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WARRANT "BORN AGAIN" DVD

Cleopatra Records will release WARRANT's Born Again DVD on March 13th, 2007.

Hype for the release reads:

"The Down Boys return with this exciting DVD packed with pro shot videos and tons of footage from the band's recent tour in support of the Born Again album!

Features fist-pumping videos for each track from the Born Again release highlighted by 'Devil's Juice', 'Hell, CA', 'Dirty Jack' and more!

Includes devilishly sinful behind-the-scenes footage, illuminating in-studio interviews plus the evolution of Delvis, the band's new mascot!"

Videos on the release include: 'Devil's Juice', 'Dirty Jack', 'Bourbon Country Line', 'Hell, CA', 'Angels', 'Love Strikes Like Lightning', 'Glimmer', 'Roller Coaster', 'Down In Diamonds', 'Velvet Noose', 'Roxy', 'Good Times'.

Bonus Features: Mini Monster - Tour Diary, In The Studio with Warrant, Photo Gallery - The Devolution of Delvis, plus live shots.

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MAGNUM ANNOUNCING UK LIVE DATES

UK rocker MAGNUM have announced a string of live dates in support of their forthcoming album, Princess Alice & The Broken Arrow, due out in March. Confirmed dates include:

May
17 - The Garage in Glasgow, UK
18 - The Academy in Newcastle, UK
19 - Rock City in Nottingham, UK
20 - The Academy in Bristol, UK
23 - The Academy 2 in Manchester, UK
24 - Wulfrun Hall in Wolverhampton, UK
25 - Rio's in Bradford, UK
26 - The Astoria in London, UK

More dates will be announced soon.

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO OFFICIALLY NAMED AS JOURNEY NEW SINGER

Journey announced that JEFF SCOTT SOTO (ex-SOUL SIRKUS, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TALISMAN) has been officially named the new lead singer of Journey. He had been filling in for Steve Augeri, who had to leave the US tour with DEF LEPPARD shortly after it began on June 23 due to illness.

“We are so grateful to Steve for all the years he dedicated to Journey,” says Journey in a joint statement. “We thank Steve for all his hard work and we wish him only the best in his future endeavors. Over the past few months, we've come to realize that Jeff has proven himself above and beyond that he can sing the hell out of our songs and we're happy to officially welcome him as part of the family. We're excited to start a new chapter with Jeff and we're excited about what the future may bring.”

Steve Augeri states: “Singing for Journey these last eight years have been the most challenging and the most rewarding of my career. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the band, and especially the fans, for the privilege of being part of a musical legacy that has touched so many hearts and souls. I wish my fellow bandmates success and happiness as they continue to make great music in the future, as I will strive to do the same myself.”

Jeff Soto also adds, “With delight & pleasure, I am accepting the offer to continue my tenure with Journey now as their permanent vocalist after the amazing past months we've spent together on tour. I also pay high respect to Steve Augeri for coming in and helping Journey continue their legacy for nearly the last decade and to Steve Perry for co-creating this legacy. I hope to now add and help drive Journey into the next stage of this band's future.”

Since Soto's first appearance with Journey on July 7 in Bristow, VA, his performances have been garnering rave reviews.  To wit: 

“Right off the bat, Journey's new lead singer is fantastic.  Jeff Scott Soto is a supremely talented vocalist who handled with ease the many sky-high notes and the mile-long range in Journey's repertoire.  Steve Perry fans have never gotten over the original lead singer's departure from the band, but I'm here to tell you this guy rocks the role.  And yes, if you close your eyes he sounds just like Perry, but -- dare I say it? -- maybe even more passionate and full of verve. Hits such as ‘I'll Be Alright Without You' and ‘Wheel in the Sky' showcased his mighty voice.” -- Lorilee Craker, Grand Rapids Press

“The one-time Yngwie Malmsteen vocalist channeled (Steve) Perry flawlessly, nailing all the high notes and then some…Soto's got it going on.” --Christopher John Treacy, Boston Herald

“Could Soto cut it?  Yes.  And then some.  His vocals and stage presence were impressive.”   --Dave Ferman, Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

“Soto is a really strong vocalist, so instead of struggling to emulate (Steve) Perry's laser-beam vibrato, he can get away with a style that mixes grainy power with effortless key changes.” --Johnny Loftus, Metro Times Detroit

Journey - Neal Schon (guitar), Ross Valory (bass), Jonathan Cain (keyboards), Deen Castronovo (drums) and Jeff Scott Soto (vocals) - are currently mapping out plans for 2007.

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