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ULI JON ROTH's SKY ACADEMY: More Guests Announced
Ule W. Ritgen, Piero Leporale, Richie Onori, Andrew Shulman and George Bellas are among the newly confirmed guests for this year's Uli Jon Roth Sky Academy seminar and concerts. Set to take place August 22-26 at Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, the concept of Sky Academy was conceived by Uli. He...July 17, 2007
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QUEEN Guitarist BRIAN MAY: Unofficial Biography Due In October
The unofficial Brian May (QUEEN) biography, titled "Brian May: The Definitive Biography", is a forthcoming 240-page hardback book by Laura Jackson due on October 25. A synopsis of the book reads as follows: "As the lead guitarist of QUEEN, Brian May is one of rock's most recognizable stars. 'Brian M...July 8, 2007
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RUDY SARZO Joins BLUE ÖYSTER CULT For 'Balance Of 2007'
Starting today, June 16, 2007, Rudy Sarzo joins BLUE ÖYSTER CULT as bassist for the balance of 2007. Former bassist with QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE and longtime friend of the band, Rudy will play until Ronnie James Dio returns from touring with HEAVEN AND HELL (Rudy is the current bassist...June 16, 2007
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VOLBEAT: DAUWPOP FESTIVAL Cancellation Explained
Danish metal band VOLBEAT has issued the following update: "Due a big mistake at the airport in Copenhagen, VOLBEAT had to cancel their gig at the Dauwpop Festival [in Hellendoorn, the Netherlands on May 17] this year. While the band arrived in time at the airport in Amsterdam for their show at 6:00...May 18, 2007
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VOLBEAT: German, Swiss Tour Dates Announced
Danish metal band VOLBEAT has lined up the following tour dates: Sep. 12 - GER - Hamburg @ Markthalle Sep. 13 - GER - Berlin @ Alte Feuerwache Sep. 14 - GER - Leipzig @ Hellraiser Sep. 15 - GER - Bielefeld @ Falkendom Sep. 16 - GER - Köln @ Nachtleben Sep. 18 - ...May 16, 2007
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VOLBEAT Frontman Hired To Write For Danish FHM Magazine
VOLBEAT frontman Michael Poulsen has been hired as a writer for the Danish edition of the FHM magazine. Poulsen will write for the publication every third month about rock 'n' roll in general. The new issue of FHM (No. 44) came out on May 10 and features Michael's memories of the time he spent on .....May 11, 2007
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NEW YORK DOLLS To Perform At 2007 JOEY RAMONE BIRTHDAY BASH
Celebrating what would have been the 56th birthday of punk icon Joey Ramone, details for the yearly Joey Ramone Birthday Bash have now been announced. The 7th annual Bash will take place Saturday, May 19 at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza. As in past years, tickets to the event were entirely s...May 10, 2007
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CROWN OF THORNS Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS
Frontiers Records has announced the signing of CROWN OF THORNS. Band leader Jean Beauvoir recently agreed to bring back the legendary band with a brand new album. "Some basic tracks [have been] recorded already," says Jean, "but still early stages. We want to focus on great songs, I feel that this i...April 13, 2007
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TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY Guitarist Says Touring Bassist Fits Band's Mentality Perfectly
The touring bass player for TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY's U.S. tour will be METAL CHURCH bassist Steve Unger. The band's regular bassist, David Ellefson (ex-MEGADETH),will not be able to participate due to family commitments. "Steve is a great friend of Stet's [Howland, TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY/ex-W.A.S.P. drum...March 5, 2007
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THE DARKNESS Members Launch New Band
THE DARKNESS bass player Richie Edwards (who replaced Frankie Poullain in May 2005) has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "There seems to be some confusion over the fact that a picture of the new band has appeared on THE DARKNESS' official website. I can understand this c...March 5, 2007
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Singer NEIL TURBIN Talks About ANTHRAX's Early Years
Marko Syrjälä and Jarno Huovila of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with former ANTHRAX vocalist Neil Turbin. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: How did you end up joining ANTHRAX back in the day? Neil Turbin: I put out an ad out in what was called Good Times magazi...February 26, 2007
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BEFORE THE DAWN: 'Deadsong' Single Enters Finnish Chart At No. 2
BEFORE THE DAWN's new single, "Deadsong", has entered the Finnish single chart at position No. 2 this week, ahead of such competition as WITHIN TEMPTATION (#4) and THUNDERSTONE (#5). The single also scored higher than the likes of IRON MAIDEN, THE 69 EYES, CHRIS CORNELL and LIONEL RICHIE. View the e...February 22, 2007
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SPUDMONSTERS Reunion Show Scheduled For May
A SPUDMONSTERS reunion show is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 19 at Peabody's concert club in Cleveland, Ohio. Also scheduled to appear is RINGWORM, with other guests to be announced. Tickets go on sale February 23. According to Last.fm, THE SPUDMONSTERS started in 1989 and debuted with a...February 17, 2007
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QUIET RIOT Guitarist Discusses Stripping Down 'November Rain'
"Chinese Hypocrisy", the latest release by TributeAlbums.com, features a beautifully stripped down acoustic rendition of the GUNS N' ROSES classic "November Rain" performed by current QUIET RIOT/HOOKERS N' BLOW guitarist Alex Grossi, along with vocalist Zoli Teglas of California punk outfit IGNITE,...January 30, 2007
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: JOHN 'J.D.' DESERVIO Audio Interview Posted Online
TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 121 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. In part two of their BLACK LABEL SOCIETY special coverage, hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy are joined by BLACK LABEL SOCIETY bassist John "J.D." DeServio. Interview topics include Zakk Wylde, Richie Kotzen, Derek Sherinia...January 14, 2007
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