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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: North American CD To Include Bonus Video
The North American edition of BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's "Ghost Of A Rose" CD, scheduled for release on August 26 through SPV Records, will include as a special bonus the video for the track "Way To Mandalay", filmed in the salt mines at Krakow, Poland. "Ghost Of A Rose" features former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW...August 19, 2003
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ROB HALFORD Says He Will Sing RIPPER-Era JUDAS PRIEST Material
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford, who recently rejoined the group after more than 12 years apart, revealed during an online chat Saturday (August 16) that the songwriting process for PRIEST's next studio album has already begun. "We are writing now, slowly bit by bit putting the pieces together," h...August 18, 2003
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CLUTCH Guitarist Breaks Wrist, Band To Utilize Replacement On Tour
CLUTCH guitarist Tim Sult broke his wrist and will be forced to sit out the group's upcoming U.S. tour. The band "will have a replacement guitarist for the tour" and "Tim will be on hand at every show and may do some brief appearances on the keyboards throughout the show," according to a post on ...August 13, 2003
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PRIMUS Reform, Record New Material
The original lineup of PRIMUS — Les Claypool (bass/vocals),Tim "Herb" Alexander (drums) and Larry "Ler" Lalonde (guitar) — has reformed after a four-year hiatus and has recorded five new songs for inclusion on the upcoming DVD/CD set, "Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People", due October 7 on Pr...August 8, 2003
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ICED EARTH's SCHAFFER: Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer Is Not A Member Of The Band
Former JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens contributed vocals to the upcoming ICED EARTH album, "The Glorious Burden", as a guest singer only and has not yet made up his mind as to whether he will join the band permanently. Speaking to Canada's BW&BK, ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer clarifi...August 8, 2003
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MARILYN MANSON Attends A PERFECT CIRCLE Gig In Philadelphia
According to Base Tendencies, Marilyn Manson, girlfriend Dita Von Teese and bandmates Tim Skold, John5, Ginger Fish and Pogo attended A PERFECT CIRCLE's show in Philadelphia Wednesday night (August 6). Addressing the fact that his former co-workers were in the audience, A PERFECT CIRCLE bassist Jeor...August 8, 2003
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Ex-HALFORD Guitarist To Unveil 'One Of The Most Sinister' Lineups In Metal
Rob Halford sideman Metal Mike Chlasciak's new band PAINMUSEUM have announced that Steve DiGiorgio (TESTAMENT, DEATH, ICED EARTH) has completed laying down bass on their still untitled debut CD. The album is currently being mixed by Roy Z (HALFORD, BRUCE DICKINSON, HELLOWEEN) and is expected to hit...August 7, 2003
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Explain Difficulty In Landing U.S. Gigs
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT singer Candice Night recently posted the following message to her official web site: "We do have just 2 dates right now booked for the US. One in New York and one in Pennsylvania on September 17th and 19th. The new album 'Ghost of a Rose' is due out on August 26th and then ...August 1, 2003
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Singer Joins ICED EARTH!
Former JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens has officially joined ICED EARTH. Owens, whose split with PRIEST was said to have been amicable, has already finished laying down vocals to the group's new album, "The Glorious Burden", tentatively due this fall through SPV/Steamhammer Records. "The al...August 1, 2003
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OZZY OSBOURNE Shops For Specs In Birmingham, Michigan
Ozzy Osbourne's recent Detroit stay certainly had its dark moment — the death of his road manager at his Birmingham hotel. But the former BLACK SABBATH singer and star of MTV's reality show "The Osbournes" also went on a shopping spree at SEE Eyewear in Birmingham, according to Detroit Free Press. H...July 30, 2003
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AUDIOSLAVE To Work On Next Album After LOLLAPALOOZA
AUDIOSLAVE, currently on the road with the Lollapalooza tour in support of their self-titled platinum debut, have been working on material for their next album during free time backstage and on the bus. "We have a few ideas that we've recorded, you know," bassist Tim C. told Launch. "And that proces...July 29, 2003
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DREAM THEATER Singer, Former TESTAMENT Guitarist To Perform In Broadway Musical
James LaBrie, lead singer of prog-rock supergroup DREAM THEATER, will be joined by Rob Evan, Brian d'Arcy James, Judy McLane, Peter Palmer, Rita Harvey, Danny Zolli and others in a celebration of music by composer/lyricist/musical director Neil Berg to benefit BC/EFA. "Berg/Off-Broadway", produced b...July 28, 2003
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7 HOURS LATER To Open For STRYPER On The West Coast
Cincinnati-based 7 HOURS LATER have been chosen as the opening act for the West Coast leg of the STRYPER 20th Anniversary Reunion Tour in support of their new CD, "7: The Best Of Stryper", on Hollywood Records. Longtime friend of 7 HOURS LATER guitarist Lynn Edward Glezen, STRYPER's own Robert Sweet...July 27, 2003
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT Enter Japanese Chart At No. 15!
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's latest CD, "Ghost Of A Rose", has entered the Japanese charts at No. 15. In addition, the album is currently at No. 25 on the German chart after three weeks of release. "Ghost Of A Rose", due in the U.S on August 30 through SPV/Steamhammer Records, features former DEEP PURPLE/RAI...July 23, 2003
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JUDAS PRIEST's HILL: 'The Timing For Reunion Is Perfect'
JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill has issued a statement via the group's official web site commenting on their reunion with vocalist Rob Halford and thanking former singer Tim "Ripper" Owens for his contributions to the band. Hill's statement reads as follows: "Greetings Metalions, the long awaited even...July 23, 2003
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