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METALLICA's JAMES HETFIELD Talks About 'Connecting' With Late Country Legend WAYLON JENNINGS
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield recently spoke to USA Today about his appreciation for the music of the late "outlaw country" legend Waylon Jennings, who died in February 2002. Hetfield, who was 12 when "Wanted: The Outlaws" came out, says he became a Jennings fan because of the singer's long hair...October 30, 2004
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: First Tour Dates Announced
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the new band led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, have announced the first dates of their 2004/2005 world tour in support of Oliva's solo debut, entitled "'Tage Mahal". The first show will take place in the group's hometown of Tampa, FL and will be followed by three dates in Greec...October 27, 2004
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STEVEN TYLER, STEVE VAI-Backed Scholarship Winners Announced
Berkleemusic.com, the online extension school of Berklee College of Music, announced the recipients of the world's first-ever online music scholarship program. After reviewing applications and demos from talented musicians worldwide, five gifted musicians and future music industry leaders were selec...October 27, 2004
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GOD FORBID Added To Stillborn Festival; New Video Completed
New Jersey-based thrash titans GOD FORBID have been added to this year's Stillborn Festival, which also features such legendary acts as AGNOSTIC FRONT, CANDIRIA and HATEBREED, among others. This annual series put together by HATEBREED's Jamey Jasta and Stillborn Records is composed of three shows be...October 26, 2004
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BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Guitarist Records 'Insane Version' Of L.A. GUNS Classic
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION/ex-L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns has collaborated with singer Stella Soleil (a.k.a. Sister Soleil) on "an insane version" of the L.A. GUNS classic "Ballad of Jane". Contributing additional lead vocals to the track will be BACKYARD BABIES frontman Nicke Borg. In addition, Guns...October 26, 2004
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SLAYER: 'Wall Of Blood' Cities Announced
According to SLAYER fan site SlayerSaves.com, SLAYER have announced the cities on the group's upcoming Jägermeister Music Tour that will include an effect dubbed the "Wall of Blood." At select shows (determined by each venue's technical specs) during SLAYER's classic song "Raining Blood", the band,...October 26, 2004
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L.A. GUNS: Early Recordings To See Light Of Day
A collection of early L.A. GUNS recordings recorded prior to the band's 1988 debut album is being released through Deadline Music on Tuesday, October 26. Entitled "Hollywood Raw", the disc features the following track listing: 01. SoHo 02. Nothing To Lose 03. Bitch Is Back 04. Down In The City 05. E...October 25, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON: Pilot Of The Airwaves
Belfast Telegraph reports: Metal legend Bruce Dickinson has more talents than you might expect. Not only does he front one of the most successful heavy-metals bands of all time — IRON MAIDEN — but he's also an author of two books (on a cross-dressing 18th century toff, as it happens),a competing fe...October 21, 2004
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Israel's ORPHANED LAND Play Shuni Fortress
Over the weekend Israel's progressive metal masters ORPHANED LAND played for over 1,000 people in a Shuni Fortress for over two and a half hours. They performed both an acoustic and an electric set, and played tracks from all three of their albums (track list below). The band was impressed to see th...October 19, 2004
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MEGADETH: More 'Blackmail the Universe Tour' Dates Announced
More dates have been announced for MEGADETH's "Blackmail the Universe Tour", which is scheduled to begin October 23 in Reno. NV. All dates will include EARSHOT and EXODUS except where noted. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Oct. 23 - Reno, NV @ Reno Hilton * Oct. 24 - Las Vegas, NV @ The ...October 19, 2004
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SAMMY HAGAR Birthday Report From Cabo
According to a report at ZRock.com, VAN HALEN frontman Sammy Hagar headed back to northern California yesterday after wrapping up a record-breaking six-night run at his Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas. Joined onstage each night by his beloved WABORITAS (drummer David Lauser, bassist Mona and gui...October 15, 2004
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PAUL STANLEY Donates Guitar To Benefit St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital
A Silvertone Apocalypse special electric guitar autographed by KISS frontman Paul Stanley is being auctioned off by Guitars4kids to benefit St. Jude's Children's Cancer Research Hospital. 100 percent of the auction proceeds will go to the hospital. The guitar does not come with a case, but it does i...October 14, 2004
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METALLICA, KISS, OZZY OSBOURNE, VAN HALEN Memorabilia To Be Auctioned Off
The first major public auction ever conducted of heavy metal music memorabilia will be held November 6 at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City and online in conjunction with Julien Entertainment. "The sale includes original album cover artwork, handwritten lyrics and musical instruments from METALLIC...October 13, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH: Unreleased Song Posted Online
A 53-second MP3 sample of an unreleased BLACK SABBATH song called "When I Came Down" has been posted online at the OZZY OSBOURNE fan site Ozzyhead.com. According to the Sept. 2003 edition of Record Collector magazine, "When I Came Down" was included on a two-track BLACK SABBATH acetate 45 rpm record...October 13, 2004
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CONNY BLOOM Jams With HANOI ROCKS Members In Stockholm
Swedish guitarist/vocalist Conny Bloom (SILVERGINGER 5, ex-ELECTRIC BOYS) jammed with Andy McCoy (HANOI ROCKS) and STEVIE KLASSON'S FAT CHANCE (featuring new HANOI ROCKS guitarist Stevie Klasson) Thursday night (Oct. 7) at Tantogården in Stockholm. Conny sang "Don't Let Me Down", "Lightning Bar Blue...October 10, 2004
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