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Germans Want AC/DC And METALLICA Songs To Be Played At Their Funeral
Alastair Jamieson of Scotsman.com is reporting that research suggests Germans favor guitar-led songs by bands such as AC/DC and METALLICA to be played at their funeral, while Italians and Spaniards prefer more classical music. More than 45,000 adults across Europe were polled on their choice of fune...March 9, 2005
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In the Arms of God
A blues beat and even bluesier guitar line leads into a classic COC riff stomp on "Stonebreaker". Once Pepper Keenan's vocals enter, you just know that this is the real COC. "In the Arms of God" takes much of the heaviness of "Wiseblood", even the dense feel of "Blind", while retaining some of the s...March 2, 2005
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Concert Review: Heavy Metal Pals Pay Tribute To 'DIMEBAG' DARRELL
Bob Gendron of the Chicago Tribune reviewed Wednesday night's (Feb. 23) benefit show at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom in memory of slain DAMAGEPLAN/PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. An excerpt from his review follows: "Combining belching staccato rhythms with tongue-twisting vocal snarls, DIST...February 25, 2005
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Fallen
You can debate the merits of U.S. black metal versus Norwegian black metal versus Tibetan monk black metal 'til you're blue in the face. The same goes for assessing a band's "kult" worthiness. The fact remains that Michigan's SUMMON have been at it for well over a decade now and still don't give a s...February 19, 2005
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RUSH: 30th Anniversary DVD In The Works?
According to a posting on the RUSH fan site Power Windows, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee confirmed that RUSH filmed their Sep. 24, 2004 show "as a historical record of this tour." A recent article in FOH Online, however, makes it seem that a great deal of cost and effort went into the recording .....February 12, 2005
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AEROSMITH Not Planning Any Public SUPER BOWL Activities
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that the members of AEROSMITH are backing their hometown New England Patriots in the Super Bowl, but don't expect to see them do anything in public. The band is in the midst of its year-long hiatus, so unlike years past, they won't be featured performers at the gam...January 29, 2005
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THROWDOWN Prepare To Record New Album
THROWDOWN are about to enter the studio with producer Zeuss (HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL) to begin work on their new album, "Vendetta", and the band, as always, are on a mission. "We want to remind the hardcore and metal world what this music is and isn't about, because some people seem to have forgotte...January 14, 2005
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NEW YORK DOLLS Tribute Album Due Later This Month
FastLane Records will release "Jetboys of Babylon", a tribute to the NEW YORK DOLLS on January 25. Pre-orders can be taken at [email protected] . The long-awaited tribute will feature David Johansen (NEW YORK DOLLS),Steve Jones (SEX PISTOLS),THE ALARM and many more. Digital downloads and...January 14, 2005
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TESLA To Kick Off Acoustic Tour Next Month
TESLA will continue to support their latest studio album, "Into The Now", by hitting the road in early 2005 for a special acoustic tour commemorating the 15th anniversary of their groundbreaking album "Five Man Acoustical Jam". Each show on the "Five Man Acoustical Jam 2005" tour will be an evening...January 11, 2005
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Brother Of Ex-VAN HALEN/EXTREME Frontman Releases New Solo CD
Boston-based singer/songwriter Greg Cherone — brother of former VAN HALEN/EXTREME frontman Gary Cherone — has just released an independent, self-titled five-song CD featuring material that he describes as "edgy, classic rock." According to Greg, Gary was heavily involved in the production and sang v...January 6, 2005
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LAIDLAW Song Selected As Official Theme Of FLORIDA HURRICANE RELIEF CONCERT BENEFIT
LAIDLAW's song "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" was selected as the official theme of the Florida Hurricane Relief Concert Benefit held on Saturday, January 1 at Treasure Coast Harley Davidson in Stuart, Florida. The song comes off the group's second CD released in September 2003 on Yessir Records. T...January 3, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Angel Of Retribution' Listening Session Held In London; Full Report Available
Damien, Assistant Editor of the U.K.'s respected Terrorizer magazine, attended a listening session for the new JUDAS PRIEST album, "Angel of Retribution", in London on Monday (Dec. 20). The following is his report on the session, as submitted to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Just attended the London press day...December 21, 2004
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Ex-ANTHRAX Singer JOEY BELLADONNA 'Butchers' National Anthem At NFL Game
According to Tom Powers of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, former ANTHRAX singer Joey Belladonna "butchered the words" to the national anthem at the Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks National Football League (NFL) game on December 12 at the Minneapolis Metrodome. Says Powers: "I knew it was going to...December 14, 2004
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THE DARKNESS Premier New Songs At Intimate London Show
NME.com is reporting that THE DARKNESS premiered six new songs at an intimate comeback show in London Tuesday night (Nov. 23). The British cock-rockers played such new tracks as "Greed" and "English Country Garden" as part of a special warm-up appearance for their arena tour. One of the new tracks o...November 26, 2004
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Former ANTHRAX Frontman JOEY BELLADONNA To Sing National Anthem At NFL Game
Former ANTHRAX frontman Joey Belladonna will sing the national anthem at the Minnesota Vikings vs Seattle Seahawks National Football League (NFL) game on December 12 at the Minneapolis Metrodome. As previously reported, Belladonna will be releasing a collection of previously recorded material, entit...November 20, 2004
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