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PAGE, VAN HALEN, SLASH, HAMMETT, RHOADS Named Top Guitar Soloists Of All Time
LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page of has been voted the top guitar soloist of all time for the song "Stairway to Heaven". According to The Sun Online, Page's performance topped the survey held by the web site AboutGuitars.com and beat out the likes of Eddie Van Halen for the track "Eruption". The th...January 17, 2006
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CHALICE Thrown Off DEEP PURPLE/ALICE COOPER Tour
German melodic heavy metallers CHALICE have apparently been thrown off the billing of the upcoming DEEP PURPLE/ALICE COOPER European tour. The group's official statement on the mattere reads as follows: "Unfortunately, today we have real depressing news for you which we haven't quite realized oursel...January 16, 2006
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GUNS N' ROSES, DOKKEN, TYPE O NEGATIVE, QUIET RIOT Members To Perform At Benefit Concert
The second annual Raven's Heart benefit concert will take place this Thursday, January 19 at the Fais Do-Do in Los Angeles. All proceeds from the event will go to the Raven's Heart Foundation. The benefit will feature a full night of performances, including a surprise band, and will be capped off by...January 16, 2006
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EMPIRE Featuring Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN: New Album Preview Available
EMPIRE, the brainchild of German guitarist Rolf Munkes (MAJESTY, EMPIRE, RAZORBACK, ex-VANIZE),have set "Raven Ride" as the title of their third album, due in May via AOR Heaven Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Trading Souls" (Lion Music) will feature guest appearances by singer Tony Martin (ex-BL...January 16, 2006
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DOKKEN Guitarist Talks About Upcoming Album
A brand-new interview with DOKKEN guitarist John Levin has been posted on the band's official web site. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Q: That is awesome. Now tell me, how is the new DOKKEN album coming along? When are you going into the studio to finish it? John Levin: "Well, it is ...January 13, 2006
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Vocalist GRAHAM BONNET Says He Would Consider Working With MSG Again
In a brand new, exclusive interview conducted by Rock N Roll Universe, legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet discusses his days in RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ and IMPELLITTERI, as well as his current activities. Also covered in the interview is Bonnet's upcoming appearance on MICHAEL SCHEN...January 10, 2006
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IN FLAMES Frontman: 'I Don't Think Anybody Can Sound Like We Sound'
Jackie Smit of Chronicles of Chaos recently conducted an interview with IN FLAMES frontman Anders Fridén. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Chronicles of Chaos: "Come Clarity" had been confirmed as being completed as far back as July, yet it's only being released some nine months later. Wha...January 9, 2006
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KORN, MUDVAYNE, DISTURBED, AEROSMITH, YNGWIE Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: KORN Venue: Congress Theatre City/State: Chicago, Ill. Date: Dec. 2, 2005 Gross Sales: $36,875 Attendance: 2,890 Capacity: 2,890 Artist/Event: KORN Venue: Hammerst...January 8, 2006
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Make It An OZZY OSBOURNE Weekend: Don't Miss These TV Shows
According to Ozzyhead.com, the Travel channel (TRV) will be airing "The Jack Osbourne Project - Adrenaline Junkie" this Saturday, January 7. Starting at 12:00 p.m., the following three 60-minute episodes will air (all of them featuring Ozzy clips): * "Adrenaline Junkie 1": Jack Osbourne sets the goa...January 6, 2006
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EMPIRE: New Album Nearing Completion
German guitarist Rolf Munkes (MAJESTY, EMPIRE, RAZORBACK, ex-VANIZE) is putting the finishing touches on the third EMPIRE album, tentatively due in May via AOR Heaven Records. "I'm mixing the last three titles right now," Munkes writes on his web site. "Be prepared for a mystic, powerful and fantast...January 4, 2006
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MARTY FRIEDMAN Looks Back On 2005, Talks About Upcoming Solo CD
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently gave an interview to his official web site regarding his recent and upcoming activities. The question-and-answer session follows: Q: 2005 was a big year for you with 6 months on a hit TV series, three live DVDs, lots of new music of your own as well...January 3, 2006
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PRIMER BLACK: Live Dates Announced
PRIMER BLACK, the new band featuring Ron Kachnic (guitar; MALIGNANCY, MORTICIAN),Desmond Tolhurst (guitar; MALIGNANCY, MORTICIAN, HEAD TRAUMA),Shane Tierney (vocals; LEVIATHAN),Art Micewicz (bass; DIRTY BROWN EYE) and Jim Horan (drums; DIRTY BROWN EYE),have lined up the following dates during th...January 1, 2006
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DON DOKKEN To Host This Weekend's 'The Classic Metal Show'
DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken will be hosting this weekend's edition of "The Classic Metal Show", airing on Saturday, Dec. 31 beginning at 9:00 p.m. This special New Year's Eve installment of "The Classic Metal Show" will feature all cover songs from your favorite classic metal artists. Go to www.thecl...December 29, 2005
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UNDEROATH Guitarist: 'SLIPKNOT Don't Truly Believe In What They're Talking About'
Christian punk/metal act UNDEROATH spoke to MTV.com about a Halloween show in New Jersey, where the band took the stage dressed like SLIPKNOT and opened the show with the masked marvels' "Duality". "Our manager called their management, and they sent us some masks and said all they wanted was some pi...December 28, 2005
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GOD'S ARMY/MYSTIC PROPHECY DVD Shoot To Be 'Redone' In January
GOD'S ARMY drummer Mark Cross (FIREWIND, ex-HELLOWEEN, METALIUM) has posted the following message on his official web site: "As you know the [joint MYSTIC PROPHECY/GOD'S ARMY performance] at the Matrix on December 17 was quite successful and we had our first in concert DVD shooting! "Unfortunately,...December 28, 2005
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