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Speak of the Dead
Career arc-wise, RAGE seems to take a page from the SAVATAGE playbook (except for the fact that they, like, release records and work and stuff). Starting from more raw and coarse origins in the early 1980s, both bands have evolved into increasingly graceful, orchestral, even theatrical outfits. But...May 22, 2006
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HELLOWEEN: Expanded Reissues Detailed
Six of HELLOWEEN's most interesting, transitional albums — "Walls Of Jericho", "Pink Bubbles Go Ape", "Chameleon", "Master Of The Rings", "The Time Of The Oath" and "Better Than Raw" — are being reissued as remastered, deluxe expanded edition CDs by Sanctuary Records on April 25, 2006. Bonus tracks...April 3, 2006
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GREG LEON Starts Work On New INVASION album; Re-Teams With SURVIVOR Drummer
Southern California guitar legend/vocalist Greg Leon (ex-DOKKEN, QUIET RIOT) has started work on a new studio album, tentivately titled "Stormbringer". Joining Greg Leon on the follow-up to last year's "Unfinished Business" (Leon's first record under the INVASION banner since their cult classic 1984...March 2, 2006
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JOE LYNN TURNER To Take Part In Free Concert In Florida
On Saturday, March 18, The Rotary Club of Weston, The City of Weston, Florida, and title sponsor Cleveland Clinic Weston will be hosting the second annual free concert featuring Joe Lynn Turner (ex-RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) and RPM (Rock & Pop Masters) at The Weston Regional Park Event Stage beginni...February 13, 2006
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La Muerte
GOREFEST always had a certain charisma. Their musical evolution, while interesting, wasn't any more innovative than the bigger names of the scene, but their riffs were always killer, their tone a perfect mix of Skogsberg sludge and biting clarity. Jan-Chris de Koeijer's vocals were deep and gruff, b...January 9, 2006
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Report: Miner's Wife Hopes Prayers And METALLICA Will Jolt Him Out Of Coma
Gary Gately of The New York Times has issued the following report: Anna McCloy went to Wal-Mart on Friday, bought a METALLICA CD and a boom box to play for her husband, Randal McCloy Jr., the sole survivor of the West Virginia mine disaster. Though he remained in a medically induced coma, Mrs. ...January 6, 2006
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EYEHATEGOD Frontman Released From Louisiana Jail
EYEHATEGOD frontman Michael Williams, who was arrested in Lousiana on a narcotics charge in the Hurricane Katrina aftermath, was reportedly released from a Morgan City, LA jail last week. It is not presently clear if there are still any charges pending against Williams, who was said to be on probati...December 9, 2005
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All the Way to the Sun
Norwegian-American band TNT have been proudly flying the flag of melodic hard rock for over 20 years (including a "break" before the 2002 reunion) and 2005 sees the release of the band's eight studio disc, "All The Way to the Sun". It seems I have probably encountered the band's music at some point...November 28, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD, KISS Donate Signed Items To Benefit Station Nightclub Fire Victims
DEF LEPPARD and KISS are among the artists that have donated signed items for an online charity auction with proceeds going to The Mimi Fishman Foundation, the Station nightclub fire victims and surviving family members, as well as the Delta Gamma Center for Children. The auction, which will run thr...November 15, 2005
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Former THY MAJESTIE Singer Producing Italy's VIOLET SUN
Former THY MAJESTIE and current PLATENS singer Dario Grillo is currently producing a new album from the Italian gothic-power metal band VIOLET SUN, led by the soprano Alessandra Amata. The group's musicial style is being described as a mixture of "EVANESCENCE, NIGHTWISH, KOVENANT and LACUNA COIL." A...November 5, 2005
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Bassist Comments On Lake Bodom Murder Case
CHILDREN OF BODOM have spent their career defending the controversy caused by their name. The group's moniker refers to the gruesome triple homicide that occurred at Lake Bodom in Espoo, Finland in 1960. Just this month the case was closed when sole survivor the massacre and suspect in the horrific...October 20, 2005
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BRET MICHAELS: 'I Don't Want To Be Famous Just To Be Famous'
Mike Ross of the Edmonton Sun recently conducted an interview with POISON frontman Bret Michaels. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On not wanting to be famous simply for being famous: "If I showed you what I get offered every day, you'd laugh: 'Climb the Himalayas with a backpack and float down...October 8, 2005
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QUEEN Guitarist Says Band Won't Do Next 'Rock Star' Show
Launch Radio Networks reports: Some people are wondering whether QUEEN will be the next band featured on the "Rock Star" TV series, but Brian May says forget about it. On the official BrianMay.com website, the guitarist wrote, "Ha! Apparently they are voting on us being in the next show?!!! Ha! Ha!...September 27, 2005
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EYEHATEGOD Frontman 'Unaccounted For' Following Hurricane Disaster
Justin of Wicked Crossover conducted an interview with Jimmy Bower (DOWN, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, EYEHATEGOD) Thursday night (September 8). A few excerpts from the chat follow: Wicked Crossover: Ok let's start from the beginning... how seriously were you taking the hurricane warnings? Jim: "Well, if you...September 9, 2005
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TED NUGENT Readying Next Reality Show
Launch Radio Networks reports: Ted Nugent is preparing to shoot the third season of his reality show — which ran for two years on VH1 as "Surviving Nugent" — and will now move to the Outdoor Life Network as "Wanted: Ted Or Alive". Nugent will take contestants to his property near Jackson, Michigan,...August 18, 2005