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Inheritance
Is a classic album still a classic if no one hears it? Is there a certain minimum amount of public awareness that must be generated before something can be even a cult favorite? "Inheritance" has been out for a few months now in the USA, generating next to no interest or publicity. It was apparently...February 5, 2005
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MINI-KISS Perform In New York City: Photos Available
MINI-KISS, a tribute band featuring little people (from 3-foot-11 to 4-foot-4 in height) covering KISS songs, in full make-up, while playing fake wooden guitars, performed in concert at the Cutting Room in New York City on Saturday (Jan. 29). Check out pictures from LFI. MINI-KISS is the brainchild...February 3, 2005
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SPINESHANK Find New Singer, Contemplate Name Change
SPINESHANK drummer Tommy Decker has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "OK, so it's been forever since we've given you an update the reason for that is that we took a few months off and there was really no news to report. We had been through tons of singers and were ...February 2, 2005
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Report: San Jose's Metal Community Has Lost Its Bulletin Board
Brad Kava of San Jose Mercury News has issued the following report: The loss of KSJO-FM, the Bay Area's only radio station that played the hard rock and heavy-metal music preferred by head bangers, has concert promoters scratching, not banging, their heads. How do you reach the audience that would b...February 2, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN To Co-Headline England's READING/LEEDS Festivals
NME.com is reporting that IRON MAIDEN are amongst the big names who are set to headline this year's Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds Festivals in the U.K. Other headliners are FOO FIGHTERS and PIXIES. This year's Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds Festivals will see a headline appearance from Dave...February 2, 2005
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DREAM THEATER Singer Names New Solo Album, Plans Live Dates
DREAM THEATER frontman James LaBrie has set "Elements of Persuasion" as the title of his third solo album, due on March 15 via InsideOut Music. Musicians appearing on the album include Matt Guillory (DALI'S DILEMMA) on keyboards, Mike Mangini (EXTREME, ANNIHILATOR) on drums, Bryan Beller (STEVE VAI)...February 1, 2005
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'Ozzfest' Day Confirmed For England's DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
OZZY OSBOURNE's official web site has confirmed reports that this year's installment of England's Download Festival will include an Ozzfest day on Saturday, June 11, with Ozzy (and presumably Sharon) selecting the groups who will perform. Names in the rumor mill for Ozzfest day include VELVET REVOLV...January 29, 2005
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LOCKUP: Live Album To Receive Japanese Release In March
Toy's Factory Records has set a March 24 Japanese release date for the LOCKUP live album, "Live In Japan". "Live In Japan" was recorded at Club Quattro in Nagoya, Japan on June 28, 2002 and features the following lineup: Shane Embury (NAPALM DEATH) - Bass Jesse Pintado (NAPALM DEATH) - Guitars Thoma...January 25, 2005
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Bassist STEVE DIGIORGIO Looks Back At A Very Productive Year And A Half
Bassist extraordinaire Steve DiGiorgio (TESTAMENT, SEBASTIAN BACH, SADUS) has posted the following message on his web site: "Here's what I've been up to for the last year and half and a few upcoming things… "I know the updates have been few and far between. So I'm attempting to fix that for 2005 and...January 22, 2005
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Dying Teen Meets Lifelong Idol GENE SIMMONS
Pablo Fernandez of the Calgary Sun reports: It wasn't Detroit Rock City, but a trip to L.A. to meet his music idol was the next best thing for a Red Deer teen. Fighting a deadly disease, Vaughn Tayler's dream of meeting his idol Gene Simmons came true, thanks to a foundation that grants ...January 18, 2005
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DARK BLUE: Former SEVENDUST, SKRAPE, VIRGOS Members Sign With WARNER BROS. RECORDS
DARK BLUE, the new band featuring Brett Hestla (ex-CREED, VIRGOS MERLOT) on vocals, Will Hunt (ex-SKRAPE, TOMMY LEE) on drums, Clint Lowery (ex-SEVENDUST) on guitar, Clint's brother Corey Lowery (ex-STEREOMUD, STUCK MOJO) on bass, and Troy McLawhorn (ex-DOUBLE DRIVE) on guitar, have officially inked...January 10, 2005
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: Win Chance To Attend 'Suicide Messiah' Video Shoot
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will be filming the video for "Suicide Messiah" the first single from their new album "Mafia", on Sunday, January 16 in Southern California. Zakk Wylde's official web site, ZakkWylde.com, will be drawing 100 names from entries over the next four days of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY fans w...January 7, 2005
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Swedish Hard Rock Stars Join Forces On Special DVD To Benefit Tsunami Victims
About 150 of the biggest names in rock and hard rock from Sweden have recorded a song that will be released in a couple of weeks on a special DVD to raise money through the Red Cross for the victims of the horrible earthquake and flood disaster in Asia. The song "Where Is The Fire" ...January 4, 2005
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Names His Top Albums, Films Of 2004
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has posted at the band's official web site a list of his favorite albums and films of 2004. Read on: Mike Portnoy's Top 10 CDs of 2004: 01. MUSE – "Absolution" (Says Mike: "Technically this is a 2003 release — but it is hands down my favorite CD of the ...December 30, 2004
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KREATOR's PETROZZA Says New Album Is More Brutal Than 'Violent Revolution'
KREATOR frontman Mille Petrozza recently spoke to the Antenna webzine about the group's new abum, "Enemy of God", and their upcoming tour. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Antenna: You have experimented quite a bit in the later years. Do you feel you have found the right formula by no...December 23, 2004
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