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Guitarist BERNIE TORME Discusses GMT Project
DioMessageBoard.com recently conducted an interview with Irish guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE) about his new band GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT),also featuring his old compadre from GILLAN, bassist John McCoy — who has worked with Joey Belladonna, SAMSON, and the UK SUB, among others — and dr...November 25, 2006
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ULI JON ROTH Confirmed As Special Guest At THERION's 'Classic Show' In Bucharest
Sweden's THERION has updated its official web site with the following message: "Three weeks before the THERION goes classic show (December 9th, Palace Hall, Bucharest) we are proud to announce a huge surprise to the fans: Ex-SCORPIONS and ELECTRIC SKY member Uli Jon Roth, currently developing his ow...November 22, 2006
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DEFIANCE Guitarist DOUG HARRINGTON Passes Away
Reunited Oakland, California thrashers DEFIANCE, best known for their seminal late '80s/early '90s Roadrunner releases "Void Terra Firma" and "Beyond Recognition", have issued the following statement: "It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of our dear friend, bandmate, and Corpo...November 16, 2006
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OZZY OSBOURNE: The Ozzman Designeth
According to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Hard Rock has just unveiled the newest addition to its Signature T-Shirt Series, the Edition XXII, which boasts a design created by Ozzy Osbourne. The godfather of heavy metal's notorious stick figure, symbolizing his on-stage persona, dances down a line...November 15, 2006
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ROSE TATTOO Frontman Urges Men To Have Prostate Checks
Australia's Herald Sun reports that ROSE TATTOO frontman Angry Anderson is urging men to have prostate checks. The legendary rocker, who appears in a series of television ads to promote prostate cancer awareness, said men's health was no longer an unspoken topic. "This is about men's bits and we're...November 15, 2006
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VINNY APPICE, RHINO BUCKET To Perform At SANDY WEST Tribute Concert
According to Rockdetector.com, Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO),RHINO BUCKET and Chuck Wright (QUIET RIOT) are among the musicians that are scheduled to perform at a tribute concert to late THE RUNAWAYS drummer Sandy West, who passed away on October 21 after a long battle with lung cancer. The sho...November 12, 2006
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THE HAUNTED Frontman Says Copenhagen Show 'Was Great And Horrible At The Same Time'
THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on the band's MySpace page: "So last night we played in Copenhagen and it was great and horrible at the same time. We played this really small club, it was overpacked and the doors were closed through all the bands. No fucking oxyge...November 8, 2006
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Lost OZZY OSBOURNE Song Re-Recorded By Edinburgh Band
Hazel Mollison of the Edinburgh Evening News reports: He is better known to a new generation as the star of his own reality TV show. But now an Edinburgh band are hoping to give Ozzy Osbourne a blast from the past by recording one of his earliest — and now forgotten — songs. ...November 7, 2006
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OZZY And SHARON OSBOURNE To Attend PRIDE OF BRITAIN Awards
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne will be among over 100 stars attending the the Daily Mirror's Pride Of Britain awards at London Television Centre, according to icBirmingham. They will join Tony Blair and the Prince of Wales as they pay tribute to the country's unsung heroes. Pop princess Kylie Minogue, who...November 6, 2006
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ROSE TATTOO: Funeral For Former Bassist To Be Held Tomorrow
Funeral services for former ROSE TATTOO bassist Ian Rilen — who passed away on October 30 after a battle with bladder cancer — will be held on Saturday, November 4 at 11:00 a.m. at the Melbourne High Memorial Hall in Alexandra Avenue, South Yarra, before a private ceremony for family. Ian's wake wil...November 3, 2006
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D.R.I.'s SPIKE CASSIDY: SPIKEFEST 2006 Benefit Concerts Update
The organizers of Spikefest 2006, a series of events designed to raise money for D.R.I. guitarist Spike Cassidy, who was recently diagnosed with colon cancer, have sent the following update to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Spikefest was started by two friends to raise money for our friend Spike Cassidy from D....October 31, 2006
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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY Talks About Touring With MÖTLEY CRÜE
Shay Quillen of The Mercury News recently conducted an interview with AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Q: How is [bassist] Tom [Hamilton] doing? [Tom is recovering from throat cancer.] Perry: He's definitely getting better and better. It looks like he could possibl...October 31, 2006
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Founding ROSE TATTOO Bassist Loses Battle With Bladder Cancer
Undercover News reports that bassist and founding member of ROSE TATTOO Ian Rilen lost his long suffering battle with bladder cancer. Rilen died this morning (Monday, October 30) surrounded by friends and family. With a career spanning thirty years, Rilen helped shape the sound of Australian hard ro...October 30, 2006
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CRÜEFEST HOLLYWOOD Organizers Looking For Bands
The 7th annual Crüefest Hollywood is scheduled to take place July 28, 2007 at the Whisky a Go-Go in Hollywood, CA. The event's organizers have issued the following message: "We are now searching for 10 great bands to perform at this wonderful charity event! All bands must be able to perform at least...October 28, 2006
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AEROSMITH: Cancer-Stricken Bassist Checks In
AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton — who is sitting out the first part of the band's "The Route of All Evil" tour after completing a seven-week course of radiation treatment for throat cancer (filling in for Hamilton is David Hull, a longtime friend of the band who played in the JOE PERRY PROJECT) — has...October 25, 2006
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