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Review: 'LED ZEPPELIN' Rock Akron Crowd
Malcolm X Abram of the Cleveland Beacon Journal reports that "the Akron Symphony Orchestra collectively loosened its tie Sunday night with 'The Music of Led Zeppelin: A Rock Symphony' (see previous story) and was rewarded with rock-star treatment from an enthusiastic audience. "For two-plus hours, E...October 13, 2003
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ALEX SKOLNICK To Sit Out TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Tour
Former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick has announced his decision not to participate in this year's TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA tour. The following is Alex's official statement on the matter: "It is with mixed emotions that I announce my decision to not participate in this year's TRANS-SIBER...October 13, 2003
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ZEBRA Singer Joins AKRON SYMPHONY In LED ZEPPELIN Tribute
Amy Bracken Sparks of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports that the Akron Symphony Orchestra will tackle the work of Page, Plant, Bonham and Jones this weekend at the E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall in Akron, Ohio, the orchestra's regular home. According to Jeffrey Sperry, executive director of the 5...October 10, 2003
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KISS' 'Symphony' DVD Tops Australian Chart For Second Week In A Row
KISS's "Kiss Symphony" DVD has topped the Australian Music DVD chart for the second week in a row, according to the official web site of the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA). The DVD, which features KISS members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss and Tommy Thayer playing classic so...October 7, 2003
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EDGUY Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
German power metallers EDGUY have signed a long-term deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The group's first release for the label — an as-yet-untitled EP — will surface in early 2004, to be followed by the band's new full-length studio effort, "Hellfire Club" in March. Singer Tobias Sammet describes the...October 7, 2003
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SKYCLAD Hard At Work On New Album
Britain's premier folkrockers, SKYCLAD, are currently ensconced in Damage Inc. studios in Ventimiglia, Italy recording their twelfth studio album. Entitled, "A Semblance Of Normality", the album features tracks recorded with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at Eden Studios, London and conducted by t...October 6, 2003
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KISS' 'Symphony' DVD Enters Australian Chart At No. 1
KISS's "Kiss Symphony" DVD has entered the Australian Music DVD chart at No. 1, according to the official web site of the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA). The DVD, which features KISS members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss and Tommy Thayer playing classic songs such as "Rock A...October 2, 2003
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Original AC/DC Singer Rocks The Munich OKTOBERFEST
Dave Evans, original lead singer and founding member of AC/DC, who is currently touring Germany, Austria and Switzerland, recently received a rare invitation to perform at the world-famous Oktoberfest at the Bodo's Hall in Munich, Germany. Hard rock or heavy metal bands have traditionally been banne...October 1, 2003
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ICED EARTH's Forthcoming CD To Honor The 'Valor And Sacrifices' Of Hundreds Of Thousands Of Men
ICED EARTH's forthcoming album, "The Glorious Burden", represents a ten-song musical enterprise honoring the valor and sacrifices that made the world what it is today. The band's ninth full-length album will be released through SPV Records on January 13, 2004. Having only hinted at their infatuation...September 29, 2003
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SCAR CULTURE Solidify New Vocalist, Commence Work On New Album
After a long and grueling search, the Brooklyn-based quartet SCAR CULTURE have solidified a new vocalist. Their new frontman, Roman Garbacik, has the vocal range, intensity and commanding presence that the band have been so actively searching for over the past year. The group have already commenced...September 29, 2003
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METALLICA Spokesperson: No Plans For Orchestral Performances Next Year
A spokesperson for METALLICA has dismissed as false a report in Hollywood Reporter suggesting that the band will be reuniting with composer-arranger Michael Kamen for more orchestral performances next year. Their 1999 collaboration resulted in the live album "S&M: Metallica With the San Francisc...September 25, 2003
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KISS/AEROSMITH Show In Virginia Postponed Due To Hurricane Threat
Due to Hurricane Isabel, the threat of severe weather and the bands' concerns for their fans' well-being, the KISS/AEROSMITH concert scheduled for Virginia Beach, Virginia Wednesday night (September 17) was postponed. Fans are encouraged to hold on to their tickets and listen for the rescheduled dat...September 18, 2003
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EDGUY: New Album Update
EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet has posted the following message to the band's official web site: "Hey you savage fuckers! "Friends, I just thought I'd better drop you some news about the new album and how the recordings are going. Well, the work is going great, I just have to underline how relaxed eve...September 17, 2003
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IRON MAIDEN's 'Dance Of Death' Certified Gold In Sweden
IRON MAIDEN's "Dance Of Death" has reportedly been certified gold in Sweden for sales in excess of 30,000 copies. The CD, which was released internationally on September 8, debuted at No. 1 on the Swedish Album chart. IRON MAIDEN guitarist Adrian Smith recently spoke to MTV.com about the band's appr...September 16, 2003
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KISS Members Attend Florida Screening Of 'Symphony' DVD
Ivette M. Yee of South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports that "KISS members Gene Simmons, Peter Criss and Tommy Thayer appeared at Royal Palm Beach Stadium 18 theater [Tuesday night, September 9] to watch 'Kiss Symphony', a documentary film that captures the band in concert with the Melbourne Symphony Or...September 10, 2003
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