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SAXON Singer Says The New Album Is A Mixture Of Early And New Influences
SAXON frontman frontman Biff Byford recently spoke to the U.K.'s long-running magazine Terrorizer about the group's brand-new album, "Lionheart", due on September 20 through SPV Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Killing Ground" was completed at Gems24 studio near Boston, Lincolnshire, England with p...July 25, 2004
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POWERMAN 5000 Singer Re-Launches Label With Collection Of Rarities
POWERMAN 5000 frontman Spider One has re-launched his Megatronic Records label with the release of POWERMAN's "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Volume 1". "We scoured the vaults and dusted off some real gems from the early days of PM5K," reads a posting on the label's web site. "Some live, some prev...July 19, 2004
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KISS Frontman, Manager Check Out New Pop Band
According to The Boston Globe, KISS frontman Paul Stanley (sans makeup) and the band's legendary manager, Doc McGee, stopped by the Abbey Lounge in Somerville the other night to check out THE CLICK, a Boston-based pop band made up mostly of Berklee College of Music students. THE CLICK said hello to...July 19, 2004
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LACUNA COIL's 'Comalies' Passes 100,000 SoundScan Mark In The U.S.
LACUNA COIL's third album, "Comalies", has officially passed the 100,000 SoundScan mark in the United States. This is a landmark achievement for both the band — who are performing on Ozzfest's second stage throughout the summer — and their label, the Los Angeles-based independent Century Media Recor...July 14, 2004
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MONSTER MAGNET: U.S. Tour Dates Announced
MONSTER MAGNET have lined up the following dates during August/September: Aug. 27 - Seaside, NJ - Green Room Aug. 28 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx Nightclub Aug. 29 - Virginia Beach, VA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Aug. 31 - Chicago - Double Door Sep. 01 - Minneapolis - Fine Line Music Sep. 04 - Portl...July 13, 2004
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OZZFEST 2004 Hits Boston: Reviews Posted Online
The Boston Globe and the Boston Herald have published separate reviews of the second date of the Ozzfest 2004 tour, which took place Monday (July 12) at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, MA. A couple of review excerpts follow: Boston Globe: "The show sold out, though the one-night stand was down from...July 13, 2004
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PHILIP ANSELMO: 'I'm Physically The Best I've Been In Seven Or Eight Years'
SUPERJOINT RITUAL frontman Philip Anselmo (ex-PANTERA) recently spoke to the Boston Herald about his current band's place in the heavy metal genre. "There's no band like us right now. Everybody sounds the same, you know," Anselmo said. "There needs to be, for the newer kids, a true hardcore band for...July 9, 2004
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EDDIE VAN HALEN Drinking Again?
According to BostonHerald.com, Eddie Van Halen, who has set up camp in Boston while his band tours the East Coast, "made a couple of bizarre appearances at the Back Bay boite [last week], leaving patrons and employees wondering if Eddie's in Big Trouble. First off, the big-haired axeman wandered int...June 29, 2004
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DAVID LEE ROTH To Perform With The BOSTON POPS Orchestra
Former VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth will be performing with The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra at this year's "Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular" Independence Day concert in Boston, to be broadcast live from the Charles River Esplanade via the CBS television network. Roth is scheduled to perfo...June 28, 2004
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NONPOINT Single 'The Truth' Wins #1 Most Added Honors
Florida's NONPOINT have landed the #1 most added single at rock radio with the politically charged tune "The Truth". "The Truth" can now be heard in nearly every market in the Top 20, including heavy hitters WZZN (Chicago),WAAF (Boston),WRIF (Detroit),KUPD (Phoenix),KXXR (Minneapolis). "The Trut...June 28, 2004
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WARGASM: Reunion Show Confirmed
After a ten-year hiatus, Boston's thrash pioneers WARGASM will return to unleash their unique brand of power metal on Saturday, September 18 at the Middle East Club in Cambridge, Ma. Billed as the "First Annual Rawkshow", proceeds from the event will benefit the Boston-based non-profit organization,...June 28, 2004
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VAN HALEN Perform In New Jersey: Photos Available
VAN HALEN performed live in concert at the Continental Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Tuesday, June 22 (reviews: The Star Ledger, New York Daily News). Check out pictures from Film Magic. In other news, the Boston Herald has reported that Eddie Van Halen's estranged wife, actress Valerie .....June 25, 2004
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AEROSMITH Frontman Talks About His Throat Problems
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has spoken to the Boston Herald about the throat problems that forced Boston's biggest rock band to cancel their shows last week. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Boston Herald: So, Steven, how's your throat? Steven Tyler: "It's simple. We're on tour for 5,...June 23, 2004
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EDDIE VAN HALEN Performs Impromptu Jazz Concert At Boston Hotel
According to the Boston Globe, legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen surprised guests at the Ritz-Carlton on Avery Street in Boston the other night by playing a few jazz standards on the piano. In town to perform at Worcester Centrum Centre, he played the grand piano in the hotel's lounge, paused to s...June 23, 2004
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theSTART Prepare To Return To The Road, New Album Due In August
California's theSTART will be returning to the road in July, this time co-headlining with the AKA's. Here are the scheduled dates so far: Jul. 07 - Seattle, WA @ Graceland Jul. 08 - Portland, OR @ Davey Jones Locker Jul. 09 - Orangevale, CA @ The Boardwalk Jul. 10 - Victorville, CA @ Avenue Jul. ...June 23, 2004
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