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W.A.S.P.: Video Footage From European Tour Opener Available

A video clip of W.A.S.P. performing its classic track "Blind in Texas" during the opening concert of its European tour on Friday, April 6 in Zaandam, the Netherlands has been posted at YouTube. As previously reported, W.A.S.P. has cancelled its previously announced August 20 concert at the B.B. King...

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W.A.S.P. Mainman Explains 'Heaven's Hung In Black' Track

W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless has taken the opportunity to explain the story behind the song "Heaven's Hung In Black", which appears on the group's new album, "Dominator", due out in the U.K. on April 16, Scandinavia on April 20, and the rest of mainland Europe on April 27 via Demolition Records....

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W.A.S.P.: 'Dominator' Audio Samples Available

Several audio samples from W.A.S.P.'s upcoming CD, "Dominator", have been posted online at this location. Due in the U.K. on April 16, Scandinavia on April 20, and the rest of mainland Europe on April 27 via Demolition Records, "Dominator" (view cover here) will feature the following track listing:...

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W.A.S.P. Confirmed For Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD!!! Festival

W.A.S.P. has been confirmed for this year's installment of the Bang Your Head!!! festival, set to take place June 22-23, 2007 in Balingen, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AMON AMARTH AMOPRHIS ARCHER BRAINSTORM DARK TRANQUILLITY EDGUY EVERGREY FINNTROLL...

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The Resurrection of Whiskey Foote

Stoner rock isn't exactly known for its innovative streak — many of its most beloved practitioners are content to fire off the same turbo-charged riffs and yowl like wigged-out surfers about the usual velvet-poster topics. All well and good, but that just makes it all the odder when one of the genre...

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W.A.S.P.: 'Dominator' Release Date, Revised Track Listing Revealed

W.A.S.P. will release its new studio CD, "Dominator", in the U.K. on April 16, Scandinavia on April 20, and the rest of mainland Europe on April 27 via Demolition Records. The CD will arrive in South America and Russia in early May. "Dominator" (view cover here) track listing: 01. Mercy 02. Long, Lo...

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Ex-W.A.S.P. Drummer Says Drumming On 'The Neon God' Albums Was 'Nothing Groundbreaking'

Former W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland recently addressed the controversy surrounding drumming credits on the last two W.A.S.P. studio releases, both of which were part of the "The Neon God" two-album concept ("The Demise" and "The Rise"). Current QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali stated in various in...

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W.A.S.P.: More Tour Dates Announced

W.A.S.P. has scheduled the following European tour dates during the coming months: Apr. 08 - Stadthalle – Langen, GER (Noisegate Festival) Apr. 16 - Wulfrun Hall – Wolverhampton, UK Apr. 19 - Kick Cafè - Kristiansand, NOR Apr. 20 - Folken - Stavenger NOR Apr. 21 - Byscenen - Haugesund, NOR Apr. 22 -...

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W.A.S.P. Signs With DEMOLITION RECORDS

W.A.S.P.'s previously announced deal with SPV Records appears to have fallen through and the band has now landed a new label home with Demolition Records. The group's new album, "Dominator", is expected sometime this spring. Songtitltes tentatively set to appear on the CD include "Mercy", "Take Me U...

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W.A.S.P. To Play German Festival In April

According to a posting on the Mike Duda In Your Face Fan Site, W.A.S.P. has been confirmed for the Noisegate Festival, set to take place April 8 at Stadthalle in Langen, Germany. Also scheduled to appear is SISTER SIN. More acts will be announced soon. A video clip of W.A.S.P. performing the new ...

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TRACII GUNS: If I Had Stayed With GUNS N' ROSES, It Would Have Been A Very Different Band

L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns recently spoke to Gavin Allen of the South Wales Echo about his early years as a member of GUNS N' ROSES. "If I had stayed with Axl [Rose], I don't know if GUNS N' ROSES would have been any better or worse but I think it would have ...

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ROB HALFORD, ROBERT PLANT, BON SCOTT, OZZY Are Among 'Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists'

Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST),Robert Plant (LED ZEPPELIN) and Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) are among the singers who appear on Hit Parader magazine's (cover) list of "Heavy Metal's All-Time Top 100 Vocalists" (published in the November 2006 issue). Commented the editors of the magazi...

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THE HAUNTED Frontman: 'About Socialist Libertarianism... Words Are Not Enough'

THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "I am slightly confused here. What is hard to grasp with the idea of an anarchist society? A social structure built on responsible individual action based in free will rather than that of the obligatory choicele...

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Drummer PATRICK JOHANSSON: 'YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Is One Of The Nicest Guys In The World'

Dave's On Tour recently conducted an interview with YNGWIE MALMSTEEN drummer Patrick Johansson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Dave's On Tour: A couple of Malmsteen fans whom I spoke with commented that Yngwie gets better every time they see him. Look back to the first time you played wi...

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BENEDICTUM Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces European Tour With DORO

San Diego power metal band BENEDICTUM has parted ways with drummer Blackie Sanchez due to musical differences. "We wish Blackie the best of luck in his future endeavors — we had some great times together but over the last few months it became apparent that we were moving in different directions," sa...