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QUEENSRŸCHE, IRON MAIDEN, TESTAMENT Vocalists Among Frontmen Spotlighted In Singer Book
QUEENSRŸCHE's Geoff Tate, IRON MAIDEN's Bruce Dickinson, TESTAMENT's Chuck Billy and JUDAS PRIEST's Tim "Ripper" Owens are some of the vocalists featured in the new book entitled Pro Secrets Of Heavy Rock Singing, which is being described in an official press release as "the first instructional sing...September 4, 2002
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The World Of Metal According To SLAYER's KERRY KING
SLAYER's typically-outspoken guitarist Kerry King has once again offered his opinion on a number of other bands during a recent interview with Metal Update, which has been posted online at this location. Here are a few of Kerry's comments as they appear in said interview: On IN FLAMES: "Um, they're...August 30, 2002
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Denies Tour Rumors
Malmsteen Management, who represent Swedish guitar legend YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, have issued the following statement via the guitarist's official web site: "There have been numerous rumors that Yngwie Malmsteen will be playing and taking part in various concert tours [including a possible tour called Ult...August 27, 2002
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QUEENSRŸCHE's GEOFF TATE: 'I Was Never A Metalhead'
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate has admitted in a recent interview that he was never into metal music and he cited ULTRAVOX and THOMPSON TWINS as two of his primary influences during the band's formative years — a far cry from the traditional metal movement that QUEENSRŸCHE was instrumental in launc...August 27, 2002
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DAVID LEE ROTH, SAMMY HAGAR To Co-Present Award At MTV MUSIC AWARDS
The following item appears in today's edition of the New York Post: David Lee Roth is a forgiving man. The original — and best — singer for VAN HALEN has agreed to co-present an award with his nemesis, Sammy Hagar, at the MTV Music Awards on Aug. 29, sources say, even after Hagar trashed Diamond ...August 21, 2002
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LEGENDS OF ROCK: The Classic Rock Extravaganza
Legends Of Rock is the name of a unique three-hour classic rock extravaganza, hosted by ex-SCORPIONS guitar legend Uli Jon Roth. Due to the phenomenal success of his Legends of Rock headlining appearance at the Castle Donington festival in 2001, the decision was made to take the Legends format out o...August 20, 2002
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Former RAINBOW Keyboardist Takes SPRINGSTEEN Gig
Former RAINBOW keyboardist David Rosenthal is reportedly programming synthesizers for BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN's current tour with the E STREET BAND. As previously reported, Rosenthal recently spent time working on a new musical called Movin' Out. Conceived, choreographed and directed by Twyla Tharp and ba...August 15, 2002
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PAUL SAMSON: 1953-2002
Guitarist Paul Samson, leader and founder of the seminal NWOBHM act SAMSON, passed away at his Norfolk, England home during the afternoon of Friday, August 9th following a lengthy battle with cancer. Paul was 49 years old. Anyone wishing to express his/her sympathies can do so by signing Samson's of...August 11, 2002
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SAMSON Guitarist Suffering From Cancer, Has Weeks To Live
Guitarist Paul Samson, leader and founder of the seminal NWOBHM act SAMSON, is suffering from cancer and is said to have "only weeks to live," according to vocalist Nicky Moore, who sang on several of the group's albums during the '80s. Most recently, Paul and Moore had reportedly completed work on...August 7, 2002
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ULI JON ROTH, MICHAEL SCHENKER, Other To Appear On ROCK & BLUES FESTIVAL CD
A live CD of the Rock & Blues Festival at Donington, held on June 23rd, 2001 will be released in Japan on October 9th via Nippon Crown. Titled Live At Castle Donington, the album will feature peformances from Uli Jon Roth and a host of special guests, including Michael Schenker, Pete Way, Phil M...July 11, 2002
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MOTOGRATER Select MUDVAYNE Producer For Upcoming Debut
Santa Barbara, California-based quintet MOTOGRATER will shortly enter a Vancouver, British Columbia studio with producer GGGarth Richardson (i.e. MUDVAYNE, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, SPINESHANK) to begin work on their debut effort for No Name/Elektra Records. A fall release is expected. As previously...July 10, 2002
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CAGE To Begin Recording "Darker Than Black"
San Diego, California-based power metallers CAGE will begin recording their third full-length album, entitled Darker Than Black, on July 12th at Silver Cloud studios (i.e. BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD, ROB ROCK) in Burbank, California with producer Joe Floyd (WARRIOR guitarist). The tentative track list...July 9, 2002
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IMMORTAL Cancel TUSKA 2002 Appearance
Norwegian black metallers IMMORTAL were forced to cancel their appearance at Finland's Tuska 2002 festival due to undisclosed "delicate family matters," according to an official statement from the group. "The band deeply feel bad about this, but promise to come back later in the year for another gig...July 5, 2002
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Former KISS Guitarist To Perform National Anthem At Upcoming Game
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick will be performing the "Star Spangled Banner" at the Florida Marlins / Chicago Cubs game in Florida at 6:55 PM on July 3rd at Pro Player Stadium in Miami. ...June 27, 2002
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THE PROJECT HATE, 2 TON PREDATOR To Play TUSKA 2002 Club Gig
THE PROJECT HATE, featuring Jörgen Sandström of ENTOMBED/GRAVE fame, and fellow Swedes 2 TON PREDATOR will play at Tavastia Club in Helsinki, Finland on July 12th as part of the Tuska 2002 festival. In its fifth installment, Tuska 2002 festival (which is scheduled to take place on July 12-14 in the...June 25, 2002