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Harlequin

There are (at least) three bands with this name: a Canadian classic rock band; a Swedish punk band; and a Medieval/Folk band from Tasmania. Canadian rock band: Harlequin was a Canadian rock band that formed in Winnipeg in 1975 and lasted until the mid-1980s. The original members of Harlequin were vocalist George Belanger, guitarist Glen Willows, keyboard player Gary Golden, drummer David Budzak and bassist Ralph James. Harlequin signed with Epic Records in 1979 and had a string of hit singles in Canada. Their biggest hit single is "Innocence" which topped Canada's charts.

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Jeff Loomis

Jeff Loomis was the lead guitarist for the ground breaking metal band Nevermore. A player of many influences and styles, Loomis is often seen as one of the world's most talented and gifted metal guitarists. In 2008, he released a solo album entitled 'Zero Order Phase' (Century Media), featuring special guest appearances by fellow guitarists Ron Jarzombek and Pat O'Brien, legendary jazz bassist Michael Manring, and OFZ producer Neil Kernon.

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Sentinel

There are five artists using this name: 1) The seeds of this sunny seaside dream-pop began when Tarabud (vocals & bass), Dennis Bestafka (guitars), & Billy Mower (drums) joined forces after a chance meeting in the San Francisco music scene. With their mutual desire from the likes of Cocteau Twins/Smith/U2/My BloodyValentine/Cure, all 80's synth and 90's dream-pop, they easily shared inspirations to be create their sound. The following series of albums were self released by them:

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Bad Moon Rising

Bad Moon Rising is a 1990 - 1998 Heavy Metal Spiritual Rock Band by Kal Swan and Doug Aldrich. They want to be a their former bands Lion again. They tried to looking for Rhythm sections. Band member is Jackie Ramos, Ian Mayo, Kal Swan, Doug Aldrich, Band begun at 1992. This band had shorter life too. In 1995, the band chaged its name to B.M.R. for the release of Opium For the Masses.

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Lullaby

There are two band with this name.
A black metal band from Brazil.
A rock band from Thailand.

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Ellipsis

Ellipsis is a very open French progressive metal band, created in 1995, with some electro-gothic-dark-death elements. The other Ellipsis is a Philadelphia-area folk-rock band. The are the group that released "Take What You Will." Their website is http://ellipsisphilly.com or http://myspace.com/ellipsisphilly. And there is yet another Ellipsis from New Orleans
www.myspace.com/ellipsisnola As well as an Ellipsis from Guam:
http://www.myspace.com/seriouslyellipsis

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The Gates of Slumber

The Gates Of Slumber is a doom metal band from Indianapolis, USA. They play old school style of doom metal in the traditions of Saint Vitus, Cirith Ungol, Candlemass and the likes. Their band name is taken from the Cianide song Gates of Slumber from the album A Descent Into Hell.

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Sebastian Bach

Sebastian Bach was born Sebastian Philip Bierk in the Bahamas on April 3, 1968. Despite rumors to the contrary, his legal last name is still "Bierk", not "Bach." Sebastian Bach has played in numerous unknown and short-lived bands (e.g. Herrenvolk, Madam X, V05 and Kid Wikkid), and received a demo from Skid Row in 1987. Skid Row signed for Atlantic Records and released their self-titled debut album in 1989. Bach was the frontman in Skid Row until he was dismissed in 1995.

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Voice

1) Voice is a female hip-hop artist from New Orleans. Her debut album, "Gumbo" was met with great critical success. 2) The German one plays melodic power metal. So far they have released four albums: Prediction (1996), Trapped in Anguish (1999), Golden Signs (2001) and Soulhunter (2003)). 3) Voice were a short-lived Canadian synthpop act during the early to mid 80's. There's little information to be found about the band (as it tends to be in matters like this), but otherwise, Voice featured contributions from Dwayne Goettel, who would join Skinny Puppy soon after their demise in 1986.

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Badlands

1. http://outinthedesert.bandcamp.com/album/so-little from los angeles. 2. There are several bands having gone by the name "Badlands", the most famous being the late '80s hard rock band formed by former Black Sabbath vocalist Ray Gillen. Badlands was a short-lived rock band founded by Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Jake E. Lee and Black Sabbath members Ray Gillen and Eric Singer. Badlands also featured bassist Greg Chaisson. After the first Badlands album, Eric Singer was replaced by Jeff Martin. Eric Singer later played drums on the Greg Chaisson solo album It’s About Time.