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Ex MEGADETH Glen Drover Joins Metal All Stars Relief Songs for Steve Grimmett

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 16, 2017
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Former MEGADETH guitarist Glen Drover joins a list of Metal Heavyweights in the re-recording of three classic Grim Reaper songs. All proceeds of the songs will go to Steve Grimmett‘s (Grim Reaper) medical and recovery costs, issued The Metal Voice.

Glen Drover expressed his excitement about the project to The Metal Voice,

“I feel really good about helping in any way I can… I grew up with Grim Reaper, and Steve is an awesome singer!”

The relief project is spearheaded by bassist Tony Dolan from Venom Inc and aided by Neil Turbin (Ex Anthrax, Deathriders), Sy Keller (Onslaught) and Jimmy Kay (The Metal Voice)

Tony Dolan had this to say about the re-recordings on February 4, 2017 on a live stream in Ecuador

“There were quite a few choices we could make but once I asked the artists, everyone wanted to do SEE YOU IN HELL and FEAR NO EVIL they are classics. THE SHOW MUST GO ON will also be included because that is what the man (Steve Grimmett) is going to do and that is what he will be doing stronger than ever. We will put  out the songs on 7 inch as well as digital downloads.”

Steve Grimmett has been hospitalized in Ecuador since mid-January; the singer was amidst a tour in support of GRIM REAPER’s latest album, Walking In The Shadows.  Millie Grimmett has been updating fans around the globe of the singer’s condition on the bands Facebook page here. Grimmett has endured multiple operations that have resulted in the near complete loss of his right leg. On the latest update as of February 15 2017 Millie and Steve Grimmett are heading on a plane back home after spending more than a month in Ecuador waiting for green light to travel by the doctors.

Millie Grimmett updated The Metal Voice yesterday (February 15 2017) on the latest developments,

“After 5 operations, a month in hospital and a week recovering in a hotel, Steve and I are leaving Guayaquil, Ecuador, on Wednesday 15th February, arriving back in the UK on Thursday 16th. Steve will be going straight in to hospital, in the UK, where he will start his rehabilitation. We want to thank all the people we have met and touched our hearts while being here, especially the nurses and doctors. Here’s to the next chapter in our new book of life. The show must go on! “

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The Reaper All-Star  include Gary Holt (Slayer, Exodus) Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens (ex-Judas Priest), Doro Pesch, Lips (Anvil), Neil Turbin (Deathriders), Tony Dolan (Venom Inc) Ross The Boss (Manowar), Jonas Hornqvist (Bleed the Hunger),  Sy Keeler (Onslaught), Bobby Blitz (Overkill),  Marta Gabriel (Crystal Viper), Blaze Bayley (ex Iron Maiden) Nick Bowcott (ex-Grim Reaper), John Gallagher (Raven), Mantas (Venom Inc), Joe Cangelosi (Whiplash, Kreator) Chuck Billy (Testament) and Glen Drover (ex Megadeth) The songs will be produced by Chris Tsangarides (Judas Priest, Anvil Producer )

A Donation page has been set up, to date $14,500 have been raised: https://www.youcaring.com/stephenmgrimmett-740370

Metal All Stars relief songs were announced on February 4th 2017 on a live stream on The Metal Voice streamed live in Ecuador at the hospital where Steve Grimmett was operated on:

GLEN DROVER: Set To Release EIDOLON’s “Zero Hour”

Posted by aliblackdiamond on September 13, 2014
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Ex- MEGADETH, TESTAMENT and KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover has made an announcement for fans of his Canadian band EIDOLON. Glen stated:

“OK, so for all you guys that have asked me a million times about the old EIDOLON stuff. here is something you might be interested in” –

CDN Records has Signed EIDOLON featuring Glen Drover and Shawn Drover. Glen has played in Megadeth, Testament, King Diamond and Shawn is currently in Megadeth. The release is the 1996 EIDOLON “Zero Hour” CD, which was originally sold in limited quantities. “Zero Hour”, which is new, but not remastered, will now be released on 7th October with the original inlay and CD booklet.

The CD is available in 3 different forms:

Bundle#1- Cd+ Personally Autographed to the buyer by Glen Drover- also includes Glen Drover guitar pick (75 available) $22.00 + postage

Bundle#2 Cd Autographed By Glen and Shawn Drover $16.00 + Postage

Bundle #3 Cd $12.00 + postage

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MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND Guitarist Glen Drover Launches New Band METALUSION; New Song Streaming

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 8, 2013
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Source: Bravewords.com

Former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover has issued the following update:

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“It’s been a while since my last post. Been very busy with a big move. Building a new studio, etc, so I thought i would fill you in on whats happening as of now…..

First of all, my band, which has until now been known as the GLEN DROVER BAND, has been talking about the idea of changing the bands name for a while now. The reason for this is that everyone (and beyond) thats involved with this project have submitted material for the recordings along the way, and we all feel its more appropriate to have a more unified name, rather than just myself. I have always looked at this as a band. Not Glen and the side dudes. It was initially a record company push to have my name on the front. Well, I don’t work with that company anymore, and its time for a change. We decided to call the band/project METALUSION which is the name of our first album.

