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Drummer SNOWY SHAW Talks About Collaboration With Ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer
Heavy Mettle Psychosurgery recently conducted an interview with Swedish drummer/songwriter Snowy Shaw (DREAM EVIL, KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Heavy Mettle Psychosurgery: So besides DREAM EVIL and the mysterious FIREGOD project w...August 9, 2005
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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer: New Album 'Is Going To Be Amazing'
DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his official web site: "It's time!!! The DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND are ready to go into the studio to record our new album, 'Synchestra'. "We will be entering the luxurious Armoury Studios on August 10th to record my drum...August 8, 2005
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AREA 54 Record Cover Of Unreleased GUNS N' ROSES Track 'Madagascar'
Britain's AREA 54 have revealed that they laid down a cover version of the unreleased GUNS N' ROSES song "Madagascar" during a recent demo-recording session. Responding to a fan question in the Q&A section of the group's web site regarding whether or not they have ever played or recorded covers...August 8, 2005
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SKEW SISKIN: Cover Of AC/DC's 'Shot Down In Flames' Posted Online
SKEW SISKIN, the German band fronted by Nina C. Alice, have uploaded their cover of AC/DC's "Shot Down in Flames", recorded during an appearance on the Europe 2 radio station in Paris in front of a special audience of select fans. Download it at this location (MP3, 7 MB). SKEW SISKIN recently announ...August 8, 2005
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Late AC/DC Singer BON SCOTT's Birth Certificate Donated To Museum Tribute
According to TheCourier.co.uk, an official extract from late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott's birth certificate has been donated to Angus museum's tribute to Scott in Kirriemuir, Scotland — Bon's birthplace and home of his family in his early years. It was donated to the museum by the General Register Off...August 5, 2005
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AC/DC: Rare BUSTER BROWN Album To Be Issued On CD
According to a posting on AC-DC.net, the rare debut album from the legendary Melbourne band BUSTER BROWN — which featured in its ranks AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd and future ROSE TATTOO frontman Angry Anderson and bassist Geordie Leech — is finally being issued on CD for the first time (with bonus track...August 4, 2005
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METALLICA To Open For THE ROLLING STONES In San Francisco
METALLICA will be the special guest for THE ROLLING STONES as part of their "A Bigger Bang" world tour at SBC Park in San Francisco on November 13 and November 15. An additional opening act will be announced shortly with times for both concerts being moved up an hour to 6:00 p.m. PST. METALLICA join...August 2, 2005
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ALICE COOPER Guitarist Talks About 'Dirty Diamonds', Current Hard Rock Scene
Australia's Inside_Out666 recently conducted an interview with ALICE COOPER guitarist Ryan Roxie. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Inside_Out666: How much input did you have in terms of writing for the new album? Ryan Roxie: "Alice was very cool about co-writing with the band on the last couple...July 30, 2005
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AC/DC: BON SCOTT's 'Aftershave' Incident
The U.K.'s The Herald reports: "Heavy metal fans, delighted at the news that an exhibition about colourful AC/DC singer Bon Scott is to be established in his birthplace, the sedate Angus town of Kirriemuir, wonder if the memorabilia will include one particular bottle. During one of the band's infamo...July 28, 2005
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AC/DC Members Anxious To Start Touring Again
Launch Radio Networks reports: If you think you're excited about AC/DC touring again, just imagine how they feel. The band has done a few shows over the past few years, but AC/DC hasn't done anything extensive since their 2000-2001 "Stiff Upper Lip" world tour. Lead singer Brian Johnson told Launch...July 28, 2005
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY To Receive Inaugural 'Living Legend' Award At CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOR
Lemmy Kilmister, the notorious bass player and vocalist of Grammy-winning U.K. rock 'n' roll titans MOTÖRHEAD, will be honored with the very first "Living Legend" award at this year's inaugural Classic Rock Roll of Honor, organized by Classic Rock magazine. Taking place on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 a...July 27, 2005
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AC/DC: Scottish Town To Erect Plaque To Late Frontman BON SCOTT?
According to The Herald, a fundraising drive is in full swing to erect a plaque to late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott in Kirriemuir, Scotland — Bon's birthplace and home of his family in his early years. The town's museum, Gateway to the Glens, is currently holding an exhibition entitled Bon Scott – Rock...July 25, 2005
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Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Discusses His Time With DIO
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson. A few excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: Is it true you almost replaced Craig [Goldy] after September 11th and have you talked to Ronnie recently? Rowan Robertson: "No, it's not t...July 23, 2005
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AC/DC: Previously Unreleased GEORDIE Tracks See Light Of Day
According to AC-DC.net, Russian label OVC Media has just released a new CD (not a bootleg),entitled "Geordie Unreleased Tapes". It features 12 GEORDIE tracks, including 10 previously unavailable (a couple sung by the band's guitarist Vic Malcolm, the rest by Brian Johnson),recorded between 1973 an...July 23, 2005
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Former ATHEIST Frontman Says Response To Reissues Has Been 'Bananas'
Former NEUROTICA/ATHEIST and current BIG MACHINE frontman has issued the following update: "Response to the ATHEIST catalog being reissued is bananas!!! I wish to thank everyone for all the great letters and support on these. Relapse has done an incredible job on this package, it must be seen to be...July 22, 2005
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