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Heavy Metal Documentary 'A Headbanger's Journey' To Receive DVD Release In May
Heavy Metal has long been a stigmatized musical genre characterized by aggressive rhythms, dark lyrics and satanic worship. "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey" is a ground-breaking film that explores the history of how these stereotypes came to be and explains the motivation and truth behind the music t...March 13, 2006
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LORDI To Represent Finland In EUROVISION SONG CONTEST
Finland's hard rockers LORDI, whose live show is described as "a combination of theatre, fire and horror," have been selected as the Finnish representatives in the Eurovision Song Contest. LORDI won the Finnish national selection with the song "Hard Rock Hallelujah" and will represent the country in...March 11, 2006
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DEE SNIDER's BIKERS FOR BABIES RIDE Scheduled For May
On Sunday, May 21, 2006, an estimated 2,000 motorcyclists will join Dee Snider (radio personality and lead singer of TWISTED SISTER) and the March of Dimes in the fight against premature birth at Dee Snider's fourth annual Bikers for Babies Ride. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m. at Nassau Vetera...March 5, 2006
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FACE DOWN Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement
FACE DOWN, the reunited Swedish outfit featuring former THE HAUNTED singer Marco Aro, have parted ways with drummer Erik Thyselius. "There's no hard feelings and he will continue to keep playing with CONSTRUCDEAD and TERROR 2000," the band write in a statement. "We wish him the best of luck with all...February 20, 2006
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TWISTED SISTER: More European Tour Dates Announced
TWISTED SISTER have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Apr. 29 - Silverton Casino - Las Vegas, NV Jun. 05 - Glasgow Academy - Glasgow, UK Jun. 06 - Manchester Academy - Manchester, UK Jun. 07 - Wolverhampton Civic - Wolverhampton, UK Jun. 10 - Sauna Open Air Festival – Ratina - ....February 20, 2006
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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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BACKYARD BABIES: New Album Title, Release Date Announced
Sweden's BACKYARD BABIES have set "People Like People Like People Like Us" as the title of their new studio album, due on April 12 via Sony BMG. The follow-up to 2003's "Stockholm Syndrome" was produced by THE HELLACOPTERS frontman/ex-ENTOMBED drummer Nicke Andersson, whose "genius arrangements have...February 19, 2006
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STRYPER Replace TWISTED SISTER At Spain's ATARFE VEGA ROCK Festival
Reunited Christian hard rockers STRYPER have replaced TWISTED SISTER on the billing of this year's Atarfe Vega Rock festival, set to take place March 10-11 at Nave Medina Elvira in Atarfe, Granada, Spain. The festival billing is now as follows: Friday, March 10: BRAINSTORM 17:00 VIRGIN STEELE 18:20...February 16, 2006
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NILE, YYRKOON: European Tour Dates Announced
NILE will be teaming up with YYRKOON for a European tour beginning in late April. The schedule is shaping up as follows: Apr. 20 - Bastard Club - Osnabrück, GER Apr. 21 - East Club - Bischofswerda, GER Apr. 22 - Rockstation Halle - Saale, GER Apr. 23 - Planet Music - Vienna, AUT Apr. ...February 16, 2006
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TWISTED SISTER Frontman To Undergo Throat Surgery; Band Cancel ATARFE VEGA ROCK Appearance
TWISTED SISTER have been forced to cancel their appearance at this year's edition of the Atarfe Vega Rock festival, set to take place March 10-11 at Nave Medina Elvira in Atarfe, Granada, Spain. According to a band statement, "Dee Snider [TWISTED SISTER frontman] will go 'under the blade' and have t...February 15, 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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LIBERTY N' JUSTICE's 'All-Star' CD Gets A Release Date
The "all-star" album from Christian rockers LIBERTY N' JUSTICE, entitled "Soundtrack of a Soul", will be released in Germany on March 24 by MTM Music (March 27 for the rest of Europe) and in North America on March 28 by LNJ Records. "Soundtrack of a Soul" will feature contributions from the followin...February 8, 2006
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TWISTED SISTER Frontman To Guest On 'The Howard Stern Show'
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider will be a guest on "The Howard Stern Show" on Sirius Satellite Radio on Wednesday, February 8. As previously reported, a short video clip of TWISTED SISTER performing at the Pulse Lounge in the Hilton bar in Anaheim, California on Saturday, January 21 during an Epi...February 7, 2006
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Heavy Metal Documentary 'A Headbanger's Journey' To Receive U.S. Premiere At SXSW FILM FESTIVAL
"Metal: A Headbanger's Journey", a brand-new documentary offering a guided tour through heavy metal's storied but largely ignored history, will receive its U.S. premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW),set to take place March 10-19 in Austin, Texas. Directed by Sam Dunn, Scot McFadye...February 5, 2006
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CATHEDRAL, SCUM, DISMEMBER, NIGHTRAGE Among Confirmed Bands For Norway's INFERNO FESTIVAL
The organizers of the Inferno Festival officially announced the complete lineup for this year's event during a kickoff party at John Dee in Oslo Friday night (Feb. 3). The final schedule for the festival, which will take place April 13-15 at the Rockefeller Music Hall and John Dee venues in Oslo, No...February 3, 2006
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