The idea to call the band Metalusion has been talked about for a little while, and the more we have thought and talked about it, the more we like it. I originally got the idea from Derek Sherinian of PLANET X. for this who don’t know, His first solo album was under his name, and the name of the album was called Planet X. Guess he realized that was also a good name for a band, which is exactly what he ended up doing. Same here, we realized that not only was it a cool name for the first album, but a good band name as well for the future!

The second thing is we have decided too upload a FULL song from the forthcoming album, fully mixed and mastered! The album will be called Between Sea and Sky. This instrumental tune, entitled ‘Caracas’ was written by Jim Gilmour and myself, and we are all very proud of it! The album is more than half way complete, and we should have a release in summer 2014. Oh, and be expecting a lot more heavy stuff on this new album, as well as the prog/fusion stuff we have been recording. There will be a few songs with vocals, and will also feature some guest singers, as well as some instrumental songs like the one you are about to hear.

Hope your like the track as much as we do.

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!”

 

Former Guitarist For GEOFF TATE’s QUEENSRŸCHE To Perform With ‘Real’ QUEENSRŸCHE In Toronto

Posted by aliblackdiamond on March 5, 2013
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Source: Blabbermouth.net

Former MEGADETH and KING DIAMOND guitarist Glen Drover — who left Geoff Tate‘s version of QUEENSRŸCHE before playing a single show with the band — will join the Todd La Torre-fronted QUEENSRŸCHE on stage this coming Thursday, March 7 at the Phoenix Concert Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to perform the QUEENSRŸCHE classic “Take Hold Of The Flame”.

In a posting on his Twitter account, Glen wrote: “Going up onstage with the REAL QUEENSRŸCHE and play ‘Take Hold Of The Flame’ this thursday at the Phoenix in Toronto. Going to be fun stuff!”

Drover announced his departure from Geoff Tate‘s version of QUEENSRŸCHE last November. He explained in a statement: “I am really sorry to say that I have decided to bow out of Geoff Tate‘s QUEENSRŸCHE. I was very excited about doing this gig initially, but learned in the past week or so that it’s in my best interest not to do this right now. I feel really bad for those who were excited about the idea, and to Geoff himself, who, I have to say, was very nice to me on my past trip to Seattle. I, of course, am very disappointed for arriving at this point, and making this decision, to say the least. I sincerely wish the Geoff and the band all the luck on what they do in the future.”

The Todd La Torre-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE has inked a deal with Century Media Records for the release of the band’s new studio album. Due on June 11, the CD marks the debut release from the lineup comprised of La Torre (vocals; ex-CRIMSON GLORY), Michael Wilton (guitar), Parker Lundgren (guitar), Eddie Jackson (bass) and Scott Rockenfield (drums).

The Geoff Tate-fronted version of QUEENSRŸCHE has set “Frequency Unknown” as the title of its new album, due on April 23 via the Los Angeles-based independent label Cleopatra Records. The CD was produced by Jason Slater at a studio in Northern California.

Although a lineup for Tate‘s QUEENSRŸCHE was originally announced in the fall of 2012, things have changed. The band will now feature Tate along with bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT), guitarist Kelly Gray (QUEENSRŸCHE 1998-2001), keyboardist Randy Gane and new additions, guitarist Robert Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, HURRICANE) and drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO, RHINO BUCKET). Guest musicians on the CD include K.K. Downing (JUDAS PRIEST), Chris Poland (MEGADETH), Ty Tabor (KING’S X), Paul Bostaph (SLAYER, TESTAMENT, EXODUS), Lita Ford, Brad Gillis (NIGHT RANGER), Dave Meniketti (Y&T) and Craig Locicero (FORBIDDEN).

GLEN DROVER Parts Ways With GEOFF TATE’s QUEENSRŸCHE Before They Hit The Road

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 24, 2012
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Source: Bravewords.com

Since parting ways back in June, vocalist Geoff Tate has been referred to as the former singer of QUEENSRŸCHE while his ex-bandmates have forged on with the name and CRIMSON GLORY frontman Todd La Torre in Tate’s place. The courts have allowed both entities to tour under the Queensrÿche moniker with Tate announcing in September that his line-up would include the following pillars of heavy metal: bassist Rudy Sarzo (ANIMETAL USA, ex-WHITESNAKE), drummer Bobby Blotzer (RATT) and guitarists Glen Drover (ex-MEGADETH), Kelly Gray (ex-Queensrÿche).

However BraveWords has just received the following note from Glen Drover saying that he’s bowing out of the band:

“I am really sorry to say that I have decided to bow out of Geoff Tate’s Queensrÿche. I was very excited about doing this gig initially, but learned in the past week or so that it’s in my best interest not to do this right now. I feel really bad for those who were excited about the idea, and to Geoff himself, who I have to say was very nice to me on my past trip to Seattle. I of course am very disappointed for arriving at this point, and making this decision, to say the least. I sincerely wish the Geoff and the band all the luck on what they do in the future.”

Just a few weeks ago BraveWords spoke to Tate (here) about his new solo album Kings & Thieves, the Queensrÿche drama and his plans for 2013 amidst all the legalities. He had the following kind words to say about Glen Drover:

“Well I chose specifically because I’m a fan of that guy’s guitar playing. He just really has this really fluid effortless style of playing. And he’s the kind of guy that can play anything you throw at him. He’s very schooled and very disciplined. Personality-wise, he just has a really easy going personality. He’s not difficult.”