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THE DARKNESS Frontman Happy To Remove 'Tumor' FRANKIE POULLAIN
THE DARKNESS frontman Justin Hawkins recently spoke with Kerrang! magazine about the rift that caused basist Frankie Poullain's departure in March. "It was like having a tumor and you're doing your best to over-compensate, saying, 'Hey it's like having an extra arm," Hawkins explained. "But at the e...August 8, 2005
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ROADRUNNER UNITED: 'The All-Star Sessions' To Surface In October
Roadrunner Records has put together a groundbreaking record to mark the label’s 25th Anniversary. The group is called ROADRUNNER UNITED and the album titled "The All-Star Sessions". This full-length release, in stores on October 11, 2005, is a "master class" in hard rock/metal. Boasting 57 artists f...August 3, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER's Son TYSON Launches RAIDERS OF ROCK N' ROLL
RAIDERS OF ROCK N' ROLL, the U.K.-based band featuring Tyson Schenker — oldest son of legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker (UFO, MSG, SCORPIONS) — have launched an official web site at this location. According to a posting on the site, main songwriters Tyson Schenker and Matt Taylor (vocals)...July 31, 2005
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BALLISTIC Mainman: 'It's All In The Timing'
BALLISTIC mainman Tom Gattis (ex-DEUCE, TENSION, WARDOG) has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Well, it's all in the timing, I guess… We got the chance to play and entire month's worth of shows (30 total) with a major Japanese metal band here in the U.S. in the fall, but...July 27, 2005
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THE DARKNESS Frontman Will Only Speak To Former Bassist Through His Lawyer
THE DARKNESS frontman Justin Hawkins has told the U.K.'s The Mirror that he will only speak to sacked bassist Frankie Poullain through his lawyer. "I don't know what Frankie is trying to do but we only communicate now through our lawyers," he revealed. "We used to be good friends but that certainly...July 26, 2005
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QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS Announce U.S. Dates
Legendary rock icons Brian May and Roger Taylor of QUEEN, and Paul Rodgers of BAD COMPANY and FREE, just off a sold-out, 32-date arena tour of Europe under the banner of QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS, are headed for the U.S. later this year. They will bring their acclaimed show to the U.S. for two rare ...July 25, 2005
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BALLISTIC Bassist To Undergo Surgery
BALLISTIC mainman Tom Gattis (ex-DEUCE, TENSION, WARDOG) has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "The blinding speed, complex runs, and most importantly the flawless-clean execution of Tim's [O'Connor, BALLISTIC bassist] bass parts are the foundation of the band's music. He...July 18, 2005
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QUEEN Overtake THE BEATLES As The Most Successful Albums Act In U.K. Chart History
New research by the team behind the popular music annual "The Book of British Hit Singles & Albums" has revealed that QUEEN has overtaken THE BEATLES as official UK album chart champions, having spent more weeks on chart than the fab four. According to British Hit Singles & Albums' unique da...July 15, 2005
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Emergency Workers Invited To QUEEN Show
The Associated Press has issued the following report: Rock group QUEEN, whose open-air concert planned for London's Hyde Park was postponed by a week because of the terrorist attacks, said it will invite thousands of emergency services personnel to Friday's event in a gesture of thanks. QUEEN frontm...July 12, 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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TRANSMEDIA GROUP To Publicize Original Works By JIMI HENDRIX
Hendrix Original Art Expressions, Inc. has retained TransMedia Group to arrange and publicize exhibitions across the country of 48 recently discovered original watercolors by the late rock and roll superstar Jimi Hendrix. "We're proud to be represented by TransMedia Group, which has done a great job...July 5, 2005
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LILLIAN AXE Announce New Album Title
LILLIAN AXE have set "Waters Rising" as the title of their new album. "The band is working on putting the final touches on the new CD," reads a posting on the group's web site. "No release date has been set just yet, but soon." In other news, in addition to being in LILLIAN AXE, bassist ...July 2, 2005
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DARKEST HOUR: 'Convalescence' Video Posted Online
DARKEST HOUR's video for the song "Convalescence" has been posted online at this location. The clip was was shot on May 18 in New York City with director Dale Resteghini, who has previously worked with HATEBREED, TRIVIUM, UNEARTH and THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, among others. "Convalescence" comes off...June 27, 2005
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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Drummer Injured In Fight
Oak Park thrash metallers THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER were forced to cancel band practice last Friday after drummer Zach Gibson's involvement in alcohol-fueled fisticuffs outside of a small party at his Taylor home. According to Zach, 19, a drunken man, whom he had never met, was making inappropriate ad...June 25, 2005
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