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ARCH ENEMY: The Making Of 'The Ultimate Metal Album'
ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott has posted the following studio update on the group's official web site: "As the long and cold Swedish winter has slowly lost its icy grip on our country here up in the north, the sun has been shining and it has been an unusually couple of warm weeks here…the sprin...April 12, 2005
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SPIRITUAL BEGGARS To Support DIO In Japan
Sweden's SPIRITUAL BEGGARS have been confirmed as the support band for DIO on their upcoming tour of Japan. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 27 - Zepp - Nagoya, JPN May 28 - Zepp - Osaka, JPN May 29 - Zepp - Tokyo, JPN Prior to the Japanese tour, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS will play a hometown ...April 11, 2005
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QUIET RIOT/BEAUTIFUL CREATURES Guitarist Records Track For 'Domino' Movie
QUIET RIOT/BEAUTIFUL CREATURES guitarist Alex Grossi has recorded guest lead guitar on a song that will be featured in the upcoming film "Domino", starring Keira Knightley, Christopher Walken and Mickey Rourke, among others. The track was written by BEAUTIFUL CREATURES guitarist Anthony Focx. Direct...April 7, 2005
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RHAPSODY: 'The Magic Of The Wizard's Dream' Video Posted Online
RHAPSODY's video for their new single, "The Magic of the Wizard's Dream", has been posted online at the group's official web site. Check it out: MPEG, Quicktime. The spectacular video was shot in high definition by noted director Neil Johnson, featuring a 40-piece orchestra and a 20-piece choir. In...April 6, 2005
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TED NUGENT Planning To Appeal Court Victory, Seek More Damages
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that Ted Nugent plans to appeal last week's court victory in Michigan. A jury ruled that the Muskegon Summer Celebration must pay Nugent $100,000 for breaching a contract in June of 2003, with $80,000 for the contracted fee and $20,000 for missed merchandise sales....April 5, 2005
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'This Is Spinal Tap' Named Greatest Rock 'N' Roll Movie Of All Time
According to the Belfast Telegraph, "This is Spinal Tap" has been named the greatest rock 'n' roll movie of all time by readers of the music magazine Mojo. "Spinal Tap" — a mock documentary about a band past their sell-by date on a U.S. tour — beat more earnest portraits such as the ...April 4, 2005
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Former ALICE IN CHAINS Bassist Arrested
Seattle's KIROTV.com is reporting that former ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Starr was arrested in Seattle for vandalizing a car. A man named Phillip told KIROTV.com that he spotted a man pulling the hood ornament off his car Sunday night. He said he recognized the man as Michael Christopher Starr and...April 4, 2005
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MANOWAR And RHAPSODY: More North American Tour Dates Announced
MANOWAR will be teaming up with RHAPSODY and HOLYHELL for a Norht American tour beginning on June 2 in Cleveland, Ohio. Italy's premier symphonic metal band RHAPSODY will make their debut performance in America as MANOWAR's special guests. Having achieved sales of more than one million records, know...April 4, 2005
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Guitarist RALPH SANTOLLA Discusses Working With SEBASTIAN BACH
Guitarist extraordinaire Ralph Santolla (SEBASTIAN BACH, ex-DEATH, ICED EARTH) recently spoke to FourteenG.net about his influences, his experiences in the music industry and the recent SEBASTIAN BACH European tour, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: FourteenG.net: Like...March 31, 2005
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CONFESSOR Sign With SEASON OF MIST
Season of Mist has announced the signing of the progressive doom-metal legends, CONFESSOR. Emerging from over a decade of hibernation, the band has returned to form, hungrier and more focused than ever. Once dubbed "The world's most obstinately technical metal band," CONFESSOR will again continue to...March 31, 2005
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ARCH ENEMY Complete Drum Tracks For New Album
Swedish/German extreme metal act ARCH ENEMY are currently recording the follow-up to 2003's "Anthems of Rebellion" for a tentative late summer release. The latest installment of drummer Daniel Erlandsson's studio diary follows: "I have just finished recording all the drum tracks for the new ARCH ENE...March 19, 2005
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ARCH ENEMY Comment On OZZFEST Appearance
Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY have commented on their upcoming appearance at this year's Ozzfest, which is scheduled to kick off July 15 in Boston. Massachusetts. ARCH ENEMY will be performing on the second stage at the traveling festival alongside ROB ZOMBIE, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, AS I L...March 16, 2005
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MANOWAR Sign With SPV RECORDS
Magic Circle Music has signed an exclusive worldwide distribution deal for MANOWAR with SPV. Magic Circle Music spokesman and MANOWAR management team member Hinrich Stuerken commented, "With their professional attitude and international structure, SPV won out over all the other major and independent...March 11, 2005
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The World's First 'Heavy Metal Opera' Scheduled For This Friday
iAfrica.com has issued the following report: The dark tale of Faust and his existential journey has left its classical opera setting and will be depicted in "the world's first" heavy metal opera in the small western Norwegian town of Kristiansund on Friday. "When it comes to the theme, Faust is perf...March 10, 2005
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GWAR's 'Gross' Concert Fluids Clean Up 'Real Easy'
Hearne Christopher Jr. of The Kansas City Star reports: Just how messy was that recent GWAR concert at the Beaumont Club in Westport? You know the band that dresses up like over-the-top sci-fi movie monsters and spews simulated blood and other variously gross fluids on its heavy metal music-loving f...March 7, 2005
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