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THIN LIZZY: More Information Revealed About Upcoming LYNOTT Biopic

ContactMusic.com is reporting that "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" star Gary Dourdan and Irish pop singer Samantha Mumba's brother Omera are to play rocker Phil Lynott in a new biopic about the THIN LIZZY frontman. The film will be based on the Lynott biography "My Boy" by his mother Philomena. Mum...

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EYES OF FIRE To Team Up With LOSA, PLATOON 13 For U.S. Tour

Orange County-based quintet EYES OF FIRE will be teaming up with LOSA and PLATOON 13 for a U.S. tour beginning in early February. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Feb. 03 - Pheonix, AZ - Metal Devastation 2 Feb. 05 - Houston, TX - The Engine Room Feb. 06 - Oklahoma City, OK - ...

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Veteran Metal Producer ANDY SNEAP Reflects On Past Year

British producer extraordinaire (and former SABBAT guitarist) Andy "I Pissed On Colin Richardson's Hotel Room Desk" Sneap has posted the following message on his official web site: "Well, it's come to the end of the year and 2005 has been nothing but a blast. Great fun, good times and some killer al...

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LOW TWELVE Sign With ROTTING CORPSE RECORDS

Bloomington, Illinois-based thrashers LOW TWELVE are close to signing a deal with the Chicago-based label Rotting Corpse Records. The band's new album, "This Side Toward Enemy", will feature 13 tracks, telling the story of a horrific serial killer on death row. Bassist/vocalist Pete Altieri has also...

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HANOI ROCKS To Utilize Session Drummer For Finnish Gig

HANOI ROCKS will be utilizing the services of "super fusion mega drummer" Gary Bitter for their December 26 gig in Seinäjoki, Finland. The band's regular drummer, Kari "Lacu" Lahtinen, "will be back for next year's adventures," according to a posting on the band's web site. HANOI ROCKS are currently...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Stuck In Traffic Jam On Way To ELTON JOHN's Wedding: Photo Available

CNN.com is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne (photo) was among the star names caught up in Britain's most glamorous traffic jam as guests arrived for Elton John and David Furnish's party to celebrate their civil union. They were among a galaxy of celebrities who attended last night's (Dec. 21) reception...

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GARY MOORE: New Magazine Features First Look At 'Tribute To Phil Lynott' DVD

According to a posting on Gary Moore's official web site, the current edition of Guitar Techniques magazine (Jan. 2006),features a first look at a track from the forthcoming DVD "Gary Moore and Friends, One Night in Dublin, A Tribute to Phil Lynott". "Don't Believe a Word" is introduced by Gary dur...

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BLACK SABBATH Bassist's Rare 1986 Demo Recording Available For Download

BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler has uploaded a special Christmas gift to his fans on his web site — a downloadable MP3 from the GEEZER BUTLER BAND back in 1986. The song is "Computer God", and you can download the file at this location (.ZIP file, 6.5 MB). A few background points on ...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP To Release 'Tales Of Rock 'N' Roll' In April

MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) will release "Tales of Rock 'n' Roll", a special CD to celebrate the band's 25-year anniversary, in Europe on April 28, 2006 via Armageddon Music. The CD will feature guest appearances by past MSG singers, including Robin McAuley, Kelly Keeling, Gary Barden, Leif Sundin...

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Bronze Memorializes 'DIMEBAG' DARRELL

John Austin of the Fort Worth Star Telegram has issued the following report: Guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott now lies beneath the same sort of bronze tablet that marks the graves of Elvis Presley and Stevie Ray Vaughan. The Dalworthington Gardens resident, who helped found the heavy metal group P...

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There is something to this DREAM THEATER-meets-JOURNEY description of Houston, Texas' STRIDE. Neither as over-the-top progressive as DREAM THEATER nor as pop-flavored AOR as NEIL SCHON's bunch, the band's second full-length and first released through a record label does feature the successful constr...

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EYES OF FIRE: 'Prisons' Cover Art Posted Online

Orange County-based quintet EYES OF FIRE have posted the following update on their official web site: "EYES OF FIRE has seen the first edit for the video for 'It All Dies Today' and the band is really impressed with the outcome. The edit the band was able to see is the version that will be ...

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EXODUS Guitarist Slams Internet 'Sh*t-Talkers', Proves Naysayers Wrong

Alexi Front of the FourteenG e-zine recently conducted an interview with EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: FourteenG: How have people accepted the new album? Gary Holt: "They love it! The reviews have been off the hook. People are saying it is better than 'Tempo...

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Rock And Roll Appraisal Event To Be Held At Hard Rock Casino Dec. 3 In Florida

On Saturday, December 3, in what could be music to many collectors' ears, Gary Sohmers, who appears as an appraiser in "Collectibles, Memorabilia, and Toys" on the Emmy-nominated hit PBS television program "Antiques Roadshow", holds court at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino from 11:00 a.m....

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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'All Issues Have Been Resolved'; Tour To Go Ahead As Scheduled

According to a posting on guitar legend Michael Schenker's (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS) official web site, all previously reported legal "issues" regarding his ability to re-enter the United States have been resolved and his originally announced dates with LESLIE WEST and DOUG DOPPLER beginning late Decemb...