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Abyss
Solid. Sturdy. Workmanlike. These are three adjectives you could apply to many British NWOBHM/melodic rock acts and albums through the ages, and if LIONSHEART frontman Steve Grimmett hasn't hit the heights amidst such a misfiring scene, he's at least spread himself right across it by appearing in de...May 29, 2004
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Online Metal Community ULTIMATEMETAL.COM Acquired By METALAGES.COM
UltimateMetal.com, a popular online community for fans of heavy metal music, has officially been acquired by MetalAges.com. The following is an official statement on the matter by UltimateMetal.com head honcho Mark Bridgeman: "On May 22, 2004, myself and Deron Blevins of MetalAges.com finalized deta...May 23, 2004
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PAUL STANLEY: 'KISS Is A Reality'
KISS guitarist Paul Stanley has spoken to The West Australian about the group's decision to continue touring without lead guitarist Ace Frehley and drummer Peter Criss (replaced by longtime KISS associate Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer, respectively). "Things do change and if there are some diehard fa...April 22, 2004
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Reporter: GENE SIMMONS Doesn't Have A Sense Of Humor About Himself
Chris Rose of Louisiana's The Times-Picayune writes in the following in this weekend's installment of "Living News": "I've always looked at [exercise guru Richard] Simmons as a healer. My first encounter with him came at a big celebrity confab in New Orleans a few years ago when I saw him standing i...April 11, 2004
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Guitarist PARRIS MAYHEW On The CRO-MAGS' Enduring Influence
CRO-MAGS founding member/guitarist Parris Mayhew has posted a lengthy message on the group's official web site addressing the band's enduring influence and explaining some of the reasons the CRO-MAGS have failed to make their reunion a reality despite several attempts at doing so over the course of...April 4, 2004
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SLIPKNOT Issue Maggot Casting Call
SLIPKNOT are holding open auditions for "maggots" across the country to be a part of the filming of their new video, "Duality". The auditions will be held on Wednesday, March 24 at Fairfield Inn & Suites in West Des Moines, Iowa between 12:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. CST. "Maggots" coming from out of...March 19, 2004
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THERAPY? Back To A Three-Piece
As of March 16, 2004, Martin McCarrick (guitar/cello) is no longer a member of THERAPY? and all future recordings and live work will be performed as a trio. "We appreciate that this may come as a surprise to our fans and friends, however the reasons for this decision are purely professional rather t...March 18, 2004
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Ex-QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Bassist NICK OLIVERI: Tornado Hits U.S. And Europe
Former QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE bassist Nick Oliveri kicked off a solo acoustic tour of the East Coast Tuesday night (March 16) in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Opening for good friend, and former KYUSS co-member, Brant Bjork, Nick will sing and strum his way through a variety of original tunes and some...March 17, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE: Producer Recorded Over My Parts On MEGADETH's 'Risk'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine posted the following message in the group's official forum earlier today: "Droogies! "Well, the 'lil 'vaca' was good, although I couldn't stop thinking about what I had to do when I got back to the zone. It felt like a homecoming going back to the studio. All the team...March 16, 2004
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ANDREW W.K. Addresses The OBITUARY Connection
ANDREW W.K. was recently asked by a fan if having drummer Donald "D.T." Tardy of the legendary death metal band OBITUARY backing him up brings in fans who otherwise wouldn't be listening to the music he plays. "It's cool that you're asking that now because I've been thinking about OBITUARY a lot lat...March 16, 2004
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Report: STRATOVARIUS Guitarist Assaulted In Spain, Treated For Stab Wounds
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki was assaulted in the center of Granada, Spain on Sunday (Feb. 29) as he was taking a walk, Finland's Sonera Plaza is reporting. According to STRATOVARIUS keyboardist Jens Johansson, who witnessed the attack, the alleged attacker was extremely agitated and had "a Hi...March 1, 2004
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TRACII GUNS: NIKKI SIXX Can't Stand POISON
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION guitarist Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS) has commented on bandmate Nikki Sixx's (MÖTLEY CRÜE) vow to never tour with "fake bullshit" band like POISON. As previously reported, Sixx responded to the rumors that BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION would be touring with KISS and POISON this summer by s...February 29, 2004
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DESTRUCTION Deny Having Cancelled U.K. Tour
German thrashers DESTRUCTION have issued a statement refuting reports that they have cancelled a planned U.K. tour in March. Says DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer: "This tour was never down on paper with us. It was the Metallysee Agency who offered us a U.K. tour but they have...February 26, 2004
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KING DIAMOND Blames Illegal Music Downloading For MERCYFUL FATE's Diminishing Record Sales
KING DIAMOND singer/namesake has spoken to Swedish Metal about the group's new album, "The Puppet Master", and the prospect of him doing another MERCYFUL FATE album in the not-too-distant future. Asked if it's hard to keep MERCYFUL FATE and KING DIAMOND going at the same time, King responded, "Of co...February 16, 2004
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STRYPER Singer: God Brought Us Back Together On Reunion Tour
STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has posted the following message on his official web site: "Hello everyone. I thank you all again for your undying patience with me regarding updates and newsletters. I get so caught up in day-to-day events that before I know it, two to three months have gone by. Amazi...February 10, 2004
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