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ARCH ENEMY announce Alissa White-Gluz as new singer as Angela Gossow focuses on band management

March 17, 2014

ARCH ENEMY has announced Alissa White-Gluz as the new singer. You might recognize Alissa’s name, as she was the former vocalist for THE AGONIST. Angela Gossow who joined ARCH ENEMY back in 2001 announced that she will be stepping down as the vocalist and will be focusing on artist managment. Angela released the following statement: “Dear ARCH ENEMY fans, this is not easy to tell you…I have decided to step down from being ARCH ENEMY’s voice of anger. After 13 years of pure fucking metal, 6 studio albums and countless tours through five continents, I feel the need to enter a different phase in my life, be with my family and pursue other interests. I will however remain business manager for ARCH ENEMY, and I will continue to develop my artist management roster. I am staying true to my heavy metal roots, just leaving the spotlight so to speak. I am passing the torch to the super talented Alissa White-Gluz, whom I’ve known as a dear friend and a superb vocalist for many years. I [Read More]

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Saving Abel release new track “Love Like Suicide” with new singer, Scotty Austin

February 18, 2014

Saving Abel releases KILLER new track, Love Like Suicide featuring their new singer, Scotty Austin. Get ready because it is awesome! As you know last year Jared Weeks announced his amicable departure from Saving Abel to pursue a solo career. Saving Abel then announced the talented Scotty Austin as their new singer. I loved Scotty from Trash the Brand and he definitely is the perfect fit. You can head over to the Saving Abel Facebook page and take a listen but be prepared to be instantly hooked! Saving Abel has plenty of tour dates where you can check them out live. Here is the current list of upcoming shows: Date Venue Location Feb 18 Shotgun Sallys Grand Forks, ND Feb 19 Original bar Minot, ND Feb 20 DK’s Lounge Williston, ND Feb 21 Bernies Esquire Club Dickinson, ND Feb 22 Jamestown Civic Center Jamestown, ND Feb 23 Z Bar Spearfish, SD Feb 25 One Block South Overland Park, KS Feb 26 RC Mcgraws Manhattan, KS Feb 27 Muse Ballroom Salina, KS Feb 28 Black [Read More]

Sending well wishes to Duff McKagan as he recovers from Pneumonia

January 3, 2014

One of my SPECTACULAR ALL TIME FAVORITE bassists is feeling under the weather!! Duff McKagan is reported to be recovering from pneumonia. As you know, Duff has been very busy touring with his band, Walking Papers this past year. Their tour took them not only across the country, but worldwide. Walking Papers finished the year off by playing to a sold out crowd on New Year’s Eve at the Highway 99 Blues Club in Seattle, WA. What an amazing year for them, but I am sure along with that extensive touring, it can take a toll on you. Earlier today, Duff’s amazingly talented and beautiful wife, Susan took to Twitter and asked for well wishes for her hubby who is home with pneumonia. So, now it up to all of us, send Duff our best wishes for a full recovery! So please send out good vibes and well wishes to Duff! Also make sure to visit the Waking Papers’ website which has their vinyl now available!! I love the clarity and sound of Vinyls and [Read More]

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Jared Weeks announces departure from Saving Abel to pursue solo career

December 26, 2013

What a year it has been for Jared Weeks. He not only has been busy with Saving Abel, but also filling in for Austin Winkler during his absence with Hinder. Jared has just announced his departure from Saving Abel to pursue his solo career. We just read he post here on Facebook: A MESSAGE FROM JARED WEEKS– A lil over 10 years ago Jason Null and myself (Jared Weeks) started the band Saving Abel, and little did I know how much our lives would change for the better. It’s been so amazing over the past decade, to meet so many fans, tour with so many of my favorite and amazing bands, and travel all over the world, to places I couldn’t never imagine myself going. It really has been one hell of a ride for me. I’ve had such a great time experiencing all that we have accomplished with my brothers in SA: Scotty B. Eric T., Mikey M. & Jason N. these fellas have been a family to me on the road and part [Read More]