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DOZER To Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary With Hometown Gig
Swedish "stoner" rockers DOZER have scheduled a CD-release party for their new album, "Through the Eyes of Heathens", on October 28 at S2 in the group's hometown of Borlänge. "DOZER are both celebrating the release of the upcoming 'Through the Eyes of Heathens' album as well as having existed as a b...September 16, 2005
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KISS Legend GENE SIMMONS To Serve As Co-Managing Director Of New Boxing Venture
Los Angeles-based BBKO Ltd. has officially announced the active participation of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons as co-managing director of the company. BBKO is a 21st-century boxing venture that seeks to broaden the sport beyond its traditional ring by infusing it with equally hard-hitting enter...September 14, 2005
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THE GREG LEON INVASION To Embark On Tour Of Hungary
THE GREG LEON INVASION, featuring Southern California guitar legend/vocalist Greg Leon (ex-DOKKEN, QUIET RIOT, ROUGH CUTT),bassist George Roelke (ex-SHOUT, BRAND NEW DAY),and drummer Greg Stevens, have announced a tour of Hungary in support of their latest album, "Unfinished Business". "We are ver...September 13, 2005
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DESTRUCTION Frontman: ANNIHILATOR's WATERS Let Us Down
The tentative dates have been released for the upcoming European tour featuring German thrashers DESTRUCTION, Swedish doom legends CANDLEMASS and Finnish deathrashers DEATHCHAIN. Commented DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer, "After Mr. Waters [Jeff Waters of ANNIHILATOR, DESTRUCT...September 5, 2005
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METAL BLADE RECORDS Owner Pays Tribute To VOIVOD's Fallen Guitarist
Metal Blade Records CEO/owner Brian Slagel has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "When I first heard the original VOIVOD demo and then their first album for us and their debut as well, 'War and Pain', I knew they would be a great band for...August 31, 2005
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CRYPTOPSY On PIGGY's Passing: 'A Quebec Legend Is Gone But Not Forgotten'
Canadian death metallers CRYPTOPSY have issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "Wow, it seems like all the greats leave us at a young age. Having had the pleasure to tour and be friend with such a man was a great honor. A Quebec legend is gone...August 29, 2005
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RHAPSODY To Release Live Album In November
Italian epic metal band RHAPSODY will be releasing their first live album ever in November. The recordings will be based on performances made during leg one of MANOWAR's "Demons, Dragons and Warriors World Tour" where RHAPSODY appeared as the special guests in spring 2005. This recently completed fi...August 29, 2005
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DESTRUCTION Frontman: PIGGY 'Will Stay In My Metal Heart Forever'
DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "I feel really sad, empty and distraught about the too early loss of VOIVOD guitar player Denis 'Piggy' D'Amour! "Another pioneer of metal has le...August 29, 2005
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THE END RECORDS On PIGGY: 'We Are Devastated By Tragic Passing Of True Legend'
The staff of The End Records, who recently inked a deal with VOIVOD to release their next studio album, has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "We are all devastated by the tragic passing of a true legend, our beloved Denis D'Amour, a.k.a....August 28, 2005
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CRISIS Guitarist: 'PIGGY Was A True Pioneer And Visionary'
CRISIS guitarist Afzaal Nasiruddeen has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "The metal world lost a legend last night. A guitar player that stood head and shoulders above the vast majority of copycat metal axemen, Piggy was a true pioneer a...August 27, 2005
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VINNIE PAUL Comments On BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's DIMEBAG Tribute Video
Former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul recently commented on BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's "In This River" video. The moving tribute to the guitar legend "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, who would have celebrated his 39th birthday on Saturday, August 20, was directed by Eric Zimmerman and is the new single...August 25, 2005
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THIN LIZZY: More Photos From PHIL LYNOTT Statue Unveiling Posted Online
The Thin Lizzy – A Rock Legend web site has uploaded a number of photos from the August 19 unveiling of a life-sized bronze statue of late THIN LIZZY frontman Phillip Lynott in the center of Dublin, Ireland. Check them out at this location. An excerpt from the report posted at ...August 25, 2005
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AEROSMITH Frontman Throws His Name Behind 'Conquer Cancer' Campaign
According to The Boston Globe, AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler is throwing his name behind a campaign to get a "Conquer Cancer" license plate approved in the state. Tyler was at the Marshfield Fair this past weekend helping to collect signatures. As previously reported, Tyler lent his vocals to the...August 24, 2005
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OZZFEST, Hang Your Head In Shame: The Backstage Perspective
The manager of a well-known heavy metal band (*NOT* IRON MAIDEN) who attended this past weekend's Ozzfest show at the Hyundai Pavillion in Devore, California has submitted the following first-hand account of the evening that will surely go down as one of the most shameful moments in recent rock hist...August 22, 2005
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MOTÖRHEAD Documentary To Air On British TV Tonight
A MOTÖRHEAD documentary, entitled "Live Fast, Die Old", will air on Channel 4 in the U.K. tonight (August 22) at 11:00 p.m. A show synopsis follows: "MOTÖRHEAD are rock's most stubborn survivors. Formed in 1975 by rock legend Lemmy Kilmister, they were once one of Britain's biggest bands. Renowned f...August 22, 2005
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