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CRIMSON GLORY Frontman To Auction Song-Inspired Paintings
CRIMSON GLORY frontman Midnight has posted the following message on his official forum: "As most of you know, I DON'T LISTEN TO MUSIC. Over the past few months, I have been forced to listen to CRIMSON over and over to rehearse... not to mention the M2 [solo] stuff... so... in order to maintain ...July 21, 2006
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Bulgaria's MONSTERS OF ROCK Festival Cancelled!
The Monsters of Rock festival, which was scheduled to take place August 3-7 at the Black Sea resort of Varna in Bulgaria, has been cancelled. According to the festival organizers, there were too many logistical and technical problems that prevented the event from going ahead. However, plans still ex...July 19, 2006
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: New Album Samples Available
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, has posted two songs — "Through the Eyes of the King" and "Playing God" — from its upcoming sophomore album, "Maniacal Renderings", on its MySpace page. "Maniacal Renderings" is scheduled for release on September 1 via AFM Records. The...July 18, 2006
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MEGADETH Announces New Album Title
MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine and drummer Shawn Drover recently spoke to Jon Wiederhorn of MTV.com about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's new album, "United Abominations", which is scheduled for a Halloween release. "We rented [LED ZEPPELIN drummer] John Bonham's drum kit and...July 17, 2006
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CRIMSON GLORY Guitarist Comments On ROCKWAVE FESTIVAL Appearance
Reunited Florida metallers CRIMSON GLORY performed at the Rockwave Festival on July 12 at Terravibe in Malakasa, Greece. The band's guitarist, Ben Jackson, has posted the following message on the band's official forum: "The recent trip to Greece for me was awesome! We enjoyed beautiful weather, deli...July 16, 2006
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CRIMSON GLORY Bassist Reports On ROCKWAVE FESTIVAL Appearance
Reunited Florida metallers CRIMSON GLORY performed at the Rockwave Festival on July 12 at Terravibe in Malakasa, Greece. The band's bassist, Jeff Lords, has posted the following recap on the band's official forum: "Firstly, thank you, Greece, and all of our devoted fans there. The view where we stay...July 15, 2006
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THE SCREAM Featuring JON CORABI: First-Ever Live Album To Surface
Versailles Records, in conjunction with Rocketman Management, has announced plans to release the first-ever live album by THE SCREAM. Featuring John Corabi on lead vocals prior to joining MÖTLEY CRÜE, and former RACER X guitarist Bruce Bouillet on lead guitar, this seven-song show was recorded for K...July 15, 2006
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BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST And METALLICA Are 'Greatest Heavy Metal Bands Of All Time'
An MTV panel of heavy metal "experts," consisting of "nine die-hard, longtime fans," recently came together to compile a list of the "Greatest Heavy Metal Bands of All Time." "In part one [of the process], we reached out to the most passionate and knowledgable metal fans working at MTV and asked the...July 14, 2006
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CRIMSON GLORY Guitarist: 'We Had A Very Successful Trip To Athens'
Reunited Florida metallers CRIMSON GLORY performed at the Rockwave Festival on July 12 at Terravibe in Malakasa, Greece. The band's guitarist Jon Drenning has posted the following update on the band's official blog: "We had a very successful trip to Athens this last week. After a few common flight s...July 14, 2006
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TESTAMENT Guitarist Discusses LOUIE CLEMENTE's Hand Injury
Mark Carras of Rock My Monkey recently spoke with Eric Peterson of TESTAMENT/DRAGONLORD. An excerpt from the chat follows: Rock My Monkey: Is there any plans for a DRAGONLORD live DVD? Eric Peterson: "Yeah, actually we filmed some stuff in Germany at the Earthshaker [Fest]. We were planning on putti...July 14, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE's JON LORD And IAN GILLAN To Guest On New HOOCHIE COOCHIE MEN Release
Legendary bassist Bob Daisley's (OZZY OSBOURNE, URIAH HEEP, GARY MOORE, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) official web site has been updated with the following message: "Next Saturday Bob will be off to London for 10 days to record Jon Lord [ex-DEEP PURPLE] on the HOOCHIE COOCHIE MEN tracks for the forthcomin...July 12, 2006
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Former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE Manager Passes Away
According to Deep-Purple.net, John Coletta — former manager of DEEP PURPLE and WHITESNAKE — died on July 9, 2006. Tony Edwards approached 35-year-old John, managing director of an advertising agency (in an office above his own),to help him launch DEEP PURPLE in late 1967. Coletta remained an integr...July 10, 2006
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ICED EARTH Officially Launch Bassist Search
ICED EARTH has officially launched the search for a new bassist. All interested parties are encouraged to send their bio packs to ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer's store at the following address: Jon Schaffer Spirit of 76 Collectibles, Inc. 1728 17th St Columbus, IN 47448 ICED EARTH recently announc...July 10, 2006
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DAVID ELLEFSON Talks About Early Days Of MEGADETH Featuring SLAYER's KING: Video Available
The makers of "Get Thrashed", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a 93-second video clip featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson talking about the early days of MEGADETH when SLAYER guitarist...July 8, 2006
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CRIMSON GLORY: 'We're Not THE BEATLES, But We've Lasted Twice As Long'
Florida's HeraldTribune.com has published a new article on reunited Sarasota metallers CRIMSON GLORY, featuring a brand new band photo, which can be viewed at this location. A few excerpts from the story follow: It's been 16 years since the group's classic lineup performed together and six years sin...July 8, 2006
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