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OCTAVIA SPERATI To Support AMON AMARTH In U.K., Ireland

Norwegian metal band OCTAVIA SPERATI will support AMON AMARTH on a tour of U.K. and Ireland in April. Confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 14 - (UK) Nottingham Rock City Held Apr. 15 - (IE) Temple Bar Music Centre, Curved Street, Temple Bar, Dublin Apr. 16 - (IE) An Cruiscin Lan, Douglas St, Cork Ap...

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CHRIS CAFFERY: 'Pins And Needles' Title Track Available For Streaming

Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) has posted the title track from his forthcoming solo album, "Pins and Needles", on his MySpace page. "Pins and Needles" is scheduled for release in Europe on March 23 via Metal Heaven Records. The CD will arrive in North America and the re...

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British Prime Minister: I Love BLACK SABBATH

The Sun Online reports that British Prime Minister Tony Blair yesterday revealed he is a huge fan of BLACK SABBATH. The PM requested one of the heavy metal group’s hits during a radio interview, saying: "It reminds me of my schooldays." The 1970 song, called "Black Sabbath", led many to believe Ozzy...

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PAUL SPECKMANN: 'Good Sound Or Sh*t Sound, MASTER Still Delivers'

MASTER mainman Paul Speckmann has issued the following update: "I just returned this morning from two killer gigs in Ireland. We played in Cork, and Dublin. It was hell traveling through the U.K. airports, but we made it successfully home around 2:00 a.m Monday morning. I actually had a few laughs i...

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CHRIS CAFFERY: 'Pins & Needles' To Receive European Release In March

SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery will release his new solo album, "Pins & Needles", in Europe on March 23 via Metal Heaven Records. Release dates for the U.S. and other territories will be announced soon. "Pins & Needles" track listing: 01. Pins & Needles 02. Six...

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CHRIS CAFFERY To Guest On KWTF THE EDGE

SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery will be a guest on KWTF The Edge this Saturday (February 3) at 9:00 p.m. Chris discusses his new solo release "Pins & Needles", and the process of recording and touring, as well as the past, present and future of SAVATAGE. Chris doesn't l...

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CHRIS CAFFERY Reveals Band Lineup For KOTIPELTO Tour

Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) has revealed that his solo band for his upcoming European tour with KOTIPELTO will consist of Nick Douglas (bass; DORO),Paul LaPlaca (guitar) and most likely John Macaluso (drums; TNT, ARK, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JAMES LABRIE, STARBREAKER). "[...

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ROBIN MCAULEY, JOHN CORABI, CHRIS SLADE To Perform As THE BIG BALL STARS

THE BIG BALL STARS, featuring Robin McAuley (MSG),John Corabi (MÖTLEY CRÜE, RATT),Chris Slade (AC/DC),Teddy Zig-Zag (GUNS 'N ROSES),Robbie Crane (RATT),and Brent Woods (THE VINCE NEIL BAND),are scheduled to perform tomorrow (Saturday, January 27) at The Knitting Factory in Hollywood, CA. A tot...

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MELECHESH Leader: 'Heaviness Is Not Necessarily Speed'

Pat Douglas of the Great Falls Tribune recently conducted an interview with MELECHESH (pronounced Mel-uh-kesh) leader Ashmedi. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the band's unique Mediterranean sound: "Some bands, I think, are mistaking heavy with speed and noise maybe. No disrespect. I am a fa...

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CHRIS CAFFERY Signs With METAL HEAVEN RECORDS

SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery has inked a solo deal with Metal Heaven Records. His new album, "Pins & Needles", will be released later in the year. "Pins & Needles" track listing: 01. Pins & Needles 02. Sixty-Six 03. Torment 04. Walls 05. YGBFKM 06. Sad 07. Ch...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Is Looking Forward To DIMEBAG Tribute Jam

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has issued the following update: "Did you watch the Season 6 premiere of '24'? Holy crap!! I didn't think they could ever top Jack Bauer decapitating a guy in Season 2 but I gotta say that the 'ripping-the-guy's-jugular-out-with-his-teeth' scene to escape the terrorists w...

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Former DIRT Frontman Resurfaces In GID3

GID3, the Houston-based band featuring former DIRT frontman Travis Powers, has emerged as a leading force in the Texas metal scene, having recently been nominated by the No. 1 FM hard rock station 94.5 The Buzz for "Song of the Year"with the single "Truck Stop Slam Dance" as well as "New Artist of t...

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W.A.S.P., LIZZY BORDEN, SCORPIONS Members To Take Part In 'NAMM Jam'

Marten Andersson (bass; GEORGE LYNCH, LIZZY BORDEN, STARWOOD),Andy Freeman (vocals; GEORGE LYNCH),Joey Scott (drums; LIZZY BORDEN, STARWOOD),Patrick Johansson (drums; YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, W.A.S.P.),James Kottak (drums; SCORPIONS),Rev Jones (bass; MSG, BLACK SYMPHONY),Rick Plester (guitar; BLACK S...

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SCOTT WEILAND: Video Of 'The Tonight Show With Jay Leno' Performance Available

VELVET REVOLVER fan site Velvet-Revolver.com has uploaded a video clip of singer Scott Weiland's appearance on Monday's (December 18) edition of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno". Weiland performed a "jazzy" version of the holiday standard "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" with a band consisti...

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Arizona 'ANTHRAX' Scare Related To Band, Not Poisonous Substance

Jon Johnson of the Eastern Arizona Courier has issued the following report: Safford, Arizona police were called to the city's garbage truck yard to investigate a white powdery substance to make sure it was not poisonous. Garbage truck driver Marty Solberg said he had seen the substance fall out of h...