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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Rising In The East' DVD Preview Available
A JUDAS PRIEST e-card for their upcoming "Rising in the East" DVD, featuring a short clip of the song "Turbo Lover", can be accessed at this location. As previously reported, "Rising in the East" DVD will be released in the USA and Canada on November 15 while in the rest of the world ...November 9, 2005
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ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ: 'KORN Is, Like, My Favorite Band'
Celtic Bob of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: How does it feel to be back in the band? Dan Spitz: "It feels really good. Like I said, it's one day at a time. For me more than anyone, it's .....November 8, 2005
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Clone Blocked From Jamming With DEEP PURPLE
RAINBOW fan site The Rainbow Fanclan Legacy has posted the following report from two fans who attended DEEP PURPLE's November 1 headlining show at Credicard Hall [in] São Paulo, Brazil: Fan #1: "Backstage after the [DEEP PURPLE] show [at the venue] we saw a guy called Eduardo (who plays guitar in a...November 7, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Rising In The East' DVD To Receive International Release In January
According to a posting on JUDAS PRIEST's official web site, the band's new "Rising in the East" DVD will be released in the USA and Canada on November 15 while in the rest of the world it will be made available on January 16, 2006. Vocalist Rob Halford, lead guitarists Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing,...November 7, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Drummer Talks About Split With EMI, New Album
Norway's Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Express Radio: Your new album is coming out on a new label. Why did you part ways with EMI? Ian Paice: "Well, nowadays a lot of people are moving from one ...November 6, 2005
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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN Supports AIDS Charity
To support the HIV/AIDS charity "Lifebeat" and "Lifeline & Rape Crisis PMB", ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has personally designed wristbands that are sold on www.whateverittakes.org. The money goes to those affected by HIV/AIDS and rape issues in South Africa. In true metal fashion, the sentence...November 6, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE: 'California Jam' DVD Details Revealed
According to a posting on The Highway Star, the new DEEP PURPLE "California Jam" DVD is ready to be released the week starting November 21, 2005. As with the recently released "Live in Concert 72/73", this DVD will be released by EMI worldwide, except for America where it will be issued by Spitfire/...November 5, 2005
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OZZY, KIRK HAMMETT, SLASH, CHRIS CORNELL Donate Leather Items For Charity
Nixon, the southern California-based premium accessories company, will for the second year in a row, release a limited collection of one-of-a-kind watches made from celebrity leather jackets, pants and guitar straps. The proceeds from this highly unique collection will benefit the MusiCares MAP Fund...November 4, 2005
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Tells Welsh Assembly: Legalize Heroin
Daniel Davies of icWales has issued the following report: Heavy metal hellraiser Lemmy used a Tory Party platform to advocate legalising heroin today. The MOTÖRHEAD frontman was invited to the Welsh Assembly to give his "message" on drugs by Tory AM William Graham. Pin-striped Mr Graham, AM for Sout...November 3, 2005
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GOD'S ARMY To Enter Studio This Weekend
GOD'S ARMY, the new band featuring former HELLOWEEN/METALIUM drummer Mark Cross, bassist/vocalist John A.B.C. Smith (GALLOWS POLE, HALLOWED, AT VANCE),and guitarists Ian O'Sullivan (HALLOWED) and Don Amiro, will enter the studio in Germany on November 5 to begin recording their debut album, tentati...November 1, 2005
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Halloween Wedding For HIRAX Member
HIRAX bassist Angelo Espino will marry his girlfriend of three years, Shannon Breshears, on October 31. The ceremony will take place in a graveyard setting and will be performed by former REVEREND drummer Jason Ian (brother of ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian). HIRAX are preparing for their first-ever to...October 31, 2005
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EUROPE Complete First Demo Session For New Album
EUROPE drummer Ian Haugland has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Last weekend we all got together for the first demo session of the next EUROPE album. It was very exciting to start working on the new songs, and we really had a great time in the studio. Many strong idea...October 28, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: Complete 'Rising In The East' DVD Details Revealed
Heavy metal icons JUDAS PRIEST will release the new live DVD, "Rising in the East" (view cover here),on November 15, 2005, via Rhino Home Video. Vocalist Rob Halford, lead guitarists Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing, bass guitarist Ian Hill and drummer Scott Travis filmed "Rising in the East" in May 2...October 28, 2005
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Former SCORPIONS Guitarist ULI JON ROTH Reportedly Declared Bankrupt
Gareth Morgan of icWales has issued the following report: A rock star who spent a fortune to become a Lord of the Manor in Wales has been declared bankrupt. Uli Jon Roth, former lead guitarist with the SCORPIONS, is believed to owe tens of thousands of pounds. Roth, 54, paid £250,000 (approx. $450,0...October 26, 2005
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SHADOWS FALL's BITTNER At MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL: Video Available
A preview clip of SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner's performance at this year's premier drumming event, Modern Drummer Festival Weekend, has been posted online at this location (Quicktime required). Footage of Bittner's appearance at the event is included on a triple-DVD featuring over seven hours...October 26, 2005