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ANTHRAX Visits Set Of 'Battlestar Galactica': Photos Available
ANTHRAX members Scott Ian (guitar) and Frankie Bello (bass),along with ANTHRAX webmaster Brent Thompson, visited the set of their favorite television show, "Battlestar Galactica", in Vancouver, British Columbia on Thursday, August 3. During their stop, the group met up with numerous stars of the Sc...August 7, 2006
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ANTHRAX Drummer On Upcoming 'Reunion' CD: 'I Don't Want To Make A Record That Is Forced'
Roger Lotring of Metal Edge magazine (MetalEdgeMag.com) recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Edge: Do you foresee a point where you will actually bring more recent ANTHRAX songs [from the John Bush era of the band] into the...August 6, 2006
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IAN GILLAN: 'Gillan's Inn' Touring Band Revealed
DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan has announced the lineup of musicians that will join him on his North American dates in support of his new album, called "Gillan's Inn". They are as follows: Randy Cooke - Drums Rodney Appleby - Bass Michael Lee Jackson - Guitars Dean Howard - Guitars Joe Mennonna - Key...August 5, 2006
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EMPEROR Tabulature Book Set For U.S. Release
Candlelight Records has set an October 31 U.S. release date for the EMPEROR guitar tabulature book, titled "Scattered Ashes: Decade of Emperial Wrath". The 132-page oversized book featuring foreword and transcriptions by vocalist/guitarist Ihsahn includes original tabs for thirteen EMPEROR classics...August 1, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST: Audio Interview With SCOTT TRAVIS Posted Online
TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 85 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. This Ozzfest pre-show features a 25-minute interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with JUDAS PRIEST and RACER X drummer, Scott Travis. Interview topics include JUDAS PRIEST, RACER X, FIGHT, "VH1 Rock Honors",...July 31, 2006
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ANTHRAX: New SCOTT IAN Audio Interview Posted Online
Scott Ian from ANTHRAX spoke to the "Cort and Fatboy Show" on Rock 101 KUFO (Portland, OR). During the interview Ian talked about ANTHRAX's chances at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 25 years as a band, VH1 trying to get out of paying him, his future in television, behind the scenes in the ...July 28, 2006
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CAULDRON Featuring Ex-GOAT HORN Members: Audio Available
CAULDRON, the new band featuring former GOAT HORN members Jason Decay (bass/vocals) and Al Biddle (drums),has uploaded a demo version of the song "The Striker Strikes" from its upcoming EP "Jump in the Cauldron". Check it out at this location. "Fans of GOAT HORN are sure not to be dissapointed!!!"...July 27, 2006
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CHRIS CORNELL: More Details Revealed About 'Casino Royale' Song
It was announced today by producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. and Sony Pictures Entertainment, that Chris Cornell, the singer/songwriter behind SOUNDGARDEN, AUDIOSLAVE and TEMPLE OF THE DOG, has written, in collaboration with Bond composer David Arnold, and wil...July 26, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE Bassist Discusses Lebanese Concert Cancellation
Launch Radio Networks reports: After initially saying they would do everything they could to play this week, DEEP PURPLE has postponed their Thursday (July 27) show in Lebanon. Their booking agent told the concert industry trade publication Pollstar, "The band and the festival have agreed it's best...July 25, 2006
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VH1 CLASSIC VJ EDDIE TRUNK Discusses AXL ROSE, ACE FREHLEY And EDDIE VAN HALEN
TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 83 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. This episode features an 35-minute interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with VH1 Classic VJ and Q104.3 DJ Eddie Trunk. Interview topics include Trunk's thoughts on the next Ace Frehley album, Frehley's recen...July 24, 2006
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LUNARMILE Featuring TONY IOMMI's Daughter: Video Footage Available
LUNARMILE, the British band featuring frontwoman Toni-Marie Iommi (daughter of BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi) and bassist Alex Hill (son of JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill),has uploaded a two-minute EPK (electronic press kit),featuring interview and live footage, at YouTube.com. LUNARMILE's rec...July 23, 2006
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Win Chance To Perform With DEEP PURPLE Singer IAN GILLAN In Las Vegas
"Smoke on the Water" by DEEP PURPLE is the first song most aspiring rock guitarists learn to play when they first pick up a guitar. From the ubiquitous opening guitar riff to the blistering Ian Gillan sing-a-long vocal chorus, "Smoke on the Water" continues to be a staple of classic rock radio. To c...July 18, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE To Go Ahead With Lebanon Performance
United Press International reports that DEEP PURPLE plans to perform at the Baalbeck Music Festival outside of Beirut later this year, despite the fighting in Lebanon. A press release from the band confirmed that DEEP PURPLE would indeed honor its July 28 performance near the war-torn city, also pro...July 18, 2006
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ANTHRAX Celebrates 25th Birthday
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "25 years since Danny Lilker and I started this band. "25 years. Who does anything for 25 years? And in band years, that's like a thousand years. "In all seriousness, it's my proudest accomplishment. To sti...July 18, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE Return To MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL
The 40th Montreux Jazz Festival ended on Saturday (July 15) with a concert by DEEP PURPLE. Lead singer Ian Gillan told Bernard Léchot of Swissinfo ahead of the gig what it meant to be back lakeside. The band, who composed their influential track "Smoke on the Water" in Montreux in 1971, lit up ...July 16, 2006
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