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TONY MARTIN: Japanese Version Of 'Scream' To Include 'Rap-Metal' Track
According to a posting at Black-Sabbath.com, the Japanese version of former BLACK SABBATH frontman Tony Martin's upcoming solo album, "Scream", will include a bonus track, entitled "Unbearable". Said Martin, "It's wacky!!!! I wrote it with my other son Sam and it's a really modern rap-metal track. L...October 31, 2005
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Former BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN Discusses New Solo Album
Former BLACK SABBATH frontman Tony Martin will release his second solo album, "Scream", on November 18 via MTM Music. "Scream" features legendary drummer Cozy Powell (BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, WHITESNAKE) on "Raising Hell" as well as songwriting contributions by another SABBATH member, Geoff Nicholls....October 29, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN, POISON, QUEENSRŸCHE Members Interviewed For VH1 CLASSIC's 'Fairway To Heaven'
Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, VH1 Classic premieres "Fairway to Heaven". The annual VH1 event pairs up pro golfers and artists with VH1 clients for some fun in the sun. This year's event was held at the Southern Highland Golf Club in Las Vegas and VH1 Classic host Amy Scott was on...October 28, 2005
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Former BLACK SABBATH Frontman TONY MARTIN Announces Solo Tour Dates
Former BLACK SABBATH frontman Tony Martin has lined up the following European dates in November: Nov. 09 – Graz, AUT - Explosiv Nov. 10 - Wien, AUT - Planet Music Nov. 11 - Ried, AUT - Kiek Nov. 12 – Moscow, RUS - private event Nov. 13 – Moscow, RUS - B2 club Nov. 15 ...October 17, 2005
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QUEENSRŸCHE: 'Mindcrime' Art Direction Company Enlisted For Sequel
According to a posting on QUEENSRŸCHE's official web site, Reiner Design Concepts, the art direction company that did all the artwork for 1988's "Operation: Mindcrime", has been signed back on for the band's upcoming CD, which is currently going under the working title of "Operation: Mindcrime II"....October 14, 2005
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VICIOUS RUMORS: 'Crushing The World' DVD Preview Available Online
San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have uploaded a six-minute preview of their recently released DVD, "Crushing the World". The DVD is a past-to-present overview, and features all the great songs (including footage with original vocalist Carl Albert),all their videos, the day-to-day li...October 12, 2005
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Legendary LONDON BRIDGE Studio Reopens
According to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, London Bridge, a recording studio where ALICE IN CHAINS, SOUNDGARDEN, PEARL JAM, MOTHER LOVE BONE and TEMPLE OF THE DOG recorded some of their classic albums in the late 1980s and early '90s, has been rescued by new owners Jonathan Plum and Geoff Ott, two...September 30, 2005
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JUNGLE ROT Sign With CRASH MUSIC
Crash Music, Inc. has announced the signing of a four-album deal with Wisconsin-based death metallers JUNGLE ROT. The band will enter the studio in January to record their new album, tentatively due next spring. JUNGLE ROT, who recently replaced guitarist Jim Genenz with Geoff Bub, are planning on i...September 23, 2005
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PYTHON Sign With CHAVIS RECORDS
New York-based thrash metallers PYTHON have inked a deal with Chavis Records. PYTHON was formed in 2001 by Joe and Kurt Holzapfel, who later added Ken Decker and Geoff Allen to the group's lineup. The band has been generating massive amounts of noise within the heavy metal community with their self-...September 20, 2005
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CASANOVA To Perform Live With Classic 'One Night Stand' Lineup
German rockers CASANOVA will perform live with their classic "Mark II" lineup for the first time in 12 years on October 30 at the United Forces of Rock Festival at Rockfabrik in Ludwigsburg, Germany. With the help of bassist Jochen Mayer — a member of the bands BOYSVOICE and DOMAIN — the guys will p...September 15, 2005
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Former BLACK SABBATH Frontman Signs Solo Deal With MTM MUSIC
Former BLACK SABBATH frontman Tony Martin has inked a deal with MTM Music for the release of his second solo album, "Scream". As a singer, Tony Martin has worked on many projects, including BLACK SABBATH, with whom he recorded such cult albums as "Headless Cross" and "Eternal Idol". Now he has ventu...September 14, 2005
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Vocalist JAMES RIVERA Joins VICIOUS RUMORS
Veteran heavy metal singer James Rivera (HELSTAR, SEVEN WITCHES, KILLING MACHINE) is strongly rumored to have landed the lead-vocalist slot in the long-running San Francisco Bay Area band VICIOUS RUMORS. An official statement on the matter is expected soon. As previously reported, VICIOUS RUMORS mai...September 12, 2005
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JUNGLE ROT Part Ways With Guitarist, Announce Replacement
Wisconsin-based death metallers JUNGLE ROT have parted ways with guitarist Jim Genenz. His replacement, Geoff Bub, has toured with the band on the last Canadian trek and is involved with the writing of the new CD, to be released spring of 2006. The group are currently negotiating a new record deal a...September 8, 2005
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VICIOUS RUMORS: Original Members Rejoin Forces In Group's Latest Incarnation
Bassist Dave Starr and drummer Larry Howe have rejoined guitarist Geoff Thorpe in the latest incarnation of the San Francisco Bay Area metal veterans VICIOUS RUMORS. The group, who recently parted ways with frontman Brian O'Connor, are currently seeking a new vocalist while continuing to write mater...September 4, 2005
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QUEENSRŸCHE 'Rockumentary' To Air On METAL EXPRESS RADIO
Norway's Metal Express Radio recently conducted an in-depth interview with QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate about the group's history. Geoff discusses everything from the genesis of the band, the motivations behind each studio album, the departure(s) of Chris DeGarmo, QUEENSRŸCHE's future, and provid...August 22, 2005
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