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AEROSMITH Frotman Serenades Young Fan At MARSHFIELD FAIR
According to the Boston Herald, AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler serenaded a young fan with a chorus of "There she is, Miss America" at the Marshfield Fair Saturday night (Aug. 20),then returned to the fairgrounds to play some games with his own kids Sunday. As previously reported, Tyler lent his vo...August 22, 2005
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'Essential' Video To Receive DVD Release In The Fall
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Marty's fans will not want to miss a special episode of [Japanese TV show] 'Hebimetasan' this Tuesday night (Aug. 23) when one of Marty's idols, Japanese living legend Yashiro Aki, joins him fo...August 21, 2005
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AMEN Frontman CASEY CHAOS: 'Bloodied, Broken And Penniless Yet Again'
AMEN frontman Casey Chaos has issued the following statement: "First off, I want to say 'Thank you' to everyone that has ever been a part of this rollercoaster of a life called AMEN. On both sides of the stage, it has been an honor to be able to have released three albums on three different ...August 21, 2005
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RHAPSODY To Tour Germany Next Spring
Italian epic metal band RHAPSODY have announced the following German dates in April 2006: Apr. 04, 2006 - Frankfurt, GER - Festhalle Apr. 06, 2006 - Munich, GER - Olympiahalle Apr. 07, 2006 - Stuttgart, GER - Schleyerhalle Apr. 08, 2006 - Nuremberg, GER - Frankenhalle Apr. 10, 2006 - Berlin, GER - M...August 20, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX's Home Gets One Last Reprieve
Christine Clarridge of The Seattle Times has issued the following report: The childhood home of Jimi Hendrix — which has faced repeated threats of demolition — has been given one last temporary reprieve. King County Superior Court Judge Palmer Robinson yesterday refused to extend a temporary restrai...August 19, 2005
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THERAPY? Pull Out Of PHIL LYNOTT Tribute Concert
Irish rockers THERAPY? have announced that they will not be appearing at a special concert in Dublin celebrating the unveiling of the life size-bronze statue to the late guitar legend Phil Lynott of THIN LIZZY. The group's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "Due to the promoters cont...August 17, 2005
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist: 'We Want To Maintain The Integrity Of Who We've Been'
Jim DeRogatis of the Chicago Sun-Times recently conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the group's distinctive mix of heavy-metal intensity and progressive-rock virtuosity: "The thing I like about that whole movement is that you c...August 13, 2005
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DAN SWANÖ Re-Opens UNISOUND RECORDINGS Studio
Multi-talented Swedish producer/musician Dan Swanö has announced plans to re-open his legendary Unisound Recordings studio. Commented Swanö: "THE LEGEND IS BACK!!!!! (I always wanted to write that!!!) "I have decided to re-open the gates to Unisound Recordings (where I recorded bands like OPETH, KAT...August 12, 2005
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ANNIHILATOR Guitarist Says New Album Is '100 Percent Thrash Metal With An Attitude'
Long-running Canadian metallers ANNIHILATOR have set the following 2005 worldwide release dates for their eleventh studio album, "Schizo Deluxe": Japan (Marquee Inc.) on October 21; North America (Locomotive/Warner) on November 8; and Europe (AFM Records) on November 14. Says ANNIHILATOR guitar lege...August 9, 2005
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AEROSMITH Frontman Featured On SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE Tribute CD
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has lent his vocals to the track "I Want to Take You Higher" on the upcoming SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE tribute album, "Different Strokes By Different Folks", due on September 27 via Epic/Legacy. According to an official press release, the album includes "one-of-a-kind...July 31, 2005
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Report: JIMI HENDRIX 'Pretended To Be Gay' To Get Out Of Army
Ireland Online has issued the following report: Rock legend Jimi Hendrix pretended he was gay to get out of the U.S. Army, a new biography reveals. Hendrix was discharged from the 101st Airborne division in 1962, launching a musical career that would redefine the guitar, leave other rock heroes of t...July 29, 2005
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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5: Playing OZZFEST Main Stage 'Is Just Horrible'
Deb Rao of Glam-Metal.com recently conducted an interview with former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 (a.k.a. John Lowery). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Glam-Metal.com: How did you get the gig with Rob? John 5: "I got a call from Dave Navarro to do the tsunami be...July 28, 2005
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Former ANNIHILATOR Bassist Continues Work On Solo EP, Lines Up Guest Appearances
Former ANNIHILATOR bassist Russell Bergquist has posted the following message on his official web site: "[I] have a few recording projects that I will be participating in over the next six months or so. First off, the drums will be recorded for my solo project starting on August 1. Unless, of course...July 28, 2005
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Cover Artist HUGH GILMOUR: BLACK SABBATH Ruined My Life
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's official web site, Iommi.com, has posted the "fascinating story" of Hugh Gilmour's involvement with Tony and BLACK SABBATH. Hugh recently designed the cover artwork for Tony's new solo album, "Fused", and has worked on BLACK SABBATH projects for the past ten year...July 28, 2005
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Doomsday Machine
More of what you want from an ARCH ENEMY album, and a lot of stuff you may have found lacking in 2003's "Anthems of Rebellion", is present on the heavily-anticipated, apparently-titled-by-a-cartoon-supervillain "Doomsday Machine". The Amott brothers pile on the Swede-thrash riffs and lush '80s throw...July 28, 2005
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