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FREDDIE MERCURY MONTREUX MEMORIAL DAY Details Revealed

The prelimary outline program for September 2007 Freddie Mercury memorial event has been announced. Set to take place September 7-8 in Montreux, Switzerland, the fifth Freddie Mercury's Montreux Memorial Day will feature appearances by the following musicians/speakers: * QUEEN UNPLUGGED PROJECT (fro...

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SACRED REICH: 'Ignorance/Surf Nicaragua' Reissues Due In June

Metal Blade Records will release a three-disc deluxe reissue of SACRED REICH's "Ignorance" and "Surf Nicaragua" on June 15 (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and June 18 (rest of Europe). Two CDs will be included in the package (both remastered!) as well as a bonus DVD. The package includes liner notes...

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SHATTER MESSIAH: Debut Album To Receive U.S. Release This Week

On April 24, 2007, DCA Recordings will release the critically acclaimed debut album by SHATTER MESSIAH, "Never to Play the Servant". The CD was released last year in Europe, and had only been available as an import outside the continent. Now metal fans in North America will be able to experience SHA...

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TESTAMENT: Previously Unseen 2005 Video Interview With ALEX SKOLNICK Available

A previously unseen 10-minute video interview with TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick, recorded on March 18, 2005 in San Antonio, Texas by the San Antonio STUF-TV cable show "Robb's MetalWorks" (which never aired the footage),has been posted online at YouTube. As previously reported, a number of hig...

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FASTER PUSSYCAT's MUSCAT Issues 'Open Letter' To TAIME DOWNE, GREG STEELE

FASTER PUSSYCAT guitarist Brent Muscat has issued the following "open letter" to his former PUSSYCAT bandmates Taime Downe (vocals) and Greg Steele (guitar): "Dear Taime and Greg, "I will try to keep this letter brief. "I have sent both of you email and messages through myspace inviting you both to...

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TESTAMENT: Concert Photos From Santa Ana Posted Online

A number of high-quality photos of TESTAMENT performing live at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, California on March 31, 2007 has been posted online at Yahoo! Music (all photos by Stephanie Cabral). TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy, bassist Greg Christian, and guitarists Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson,...

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ERIC STACY: There's Nothing 'FASTER PUSSYCAT' About TAIME DOWNE's Version Of Band

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with FASTER PUSSYCAT bassist Eric Stacy. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What was the main motivation behind starting this version of the group? Eric: "Brent [Muscat] has always been one of my closest friends. We got along really...

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WHITE LION Added To ROCKLAHOMA

WHITE LION has been confirmed for Rocklahoma, a three-day outdoor '80s hard rock festival, set to take place July 13-15, in Pryor, OK at the Pryor Festival Grounds. Also rumored to be appearing is TWISTED SISTER, although the band's participation has not yet been officially confirmed by the event or...

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KISS Expo In St. Louis Will be Tribute To MARK ST. JOHN

According to KissOnline.com, the first-ever St. Louis KISS Fan Expo will be a tribute to late KISS guitarist Mark St. John. Special guests Bruce Kulick and Mark's brother — Mike Norton — will celebrate the life of the former KISS guitarist. The Expo will take place on Sunday June 24 from 1:00 p.m. t...

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TESTAMENT 'Writing Rehearsals' Underway

Long-running San Francisco Bay Area metallers TESTAMENT have issued the following update: "TESTAMENT 'writing rehearsals' got underway the weekend of April 14, 2007. YES, they are *really* working on the next record! Alex [Skolnick, guitar] was back east due to shows with the ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO. "Th...

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KISS Members Comment On MARK ST. JOHN's Passing

KISS members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Eric Singer have issued statements regarding the passing of former KISS guitarist Mark St. John, who died on April 5 from an apparent brain hemorrhage. He was 51. Paul Stanley: "Mark tried his best to become the guitar player that KISS and our fans needed,...

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BRITNY FOX, ENUFF Z'NUFF Tour Dates Released

BRITNY FOX will team up with ENUFF Z'NUFF for a number of spring/summer shows beginning in early June. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: June 01 - Rumford, ME @ The Shack June 05 - Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre June 10 - Springfeild, VA @ Jaxx June 14 - Aurora, CO @ Hubbas ...

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QUEEN: More BRIAN MAY Guitar Models In The Works

QUEEN guitarist Brian May's company BrianMayGuitars.co.uk has issued the following update: "In the very near future, we are hoping to produce a Brian May guitar to bridge the gap between the standard model and the Andrew Guyton model. "In response to demand from many guitarists, this guitar will be...

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WES BORLAND's BLACK LIGHT BURNS: First Dates With CHEVELLE Announced

BLACK LIGHT BURNS, the band led by former LIMP BIZKIT guitarist Wes Borland, will support CHEVELLE on a U.S. tour beginning May 7. Confirmed dates so far are as follows April 30 - Buddy Guy's - Chicago, Illinois (BLACK LIGHT BURNS only) May 07 - The Cotillion - Wichita, Kansas May 08 - Ridglea Theat...

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DUBLIN DEATH PATROL Confirmed For Holland's FIELDS OF ROCK Festival

DUBLIN DEATH PATROL (DDP),the new band featuring TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy and former EXODUS vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza, has been confirmed for the Fields of Rock festival, set to take place June 16-17 at the Evenemententerrein Walibi World in Biddinghuizen, Holland. The festival billing is no...