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Flying High Again: Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
Tribute albums are usually good for a little fun, maybe even surprising you with a couple of bands you wouldn't expect to be covering a classic song by a classic band/artist. In my case, I typically check out the album, appreciate it for the handful of cool covers, and never again take it off the .....February 20, 2006
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MOTÖRHEAD, TWISTED SISTER, JUDAS PRIEST Members On OZZY Tribute CD: Audio Samples Available
MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister, TWISTED SISTER singer Dee Snider, ex-JUDAS PRIEST/current ICED EARTH frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens and legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen are among the metal icons appearing on "Flying High Again: The World's Greatest Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne", due on Marc...February 10, 2006
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Drummer CARMINE APPICE Signs Book Deal With ALFRED PUBLISHING
Drummer/author/educator Carmine Appice (VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS, BECK/BOGERT/APPICE, ROD STEWART) ahs signed a 10-year agreement with Alfred Publishing to distribute a line of educational percussion books. (Alfred, on December 24, 2005, bought Warner Bros. Publications, one of the world's largest publ...February 1, 2006
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AEROSMITH Guitarist Set For LES PAUL Salute Next Week
Launch Radio Networks reports: Guitarists Joe Perry from AEROSMITH and Neal Schon from JOURNEY are among those taking part in a tribute concert to music industry legend Les Paul next week. The Les Paul & Friends: 90th Birthday Salute takes place at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, Cali...February 1, 2006
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SHADOWKEEP Hard At Work On New Album
U.K. power metallers SHADOWKEEP have now completed all the rhythm parts for the new album, the title of which is still under wraps. Drummer Scott Higham and bassist Stony Grantham entered Thin Ice Studios just before Christmas to lay down all their parts and the results have been "stunning," accordi...January 20, 2006
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THE DARKNESS Frontman Vows To Come Back 'Stronger Than Before'
Belfast Telegraph reports: THE DARKNESS' second album, "One Way Ticket to Hell ... and Back", may not have enjoyed the accolades or chart position of their debut, "Permission to Land", but the group's lead singer, Justin Hawkins, said he was still pleased with the end result and that he wouldn't cha...January 7, 2006
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RICHIE KOTZEN, ROB BALDUCCI To Team Up For Exclusive NAMM Gigs
Guitarist Richie Kotzen (formerly of POISON and MR. BIG) will team up with Favored Nations (Steve Vai's label) shredder Rob Balducci for two exclusive NAMM gigs in the Los Angeles area. Kotzen and Balducci toured the U.K. together in 2004 and are doing two exclusive sets yet again. The first gig wil...December 30, 2005
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THE DARKNESS Select Second Single Off 'One Way Ticket To Hell'
British rockers THE DARKNESS have selected "Is It Just Me?" as the second single off their sophomore album, "One Way Ticket to Hell ... and Back". The single will be released in the U.K. on CD, DVD and limited-edition 7" on February 20. "One Way Ticket to Hell …and Back" is the follow-up to THE ...December 26, 2005
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ACE FREHLEY: 'More 'Greatest Hits Live' Details Revealed
KissAsylum.com has revealed more information regarding original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's upcoming compilation titled album, "Greatest Hits Live", due on January 24, 2006 via Megaforce Records. "Greatest Hits Live" (view cover here) track listing: 01. Rip It Out (Live) 02. Breakout (Live) 03. Col...December 23, 2005
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ACE FREHLEY: 'Greatest Hits Live' Cover, Track Listing Revealed
The track listing has been revealed for the new ACE FREHLEY (ex-KISS) compilation titled album, "Greatest Hits Live", due on January 24, 2006 via Megaforce Records. According to a press release, this CD "represents some of the best work from legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley during the period aft...December 17, 2005
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THE DARKNESS: International Chart Positions Revealed
THE DARKNESS' second album, "One Way Ticket To Hell ... and Back", has entered the national album charts in the following countries: #11: U.K. (dropped to 34 in second week!) #20: Ireland #22: Sweden #25: New Zealand #27: Italy #29: Norway #32: Germany #35: Finland #43: Canada #44: Austria #48: Swit...December 12, 2005
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TWISTED SISTER, SEVEN WITCHES, KING DIAMOND Members To Perform ROCK 4 XMAS Charity Concerts
Terry Ilous (XYZ),Jimmy Bain (DIO, RAINBOW),Richie Scarlet (MOUNTAIN),Chas West and Tony Catania (BONHAM),Ira Black (VICIOUS RUMORS, METAL CHURCH),Sam McCaslin (MICHAEL SHENKER GROUP),Eddie Ojeda (TWISTED SISTER),Jack Frost (SAVATAGE, SEVEN WITCHES) and Matt Thompson (KING DIAMOND) are among...December 8, 2005
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN And RICHIE SAMBORA Were Asked To Audition For KISS In 1981
According to Kiss Kollector Online, both Richie Sambora and Yngwie Malmsteen recently stated in interviews that they were asked to audition for KISS. The two guitarists are believed to have been contacted by KISS around 1981 when Ace Frehley was too incapacitated by drugs to play with KISS any longe...December 5, 2005
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THE DARKNESS: New Video Posted Online
THE DARKNESS' video for their new single, "One Way Ticket" (audio),has been posted online at Kerrang.com. The song comes off the British rockers' second studio album, "One Way Ticket to Hell …and Back", which is scheduled for release on November 28 in the United Kingdom via Must Destroy/Atlantic an...November 11, 2005
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SHADOWKEEP To Enter Studio In December
U.K. power metallers SHADOWKEEP, whose current lineup includes vocalist Richie Wicks (ex-ANGEL WITCH, TYGERS OF PAN TANG) and drummer Scott Higham (ex-SAMSON, ANGEL WITCH),will enter Thin Ice Studios on December 12 with producer Karl Groom to begin recording their third album, tentatively due in ea...November 10, 2005