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Axis of Metal: The Up-and-Coming Of Springfield Röck City
Daniel Oppenheimer of the Valley Advocate is reporting that "when MTV resurrected their heavy metal show 'Headbanger's Ball' in May of this year, guest host METALLICA played 17 videos. Of those, three were from Springfield [Massachusetts]-area bands: STAIND, SHADOWS FALL and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. Anoth...July 24, 2003
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METALLICA's ULRICH Says He Is Pleased By SANITARIUM Attendance Figures
Despite what is widely considered to be a weak concert season, METALLICA's Summer Sanitarium Tour with LINKIN PARK, LIMP BIZKIT, DEFTONES, and MUDVAYNE is at Number 12 on the concert trade publication Pollstar's "power concert index" and is said to be one of the stronger "package" tours currently ma...July 23, 2003
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POISON Frontman Announces Solo Tour
VH1 Classic recently announced they will present the Bret Michaels "Songs of Life" tour this fall. Michaels will embark on this, his first-ever solo tour, on September 26 in Cincinnati, Ohio — just two weeks after the POISON tour ends. The tour is in support of Michaels' "Songs Of Life" CD released...July 22, 2003
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MADBALL To Tour With DEATH THREAT In August
MADBALL will be teaming up with DEATH THREAT for a short run of dates in August Tentative dates are as follows: Aug 01 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Troc (w/ H2O) Aug. 02 - Irvington, NJ @ Cricket Club (w/ H2O) Aug. 03 - Providence, RI @ Met Café (w/ 100 DEMONS) Aug. 04 - ...July 19, 2003
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Classic Metallers OBSESSION Reform, Begin Work On New Material
Classic early '80s metal band OBSESSION has reformed. Original members Michael Vescera (vocals, ex-LOUDNESS, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and Jay Mezias (drums, ex-HANDS OF STONE, WORLDPAIN) are joined in the new lineup by Swedish guitar sensation Robert Marcello (DANGER DANGER, IRONHORSE),Boston-based neo-cl...July 15, 2003
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ZAKK WYLDE: In-Store Appearances Announced
OZZY OSBOURNE/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Zakk Wylde will be making the following in-store appearances during July/August: Monday, July 14 Albuquerque-Hastings 4:00 p.m. 4315 Wyoming NE LaMirada Shopping Center 505-299-7750 Sunday, August 10 In Buffalo autograph signing at Daddy's Junky Music / Ro...July 15, 2003
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GODSMACK, STAIND Nominated For BOSTON MUSIC AWARDS
GODSMACK and STAIND have garnered four nominations apiece for the 2003 Boston Music Awards, while their respective lead singers — Sully Erna and Aaron Lewis — each scored an additional nod for Male Vocalist of the year. Other nominees include CAVE IN, POWERMAN 5000 and AMERICAN HI-FI. Awards will be...July 14, 2003
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QUEENSRŸCHE Touring Guitarist MIKE STONE: 'Hey, Someone's Got To Pay The Bills'
The newest member of QUEENSRŸCHE, touring guitarist Mike Stone (ex-KLOVER, CRAIG GOLDIE'S RITUAL, JONAS HANSSON BAND, CRISS),played around Boston during the '90s (first in a group with former members of GANG GREEN and then fronting his own band) before moving back to the Midwest a few years ago to...July 11, 2003
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SEX PISTOLS Vow To Play Show In Iraq
British punk band the SEX PISTOLS want to bring their particular brand of anarchy to Iraq, vowing to play a live concert in Baghdad with the message that democracy has its pitfalls. In an interview posted on MTV.com, PISTOLS' front man John Lydon, who was known as Johnny Rotten during the punk heyda...July 11, 2003
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ANAL CUNT Reform
ANAL CUNT have reformed and have announced a live show at Bill's Bar in Boston, Massachusetts on November 10. The following is the official statement on the group's reformation from the band's vocalist Seth Putnam: "Well, I guess the biggest news to start off with is that ANAL CUNT are back together...July 11, 2003
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JETHRO TULL Leader To Embark On Solo Tour
JETHRO TULL leader Ian Anderson will embark on a two-month solo tour in the fall in support of his forthcoming disc, "Rupi's Dance". The solo tour — dubbed "Rubbing Elbows with Ian Anderson" — is described on JETHRO TULL's web site as "an intimate evening of acoustic songs, music and bawdy tales." "...July 9, 2003
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AEROSMITH Guitarist Films Segment For The Food Network
AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry taped a segment for the Food Network show "Food Finds" on Friday, June 27. The segment, which will air in the fall, focused on Joe's "Rock Your World Boneyard Brew" hot sauce. In other news, Perry and AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler took part in a short video for the .....July 9, 2003
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A PERFECT CIRCLE Name New Album, Announce Club Tour Dates
A PERFECT CIRCLE have set "Thirteenth Step" as the title for their sophomore album, due out on September 16 through Virgin Records. The complete track listing for the album is as follows: 01. The Package 02. Weak and Powerless 03. The Noose 04. Blue 05. Vanishing 06. A Stranger 07. The Outsider 08....July 8, 2003
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Iraqi Heavy Metal Fan Shot To Death Because He Worked For Americans
Ellen Barry and Rebecca Bou Chebel of the Boston Globe report that a 27-year-old Iraqi interpreter for American soldiers was shot to death in Baghdad Wednesday (July 2) after he had reportedly had received a series of threats because he worked for Americans. Word of the shooting has spread quickly a...July 6, 2003
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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Keyboardist To Tour With BILLY IDOL
Former DREAM THEATER/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN keyboardist Derek Sherinian will be touring as part of BILLY IDOL's backing band this summer. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Aug. 24 - Kings Island, OH @ Timberwolf Ampitheatre Aug. 26 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues Aug. 27 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues...July 3, 2003
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