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Former SAXON Drummer NIGEL GLOCKLER Talks About His Departure
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an in-depth interview with former SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: You had an injury back in '98 which has prevented you from being in SAXON and being a full-time member yet you still work wi...May 15, 2005
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DEVILDRIVER: 'The Fury Of Our Maker's Hand' E-Card Available
A new DEVILDRIVER e-card, featuring three tracks ("End of the Line", "Hold Back the Day", "Sin & Sacrifice") from the band's upcoming "The Fury of Our Maker's Hand" album, can be accessed at this location. The CD is scheduled for release June 28 via Roadrunner Records. The follow-up to DEVILDRIV...May 14, 2005
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DISSECTION To DAVE MUSTAINE: 'We Are The Antithesis To Cowards Like You'
Reactivated Swedish death metallers DISSECTION have officially cancelled their previously announced appearance at the Metalist Festival in Israel. A statement on the matter from DISSECTION mainman Jon Nödtveidt reads as follows: "I unfortunately have to inform you about the fact that DISSECTION have...May 13, 2005
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JON OLIVA To Produce BIRD OF PREY Debut
Jon Oliva, the mastermind behind SAVATAGE, DOCTOR BUTCHER, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and JON OLIVA'S PAIN will be handling all production duties for the forthcoming debut album from BIRD OF PREY. BIRD OF PREY is led by vocalist Kyle Michaels. His impressive abilities have allowed him to collaborate w...May 11, 2005
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THOR To Release New Album In July
Smog Veil Records has set a July 12 release date for the all-new THOR album, entitled "Thor Against the World". "Thor Against the World" was recorded in April and May of 2004 at two Los Angeles recording facilities: TON Studios (Dirty Walt/FISHBONE, Dee Dee Ramone, Johnette Napolitano/CONCRETE BLOND...May 10, 2005
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DEVILDRIVER Check In From The Road
DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "We had a four-day drive from california to Flint, MI to start out the States Turn Blue To Gray tour with MACHINE HEAD. First date, a sold-out show at The Machine Shop (May 6). The next day we stayed i...May 10, 2005
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OBITUARY Frontman: 'Holland Was A Blast!'
OBITUARY frontman John Tardy has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "We just got home last night after a loooong few days of travel. We left on Thursday, practiced on Friday in Holland, Played on Saturday and flew back home on Sunday. We had such a good time, as we always...May 9, 2005
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Touched By the Crimson King
You pretty much can't go wrong with Jon Schaffer or Hansi Kürsch. The ICED EARTH guitarist and BLIND GUARDIAN vocalist are masters of their chosen callings, and two of traditional metal's leading lights, so when they get together, the results are bound to be pretty stellar. Schaffer's precision trip...May 8, 2005
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says He Wants Solo Project To Sound Like 'Classic Heavy Metal'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: Do you consider your departure from JUDAS PRIEST to be amicable? Tim "Ripper" Owens: "No doubt about it. It was just one...May 8, 2005
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ALICE COOPER's 'Rock School' Version Of 'School's Out' Posted Online
An audio sample of ALICE COOPER performing his classic "School's Out" with the students of Paul Green's School Of Rock Music, taken from the soundtrack to the much-anticipated film "Rock School", has been posted online at CalvinRecords.com. Check it out: Real Media, Windows Media. As previously repo...May 8, 2005
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Bassist JOEY VERA: 'I Knew My Time With ANTHRAX Was Temporary'
Dave's On Tour recently conducted an in-depth interview with bassist extraordinaire Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING, ANTHRAX). Several excerpts fron the interview follow: Dave's On Tour: Your temporary stay in ANTHRAX has ended, and the band is going back to its [classic] lineup. Describe yo...May 7, 2005
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GARY MOORE To Perform At 'A Tribute to Dick Heckstall-Smith'
Legendary guitarist Gary Moore is one of the confirmed guests at the upcoming "A Tribute to Dick Heckstall-Smith" event on June 6 at the London Astoria. Other artists scheduled to appear include COLOSSEUM, Jack Bruce, Gary Husband, Mick Taylor, John Etheridge & John Marshall (SOFT MACHINE),Pete...May 6, 2005
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BIOMECHANICAL Complete Work On 'The Empires Of The Worlds' Video
On Thursday, April 28, U.K. progressive epic thrash metallers BIOMECHANICAL teamed up with Adam Mason and crew to shoot the band's new video for the track "The Empires of the Worlds". The filming lasted about 13 hours, mostly in front of green screen, and the clip is now in post-production. Commente...May 5, 2005
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PAICE, ASHTON, LORD DVD To Be Released
T2 Media will release a DVD from PAL (PAICE, ASHTON, LORD) a group which emerged after the collapse of DEEP PURPLE in 1976. The band, which consisted of Ian Paice, Tony Ashton and Jon Lord, plus Paul Martinez (bass) and Bernie Marsden (guitar),didn't last long very long, having released just one st...May 5, 2005
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN Dedicate Upcoming Tour To Memory Of Fallen Fan
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the new band fronted by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, have posted the following message on their official web site: "The band members from JON OLIVA'S PAIN would like to announce that the upcoming tour will be dedicated to the memory of Anke Wallrabenstein (photos) who passed away...May 4, 2005
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