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Bassist TIMPA Leaves HANOI ROCKS
Bassist Timpa has officially left legendary Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS. "My plan is to spend some more time with my family," he explained in an online posting. "I still love HANOI and I feel bad about all this, but in fact, I feel free." As previously reported, HANOI ROCKS have finalized the track...January 19, 2005
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CALLENISH CIRCLE Frontman Guests On LEGEN BELTZA CD
CALLENISH CIRCLE frontman Patrick Savelkoul has recorded a guest appearance on the concept song "War of Wars" from Spanish thrashers LEGEN BELTZA. Other guest appearances on the track will come from Jeff Waters (ANNIHILATOR),Johan Lindstrand (ex-THE CROWN),Andreas Sydow (DARKANE) and Victor Smolsk...January 18, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Bassist Opens Door To His Multimillion Dollar Home
Sheffield Today reports: It is a home fit for a rock star — but it has cost DEF LEPPARD rocker Rick Savage a cool £1 million to get it that way. More familiar with legions of heavy metal fans across the globe as a man who puts rhythm into one of the world's ...January 18, 2005
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HANOI ROCKS: 'Another Hostile Takeover' Track Listing Revealed
Legendary Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS have finalized the track listing for their new album, "Another Hostile Takeover", tentatively due on April 30. "Another Hostile Takeover" (view cover here) is the group's first album to feature guitarist Conny Bloom (SILVERGINGER 5, ex-ELECTRIC BOYS),who joined...January 17, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX: 'Electric Ladyland: Classic Album' DVD To Surface In February
Eagle Rock Entertainment will present another addition to the "Classic Album" series by one of the greatest guitarists of all time with the release of THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE's "Electric Ladyland: Classic Album" on DVD on February 22. Released in 1968, "Electric Ladyland" represents a watershed...January 14, 2005
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HANOI ROCKS: 'Another Hostile Takeover' Artwork Posted Online
The cover artwork for HANOI ROCKS' new album, "Another Hostile Takeover", has been posted online at this location. "Another Hostile Takeover", tentatively due on April 30, is the group's first album to feature guitarist Conny Bloom (SILVERGINGER 5, ex-ELECTRIC BOYS),who joined the band last year. A...January 12, 2005
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DOGPOUND Announce New Album Title
Swedish hard rockers DOGPOUND have set "A Night In The Gutter" as the title of their sophomore album. The follow-up to 2003's "The Hellbum" is tentatively due in April/May via Lion Music. With regards to the band's musical direction, the band had previously told Norway's Metal Express, "We want it t...January 12, 2005
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KATAKLYSM: Drummer MAX DUHAMEL Rejoins The Fold; DANZIG Dates Announced
Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM have parted ways with drummer Martin Maurais due to "personal and professional reasons." Replacing Maurais in the group's lineup is returning skinsman Max Duhamel, who performed on five KATAKLYSM albums, the latest being the critically acclaimed 2002 offering, "Sha...January 12, 2005
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TESLA To Kick Off Acoustic Tour Next Month
TESLA will continue to support their latest studio album, "Into The Now", by hitting the road in early 2005 for a special acoustic tour commemorating the 15th anniversary of their groundbreaking album "Five Man Acoustical Jam". Each show on the "Five Man Acoustical Jam 2005" tour will be an evening...January 11, 2005
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DAVE MUSTAINE Signature Guitar Goes Up For Auction On EBAY
A limited-edition, collectible 2004 ESP Dave Mustaine Signature Series Electric Guitar signed by more than 30 music superstars was put up for auction on eBay today to benefit The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports music education in schools across the country. The...January 10, 2005
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HIGH ON FIRE Announce U.S. Headlining Tour
HIGH ON FIRE have announced their first headlining tour of 2005 in support of their forthcoming new album, "Blessed Black Wings". HIGH ON FIRE will kick off a three-week trek beginning February 4 at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles, CA. The tour is expected to conclude on February 24 in Salt Lake...January 10, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX, ANGUS YOUNG Have Some Of Best 'Guitar Faces' In Rock
The Associated Press is reporting that Jimi Hendrix not only had the skills to become a rock legend — he apparently had the right look as well. A recent poll found that Hendrix had the best "guitar face" — the look guitarists get when trying to nail a high note or power chord. Hendrix received ...January 6, 2005
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NILE To Tour U.K. With DYING FETUS And NECROPHAGIST
NILE will be teaming up with DYING FETUS and NECROPHAGIST for a U.K. tour in early March. Confirmed dates are as follows: Mar. 08 - London, UK @ Electric Ballroom Mar. 09 - Manchester, UK @ Rockworld Mar. 10 - Dublin, IRE @ Village Mar. 11 - Leeds, UK @ Josephs Well Mar. 12 - ...January 6, 2005
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EVIL MASQUERADE Putting Finishing Touches On New Album
EVIL MASQUERADE, the Danish symphonic/power metal band led by former ROYAL HUNT singer Henrik Brockmann and guitar wizard Henrik Flyman, are putting the finishing touches on their new album, entitled "Theatrical Madness". Guest keyboardists on the CD include André Andersen (ROYAL HUNT),Richard Ande...January 5, 2005
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LANA LANE: 'Lady Macbeth' Album Details Revealed
Frontiers Records has set an April 11 European release date for the new studio album from LANA LANE. Entitled "Lady Macbeth", the CD is said to be a symphonic rock concept album based on the famous "Macbeth" play by vanguard English poet William Shakespeare. Lana Lane herself bears no resemblance wh...January 5, 2005
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