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Islamic Officials In Malaysia Ban 'Black Metal' Music
The Jerusalem Post has issued the following report: Islamic officials in Malaysia ruled Monday that "black metal" music was unacceptable for Muslims, saying it can cause listeners to rebel against religion. Black metal is akin to hard rock music, but often uses occult imagery and lyrics. It emerged...January 23, 2006
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BLITZKRIEG Part Ways With Guitarist, Announce Replacement
Legendary NWOBHM outfit BLITZKRIEG have parted ways with guitarist Paul Nesbitt. "Nesbitt recently became a father for the very first time and he feels that his time with the KRIEG has come to an end," reads a posting on the group's web site. "BLITZKRIEG would like to welcome to the band their new g...January 22, 2006
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PAUL STANLEY: GENE SIMMONS 'Has Earned The Right To Do Whatever He Wants To'
Launch Radio Networks reports: Gene Simmons is using the current KISS hiatus to launch another reality show. Simmons, who starred in VH1's "Gene Simmons' Rock School" last summer, now has his sights set on "Gene Simmons' Family Jewels", which will focus on his own family, including longtime girlfrie...January 18, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE, ALICE COOPER Confirmed For U.K.'s MONSTERS OF ROCK Festival
According to Metal Hammer magazine, DEEP PURPLE and ALICE COOPER have been confirmed for the Monsters of Rock festival, set to take place June 3 at Milton Keynes Bowl. Tickets, priced £38.50, are on sale from January 20 from all usual agents, and via credit card on 0870 400 0688. A dedicated coach s...January 18, 2006
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DARKEST HOUR To Film 'Sound The Surrender' Video
DARKEST HOUR will be filming a video for the song "Sound the Surrender" early next month with director Joseph Pattisall (DROWNINGMAN, J PARIS). The track comes off the group's latest CD, "Undoing Ruin", which was released in June 2005 via Victory Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Hidden Hands of a S...January 17, 2006
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DARKEST HOUR Guitarist Completes Work On New Instructional DVD
DARKEST HOUR guitarist Kris Norris has completed work on his second instructional DVD, which teaches guitar techniques using songs from the band's latest CD, "Undoing Ruin", as examples. "The new and improved DVD is full of tons of new material, so if you already have the first one there's a lot mor...January 16, 2006
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INFERNAL MAJESTY: New Song Posted Online
Long-running Canadian metallers INFERNAL MAJESTY have uploaded a demo version of a new song, entitled "Systematical Extermination", at their official web site. The track is the title cut of the band's upcoming album, which is being recorded in Vancouver for release later in the year via Greece's Bla...January 13, 2006
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KORN To Test New Business Model On Upcoming Tour
In a first of its kind for the music industry, Grammy-winning rock band KORN announced today that it is teaming up with Live Nation, the world's leading live entertainment company, in a unique, exclusive joint venture. The innovative set of deals expands on the unprecedented partnership KORN created...January 11, 2006
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KISS's STANLEY, SIMMONS Guest On CNN's 'Showbiz Tonight': Video Available
KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons were interviewed for CNN's "Showbiz Tonight" to promote the group's "Rock the Nation Live!" DVD. The interview footage aired last Friday (Jan. 9) and the four-minute video can be viewed at this location. Among the notable quotes is this one from Paul: "When...January 9, 2006
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MORIFADE: New Song Available For Download
Sweden's MORIFADE have uploaded a new song, entitled "Fear Breeder", from their 2005 promotional CD, at this location (MP3). MORIFADE parted ways with guitarist Jesper Johansson last October due to personal differences. The band are currently unsigned following a split with Holland's Karmageddon Med...January 6, 2006
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ALTARIA To Join DORO, SONATA ARCTICA On European Tour
Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA will join DORO and SONATA ARCTICA on their upcoming European tour in April/May. Prior to embarking on the eight-nation, 23-date trek, ALTARIA will perform two headlining shows in Pietarsaari, Finland. After the first leg of the European tour, ALTARIA will make sever...January 3, 2006
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Drummer ERIC SINGER: 'I Would Love To See' New KISS Studio Album
KISSarmyKotka.com, a new KISS Army branch based in Kotka, Finland, recently conducted a short interview with KISS drummer Eric Singer. The question-and-answer session follows: Q: The "Rock The Nation" DVD is now out. It clearly shows the great chemistry between you four guys live. Do you think that...January 3, 2006
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DAVID LEE ROTH Says VAN HALEN Reunion Is 'Inevitable'
Kim Lyons of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review interviewed former VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth regarding his new gig as a radio DJ, taking over the coveted morning drive time slot vacated by Howard Stern. Diamond Dave talked about the radio show, his job as an emergency medical technician in New Yo...January 3, 2006
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ROSE TATTOO Frontman Visits Australian Troops
The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that legendary ROSE TATTOO frontman Angry Anderson was one of the Australian entertainers who gave up time with their families to put on a Christmas show for Australian Defence Force personnel stationed with the Al Muthanna Task group at a base near the town of...December 28, 2005
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KISS: 'Rock The Nation' DVD Enters Billboard's Top Music Video Chart At No. 7
KISS' "Rock the Nation Live!" DVD debuted in Billboard's Top Music Video chart at No. 7. Click here to view the chart. "Rock the Nation Live!" DVD was filmed last year in Washington DC. Besides the concert footage, the DVD features behind-the-scenes features and interviews with the band members. In...December 23, 2005
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