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LORDI Postpones North American Tour Dates

Finnish metal monsters LORDI have postponed their previously announced North American tour dates to coincide with the band's appearance at this summer's Ozzfest. However, the group is still expected to go through with its two-night stint at the Bamboozle music festival in East Rutherford, New Jersey...

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Report: THE END RECORDS' Heavy Metal Makeover

David Whitford of Fortune Small Business magazine reports: Never before in the history of the planet has there been so much music floating around, of all kinds and easily accessible. Thanks to iTunes and its cousins, from YouTube (great for live concert clips) and MySpace (unsigned bands) to satelli...

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LORDI: North American Tour Dates Announced

Finland's monster rock 'n' roll extravaganza and winner of the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest LORDI has announced its first ever North American tour dates in support of the band's critically acclaimed album, "The Arockalypse". "The Arockalypse" will see a March 20 North American release via The End Re...

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IRON MAIDEN Spanish Inquisition

Living metal legends they may be, but from playing their new album in its entirety on tour to insisting they aren't metal, their legacy is hardly set in stone. Metal Hammer magazine's (web site) Geoff Barton rakes them over the coals. Read on: Q: Do you believe your fans want to hear the ...

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Ex-KISS Guitarist Reports On 'Amazing Journey To South America'

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has posted a lengthy update on his recent trip to Peru and Chile for a couple of Kiss Expo appearances. An excerpt from the message follows: "December is always hectic for me, as I have my birthday on the 12th, and this year I had the pleasure to go to ...

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BESEECH: Live Video Available

A video clip of Swedish "gothic metallers" BESEECH performing the ABBA cover "Gimme Gimme Gimme" last year at Sticky Fingers in Gothenburg, Sweden has been made available for download at this location (Windows Media, 172 MB!). The clip comes off the band's upcoming DVD, "The Drama Ends…", which will...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE On Renaissance Music, State Of Today's Music Industry

The MySpace Interview recently conducted an interview with legendary guitarist Ritchie Blackmore (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, BLACKMORE'S NIGHT) and his fiancée/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT singer Candice Night. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Q: As a child, what did you aspire to be and when did you disc...

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LED ZEPPELIN's 'Career Architect' AHMET ERTEGUN Dies At 83

Ahmet Ertegun, founder of Atlantic Records and architect of the careers of LED ZEPPELIN and ABBA, among many others, died Thursday at 83, his spokesman said. According to The Associated Press, Ertegun remained connected to the music scene until his last days — it was at an Oct. 29 concert by THE ROL...

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QUEEN's 'Greatest Hits I' Is U.K.'s Best-Selling Album Of All Time

According to The Rock Radio, "Greatest Hits I" by QUEEN is officially the best-selling album of all time in the U.K. The compilation, which was first released in 1981, has sold a staggering 5,407,587 copies and has spent a record 20 years in the album charts. Other artists in the top ten were ...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer Planning Third NOCHE ESCANDINAVA Tour

According to a posting on former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen's official web site, tentative plans exist for the vocalist to embark on a third tour with her classical lineup of Noche Escandinava. Dubbed Noche Escandinava III, the trek will take place sometime between 2008 and 2009. As previously r...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TARJA TURUNEN: New Video Interview Available

A video interview (in Finnish, with English subtitles) with former NIGHTWISH vocalist Tarja Turunen about her upcoming Christmas album, "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta" (Breath from Heaven),can be viewed at this location. "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta", which includes selections from JOHN LENNON and ABBA, will arriv...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Singer TURUNEN: More Details Revealed About Upcoming Christmas Album

Former NIGHTWISH vocalist Tarja Turunen has launched a "micro-site" containing details of her upcoming Christmas album, "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta" (Breath from Heaven),at this location. "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta", which includes selections from JOHN LENNON and ABBA, will arrive on November 8. A single, ent...

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SINERGY: New Album Pushed Back To 2007

According to a posting on the CHILDREN OF BODOM fan site Scythes Of Bodom, SINERGY's long-awaited new album, "Sins of the Past" — featuring American singer Kimberly Goss alongside CHILDREN OF BODOM members Alexi Laiho (guitar) and Roope Latvala (guitar) — has had its projected release date (through...

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Ex-NIGHTWISH Frontwoman TARJA TURUNEN: Christmas Album Track Listing Revealed

Former NIGHTWISH vocalist Tarja Turunen has revealed the track listing for her new Christmas album, entitled "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta" (Breath From Heaven). The complete song list, which includes selections from JOHN LENNON and ABBA, can be found at this location. "Henkäys Ikuisuudesta" is scheduled fo...

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An Evening With RITCHIE BLACKMORE: No Autographs On DEEP PURPLE CDs

According to a posting on The Rainbow Fanclan Legacy, the latest issue of Sweden Rock magazine contains a very funny report from the release party for BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's new album, "The Village Lanterne", at the restaurant Cartouche in Prague. The Sweden Rock reporter was flown to Prague from Swede...