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MELDRUM To Support BLACK LABEL SOCIETY On U.S .Tour
MELDRUM, the Swedish band led by former PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum (wife of EUROPE axeman John Norum),have secured the opening slot on BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's upcoming U.S. tour beginning in early March. Confirmed dates are as follows: Mar. 10 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre Mar. 11 - Anah...February 17, 2005
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NOCTURNAL RITES To Perform With Philharmonic Orchestra
NOCTURNAL RITES, one of the principal forces in Swedish power metal, have been granted a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform two shows alongside the renowned philharmonic orchestra at the opera house in their native Umeå, Sweden. "I think these concerts will blow people away," stated the group...February 12, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN Members To Attend Ceremony
Former LED ZEPPELIN members Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones will be on hand at a ceremony Saturday night in Los Angeles to accept the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy, according to ABC ePrep. "The Lifetime Achievement, Trustees and Technical Grammy Awards recognize music people w...February 9, 2005
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Petition Launched To Get DIMEBAG Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
A petition has been launched to get late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Dimebag was gunned down by a deranged fan on December 8, 2004 while performing with DAMAGEPLAN at the Alrosa Villa nightclub in Columbus, Ohio. The Rock &...February 7, 2005
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GOD FORBID Embark On First Headlining U.S. Tour; Begin Writing New Album
New Jersey thrash titans GOD FORBID will enter the studio in May to begin recording their highly anticipated new album, "IV: Constitution Of Treason". The recording and mixing sessions will be overseen by Jason Suecof (TRIVIUM) at Audiohammer Studios in Florida and Eric Rachel (ATREYU, THE DILLINGER...February 2, 2005
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Fans Have A New Way To Experience METALLICA
Erin Rolfs of The Louisiana State University's The Daily Reveille has issued the following report: Fans have a new way to experience the thrashing riffs and primal vocals of METALLICA. At the Irene W. Pennington Planetarium in Louisiana, guests can lie back under a 60-foot dome and watch a laser sho...February 2, 2005
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World's Largest Collection Of JIMI HENDRIX Memorabilia To Be Auctioned
The following press release was issued by the Prudent Press Agency: Jimi Hendrix is the ultimate rock icon — his influence still resonating throughout music, fashion and popular culture, nearly 35 years after his untimely death. In November Cooper Owen auctioned the first selection of lots from this...February 2, 2005
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Book Author Says Most Extreme Metal Musicians Are 'Everyday Joes'
D. Shawn Bosler of The Village Voice reports: In his new book "Choosing Death: The Improbable History of Death Metal & Grindcore" (Feral House),metal journalist (and editor in chief of the excellent Philadelphia-based metal magazine Decibel) Albert Mudrian gives an in-depth play-by-play of the...February 1, 2005
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Record Executive Who Launched OZZY OSBOURNE Dies At 73
The Associated Press is reporting that Donald Dempsey Sr., a recording industry executive who is credited with having helped launch OZZY OSBOURNE's solo career, died Thursday (Jan. 27). He was 73. Dempsey died at home of what was believed to be a stroke, said his son, Don Dempsey Jr. of New York. De...January 31, 2005
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OTEP Introduce New Guitarist
OTEP have announced the addition of guitarist Scotty CH, formerly of the band MTF, to the group's ranks. In a message posted on the group's official web site, Scotty writes, "To OTEP, after several months of blistering work, I want to thank you for making me who I am today. It is an honor to ...January 27, 2005
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AGENTS OF MAN Sign Worldwide Deal With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
The New Jersey quintet AGENTS OF MAN have signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The group have just finished recording their full-length debut, "Count Your Blessings", tentatively due this spring. Composed of former members of such acclaimed hardcore acts as BULLDOZE, COLD AS LIFE, ONE...January 27, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Talks About Upcoming Tour, 'The Dirt' Movie
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee took part in an MSN online chat Tuesday night (Jan. 25). Several excerpts from the chat follow: Q: What was coolest thing you can remember that you've done in the last 20 years of MÖTLEY CRÜE? Tommy Lee: "Probably play Russia. That was pretty crazy. That was definitely...January 26, 2005
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Former STEREOMUD Guitarist Launches New Project
Former STEREOMUD guitarist John Fattoruso has hooked up with former SCAR CULTURE bassist Frank Cannino in a brand-new as-yet-unnamed project. The pair, who are in the process of writing material for a full-length album, are auditioning drummers "who can do it all," according to John. "We are looking...January 22, 2005
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SUFFOCATION: Complete U.S. Itinerary Released
Reunited death metal legends SUFFOCATION have announced a headlining tour in support of their current release, "Souls to Deny". Support on select dates will be provided by CATTLE DECAPITATION, BEHEMOTH (Atlanta through Baltimore only) and DEVILINSIDE. The tour will kick off on January 17 in Nashvill...January 14, 2005
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Former SNOT/AMEN Bassist Launches Merchandise Line
Former SNOT/AMEN bassist John "Tumor" Fahnestock has launched an online clothing company at the following URLs: 313merch.com 313tshirts.com 313stickers.com According to a posting on 313merch.com, the Huntington Beach-based 313 Merch is "an independent T shirt company specializing in "sub-culture" de...January 10, 2005
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