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HAMERFALL Guitarist Reports From The ROCKFABRIK 20-Year-Anniversary Jam
HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Happy holidays, Templars! As you might have gathered from the Forum, some of us were at the Rockfabrik in Ludwigsburg, Gemany, last weekend. The legendary club celebrated its 20-year anniversary, an...January 4, 2004
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ICED EARTH Guitarist: 'TIM OWENS Is 10 Times The Singer ROB HALFORD Ever Was'
Ex-JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim Owens has told the Cleveland Scene that he has no hard feelings towards his former bandmates over their decision to reunite with his predecessor, vocalist Rob Halford. "I discussed it about five months before [the split happened], saying, 'Listen, if you're going to get [R...December 18, 2003
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TOMMY LEE And PINK's Toilet Thrill
The New York Post is reporting that couple du jour Tommy Lee (ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE) and singer Pink livened up Lotus last week when they were caught engaging in some kinky coupling in the men's room. Promoter Ronnie Madras, who hosts Lotus' Friday night party, tells the Post he walked in on Lee simulating...December 8, 2003
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AMARAN Set Release Date For New Album
Sweden's AMARAN have set a January 20, 2004 release date through Listenable Records for their sophomore effort, "Pristine In Bondage" (view cover here). The first pressing will be a slipcase edition with one bonus track — for a total of 11 tracks — and the Japanese version (due on Dec. 17) will be ....November 19, 2003
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: DIO Is 'One Of The Vilest People In The Music Industry'
In a recent interview posted on DEF LEPPARD's official web site, current DEF LEPPARD/former DIO guitarist Vivian Campbell talked about his disdain for hard rock. "The real irony of that is I actually don't like hard rock music," he said. "I know it's a strange thing to say, but I don't really care a...October 29, 2003
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METAL CHURCH: In Recording Mode
Long-running Seattle metallers METAL CHURCH have entered the studio to begin recording the follow-up to 1999's "Masterpeace", tentatively due in early 2004. The group's current lineup includes original members Kurdt Vanderhoof (guitar) and Kirk Arrington (drums) alongside three new members, includin...October 24, 2003
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AMARAN To Tour Europe With AFTER FOREVER, DARK MOOR And NIGHTMARE
Sweden's AMARAN will be teaming up with AFTER FOREVER, DARK MOOR and NIGHTMARE for a European tour in January. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 16 – Brussels, BEL @ Ten Wyngaert Jan. 17 – Eloyes, FRA @ Espace Culturel Jan. 18 – Marseille, FRA @ Jas Rod Jan. 19 – Barcelona, SPA @ Mephisto ...October 17, 2003
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AMARAN: 'Inflict' Video Posted Online
Sweden's AMARAN have posted the video for the track "Inflict" at their official web site. Check it out: Windows Media (file size: 8 MB),.MPG (file size: 44 MB). "Inflict" comes off the group's upcoming sophomore effort, "Pristine In Bondage" (view cover here),due on December 23 in Japan ...October 13, 2003
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Explains Why WARREN DEMARTINI Wasn't Right For His Band
DIO mastermind Ronnie James Dio recently spoke to ElectricBasement.com about the group's numerous changes in the guitarist department since the release of their last album, "Killing The Dragon". While the CD featured Doug Aldrich (now in WHITESNAKE),an announcement was made earlier this year that e...October 7, 2003
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JERRY CANTRELL Debuts 'New' Band At SAMMY HAGAR's CABO WABO MEXICAN MELTDOWN
Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell debuted his "new" solo band — William Duvall (guitar, COMES WITH THE FALL),Adam Stanger (bass, COMES WITH THE FALL),plus a couple of as-yet-undisclosed session musicians — at Sammy Hagar's Cabo Wabo Mexican Meltdown on October 3-4. Jerry reportedly p...October 7, 2003
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AMARAN Line Up Dutch Dates With SUN CAGED
Sweden's AMARAN have lined up several gigs in Holland with Dutch progressive metallers SUN CAGED. Tentative dates are as follows: Nov. 21 – Goudvishal – Arnhem, NETH Nov. 22 - TBA Nov. 23 – 013 – Tilburg, NETH The shows will mark AMARAN's first gigs on foreign soil. AMARAN's sophomore album, "Pristi...October 4, 2003
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AC/DC To Play London At The End Of The Month?
AC/DC fan site www.ac-dc.net is reporting that AC/DC will play the Carling Apollo Hammersmith in London on Tuesday, October 21. The venue is the original world-famous Hammersmith Odeon where the group performed regularly between 1976 and 1982. Tickets will be on sale soon. In other news, AC/DC guita...October 1, 2003
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Loses Thumb While Gardening!
According to KNAC.com, about two weeks ago while gardening at his home, legendary metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio had a pretty bad accident. As something fell over in the garden, he apparently tried to catch it, and in doing so, his thumb was severed off. Doctors were able to re-attach it, and Dio i...September 30, 2003
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AMARAN: New Album Artwork Posted Online
Sweden's AMARAN have posted the artwork to their upcoming sophomore effort, "Pristine In Bondage", at this location. The follow-up to "A World Depraved" was recorded at Studio Underground in Västerås, Sweden and contains 13 new songs that the band are describing as "much heavier" than the material o...September 26, 2003
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DIO: 'Sacred Heart' Concert Video To Receive DVD Release In February
DIO's "Sacred Heart" concert video from 1986 is scheduled to be reissued on DVD in February 2004 through Warner Strategic Marketing. Featured on the disc will be bonus footage including interviews with current band members Ronnie James Dio, Craig Goldy, Simon Wright and Jimmy Bain. The band will rep...September 24, 2003
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