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RUSH Guitarist Talks About Florida Incident: 'People Cannot And Should Not Be Treated This Way'
A week after slapping three Florida sheriff's deputies with a lawsuit for allegedly using excessive force when arresting him during a 2003 New Year's Eve altercation, RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson is speaking out about the incident yet again. Lifeson's statement, released on Thursday (June 10),reads...June 10, 2005
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Former BLIND GUARDIAN Drummer Suffering From Ear Infection
Former BLIND GUARDIAN/current SAVAGE CIRCUS drummer Thomen Stauch has posted the following message on his official web site: "Unfortunately, I have to tell you that I won't be able to join you on our exclusive four-song presentation from our first SAVAGE CIRCUS album 'Dreamland Manor' on the Sweden...June 10, 2005
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GENE SIMMONS' Rock School Is Not Cool
Hector Duarte Jr. of All Headline News has issued the following report: Gene Simmons met with an unfavorable reception during filming for a new reality show, featuring the long-tongued KISS bassist teaching classes at a posh English music school, Christ's Hospital. Located in West Sussex, the school...June 10, 2005
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ULI JON ROTH Guests On IAN GILLAN's Anniversary CD
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) will be featured as a guest performer on DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan's upcoming album "Gillan's Inn". The album celebrates Ian's 40 years in the world of rock, and Ian invited a dazzling number of friends and fellow musicians to contribute performa...June 6, 2005
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SALEM's 'Strings Attached' Tops Israeli Metal Chart
According to www.ravenmetal.com, who distribute albums from 22 metal labels in Israel, SALEM's upcoming album, "Strings Attached", entered the Israeli metal album chart (compiled and maintained by www.ravenmetal.com) at position No. 1 before the CD has even been officially released. The pre-sales of...June 6, 2005
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'Unleash The Fury' To Receive U.S. Release In July
Spitfire Records has set a July 26 North American release date for the new YNGWIE MALMSTEEN album, "Unleash the Fury". The CD, which was released in Japan in February, features the following recording lineup: Yngwie Malmsteen (all guitars),Doogie White (vocals),Patrik Johansson (drums) and Joakim...May 27, 2005
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JON SCHAFFER Discusses DEMONS & WIZARDS And The Future Of ICED EARTH
That's So Metal recently conducted an in-depth interview with Jon Schaffer of ICED EARTH/DEMONS & WIZARDS. Several excerpts from the interview follow: That's So Metal: When writing music for DEMONS & WIZARDS, do you ever write in the style of BLIND GUARDIAN? Jon Schaffer: "No, that never ent...May 27, 2005
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Former FAITH NO MORE Bassist BILLY GOULD: 'I'm Totally Stupid'
Former FAITH NO MORE bassist Billy Gould recently spoke to the San Francisco Bay Guardian about his record label, Koolarrow Records. "Being an independent label now is kind of like volunteering your services driving retarded kids to the dentist," Gould said. "It's like, 'What a good guy! That's nice...May 27, 2005
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ANGRA Not Taking Part In SWEDEN ROCK Festival
Despite a previous announcement to the contrary, Brazilian melodic metallers ANGRA will not be taking part in this year's Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 9-11 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. ANGRA have been confirmed as the support act for DREAM THEATER on their upcoming Italian tour beginning in l...May 26, 2005
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BOBAFLEX Confirmed For GIGANTOUR
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "It is my privilege to introduce to you the next confirmed act to the mighty Gigantour festival! Playing in the fourth spot on second stage… Drum roll please.... BOBAFLEX! "These...May 24, 2005
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FATES WARNING: Limited-Edition 'Awaken The Guardian' Canvas Print Now Available
To coincide with the anniversary release of the remastered FATES WARNING "Awaken the Guardian" CD/DVD, Dangerous Age Graphics is currently making available a limited-edition signed canvas print of Ioannis' (KING CRIMSON, DEEP PURPLE, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT) cover artwork for the CD. This will be a rare ed...May 23, 2005
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ICED EARTH Mainman Says He Would 'Drop Everything' To Support Bigger Band On Tour
ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer was interviewed by Eddie Trunk on the "Friday Night Rocks" show on New York's Q104.3 FM this past Friday (May 20). A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: On his back problems which has caused ICED EARTH to postpone all touring activities in support of the las...May 21, 2005
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DUNGEON: 'I Am Death' Video Posted Online
According to a post at HailMetal.com, Australian power metallers DUNGEON have uploaded their "I Am Death" video at this location. In other news, DUNGEON have added more tour dates to their current itinerary. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Jun. 03 - Amsterdam, NETH @ Melkweg Max *...May 21, 2005
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ICED EARTH Mainman To Guest On Cleveland's WRUW 91.1 FM
ICED EARTH/DEMONS & WIZARDS guitarist Jon Schaffer will be calling into the "Metal Meltdown" radio show on Cleveland's WRUW 91.1 FM this afternoon (May 20) at 4:30 p.m. EST. Fans can tune in live to the broadcast at the station's web site and can submit questions at MetalMeltdown.com. [UPDATE: T...May 20, 2005
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BLINDSIDE Announce U.S. Headlining Tour
Sweden's BLINDSIDE have just announced their upcoming U.S. headlining tour dates. The band will hit the road June 22 in support of their new album, "The Great Depression" (produced by Lasse "Lars" Marten),out in August. BLINDSIDE's first two albums, their self-titled debut and "A Thought Crushed My...May 18, 2005
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