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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Lays Down Backing Vocals For New DOKKEN Album

Legendary hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN) was in the studio this week with Don Dokken laying down backing vocals for the upcoming DOKKEN album, entitled "Lightining Strikes". Don wanted a richer texture to the backgrounds on these new songs so he brought Jeff...

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POISON Guitarist Planning Solo Tour

POISON guitarist C.C. DeVille's MySpace profile has been updated with the following message: "At this time C.C. Deville of POISON and VH1's 'Surreal Life' is accepting dates for his long-awaited solo tour in development at this time to kick off mid-to-late October through November. "We hope you will...

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NONPOINT, SKINDRED To Co-Headline 'The Great American Rampage' Tour

Bieler Bros. Records has announced the launch of "The Great American Rampage" tour. Created to be an annual touring event, this year's inaugural jaunt will take place in the United States and will run from October through December, and is set to feature a power-packed lineup of bands. Co-headlining...

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PAUL GILBERT Confirmed For ULI JON ROTH's SKY ACADEMY

Paul Gilbert (ex-MR. BIG, RACER X) has been confirmed for this year's Uli Jon Roth Sky Academy seminar and concerts. Set to take place August 22-26 at Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, the concept of Sky Academy was conceived by Uli. He wanted a medium to teach his own unique approach to musician...

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THE DOORS' ROBBY KRIEGER Added To ULI JON ROTH's Sky Academy Concerts

Robby Krieger, legendary guitarist and songwriter for THE DOORS, will appear on one of this year's SKY ACADEMY concert as a guest of honor to play with ULI JON ROTH & FRIENDS. According to a posting on Roth's web site, "Last year's inspiring jam session with Robby and Uli at the UCLA featured ex...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION Frontwoman Talks About Touring America

Chad Bowar of About Heavy Metal recently conducted an interview with WITHIN TEMPTATION vocalist Sharon den Adel. A few excerpts from the chat follow: About Heavy Metal: What has the response been in the United States to "The Heart of Everything"? Sharon den Adel: "We toured in the U.S. a few months...

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Eater of Birds

You better sit your ass down and hold on, especially if you are unfamiliar with the black metal battle cruiser that is Colorado's COBALT. The duo of Erik Wunder and Phil McSorley have assembled a 70-minute monolith of war metal battery and black metal viciousness, interrupted only for the occasional...

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PARAGON RECORDS Signs DARKESTRAH, AETHERIUS OBSCURITAS

Paragon Records has announced its latest two signings: DARKESTRAH and AETHERIUS OBSCURITAS. DARKESTRAH has been playing its brand of innovative black metal since 1999, releasing three acclaimed albums: "Sary Oy", "Embrace of Memory" and "Epos". While DARKESTRAH is now based in Germany, the band form...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN: More Solo LP Guest Appearances Announced

Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen is currently putting the finishing touches on her solo debut, "My Winter Storm", for a November 9 release via Universal Music. A single, "I Walk Alone", will precede the album in mid-October. Tarja rose to prominence as the voice and the face of Finnish outfit N...

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OPHTHALAMIA, FORGOTTEN TOMB Albums To Be Released On Vinyl

Soulseller Records has signed an exlusive license deal with longtime Italian partner Avantgarde Music for the following vinyl releases: OPHTHALAMIA - A Journey in Darkness LP OPHTHALAMIA - Via Dolorosa Gatefold Double LP FORGOTTEN TOMB - Negative Megalomania LP These vinyl versions will be limited t...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO To Appear On New TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Album

Legendary hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN) has issued the following update via his official newsletter: "Jeff has just returned from Florida after spending a few days with the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA creator and producer Paul O'Neill. It seems Jeff will be a...

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DREAM THEATER Auctioning 'Dream Pod' For Charity

For the duration of its current North American tour, DREAM THEATER will be donating unique items for auction on eBay. 100% of the proceeds will benefit Camp Good Days. At this moment, the first item is ready to go up for auction here: a 30 GB iPod, loaded to the hilt with all ...

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DARK FUNERAL: First-Ever DVD Details Revealed

Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL have issued the following update: "Finally! The long wait is over. For the very first time, we're able to offer you a double, relentless audio and visual journey from one of the most intense and extreme live acts around, DARK FUNERAL! This first-ever DVD from the...

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Former MARDUK Frontman Discusses DEVIAN Project

The Legion 666 recently conducted an interview with former MARDUK and current DEVIAN frontman Legion. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Q: So what exactly happened with MARDUK and you guys? Did it just get old or were there more things to it? Legion: Well, I guess none of us felt ...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Performs With Y&T In California

Legendary hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN, JOURNEY) joined Y&T on stage this past Saturday, August 4 at the second of two special sold-out shows at the Little Fox in Redwood City, California that were arranged just for the longtime fans of the band. "There were man...