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DEICIDE, MAYHEM Featured In 'Death Metal Murders' BBC Documentary

DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton will feature in an hour-long BBC documentary called "Death Metal Murders" (part of the acclaimed "This World" series) which explores link between heavy metal music (specifically death and black metal) and Satanism and murder.The show will air at 9:00 p.m. (GMT) on Thursd...

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DOKKEN/TED NUGENT Bassist BARRY SPARKS: Have Guitar, Will Play

Bassist Barry Sparks (DOKKEN, TED NUGENT) has posted the following message on his official web site: "My band and I had an interesting little adventure out in California. First off, we left Tucson around 8 in the morning in my brothers truck complete with a Uhaul trailer full of gear. Everything ran...

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DON DOKKEN Says There Is 'No Possibility' Of Reunion With GEORGE LYNCH

As he prepared for VH1 Classic's "Metal Mania: Stripped Across America Tour 2005", Don Dokken called into "The Hairball John Radio Show" to discuss his participation in the "Metal Mania" tour, the upcoming DOKKEN holiday dates and the status of his solo disc as well as the new studio release from DO...

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DEEP PURPLE Drummer Talks About Split With EMI, New Album

Norway's Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Express Radio: Your new album is coming out on a new label. Why did you part ways with EMI? Ian Paice: "Well, nowadays a lot of people are moving from one ...

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Canadian 'Metal Queen' LEE AARON Talks About Touring In '80s, Singing Backup For SCORPIONS

Full In Bloom Music recently conducted an interview with former Canadian "metal queen" Lee Aaron. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Full In Bloom Music: What's new, what have you been up to lately and what's in the future? Lee Aaron: "Well... 'Beautiful Things', my 11th disc, was released i...

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JANI LANE, KIP WINGER To Take Part In Florida 'Meet-And-Greet'

Former WARRANT frontman Jani Lane and WINGER mainman Kip Winger will take part in a "meet-and-greet" at Sam Ash in Clearwater, Florida on Friday, November 18 at 2:30 p.m. Lane and Winger, along with other surprise guests from VH1 Classic's "Metal Mania: Stripped Across America Tour 2005" (which also...

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Hard Rock Artists Come Together For Benefit CD

In 2004 there were more than 1,000,000 cases of cancer reported in the United States and according to published reports about 1,500 people die every day from cancer. It was also in 2004 that the Chicago rock band ENUFF Z'NUFF found out that drummer Ricky Parent was battling cancer. Fans and friends...

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NOCTURNAL RITES Guitarist To Perform At Japan's Musical Instruments Fair

Swedish melodic metallers NOCTURNAL RITES have posted the following message on their official web site: "Nils Norberg [guitar] is going to Japan later this week for a combined promotion and guitar trip! He will be shredding his Caparison guitars at the Musical Instruments Fair for a few days and the...

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GOD'S ARMY To Enter Studio This Weekend

GOD'S ARMY, the new band featuring former HELLOWEEN/METALIUM drummer Mark Cross, bassist/vocalist John A.B.C. Smith (GALLOWS POLE, HALLOWED, AT VANCE),and guitarists Ian O'Sullivan (HALLOWED) and Don Amiro, will enter the studio in Germany on November 5 to begin recording their debut album, tentati...

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Former Members Of DOKKEN, GREAT WHITE To Take Part In ROCK N' ROLL FANTASY CAMP 2006

Former DOKKEN/DIO bassist Jeff Pilson and GREAT WHITE guitarist/keyboardist Michael Lardie are among the musicians taking part in Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp 2006. During President's Day weekend (February 16-20, 2006),camp is held in Hollywood, California where the campers will be mentored and molded...

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Special 'Masters Of Horror' Edition of 'Headbanger's Ball' To Air This Weekend

Be sure to tune in to the Halloween edition of MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" on Saturday, October 29 at 10:00 p.m. EST as artists from the "Masters of Horror" soundtrack take over the show. Special guest hosts will include members of NORMA JEAN, IT DIES TODAY, and Buckethead (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),as well...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Drummer TOMMY LEE In Country Video: Watch Clip Online

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee makes a cameo appearance in the new video from country-rocker Keith Anderson. The clip of "XXL", by award-winning director Trey Fanjoy and produced by Don Lepore for Picture Vision, incorporates multiple vivid dramatic scenes interwoven with energy-charged live performa...

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DOKKEN: More Tour Dates Announced

DOKKEN have updated their touring schedule. Confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 30 - Las Vegas, NV - Empire Room Dec. 01 - Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues Dec. 02 - Los Angeles, CA - House Of Blues Dec. 03 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre Dec. 05 – El Paso, TX - Stampede ...

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Bassist HANK III: 'I Don't Know What's Up With SUPERJOINT RITUAL Right Now'

Ellen Gager of Midwest Excess recently conducted an interview with SUPERJOINT RITUAL bassist Hank Williams III. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Midwest Excess: So are you a Bush supporter? Hank Williams III: "They didn't want my vote from the time I was doing federal probation for fi...

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GEORGE LYNCH: Tour Dates Announced

Legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) will be embarking on a solo tour in late November. Joining Lynch in his touring band will be vocalist Andrew Freeman, drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO) and bassist Marten Andersson (LIZZY BORDEN, STARWOOD). The dates are as follows: Nov. 2...