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BRAZEN ABBOT Continue Work On 'Guilty As Sin'
BRAZEN ABBOT, the brainchild of Bulgarian guitarist Nikolo Kotzev, have set "Guilty As Sin" as the title for their upcoming full-length CD, which will feature guest appearances by such world-class musicians as Joe Lynn Turner (vocals, ex-RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),Göran Edman (vocals,...November 10, 2002
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ANTHRAX Performs Acoustic Set At German Magazine Headquarters
ANTHRAX performed a special three-song acoustic set last Thursday (Oct. 24) at the offices of Hammer magazine (formerly Metal Hammer) in Munich, Germany. The performance, which consisted of the tracks "Only", "Antisocial" and a new song, "Safe Home", was filmed and will be available for streaming in...October 28, 2002
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Writes In From The Road
The following is a re-posting of the latest installment of ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's regular online column, dubbed "Alpha Mail", as it appears on the group's official web site at www.anthrax.com: "I'm on the bus heading to Glasgow. Tonight was the first show in Manchester. I'm currently basking...October 22, 2002
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QUEEN's BRIAN MAY, ROGER TAYLOR To Perform At Post-WALK OF FAME Induction Party
QUEEN guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor will be performing in Los Angeles tonight at a special Fan Club party to celebrate their induction to the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. The duo will be joined by regular QUEEN guest musicians Chris Thompson and Spike Edney, plus various special guests, in...October 18, 2002
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NEMESIS Record New Material, Seek Label Home
Upstate New York-based NEMESIS, featuring former EARTH CRISIS members Karl Buechner (vocals),Ian "Bulldog" Edwards (bass),and Erick Edwards (guitar),are presently shopping a six-song CD containing the three tracks from the band's first demo and three newly-recorded compositions. The songs feature...October 14, 2002
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ANTHRAX Soundtrack Cut Makes Its Way Online
A full-length MP3 of the ANTHRAX-penned track "Love Siege", which appears on the soundtrack to director John Carpenter's Ghost Of Mars, can be downloaded from Carpenter's official web site at this location. According to the official web site of ex-ANTHRAX guitarist Paul Crook, "the song was written...October 11, 2002
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Former CUT.LOVE.KILL. Bassist Auditions For KELLY OSBOURNE Touring Band
Chris Sprinkle, former vocalist/bassist of CUT.LOVE.KILL., recently auditioned for the bassist slot in Kelly Osbourne's touring band, which is scheduled to embark on an upcoming tour within the next few weeks. Here's his account: "I got a phone call a couple of weeks ago from an agent in L.A. in reg...October 8, 2002
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DEEP PURPLE Compile Footage For Upcoming Documentary
DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan has reportedly been compiling video footage for an upcoming documentary. In addition, several concerts on the last tour with Jon Lord were recorded, including the second show at London's Hammersmith Apollo (with members of IRON MAIDEN making a guest appearance during...October 7, 2002
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LOSTPROPHETS' IAN WATKINS: 'We Just Want To Make A Great Rock Album'
LOSTPROPHETS frontman Ian Watkins has lashed out at critics who have labeled the sextet a nu-metal "boy band" and promised that the group aren't about to "sell out" on their second album. "We grew up as punk kids with that DIY ethic," Watkins told Kerrang! magazine, “and now everyone thinks we're bi...October 1, 2002
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KISS To Play One-Off Show In Australia?
KISS are rumored to be planning a return to Australia for a one-off concert at Melbourne's Colonial Stadium in late February/early March 2003. If the unconfirmed reports are to be believed, this unique show will feature the band playing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra who will all be wearing K...September 30, 2002
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THE CULT Confirm Split With ATLANTIC — Band 'On Hiatus'
THE CULT have officially split with Lava/Atlantic Records (who released the band's acclaimed 2001 CD, Beyond Good & Evil) and are currently "on hiatus," according to guitarist Billy Duffy and vocalist Ian Astbury, who were the featured guests on the syndicated radio show Rockline last night. Alt...September 24, 2002
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'BLACK SABBATH Story' Videos To Be Released On DVD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TWO 'BLACK SABBATH STORY' HOME VIDEOS TO BE RELEASED ON DVD AND VHS BY SANCTUARY ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 BLACK SABBATH pioneered true heavy metal, and a fascinating look into the British band's turbulent history is covered on two individual DVD and VHS releases, The Black Sabbat...September 15, 2002
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ANTHRAX Film Scene For HELEN MIRREN Movie
ANTHRAX filmed a scene last week for an upcoming Helen Mirren movie, Calendar Girls, due sometime next year. Commented guitarist Scott Ian: "It's a true story about these British women that posed for a sexy calendar to raise money for charity. It became huge and they came to LA to be on Jay Leno. Ou...September 12, 2002
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THE CULT Frontman Named 'Permanent' Member Of THE DOORS
THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury and former POLICE drummer Stewart Copeland have "permanently" joined THE DOORS and will record new music with the group during 2003, keyboardist Ray Manzarek told Billboard.com. "Stewart is drumming from here on out. Ian is singing from here on out. We're not doing a TV...September 10, 2002
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IRON MAIDEN Trio Join DEEP PURPLE During London Gig
Three members of IRON MAIDEN — drummer Nicko McBrain, guitarist Janick Gers, and vocalist Bruce Dickinson — joined DEEP PURPLE on stage during the latter's concert at London's Hammersmith Apollo on Saturday, September 7th for a rendition of the DP classic "Smoke On The Water" (with McBrain handling...September 9, 2002
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