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AEROSMITH's Former Manager Slaps Band With Libel Lawsuit
The former manager of AEROSMITH has slapped the band with a libel lawsuit over a VH1 "Behind the Music" special, according to the New York Daily News. David Krebs, who managed the Massachusets rockers from 1972 through 1984, claims AEROSMITH defamed his name and reputation in the show by suggesting...September 8, 2003
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TWISTED SISTER Vocalist Creates VAN HELSING'S CURSE: A Soundtrack For Halloween
Dee Snider, best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band TWISTED SISTER, is the creative force behind a new Halloween-themed musical project called VAN HELSING'S CURSE set to debut October 7, 2003 with the musical ghost story concept album "Oculus Infernum" on KOCH Records. Snider, a life...September 2, 2003
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Another Female Singer Covers DEF LEPPARD: Free Download Available
Mariah Carey's version of DEF LEPPARD's "Bringin' On The Heartbreak", which was released as a single recently, generated renewed interest in another female singer covering a LEPPARD classic: Emm Gryner recorded her version, or should we say interpretation, of "Pour Some Sugar On Me" a couple of year...August 30, 2003
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DIABLO Hard At Work On Third Album
Finnish aggro-metallers DIABLO are currently recording their third album, "Eternium", at Fantom studios. The follow-up to 2002's "Renaissance" will be mixed at Helsinki's Finnvox studios and is tentatively scheduled for a January 2004 release. "I can tell you that the new album will be the best DIAB...August 29, 2003
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OZZY OSBOURNE's School Of Hard Rocks
IcBirmingham.co.uk reports that the Ozzy Osbourne Academy of Performing Arts could soon help youngsters forge a showbiz career if community leaders in Aston, England have their way. The former BLACK SABBATH singer, who was born in Lodge Road, Aston, and attended Birchfield Road School, is being invi...August 23, 2003
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AEROSMITH Bassist Discusses Blues Album, Power Failure
AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton recently spoke to Pittsburgh Live about the band's upcoming blues CD, tentatively due in February 2004. "We've recorded an album's worth of material, most of it blues covers," Hamilton said. "Not just blues, but also sort of mid-'60s soul and English blues-pop. There's...August 20, 2003
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THE SCORPIONS To Perform In Moscow's Red Square
THE SCORPIONS will be performing in Moscow's Red Square on September 6 as part of a "mega-show" being presented by the famous German light designer Gert Hof. The band will alternate between playing with the Presidential Orchestra of Russian Federation and a pure rock show. Also set to appear at the...August 16, 2003
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METALLICA's HAMMETT: 'KISS Was Never The Most Original Band In The World'
Michael D. Clark of the Houston Chronicle writes in his review of KISS' "Kiss Symphony: Alive IV" that he recently asked METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett if he was miffed that KISS' latest live collection ripped off the hybrid of heavy metal with symphony accompaniment his band mined four years ago...August 4, 2003
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PAUL STANLEY: ACE FREHLEY Won't Be Rejoining KISS
KISS frontman Paul Stanley recently told Australia's Queensland Courier Mail that the group's current lineup — which includes original drummer Peter Criss and new guitarist Tommy Thayer — is "stable". "Peter Criss is playing better than he's played in years," he said. "Whatever he needed to sort out...July 31, 2003
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PAIN OF SALVATION To Preview New Material At Special Swedish Concerts
Swedish progressive metal band PAIN OF SALVATION will preview material from their next album, "BE", at several special live shows in their home country in September. These concerts — to be held at Lokomotivet in Eskilstuna, Sweden on August 30, September 5, September 6, September 12, and September 1...July 30, 2003
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KISS Land Gold Album For 'Kiss Symphony'
Legendary rock icons KISS have added another gold record to their lead as the RIAA title holder for No. 1 American group gold record champions of all time as the debut album from Kiss Records/Sanctuary Records, "Kiss Symphony: Alive IV", has shipped gold prior to its July 22 release date. Unlike any...July 23, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS: I Am Very Civilized
Gene Simmons insists the live concert pairing of KISS and the prestigious 60-piece Melbourne Symphony Orchestra featured on the group's "Kiss Symphony: Alive IV" CD, which comes out this Tuesday (July 22),was a natural combination, the LA Daily News reports. "The notion is, if you're a rocker, when...July 21, 2003
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EDGUY: Japanese Version Of Live Album To Include Bonus Track
German melodic metallers EDGUY will release their double live album, "Burning Down The Opera", in Japan on August 21. The Japanese version of the album will include an exclusive bonus track, "Wake Up The King" (which originally appeared on the group's 1999 release "Theater Of Salvation"),as well as...July 21, 2003
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CRADLE OF FILTH Bassist: We Are Too Extreme For EPIC RECORDS
It's hard to think of any logical reason to explain why Epic Records thought the black-metal scene was such an untapped gold mine of commercial potential that it gave CRADLE OF FILTH the opportunity to "waste as much money as possible, lots of makeup, lots of beer, 77-minute-long albums," bassist Da...July 20, 2003
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KISS Announce New York City In-Store
KISS — Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, Tommy Thayer — will be doing a in-store in New York City on Wednesday, July 23 in conjunction with the Grand Opening of Best Buy's new 86th street store. KISS will be appearing in full makeup and will be taking photographs with the fans. Pre-signed CDs...July 19, 2003
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