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From Metal To Mozart: Opera Singer Releases RAMMSTEIN-Inspired Solo CD
Bass sensation Rene Pape spoke to New York Newsday about his first solo CD, "Mein Herz Brennt", an "edgy new symphonic song cycle" based on the lyrics and music of RAMMSTEIN. "It's not music I would listen to every day," admitted Pape of the source material, "but it's very interesting — and I really...February 26, 2004
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METALLICA, KISS, THE OSBOURNES On ROLLING STONE's 'Rock Rich' List
METALLICA have made it to No. 5 on Rolling Stone magazine's "2004 Rock Rich List", with an estimated income last year of $39.1 million. "METALLICA rank with THE BEATLES in the top five catalog sellers of the year, with 1.6 million copies of their old albums moving in the U.S.," the magazine writes....February 26, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: Studio Update
NIGHTWISH keyboardist/mainman Tuomas Holopainen has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "On January 29-30 we went to London for the first orchestra/choir/percussion recording session. The result of these days was beyond my wildest expectations. The musicians were incredible...February 26, 2004
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SAVATAGE Guitarist Decides To Make Solo Debut A Double CD
SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery has revealed the more details about his upcoming debut solo album, "Faces", due in September through Greece's Black Lotus Records. The two-disc set will consist of two parts, one called "Faces" and the other "God Damn War". "When you open the...February 23, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH To Meet Greek Fans And Answer Questions At Athens Party
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) will be a guest of honor at a party thrown by The Scorpions Fan Club of Greece on February 27 at the TNT Club in Athens. Uli will meet the Greek fans and answer questions on stage. As a special treat, the new promo DVD "Venga La Primavera", featuring ....February 20, 2004
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HYPOCRISY's TÄGTGREN Talks About New CD, Drummer
HYPOCRISY mainman Peter Tägtgren recently spoke to Denmark's Metal Reference about the band's new CD, "The Arrival", and the addition of drummer Horgh (ex-IMMORTAL) to the group's ranks. The following are some of the highlights of the interview: Metal Reference: [I understand that] "The Arrival" was...February 6, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN To Release New Single In March?
According to two Internet sources (Link#1, Link#2) and an eBay auction of the promo, IRON MAIDEN will release the third single from their "Dance of Death" album, "No More Lies", on March 29. The EP will reportedly contain the following tracks: 01. No More Lies 02. Paschendale (Orchestra Version) ...February 5, 2004
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SAVATAGE Guitarist In Pre-Production For Solo Debut
SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery is currently in the studio doing pre-production for his debut solo album, "Faces", due in September through Greece's Black Lotus Records. The CD, which will reportedly include co-production assistance from SAVATAGE/ex-MEGADETH guitarist Al Pi...January 31, 2004
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NIGHTWISH: Basic Tracks Completed, Orchestra Parts To Be Recorded In London
NIGHTWISH keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen flew to London, England today (Jan. 29) to oversee the recording of orchestra parts for the group's forthcoming album, tentatively due this summer. The sessions will last a couple of days and will be followed by another trip to London in late February for some...January 29, 2004
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WARLOCK Reunion Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
German hard rock singer Doro Pesch will reunite with her early band WARLOCK for a special reunion show at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-8, 2004 in Wacken, Germany. According to the festival's organizers, Doro will play a "best of" set, to be followed by a special p...January 26, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH To Tour The U.K. In April
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-THE SCORPIONS) and Sky Orchestra will perform a number of concerts in the U.K. in April 2004. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. As previously reported, Roth will be the special guest during UFO's upcoming European headlining tour, which is scheduled...January 21, 2004
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KELLY KEELING Issues Update
Vocalist/guitarist Kelly Keeling (BATON ROUGE, BLUE MURDER, MSG, GUITAR ZEUS, JOHN NORUM) has posted the following message on his official web site: "Howdy folks! It's been a while since I updated. I've been so busy on the road with various projects and social gatherings. "I did a show with DOKKEN a...January 20, 2004
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CARMINE APPICE Signs On As SLINGERLAND's Spokesperson
Legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice (VANILLA FUDGE, OZZY OSBOURNE, ROD STEWART) has signed on as an exclusive-spokesperson for the U.S.-made Gibson/Slingerland Drums, effective immediately. "Slingerland has always been the premier drum company and I couldn't be happier with this new arrangement. I...January 16, 2004
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The Glorious Burden
ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer hit the heavy metal jackpot when he managed to convince former JUDAS PRIEST screamer Tim Owens to join the group's ranks following the departure of longtime singer Matt Barlow earlier in the year. Arguably the finest metal vocalist of the last decade, Owens' prowess w...December 25, 2003
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SKYCLAD: New Song Available For Download
A brand new SKYCLAD track, titled "Do They Mean Us?", has been posted online in MP3 format at this location. This version of "Do They Mean Us?" — one of several new SKYCLAD songs that feature The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra — was taken from the Demolition Records Xmas promo sampler and might sound...December 24, 2003
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