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RUDY SARZO Says YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Was A 'Sweetheart' To Work With
Detroit Rock Blog recently conducted an interview with bass veteran Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT, DIO, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT). A couple of exceprts from the chat follow below. Detroit Rock Blog: You were a member of QUIET RIOT at the peak of their success. You were also a member of W...January 26, 2011
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HELLYEAH: Asian Dates Announced
HELLYEAH — the band featuring Vinnie Paul Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN),Chad Gray and Greg Tribbett (MUDVAYNE),Tom Maxwell (NOTHINGFACE) and Bob "Zilla" Kakaha (DAMAGEPLAN) — has scheduled the following shows in Asia: Apr. 30 - Pulp Summer Slam - Manilla, Philippines May 02 - Thunder Dome - Bangkok...January 21, 2011
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PRAYING MANTIS: 'Metalmorphosis' EP Artwork Unveiled
February 21 will see NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) legends PRAYING MANTIS release a special limited-edition EP to celebrate 30 years since the release of their critically acclaimed album "Time Tells No Lies". Entitled "Metalmorphosis", the effort will include five songs, some of which are...January 21, 2011
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POWER QUEST: U.K. Tour, Festival Appearances Announced
U.K-based metallers POWER QUEST will return to Prestatyn, North Wales on Saturday, March 19 as part of Hammerfest III. In addition, the band has announced a headlining U.K. dates tour in May promoting its eagerly anticipated new album, "Blood Alliance". The group will showcase a handful of new track...January 21, 2011
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SLASH On VELVET REVOLVER Singer Search: 'A Decision Hasn't Totally Been Made Yet'
Soundspike recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Soundspike: That's amazing that you chose Myles Kennedy of ALTER BRIDGE to be [the] singer [of your solo band]. Slash: Yeah, well, Myles is som...January 20, 2011
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STRATOVARIUS: Lyon Concert Also Canceled; Band Issues Statement
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have issued the following update: "Some good news and some bad news at the same time. "Well, the good news is that we're back on the road with HELLOWEEN. And [drummer] Jörg Michael [who was recently diagnosed with cancer and had his entire thyroid removed] is b...January 12, 2011
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STRATOVARIUS Singer Falls Ill; Paris Concert Canceled
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS were forced to cancel last night's (Tuesday, January 11) performance at the Elysée Montmartre in Paris, France as the support act for HELLOWEEN after STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto was taken ill. Video footage of Kotipelto explaining the reasons for STRATOV...January 12, 2011
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POWER QUEST: 'Blood Alliance' Release Dates Announced
U.K-based metallers POWER QUEST will release their new album, "Blood Alliance", via Napalm Records on the following dates: Japan, Southeast Asia: January 26 (through Marquee/Avalon) Spain, Finland, Sweden: March 23 Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy: March 25 Rest of Europe: March 28 USA,...January 11, 2011
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STRATOVARIUS: New Song Available For Streaming
"Under Flaming Skies", a brand new song from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS, can be streamed using the Soundcloud player below. The track comes off the band's thirteenth full-length studio album, "Elysium", which will be released in Asia on January 12 via JVC, in Europe on January 14, 2011 t...January 10, 2011
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AVANTASIA: More Lichtenfels Footage Posted Online
More fan-filmed video footage of AVANTASIA — the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet — performing on December 3, 2010 at Stadthalle in Lichtenfels, Germany as part of the "The Metal Opera Comes To Town" world tour 2010 can be viewed below. Joining Sammet in AVANTASIA's touring lineup were a...January 8, 2011
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PRAYING MANTIS Re-Records Early Songs For 'Metalmorphosis' EP
February 2011 will see NWOBHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal) legends PRAYING MANTIS release a special limited-edition EP to celebrate 30 years since the release of their critically acclaimed album "Time Tells No Lies". Entitled "Metalmorphosis", the effort will include five songs, some of which a...January 6, 2011
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AVANTASIA: 'The Flying Opera' DVD Artwork Unveiled
AVANTASIA — the project led by EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet — is putting the finishing touches on its two-disc DVD, "The Flying Opera - Around The World In 20 Days", for an early March release via Nuclear Blast Records in Europe and Avalon Marquee in Asia. According to a press release, "The DVD is a...January 4, 2011
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Drummer ALEX LANDENBURG: STRATOVARIUS Fans 'Accepted Me With Open Arms'
Alex Landenburg (AT VANCE, ANNIHILATOR, MEKONG DELTA),who just completed a European tour as the stand-in drummer for STRATOVARIUS after the band's regular drummer, Jörg Michael, was diagnosed with cancer and had his entire thyroid removed, has issued the following update: "I'd like to take the oppo...December 24, 2010
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STRATOVARIUS' Cancer-Stricken Drummer: 'Let's Get Alive And Kicking Once Again'
STRATOVARIUS' German drummer Jörg Michael, who was was recently diagnosed with cancer and had his entire thyroid removed, has issued the following update: "I hope this message finds everybody well and everybody is in an easy-peasy Christmas mood already. "The first leg of the European tour with HELL...December 24, 2010
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STRATOVARIUS: Audio Samples Of Entire New Album Available
Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS will release their thirteenth full-length studio album, "Elysium", in Asia on January 12, 2011 via JVC and in the rest of the world on January 14, 2011 through earMUSIC/Edel. Check out audio samples of all the songs that will appear on the CD at Amazon.co.uk. "...December 24, 2010
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