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Original AC/DC Singer Says Jealousy Contributed To His Departure From Band

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with original AC/DC singer Dave Evans. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How did you initially become involved with AC/DC? It would seem your exact origins with the group are a bit of a mystery… Dave Evans: "Well, I was with an Aus...

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SEPULTURA Frontman Issues Another Update From India

SEPULTURA frontman Derrick Green has posted the third entry in an ongoing tour diary covering the band's first-ever appearance in India. It reads as follows: "Day 3 - October 28, 2007 New Delhi: It's show day and there is some time before soundcheck to see another landmark in New Delhi history. We d...

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JANI LANE Says He Is 'Burying The Hatchet' With Former WARRANT Bandmates

Ex-WARRANT frontman Jani Lane has revealed that he is in the process of "burying the hatchet" with his former bandmates over outstanding legal issues, which he called a "step in the right direction" that may lead to a future reunion. Speaking to the "Taz at Night" show on Kalamazoo's 92.5 WZUU radio...

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The Final Beatdown

Saying "I guess you had to be there" isn't an insult when it comes to some things. Hardcore bands like BULLDOZE were known as much for their larcenous ways and violent demeanor as they were for their actual musical output, which floated around on a series of scarce 7" singles and imports for most of...

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WHITE LION Drummer Looking For Session Work

WHITE LION drummer Troy Patrick Farrell is looking for a pro situation for either live, session or showcase needs. As WHITE LION prepares to release a new album in 2008, the drummer has some down time to commit to bands or musicians needing a quick learning, fully endorsed drummer. Troy has been pla...

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ESSENCE OF SORROW: New Demo Song Posted Online

ESSENCE OF SORROW, the Finnish band led by DIVINEFIRE guitarist Jani Stefanovic, has posted a demo version of a new song, "Blind Man", on its MySpace page. ESSENCE OF SORROW released its debut album, "Reflections of the Obscure", in December 2006 in Japan through King Records and in January 2007 in...

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WHITECHAPEL Signs With METAL BLADE RECORDS

Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of Knoxville, TN death/grind metal band WHITECHAPEL. The group's new album is tentatively due next year. "We have all grown up listening to bands on Metal Blade so this is a dream come true for us," the group said in a statement. "We are grateful for the...

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LIBERTY N' JUSTICE To Release 'Best Of' CD In March

Versailles Records has announced the forthcoming release of Christian rockers LIBERTY N' JUSTICE's "greatest-hits" LP, due in late March 2008. Entitled "4-ALL: The Best of LNJ", this compilation features a "who's who" guest-star list of hard rock and heavy metal legends, including Lou Gramm (ex-FORE...

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HOOKERS N' BLOW: New Live Dates Announced

HOOKERS N' BLOW — the band featuring GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed, QUIET RIOT guitarist Alex Grossi, W.A.S.P. bassist Mike Duda, WHITE LION drummer Troy Patrick Farrell and bassist Chad McDonald (JANI LANE BAND) — has announced the following shows: Oct. 17 - Howl At The Moon - Universal City...

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SONATA ARCTICA: London Show Sells Out

According to a posting on SONATA ARCTICA's official web site, the band's November 12 show at the Electric Ballroom in London, England is officially sold out. SONATA ARCTICA recently parted ways with guitarist Jani Liimatainen and replaced him with Elias Viljanen. The band's new album, "Unia", was ce...

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Former GUANO APES Singer Comments On Solo Debut

Former GUANO APES frontwoman Sandra Nasic has issued a statement regarding her recently released solo debut, "The Signal" (cover artwork),which came out on September 28 via G.U.N./Supersonic Records. Said Nasic: "To have my own record is, of course, really cool at first! It's also very important to...

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WARRANT Guitarist Comments On Rumors He Didn't Play On First Two Albums

Saviours Of Rock recently conducted an interview with WARRANT guitarist Erik Turner. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Saviours Of Rock: What about the next album? Turner: "We are in live show mode right now, but we have some new song ideas flowing." Saviours Of Rock: It must have been hard...

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SONATA ARCTICA: More North American Tour Dates Announced

Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have added five dates to their upcoming North American tour which is scheduled to kick off in early February. Support on the trek will come from VISIONS OF ATLANTIS. The dates are as follows (* denotes newly added shows): Feb. 01 - Hartford, CT @ Webster Thea...

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SONATA ARCTICA Frontman Discusses Guitarist's Departure

MetalTeamUK.net recently conducted an interview with SONATA ARCTICA vocalist Tony Kakko. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On split with guitarist Jani Liimatainen: Tony: Well, Jani was just unable to take care of anything anymore. He was in jail for one month, for example, for avoiding the...

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THE SCOURGER: 'Dark Invitation To Armageddon' Artwork Revealed

THE SCOURGER, the brute thrash metal force from Helsinki, Finland, has revealed the cover artwork for its second full-length studio album, entitled "Dark Invitation to Armageddon". Joe Petagno, the artist behind the MOTÖRHEAD logo and album art, has designed the cover for the CD. Mr. Petagno was ver...