18, 2006
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CIRCLE II CIRCLE: 'Burden Of Truth' Album Cover Art Unveiled
CIRCLE II CIRCLE, the band featuring former SAVATAGE frontman Zachary Stevens, has posted the following message on its official web site: "Once again artistic genius Thomas Ewerhard has created a masterpiece with the new CIRCLE II CIRCLE cover art for 'Burden of Truth'. This is the third cover Mr. E...July 18, 2006
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SAVATAGE Guitarist CHRIS CAFFERY Continues Search For New Label Home
SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery is continuing work on his next solo album, "Pins and Needles", tentatively due in early 2007 via an as-yet-undetermined label. The follow-up to 2004's "Faces" and 2005's collection of bonus tracks and new compositions, "W.A.R.P.E.D.", was ori...July 11, 2006
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CIRCLE II CIRCLE To Release 'Revelations' EP In August
CIRCLE II CIRCLE — who feature in their ranks former SAVATAGE frontman Zachary Stevens — will release a new EP, entitled "Revelations", on August 18 via AFM Records. The complete track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Revelations 02. Who Am I 03. The Black 04. Burden of Truth (acoustically...July 7, 2006
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CIRCLE II CIRCLE: 'Burden Of Truth' Pushed Back Another Week
AFM Records has once again pushed back the projected release date of the new CIRCLE II CIRCLE album, "Burden of Truth" — this time to October 13 from the previously announced October 6. As previously reported, CIRCLE II CIRCLE — who feature in their ranks former SAVATAGE frontman Zachary Stevens — h...June 28, 2006
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CIRCLE II CIRCLE: 'Burden Of Truth' Pushed Back To October
AFM Records has pushed back the projected release date of the new CIRCLE II CIRCLE album, "Burden of Truth", to October 6 from the previously announced August 4. As previously reported, CIRCLE II CIRCLE — who feature in their ranks former SAVATAGE frontman Zachary Stevens — have created a very speci...June 21, 2006
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JOE LYNN TURNER: U.S. Festival Dates Announced
Legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (ex-RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) has announced a couple of summer festival dates in the USA: Jun. 24 - Cheyenne, WY @ Rock and Pop Masters Concert - Super Day Festival (Lions Park Softball Field) Aug. 19 - Tucson, AZ @ KLPX Radio's X-Fest (Tucson Sports Park) (w...June 18, 2006
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CIVILIZATION ONE To Enter Studio This Summer
CIVILIZATION ONE, the new "atmospheric, bone-crushing power metal" band featuring Chitral "Chity" Somapala (vocals; AVALON, FIREWIND, FARO, RED CIRCUIT),Aldo Lanobile (guitar; SECRET SPHERE),Luca Cartasegna (drums; ex-SECRET SPHERE, MORTUARY DRAPE),Vivian Lalu (keyboards; LALU, SHADRANE),and Pie...June 17, 2006
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BIRD OF PREY Announce New Guitarist
According to Rockdetector.com, BIRD OF PREY — the band led by vocalist Kyle Michaels, a scene veteran who has previously played with MASI, ANIMAL, the GEEZER BUTLER BAND, RAVAGE the DAVID SHANKLE GROUP — has announced a new guitarist. The group — whose musical style is self-described as "'70s heavy...June 13, 2006