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IRON MAIDEN's DICKINSON, MCBRAIN Perform At 2005 LONDON GUITAR SHOW
MaidenFans.com is reporting that IRON MAIDEN singer Bruce Dickinson made an appearance at the 2005 London Guitar Show at the Wembley Conference Centre last weekend. Dickinson joined MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain, Phil Hilbourne (guitar),Andy Frost (bass) and Geoff Whitehorn (guitar) for renditions o...May 12, 2005
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VICIOUS RUMORS: 'Word Of Mouth' Lineup To Perform At DVD Release Party
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have posted the following message on their official web site: "Those attending the DVD release party [on May 21 at the Last Day Saloon in Santa Rosa, California] are in for some fun! It will be almost 11 years to the day that 11 years ago, VICI...May 12, 2005
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QUEENSRŸCHE Tap SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY Mainman To Co-Produce New Album
QUEENSRŸCHE have tapped SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY mainman Jason Slater to assist them with production on their new album, the next chapter to the 1988 ground-breaking concept album, "Operation: Mindcrime", tentatively titled "Operation: Mindcrime II". More information on Jason Slater and/or SNAKE RIVER...May 10, 2005
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Drama of the Ages
Here's one for the dyed-in-the-wool classic metal fans who expect melody, a vocalist with range, involved arrangements, and plenty of guitar solos. At 71 minutes, JACOB'S DREAM feed you a meal o' metal that'll bust a gut on "Drama of the Ages", the Columbus, Ohio band's third full-length release. Mo...April 17, 2005
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PAMELA MOORE: QUEENSRŸCHE's 'Sister Mary' Talks About Touring, Upcoming Projects
The Breakdown Room recently conducted an online exclusive interview with Pamela Moore, the voice of "Sister Mary" from QUEENSRŸCHE's legendary concept album "Operation: Mindcrime". Ms. Moore discusses her entire career, ranging from her first influences, to her big break as the voice of Sister Mary,...April 13, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST/QUEENSRŸCHE Tour To Last Eight Weeks, Cover Outdoor Arenas
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate revealed during an appearance on last night's "Rockline" nationally syndicated radio show that the group's upcoming tour with JUDAS PRIEST will last eight weeks and will cover mostly outdoor arenas. As BLABBERMOUTH.NET reported earlier today, a source at Epic Records...March 24, 2005
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A Human Shrine To JUDAS PRIEST: Photo Available
Salford Advertiser has issued the following report: Hard rocking security guard Geoff Hodgson has become a human shrine to his heavy metal "gods" JUDAS PRIEST. The 48-year-old superfan from Eccles, England has had his back tattooed (photo) with most of the Birmingham rockers’ album covers and got hi...March 17, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH: ADAM WAKEMAN To Return On Keyboards For 2005 Tour
Webmaster Joe Siegler of the BLACK SABBATH fan site Black Sabbath Online has posted the following message at his web site: "Overnight I got an email from Adam Wakeman who handled keyboard duties (what that they were) on the Ozzfest 2004 gigs. Adam told me that he will be handling keyboards again for...February 23, 2005
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QUEENSRŸCHE To Play Only Pre-'Mindcrime' Material On JUDAS PRIEST Tour
QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Geoff Tate recently spoke with "The Hairball John Radio Show" about the group's upcoming U.S. tour with JUDAS PRIEST and their forthcoming CD, the next chapter to the 1988 ground-breaking concept album, "Operation: Mindcrime", tentatively titled "Operation: Mindcrime II". An exc...February 20, 2005
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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer Says They're 'Halfway Done' Recording New Album
QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate spoke to Ferrante's Power Equipment about the group's current tour and their forthcoming CD, the next chapter to the 1988 ground-breaking concept album, "Operation: Mindcrime", tentatively titled "Operation: Mindcrime II". A couple of excerpts from the interview follow:...February 19, 2005
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25 Years On, AC/DC Fans Recall How BON SCOTT Met His End
Richard Jinman of The Guardian has issued the following report: As rock pilgrimages go, the journey to the block of flats at 67 Overhill Road is uninspiring. Set on a steep hill in a bleakly nondescript corner of East Dulwich, south London, it seems an unlikely setting for the death of a legend. ...February 19, 2005
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QUEENSRŸCHE: Live Acoustic Performance To Be Webcast This Afternoon
QUEENSRŸCHE will take part in a live acoustic performance and interview today at 2:00 p.m. PST on 107.7 The Bone with Billy Steel. Listen online at www.1077thebone.com. In other news, QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate recently spoke to the Las Vegas Mercury about the group's current tour and their for...February 10, 2005
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VICIOUS RUMORS Guitarist To Guest On 107.7 THE BONE Tonight
VICIOUS RUMORS guitarist Geoff Thorpe will be the featured guest on Billy Steel's "Metal Zone", airing tonight (Feb. 4) between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. midnight PST on 107.7 The Bone in San Francisco. Thorpe is expected to discuss the return of drummer Larry Howe, the group's new DVD, upcoming albu...February 4, 2005
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QUEENSRŸCHE Recording Shows For Upcoming DVD
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate recently spoke to The Saratogian about the group's current tour and their forthcoming CD, the next chapter to the 1988 ground-breaking concept album, "Operation: Mindcrime", tentatively titled "Operation: Mindcrime II". According to Tate, the band's current tour is an...February 1, 2005
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman Says 'Mindcrime II' Will Be More Experimental Than Predecessor
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate recently spoke to Bergen.com about the group's current tour and their forthcoming CD, the next chapter to the 1988 ground-breaking concept album, "Operation: Mindcrime", tentatively titled "Operation: Mindcrime II". The question-and-answer session follows: Bergen.com:...January 28, 2005
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