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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Prepare To Hit The Road
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the solo project of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, will spend much of 2005 on the road. Tour stops will begin in Europe in early May, including the Dynamo Open Air Festival, Rock Hard, and Tradate Iron Fest in early June. Several more European festival dates are being added and wil...March 17, 2005
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ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO Schedule Dates In Texas
ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, the experimental band led by former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, head from New York to Texas for an appearance at Austin's annual South By Southwest Music Festival, along with concerts in San Antonio and Houston. The group's SXSW showcase is on Saturday, March 19 a...March 14, 2005
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN To Kick Off U.S. Tour In May
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the new solo project of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, have scheduled a U.S. tour kick-off/CD-release party on May 21 at the Bourbon Street nightclub on US 19 in New Port Richey, Florida. "This is just the first show of a growing itineray for North America," reads a posting on Jon'...March 14, 2005
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JOE STUMP, CHRIS CAFFERY, MIKE CHLASCIAK Confirmed For New York's SHREDFEST
Joe Stump (REIGN OF TERROR; solo artist),Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, DOCTOR BUTCHER; solo artist) and "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, TESTAMENT, PAINMUSEUM) have been confirmed to appear at the third annual summer Shredfest, set to take place May 20-21 at the Steel Music Hal...March 10, 2005
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The Black Halo
KAMELOT have walked the line between the prog/power scene and a more pomp AOR sheen for some time now, never descending too far into galloping European cliché, and maintaining a sonic toughness that keeps them in the metal camp. The addition of ex-CONCEPTION singer Roy Khan and the release of 2000's...March 9, 2005
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SEVEN WITCHES Guitarist Offers DVD Update
SEVEN WITCHES guitarist Jack Frost (ex-SAVATAGE) has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Recently you all have either heard about or read about the issues we faced and had to deal with at Crocodile Rocks in Allentown, PA concerning our recent DVD shoot. "Since James [Rive...March 3, 2005
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SAVATAGE Guitarist To Embark On Solo Tour
SAVATAGE guitarist Chris Caffery has been very busy in the studio again. Last year marked the release of his solo debut "Faces". The CD contained an eight-song bonus CD called "God Damn War". Another seven songs will be added to this CD and it will be released separately in early summer on Black Lot...February 25, 2005
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Guitarist ALEX SKOLNICK Comments On TESTAMENT 'Reunion' Tour
Former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick has issued a statement confirming his participation in the upcoming TESTAMENT "reunion" tour alongside lead vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarist Eric Peterson, bassist Greg Christian and drummer Johnny Tempesta (HELMET, ex-ROB ZOMBIE). The tour will last...February 21, 2005
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Drummer MARK ZONDER Talks About His Current Status With FATES WARNING
FATES WARNING drummer Mark Zonder recently gave an interview to the group's official web site about his current status with the band, his drumming technique and his other projects, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: The Official statement regarding your involvement wi...February 14, 2005
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Ex-TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE Guitarist Featured In HERITAGE GUITAR Catalog
Former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick is a featured artist in the new Heritage Guitar catalog, available at most Heritage guitar dealers. To find one near you, click here. Alex was also one of the featured performers at this year's annual NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) co...February 9, 2005
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CIRCLE II CIRCLE: 'Middle Of Nowhere' Cover Art Posted Online
CIRCLE II CIRCLE, the new band fronted by former SAVATAGE singer Zachary Stevens, have uploaded the cover artwork for their upcoming sophomore album, "Middle of Nowhere", at their official web site. The follow-up to 2003's "Watching In Silence", "Middle of Nowhere" was produced by Stevens with Jim M...February 2, 2005
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SAVATAGE Guitarist CHRIS CAFFERY Recording New Material For DOCTOR BUTCHER Reissue
According to a posting on his official web site, SAVATAGE guitarist Chris Caffery is in the process of recording five tracks that will be appearing on the upcoming reissue of the DOCTOR BUTCHER debut (Caffery's collaboration with SAVATAGE mainman Jon Oliva),marking the acclaimed project's 10-year a...February 1, 2005
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METALIUM Ink North American Licensing Deal With CRASH MUSIC
Crash Music, Inc. has announced that they have signed a licensing agreement for North America with German power metal band METALIUM. Crash will release the band's fifth studio album, entitled "Demons Of Insanity-Chapter Five", on May 17. METALIUM has become one of Germany's leading musical forces. F...January 31, 2005
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SEVEN WITCHES: Venue Change For DVD Taping
SEVEN WITCHES, the band featuring former SAVATAGE guitarist Jack Frost and HELSTAR singer James Rivera, have moved the location of their upcoming DVD taping to Crocodile Rock in Allentown, PA from the previously announced The Freight Yard. The show will take place on February 12 and will see the ban...January 31, 2005
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SEVEN WITCHES Guitarist Announces New Endorsements At NAMM: Photos Available
At last weekend's NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) convention in Anaheim, California, SEVEN WITCHES guitarist Jack Frost (ex-SAVATAGE) announced new endorsements with B.C. Rich Guitars and Rocktron pedals. Jack wowed NAMM audiences during several clinics for TKL Cases, alongside VOX TE...January 30, 2005
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