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ZAO Guitarist RUSS COGDELL To Leave Band?
Jeff Gretz, drummer for ZAO and frequent poster on the forum of ZAO fan site BleedZao.com, has confirmed that Russ Cogdell, longtime guitar player for the Pittsburgh post-hardcore outfit, is leaving ZAO. Russ is known for his crazy jumps on stage, landing on his knees — which apparently caused some...January 21, 2006
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TEER Announce New Vocalist
Powerhouse vocalist David McBee will be joining the Tampa, Florida hard rock band TEER. McBee recently completed a successful audition for TEER and producer Jim Morris (DIXIE DREGS, SAIGON KICK, SAVATAGE, THIRD EYE BLIND). Shortly thereafter, TEER band members made a formal offer to McBee and invite...January 20, 2006
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PARADISE LOST To Appear In 'Gothic Rock' Documentary
According to a posting on PARADISE LOST's official web site, Diran Noubar of Kayane Productions Inc. will be shooting a "rockumentary" on gothic rock, which will apparently "show how PARADISE LOST are pioneers of the genre." He has already undertaken some filming during the recent Mexican shows and...January 19, 2006
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TALISMAN: In Recording Mode
Vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, SOUL SIRKUS) and bassist Marcel Jacob (ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JOHN NORUM) are busy writing and recording a brand new TALISMAN album, tentatively titled "Bar". Recording is taking place at Ulf Wahlberg's XTC studios in Stockholm, Sweden and the recording l...January 19, 2006
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DEVILDRIVER At NAMM
DEVILDRIVER members Mike Spreitzer (guitar),Jeff Kendrick (guitar) and Jon Miller (bass) will be attending the 2006 Winter NAMM Convention (National Association Of Merchants),which runs between January 19 and January 22 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. They will be conducti...January 18, 2006
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ANVIL, BLITZKRIEG Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
ANVIL, BLITZKRIEG and THE SENSATIONAL ALEX HARVEY BAND have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ANVIL BLITZKRIEG CACTUS CATHEDRAL CELTIC FROST...January 18, 2006
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JEFF PILSON: 'I Haven't Spoken With DON DOKKEN In At Least Two Years'
Former DOKKEN/DIO and current FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson recently spoke to Jeff Fishman as part of his annual "State of the Union" interview, which is published on Pilson's official web site. An excerpt from the chat follows: Q: So what is next on the agenda for Foreigner? Jeff: "A lot of touring...January 17, 2006
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MONSTROSITY, DEEDS OF FLESH, VILE, IMPALED To Team Up For 'Gutting Europe 4' European Tour
MONSTROSITY, DEEDS OF FLESH, VILE and IMPALED will be teaming up for the Gutting Europe 4 tour, beginning in late March. Confirmed dates are as follows: Mar. 23 - Warsaw, POL @ Proxima Mar. 24 - Berlin, GER @ K17 Mar. 25 - Giebelstadt, GER @ n/Wurzburg I-Park Klingholz Mar. 26 - Rotterdam, NETH @ .....January 16, 2006
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SLAYER's KERRY KING: 'We're Not Close To Hanging It Up'
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King recently spoke to Decibel magazine (web site) about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's much-anticipated follow-up to 2001's "God Hates Us All", tentatively due late summer/early fall via American Recordings. According to King, the upcoming CD doesn't...January 15, 2006
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WET ANIMAL Featuring TROUBLE Members To Play Chicago Next Weekend
WET ANIMAL, the Illinois-based quartet featuring TROUBLE members Rick Wartell (guitar) and Jeff "Oly" Olson (drums),will be performing at the Metro in Chicago, Illinois on Saturday, Janaury 21. Also appearing on the bill will be MARAZENE, THE INFAMOUS, SMOKE, SOUND MOB and NDX. WET ANIMAL's self-ti...January 14, 2006
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Vocalist JEFF SCOTT SOTO Says SOUL SIRKUS' Future Is Looking 'Dismal'
According to MelodicRock.com, vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN) has signaled the end of SOUL SIRKUS, the all-star project that also included JOURNEY guitarist Neal Schon. Commented Soto: "I wish I had good/positive news for you all about SOUL SIRKUS, but the future seems dismal,...January 13, 2006
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British Metal Legends VENOM Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
British black metal pioneers VENOM have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): CACTUS CATHEDRAL CELTIC FROST DEEP PURPLE DORO EASY ACTION EVERGRE...January 12, 2006
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KORN To Test New Business Model On Upcoming Tour
In a first of its kind for the music industry, Grammy-winning rock band KORN announced today that it is teaming up with Live Nation, the world's leading live entertainment company, in a unique, exclusive joint venture. The innovative set of deals expands on the unprecedented partnership KORN created...January 11, 2006
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ANNIHILATOR Frontman: I Am Not Leaving The Band
ANNIHILATOR frontman Dave Padden has rejected speculation that he may be leaving the band as a result of his involvement with SILENT STRAIN, a side-project he recently formed with MNEMIC guitarist Mircea Eftemie Gabriel. Padden posted the following message earlier today on ANNIHILATOR's official for...January 9, 2006
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A Cold Day In Hell Before DAVID LEE ROTH Rejoins VAN HALEN
New York Post is reporting that a source close to VAN HALEN says former singer David Lee Roth is deluding himself about replacing Sammy Hagar. "He might have talked to Alex [Van Halen, drums], but it's going to be a cold day in hell before he ever rejoins the band," an insider tells The New ...January 7, 2006
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