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LIZZY BORDEN Tribute Album Takes Shape
Metallicarchangel Records has secured the first seven bands for their upcoming LIZZY BORDEN tribute album, entitled "Baptized in Blood". Bands confirmed to appear on the CD so far (and the songs they are covering) are as follows: DEADLY BLESSING - "Notorious" ICARUS WITCH - "Rod of Iron" FAITH FACTO...April 13, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Frontman Says He Doesn't Understand The 'Nu Metal Thing'
VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland told U-Press Telegram in a recent interview that he initially resisted joining joining the group following his departure from STONE TEMPLE PILOTS. "I had really made up my mind before (VELVET REVOLVER) that I wasn't going to be involved with rock," Weiland reve...April 12, 2005
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Quite possibly the worst band I've heard this year, and that includes a lot of demo band CD-Rs, DOG FACED GODS seem to have been picked up mainly due to the novelty of their Native American heritage. I hate it when this sort of thing happens — it heaps undue attention upon a band not ...April 10, 2005
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Concert Being Staged To Raise Funds For PHIL LYNOTT Statue
Eddie McIlwaine of The Belfast Telegraph has issued the following report: A concert to raise funds to put up a statue in Dublin to the late guitar legend Phil Lynott of THIN LIZZY is to be staged in the Spring and Airbrake Club at Ormeau Avenue, Belfast — at the special request of ...April 2, 2005
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ADLER'S APPETITE Confirmed For U.S. INDIE BAND & FILM EXPO
Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler has been confirmed to play at the U.S. Indie Band & Film Expo, set to take place Aug. 19-23 in Beaumont, TX. Steven's band ADLER'S APPETITE will headline the evening of August 20 along with ELEMENT 80 and KEVIN MARTIN & THE HIWATTS. Ticket pre-sale b...April 1, 2005
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LEGACY Sign With VALHALLA RECORDS
Los Angeles-based hard rock outfit LEGACY, founded by bass ace Marten Andersson (LIZZY BORDEN, GEORGE LYNCH, STARWOOD),has inked a deal with U.K.'s Valhalla Records. The label will re-master and release LEGACY's debut CD with new artwork, bonus tracks as well as future releases through this agreeme...March 31, 2005
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OVERKILL To Film 'Feel The Fire' 20-Year Anniversary DVD
OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth recently spoke to Denmark's Antenna webzine about the group's plans to mark the 20th anniversary of their debut album, "Feel the Fire". A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Antenna: Do you have anything special lined up for this year being the 20t...March 29, 2005
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HANOI ROCKS: New Album Samples Posted Online
Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS have posted sound clips from their upcoming CD, "Another Hostile Takeover", at their new official web site, HanoiRocks.info. Due in Finland on March 30, "Another Hostile Takeover" is the group's first album to feature guitarist Conny Bloom (SILVERGINGER 5, ex-ELECTRIC BOY...March 26, 2005
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ADLER'S APPETITE Part Ways With Vocalist JIZZY PEARL, Seek Replacement
ADLER'S APPETITE, the new band led by former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler, have officially parted ways with vocalist Jizzy Pearl (RATT/ex-LOVE/HATE). In a statement announcing Pearl's departure from the group, Adler said, "[Jizzy is] an awesome vocalist and will always be one of my best friend...March 24, 2005
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HEATHEN Ink Licensing Deal With THUNDERING RECORDS
Reunited San Francisco thrashers HEATHEN have inked an exclusive French licensing deal with Thundering Records/Manitou Music. For more information, go to www.thundering-records.net. The band, who are currently unsigned, released their latest CD, "Recovered", independently last spring. The effort fea...March 21, 2005
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OVERKILL Frontman Weighs In On Metal Reunions
OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth recently spoke to MetalEater.com about the group's new album, "ReliXIV", and the current state of the metal scene. An excerpt from the interview follows: MetalEater.com: Recent reunions by bands like PRIEST and MÖTLEY CRÜE...any thoughts on those? Bobby "Bli...March 18, 2005
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HEATHEN: New Song Posted Online
A two-minute rough sample of a brand new HEATHEN track with "scratch" vocals has been posted online at this location (.WMA file, 2.5 MB). The as-yet-untitled cut comes from the reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers' new three-song demo, the recordings for which commenced this past January. The b...March 17, 2005
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BLACKFOOT Drummer JAKSON SPIRES Dies Of Brain Aneurysm
BLACKFOOT drummer Jakson Spires passed away this morning from a brain aneurysm in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Spires, a founding member of BLACKFOOT, wrote or co-wrote nearly every BLACKFOOT song recorded from 1969 until 1986, including two of the band's biggest hits, "Highway Song" and "Fly Away". Between...March 16, 2005
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JOHN SYKES Explains THIN LIZZY's European Tour Postponement
Legendary guitarist John Sykes (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER) has issued an explanation for the abbreviated THIN LIZZY European tour which ended more than a month earlier than originally announced. "Just to set the record straight, the European leg of the THIN LIZZY tour was put back due to a...March 16, 2005
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ADLER'S APPETITE: BANG TANGO's LESTE To Fill In For JIZZY PEARL in Japan
Due to personal obligations, vocalist Jizzy Pearl (RATT/ex-LOVE/HATE) was unable to join ADLER'S APPETITE for their current tour of Japan. "Fortunately, the guys were able to recruit BANG TANGO's own Joe Leste to substitute his vocal talents for the shows," reads a posting on The Official Steven Adl...March 11, 2005
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