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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist Signs Solo Deal With BLACK LOTUS RECORDS
TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda has inked a solo deal with Greece's Black Lotus Records. Ojeda's solo debut, "Axes to Axes", will feature guest appearances by such acclaimed hard rock/heavy metal musicians as Ronnie James Dio (DIO, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH),Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER),Joe Lynn...July 18, 2005
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ROUGH SILK Frontman To Guest On New DESTRUCTION Album
Singer Ferdy Doernberg of the German epic/melodic metallers ROUGH SILK has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I'll appear on the new CD by the German thrash legends DESTRUCTION playing a slide-guitar solo on an all-star-song ('The Alliance of the Hellhoundz') featuring b...July 18, 2005
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KISS' PAUL STANLEY Planning Solo Tour
KISS frontman Paul Stanley recently informed Kiss Kollector Online that he's planning a solo tour in support of his upcoming solo album. Stanley will also have exhibitions of his paintings throughout the USA soon. In April of this year, the first-ever public exhibition of his art took place on Maui,...July 18, 2005
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The Essential Iron Maiden
Another greatest hits review, another chance for us all to squabble endlessly over inclusions and deletions, the need for yet another collection (I seem to recall reviewing "Edward the Great" less than two years ago),or where in the metal hierarchy IRON MAIDEN sits in relation to PRIEST, SABBATH, a...July 17, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Frontman Explains Decision To Play OZZFEST
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson spoke to The Morning Call about the group's participation in this year's Ozzfest, which kicked off Friday (July 15) in Mansfield, MA. Several excerpts from the interview follow: ''This is probably the first and last chance that anybody will ever have to see IRON...July 16, 2005
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Former KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Checks In
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has posted a lengthy update on his recent gigs with GRAND FUNK RAILROAD and other touring and recording activities. Read it at Kulick.net. As previously reported, Kulick will perform a benefit concert with his UNION project on November 25 at the Stadthalle Babenhau...July 14, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Booking Second Leg Of North American Tour: First Date Leaked
JUDAS PRIEST are in the process of booking dates for the second leg of their North American tour, tentatively set to take place this fall. So far, only one date has been leaked: October 11 at the 3,000 capacity Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. As previously reported, PRIEST guitarist Gle...July 11, 2005
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Students Pan GENE SIMMONS At 'Rock School'
The U.K.'s The Sunday Telegraph is reporting that KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was rather a "flop" in the classroom of one of England's oldest boarding schools where he came face to face with 10 musically gifted teenagers who wre being filmed for a Channel 4 series entitled "Rock School". In t...July 11, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN Voted 'Ideal Supergroup'
BBC News has issued the following report: The four members of LED ZEPPELIN have been voted the U.K.'s ideal supergroup, with Robert Plant beating the late Freddie Mercury to best singer. About 3,500 music fans were polled for Planet Rock Radio and were asked to create their fantasy band. Jimmy Page...July 10, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON: New Audio Interview Posted Online
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson was recently interview by the former bassist for his solo band, Chris Dale (Dale played on Dickinson's 1996 effort, "Skunkworks"),for Dale's Total Rock show. Download the interview at BruceFans.om. Chris Dale has posted a message on the SACK TRICK discussion for...July 9, 2005
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H.I.M. Complete Work On 'Rip Out The Wings Of A Butterfly' Video
The Greek H.I.M. fan club DarkSecret Club recently conducted an exclusive interview with H.I.M. frontman Ville Valo, to be published in an upcoming issue of an international music magazine. Ville spoke for more than 25 minutes about the grup's upcoming album, "Dark Light", and offered new informatio...July 8, 2005
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AC/DC: Welsh Fan Convention's Capacity More Than Doubled
According to icNorthWales, the capacity for the upcoming annual Wrexham AC/DC convention, "The Big Ball - The Second Coming", which is being held between Friday, August 5, and Sunday, August 7, at NEWI's William Aston Hall in Wales, has more than doubled from 1,200 last year to 3,000. Tribute acts f...July 7, 2005
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Poll: AEROSMITH, VAN HALEN, GN'R, METALLICA Among Greatest American Rock Bands Of All Time
AEROSMITH, VAN HALEN, GUNS N' ROSES, QUEENSRŸCHE, METALLICA, KISS and NIRVANA are among the top 20 greatest American rock bands of all time, according to the readers of USA Today. The winners were selected based on several factors, including influence, popularity/record sales, live performance, musi...July 6, 2005
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CELTIC FROST Mainman Gloats Over SANCTUARY's Financial Troubles
CELTIC FROST frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has posted the following message on his official blog: "Persistent gossip in the industry about the state of affairs within the Sanctuary Music Group empire and the signals emitted by SMG's recent modus operandi have caused an enhanced degree of entertainmen...July 5, 2005
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GMT Featuring BERNIE TORMÉ, JOHN MCCOY To Play One-Off Concert In August
GMT, the band featuring guitarist Bernie Tormé (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE, DESPERADO),bassist John McCoy (GILLAN, MAMMOTH, SAMSON),and drummer Robin Guy (BRUCE DICKINSON, RACHEL STAMP),will be playing a one-off show at The Peel Music Venue in Kingston, Surrey, U.K. on Saturday, August 13. Doors open...July 5, 2005
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