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VOODOO SIX To Support IRON MAIDEN In London

VOODOO SIX, the band formed by former DIRTY DEEDS bassist Tony Newton, will be supporting IRON MAIDEN at their London Hammersmith Apollo show on September 2. The concert will be a special benefit performance for former IRON MAIDEN drummer Clive Burr, who is suffering from multiple sclerosis. All the...
August 4, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman Talks About Working With Outside Songwriters, Upcoming Covers CD

Garry Sharpe-Young of Rockdetector.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rockdetector.com: You are obviously all fortunate enough to be comfortably well off for the rest of your lives now. Is the drive to make m...
August 3, 2005
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THE DARKNESS Frontman Will Only Speak To Former Bassist Through His Lawyer

THE DARKNESS frontman Justin Hawkins has told the U.K.'s The Mirror that he will only speak to sacked bassist Frankie Poullain through his lawyer. "I don't know what Frankie is trying to do but we only communicate now through our lawyers," he revealed. "We used to be good friends but that certainly...
July 26, 2005
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STORMHAMMER: Former NEVERLAND Singer To Join The Fold?

According to a posting on German power metallers STORMHAMMER's web site, former NEVERLAND (Switzerland) frontman Mike Zotter is the top candidate to fill the slot left vacant by the departure of Tommy Lion (ex-DRIFTER) earlier in the year. However, the band stress that "we have two more candidates t...
July 8, 2005
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'Rockin' The Corps' Concert Featuring KISS, GODSMACK, TED NUGENT To Be Released On CD/DVD

Image Entertainment, Inc., a leading independent licensee, producer and distributor of home entertainment programming in North America, today announced it has secured distribution rights to "Rockin' The Corps", one of the largest star-studded concerts ever held to support U.S. troops. "Rockin' The C...
July 6, 2005
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SUBZERO: 'The Suffering Of Man' Gets A New Release Date

Stillborn Records has set a September 20 release date for the new SUBZERO album, entitled "The Suffering of Man". A track off the CD, entitled "Forced to Bleed", has been posted online on the band's MySpace.com page. The first 5,000 copies of "The Suffering of Man" will include a special bonus CD co...
June 23, 2005
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STORMHAMMER Start Vocalist Auditions

German power metallers STORMHAMMER have commenced the auditioning process for a new singer following the departure of Tommy Lion (ex-DRIFTER) earlier in the year. Among the candidates for the frontman slot are Mike Zotter (ex-NEVERLAND),D.C. Crow (ex-MEDUSA'S CHILD) and Richie Wicks (ex-TYGERS OF P...
June 23, 2005
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THE DARKNESS Announce New Bassist

Billboard.com is reporting that British rock act THE DARKNESS have named Richie Edwards as their full-time bass player. For the past two years, Edwards has toured extensively with the band as its guitar technician. The former ONION TRUMP member has also assisted THE DARKNESS with their equipment in...
June 15, 2005
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KISS And GODSMACK: 'Rockin' The Corps' Live Video Clips Posted Online

Video clips of KISS ("Rock and Roll All Nite") and GODSMACK ("I Stand Alone") performing live at the Rockin' the Corps patriotic celebratory concert on April 1 at the Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California have been posted online at Yahoo! Music. As previously reported, fo...
May 29, 2005
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THE DARKNESS Slam Replacement Bassist Rumors

Despite tabloid rumors to the contrary, THE DARKNESS have not replaced their recently departed bassist Frankie Poullain with one of their roadies, reports Xfm Online. News that bassist Poullain had parted company with the band arrived earlier this week (May 23) with an official statement citing irre...
May 25, 2005
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SUBZERO: New Song Posted Online

A brand-new SUBZERO track, entitled "Forced to Bleed", has been posted online on the band's MySpace.com page. "Forced to Bleed" comes off New York hardcore veterans' upcoming album, "Suffering of Man", due July 12 via Stillborn Records. SUBZERO began back in 1989 with former members of late '80s str...
May 25, 2005
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KISS, TED NUGENT, GODSMACK Live Performances To Receive Big-Screen Treatment

Footage of KISS, TED NUGENT and GODSMACK performing live at the Rockin' the Corps patriotic celebratory concert on April 1 at the Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California will be shown as part of the one-time-only event being staged at select Regal, United Artists and Edward...
May 20, 2005
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Producer: I Was Blown Away By JUDAS PRIEST's Chemistry

Guitarist/producer Roy Z recently spoke to the L.A. Weekly about his work with JUDAS PRIEST and IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson. Several excerpts from the interview follow: L.A. Weekly: What did you pick up from playing live with HALFORD? Roy Z: "It was a good experience, because later on I was a...
May 19, 2005
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FORTY DEUCE To Release Debut Album In August

FORTY DEUCE, the band featuring guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen (MR. BIG, POISON),Taka, a Tokyo native on guitar, Ari (bass) and Thr3e on drums, will reelase their debut album, "Nothing to Lose", on August 29 via Frontiers Records. FORTY DEUCE quickly rose in Los Angeles club scene with their in-y...
May 2, 2005
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Former BULLETBOYS Drummer: Sharing The Memories

Former BULLETBOYS drummer Jimmy D'Anda has uploaded photos from a recent night out that included a reunion of sorts with former BULLETBOYS guitarist Mick Sweda. Also present for the occasion were former BULLETBOYS engineer Jeff Hendrickson, D'Anda's former drum tech Steve Minicucci, singer/guitarist...
April 19, 2005