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HEATHEN: More European Tour Dates Announced
Reunited San Francisco thrashers HEATHEN have added more European tour dates to their upcoming itinerary. Confirmed dates so far include: Jul. 02 – TBA - Bad Hersfeld, GER Jul. 9-10 - Headbangers Open Air 2005 - GER Jul. 14 - The Starz - Sint-Niklaas, BEL Jul. 15 - Ed & Rocco's – Geleen, NETH Ju...April 19, 2005
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BLIND GUARDIAN Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
Nuclear Blast has announced the addition of a new member to the family — BLIND GUARDIAN. One of the most significant and successful international power metal bands who "reinvented classic metal for a younger audience" according to Metal Edge, the trademarked BLIND GUARDIAN experience is described as...April 14, 2005
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APOCALYPTICA, WEDNESDAY 13, FOZZY, SHADOWS FALL Confirmed For U.K.'s DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
eFestivals.co.uk is reportingthat APOCALYPTICA, WEDNESDAY 13, LORDI, FOZZY and SHADOWS FALL are among the acts that have been newly confirmed for Download Festival, which takes place June 10-12 at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England. New for the Main Stage on Friday are WEDNESDAY 13 and QUEEN...April 12, 2005
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DIO, DOMINE And ONKEL TOM Confirmed For Italy's TRADATE IRON FEST
DIO, DOMINE and ONKEL TOM have been confirmed for the Tradate Iron Fest, a five-day event set to take place June 1-5 at Campo Sportivo in Tradate (VA),Italy. The billing for the festival is shaping up as follows: Wednesday, June 1: MERQURY BAND (QUEEN tribute) EUROSMITH (AEROSMITH tribute) Thursday...April 11, 2005
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Former AXL ROSE Assistant Says 'Chinese Democracy' Songs Are 'Phenomenal'
Craig Duswalt, former assistant to Axl Rose, has spoken to Sp1at.com about his time with Rose and GUNS N' ROSES. On Rose, Craig said, "Axl is one of the nicest guys in the world. He's not so great in public but I think it's because he's uncomfortable with his fame and probably because ...April 7, 2005
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QUEEN Guitarist Defends Decision To Play Rome
The Associated Press is reporting that QUEEN guitarist Brian May is standing by their decision to play Rome, even as the city mourns Pope John Paul II. QUEEN and guest vocalist Paul Rodgers played a show in Rome on Monday. But according to the British Broadcasting Corp., Italian authorities had aske...April 6, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Says It's A 'Good Experience' To Collaborate With Other Artists
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that OZZY OSBOURNE's been getting a lot of good reviews for his hit cover of MOUNTAIN's "Mississippi Queen", which features MOUNTAIN leader Leslie West on guitar. However, not everyone has appreciated the cover songs that are on the new "Prince of Darkness" box set...April 4, 2005
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ROBERT PLANT, BRIAN MAY Among Britain's Top Music Millionaires
Bloomberg News is reporting that former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant and QUEEN guitarist Brian May are among the top 40 music millionaires in Britain, according to a list published in the Sunday Times. Paul McCartney, Elton John and Sting dominated the annual list, which also included ROLLING...April 4, 2005
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BRUCE DICKINSON: Early Solo Albums To Be Reissued With Bonus Tracks
To celebrate the release of the new BRUCE DICKINSON album, "Tyranny of Souls", all the past solo releases of the IRON MAIDEN singer will be re-released with extra material on the same day, May 23. The albums will expanded with hard-to-find B-sides and rare tracks, while the live recordings will be m...April 1, 2005
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TEAM SLEEP Finalize Track Listing For Long-Awaited Debut
Billboard.com is reporting that TEAM SLEEP, the group led by DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno, will release their self-titled debut album on May 10 via Maverick. The group, also featuring Moreno's childhood friend Todd Wilkenson on guitar, DJ Crook, bassist Rick Verrett and drummer Zach Hill, has been...March 31, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Is An Old Friend And Fan Of LESLIE WEST And MOUNTAIN
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne's got a hit on his hands with his cover of "Mississippi Queen". The MOUNTAIN song is just one of the favorites he recorded for his new box set "Prince of Darkness", which came out this week. The track features guitar work from MOUNTAIN leader Les...March 24, 2005
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GUNS N' ROSES' 'November Rain' Tops Kerrang! Rock 100 Poll
According to Kerrang.com, GUNS N' ROSES have topped the Kerrang! Rock 100 poll with their 1991 smash hit "November Rain" being voted Best-Ever Single. Some 2,500 votes were cast via Kerrang! TV, Kerrang! Radio and Kerrang! magazine. Last year's winner NIRVANA with "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was bumpe...March 24, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Original 'Perry Mason' Demo Available For Download
OZZY OSBOURNE fan site Ozzyhead.com has been updated with the following message: "OZZY'S OSBOURNE's 'Ozzmosis' album was originally mixed and produced by a man named Michael Wagener. Wagener is a big name in the business, and has mixed albums for METALLICA, MEGADETH, QUEEN, MÖTLEY CRÜE, and OZZY (ju...March 24, 2005
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EAGLES OF DEATH METAL Hard At Work On Second Album
EAGLES OF DEATH METAL, the side project of QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE frontman Josh Homme, are currently wrapping up its second album, "Death by Sexy", which they hope to have in stores this summer. "In order for the first album [2004's 'Peace, Love, Death Metal'] not to seem like a fluke, this one nee...March 23, 2005
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QUEEN, GUNS N' ROSES, NIRVANA Classics Among 'Best Songs To Drive To'
EveningTimes.co.uk is reporting that QUEEN's "Bohemian Rhapsody" has been named the all-time best song to drive to. A radio station poll asked voters to choose the top tune to have on the car stereo from a list of suggestions by listeners. The QUEEN track took the top spot with 16% of votes, ahead o...March 23, 2005
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