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DEEP PURPLE Reissuing New Album With Bonus Tracks
Launch Radio Networks repors: DEEP PURPLE is re-releasing their new album "Rapture of the Deep" in expanded form. The new edition has live versions of some "Rapture" songs, as well as a few DEEP PURPLE classics. Bassist Roger Glover told Launch how those tracks came about. "We opened the Hard Rock C...February 15, 2006
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SONIC SYNDICATE Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement
Swedish metal band SONIC SYNDICATE have parted ways with drummer Kristoffer Bäcklund. "This decision was very hard to make, ultimately came about due to lack of enthusiasm and motivation on his side," explained the band's guitarist and songwriter Roger Sjunnesson. "We came to the conclusion that if...February 10, 2006
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ATHEIST Frontman: Late Bassist ROGER PATTERSON 'Was A Bad Motherf*cker'
Guitarist/vocalist Kelly Shaefer of the seminal technical metal pioneers ATHEIST has issued the following statement: "Roger Patterson was a bad motherfucker! On this the 15th anniversary of the death of ATHEIST's bass player Roger Patterson, we wish to ask you all to throw your horns in the air one...February 9, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE Bassist To Guest On ALICE COOPER's Radio Show
DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover will be Alice Cooper's special guest on Cooper's radio show "Nights with Alice Cooper" airing on Tuesday, February 7. The program is a classic-rock format and is nationally syndicated on the United Stations Radio Networks. Air times differ, so make sure to check out...February 3, 2006
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HATEBREED Frontman: No Major Changes Planned For Next Album
Drew Ailes of Lambgoat recently conducted an interview with HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Lambgoat: You mentioned getting out and playing some new songs. Can you tell me about the next HATEBREED record and if there's anyone you're looking at for production/engi...January 29, 2006
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PICTURES OF PAIN Complete Work On New Demo, Seek Record Deal
PICTURES OF PAIN, the Norwegian melodic death metal band featuring Rune Fredriksen (guitar, also in THUNDRA),Frode Gundersen (drums),Hans Helge Iversen (vocals) and Roy Østrem (bass),have completed work on a new three-song demo at Black Dimension studio with Stein Roger Sund (ex-EINHERJER, curren...January 25, 2006
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Future Uncertain For QUEEN Musical In U.S.
Launch Radio Networks reports: The QUEEN musical "We Will Rock You" ended its Las Vegas run in November, and now group principals Brian May and Roger Taylor are figuring out what to do next. Early reports indicated they would mount a touring company before taking it to Broadway, but Taylor told Laun...January 20, 2006
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Ex-MARDUK Members LEGION And B.WAR: 'The Gut Feeling Is Definitely There This Time'
REBELANGELS, the new California-based project formed by ex-MARDUK members Legion (a.k.a. Erik Hagsted; vocals) and B.War (a.k.a. Roger "Bogge" Svensson; bass),have issued the following update on their current activities: "The band has recorded 13 new songs since the last update and it seems like th...January 16, 2006
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THE QUILL: Album Title, Track Listing Revealed
Sweden's THE QUILL have set "In Triumph" as the title of their fifth album, due on April 7 via SPV/Steamhammer. The CD was recorded at Area 51 studios in Celle, Germany with producer Tommy Newton (VICTORY, UFO, HELLOWEEN). Commented Newton in a statement: "It was a real pleasure for me to have the o...January 12, 2006
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Former HIRAX Guitarist Joins ONCE DEAD
Former HIRAX guitarist Glenn Rogers has officially joined ONCE DEAD, the Christian metal band featuring former members of VENGEANCE RISING. "Glenn, as most of you know, was one of the original founding members of VENGEANCE, and had written many of the songs with us prior to Roger Martinez, Larry Far...January 12, 2006
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Update: GORGOROTH Guitarist Convicted Of Aggravated Sexual Assault, Is Cleared Of Rape Charge
GORGOROTH guitarist Infernus was convicted of aggravated sexual assault but was cleared of the more serious rape charge by a Norwegian court on Monday (Jan. 9). Bergens Tidende reports that a four to five hour-long drama in the jury room resulted in court history being made in Norway. The verdict in...January 11, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE To Be Saluted At MONTREUX
TheRockRadio.com is reporting that DEEP PURPLE will return to the scene of the crime, as it were, this summer. The group is being honored by the Montreux Jazz Festival, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Details are still being worked out, but DEEP PURPLE will be celebrated at a nu...January 7, 2006
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Woman Claims GORGOROTH Guitarist And His Friend Repeatedly Raped Her
The woman who was allegedly raped by GORGOROTH guitarist Infernus (real name: Roger Tiegs) and his friend took the stand earlier today (Jan. 4) in a Norwegian court to give her version of what happened that fateful night two years ago. Tiegs, 33, and his 32-year-old friend (whose identity has not be...January 4, 2006
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GORGOROTH Guitarist Denies Raping Woman, Claims Sex Was Consensual
GORGOROTH guitarist Infernus (real name: Roger Tiegs) went before a Norwegian court earlier today (Jan. 3) to appeal the three-year prison sentence he received last year for rape. The incident happened April 27, 2004 when Tiegs and a friend brought a 29-year-old woman they met at a nightclub called...January 3, 2006
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NATRON to Record New EP
Italian death metallers NATRON will be entering Jolly Roger studio in early 2006 with producer Miky Giove to begin recording a new four-song EP. The band, who recently split with France's Holy Records after releasing four albums through the label (1999's "Negative Prevails", 2000's "Bedtime for Merc...December 16, 2005
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