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JUDAS PRIEST Rock On For TOMMY VANCE
Emma Midgley of ictheWharf.co.uk is reporting that JUDAS PRIEST's tribute gig for former Virginia Quay resident Tommy Vance on March 31 will raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, the Cabot Square bank's official charity. The gig will be held at the Royal Albert Hall next Friday and will play tri...March 23, 2006
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VOIVOD Frontman Slams BLABBERMOUTH.NET 'Dickheads'
VOIVOD frontman Denis "Snake" Belanger has slammed the "dickheads" on BLABBERMOUTH.NET who have reacted negatively to the online preview of the group's new track "The X-Stream". The song, which is available now for streaming at MP3.com, comes off the Canadian pioneering metal band's upcoming album,...March 22, 2006
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STONE SOUR: Studio Update
STONE SOUR, the band featuring SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root, are continuing work on their sophomore album with producer Nick Rasculinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, VELVET REVOLVER). "We now have 13 guitar tracks, 12 bass tracks, and 8 vocal tracks done of the 17 songs that we plan to reco...March 22, 2006
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GURD Seek Photo Submissions For New Album Cover
Switzerland's GURD, the band formed out of the ashes of the power-thrash metal legends POLTERGEIST, have completed work on their eighth album, "Bang!", at the Little Creek studio for a late spring release. The band have launched a contest via their official web site whereby fans can submit a photo t...March 19, 2006
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AEROSMITH Frontman Under Doctor's Orders To Rest Severely Strained Vocal Cords
Gayle Fee and Laura Raposa of BostonHerald.com have issued the following report: There's a whole lotta Cryin' amongst AEROSMITH fans who are worried that frontman Steven Tyler's throat is shot — or furious that the band has pulled the plug on six shows this month with little warning. Sources say the...March 19, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist To Guest On ALICE COOPER's Radio Show
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton will be Alice Cooper's special guest on Cooper's radio show "Nights with Alice Cooper" airing on Tuesday, March 21. The program is a classic-rock format and is nationally syndicated on the United Stations Radio Networks. Air times differ, so make sure to check out...March 18, 2006
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CLIVEAID 2006 Benefit Concert To Be Held In May
The organizers of Cliveaid, which was set up in 2004 as a fund-raising event for original IRON MAIDEN drummer Clive Burr (who suffers from multiple sclerosis),have issued the following update on this year's event: "It is with great pleasure that we can announce this year's 'Cliveaid' show. As you m...March 16, 2006
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GLENN TIPTON: 'My Full Attentions Are On JUDAS PRIEST'
Ben Tyree of ModernGuitars.com recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: ModernGuitars.com: JUDAS PRIEST is taking a hiatus from touring this year after two years. What do you consider the highlights of the tour? Glenn Tipton...March 16, 2006
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Signed AEROSMITH, VAN HALEN Guitars To Be Auctioned For Charity
Several artist-used guitars, including many signed by their previous hit-making owners such as AEROSMITH and VAN HALEN, will be included in an auction of more than 200 lots of rare rock and pop music memorabilia to benefit the Children's Cancer Center at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Titled "From Bea...March 14, 2006
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KISS: Newly Discovered Songs From Late ERIC CARR To Surface
Newly discovered, unreleased material from late Eric "The Fox" Carr, who was the drummer for KISS between 1980 and 1991, will be released by his family later this year. The songs all are from the era 1984-1991. It's not known at this time whether the family will release an EP or if they will just .....March 14, 2006
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VOIVOD Drummer Says New Album Is 'Mind-Blowing'
Greg Prato of Billboard.com is reporting that VOIVOD are scheduled to release their new album, "Katorz", in June via The End Records. It will be the group's first CD since the passing of co-founding guitarist Denis D'Amour (a.k.a. Piggy),who died last August after a battle with colon cancer. "It c...March 13, 2006
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LAAZ ROCKIT To Release DVD In May
Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers LAAZ ROCKIT have posted the following message on their official web site, www.laazrockit.com. "LAAZ ROCKIT is pleased to announce the upcoming release of their official DVD. It will feature rare old footage as well as new live footage of the band along with...March 12, 2006
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SHARON OSBOURNE Claims She Hired '200 Hispanic Kids' To Throw Eggs At IRON MAIDEN
Ozzy Osbourne and his wife/manager Sharon made an appearance on "The Howard Stern Show" on Sirius Satellite Radio on Friday, March 10. The following is a recap of their appearance on the show, as posted on Howard's official web site, HowardStern.com: "When Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne came into the stud...March 11, 2006
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STONE SOUR: Studio Update; Photos Available
STONE SOUR, the band featuring SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root, are still hard at work on their sophomore album with producer Nick Rasculinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, VELVET REVOLVER). The drum tracks by session drummer Roy Mayorga (ex-SOULFLY, currently a touring member of SEPULTURA) are...March 10, 2006
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VOIVOD Drummer's Artwork Displayed At Montreal Gallery
Rupert Bottenberg of MontrealMirror.com has published a report on the split gallery show of the artworks of VOIVOD drummer Michel "Away" Langevin and Montreal's Eric Braün, which is being held in Montreal, Quebec at SubV (5666 Sherbrooke W.) until March 31. Check out the article (which includes phot...March 9, 2006