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Reporter: GENE SIMMONS Doesn't Have A Sense Of Humor About Himself
Chris Rose of Louisiana's The Times-Picayune writes in the following in this weekend's installment of "Living News": "I've always looked at [exercise guru Richard] Simmons as a healer. My first encounter with him came at a big celebrity confab in New Orleans a few years ago when I saw him standing i...April 11, 2004
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Producer FLEMMING RASMUSSEN Talks About His Work With METALLICA
Record producer Flemming Rasmussen, who collaborated with METALLICA on three of their albums in the 1980s, was recently interviewed by Swedish radio station Sveriges Radio about work with the band. The Danish studio wizard, who stated that he is proud of his affiliation with METALLICA, revealed that...April 9, 2004
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WHEN I WAS DEAD: Former ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN, DANZIG Members Join Forces
WHEN I WAS DEAD, the new band featuring former ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN bassist Dan Canzonieri (on guitar) and ex-DANZIG/D-GENERATION bassist Howie Pyro, are currently writing demos for their debut album. In addition, the group will soon be auditioning singers, drummers, and possibly lead guitar player...April 6, 2004
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP To Release Live DVD In May
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) shot a DVD in Poland during the group's recent tour of Europe. A tentative May release is expected. In other MSG-related news, the band's bassist, Rev Jones, is going to be setting in playing bass for FUEL in April while their bass player's wife has a baby. The dates are...April 5, 2004
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IN FLAMES, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: More Tour Dates Announced
Five more dates have been confirmed and added to the IN FLAMES and KILLSWITCH ENGAGE co-headlining tour. All dates for the tour are as follows: May 03 - Clutch Cargos - Detroit, MI May 04 - Vic Theatre - Chicago, IL May 05 - The Quest - Minneapolis, MN May 06 - Pop's - Sauget, ...April 2, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Metalogy' Box Set Pushed Back A Week
JUDAS PRIEST's much-anticipated four-disc box set, "Metalogy" (Sony Music/Legacy Records),will arrive in the U.S. and Canada on May 11 — one week later than the originally announced May 4 release date. Europe and Australia/New Zealand will receive the set on May 10 while Japan has scheduled a relea...March 31, 2004
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SEPULTURA Guitarist Jams Out SABBATH, PURPLE, ZEPPELIN Covers At São Paulo Gig
SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser and his classic rock band BRASIL ROCK STARS played a set of LED ZEPPELIN, BEATLES, DEEP PURPLE and BLACK SABBATH covers at Blen Blen in São Paulo, Brazil on Thursday, March 25. Joining the band for special renditions of SABBATH's "Symptom of the Universe" and "Sabb...March 27, 2004
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TENEBRE Part Ways With Singer
Sweden's TENEBRE have parted ways with vocalist Victor Fradera. Or so it would appear. "As of today, Victor sings no more in TENEBRE," the band write in a March 24 post on their web site. "After becoming a born-again Christian, Victor has decided not to spread the gospel of Darkness but instead sing...March 25, 2004
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HANOI ROCKS: Former ELECTRIC BOYS Guitarist To Join The Band?
Swedish guitarist Conny Bloom (SILVERGINGER 5, ex-ELECTRIC BOYS) is strongly rumored to have landed the second-guitarist slot in the current incarnation of HANOI ROCKS. For more information, visit the official HANOI ROCKS message board at this location. HANOI ROCKS' new album, "Twelve Shots on the R...March 24, 2004
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ANATHEMA: Turkish Show Cancelled
ANATHEMA's previously announced gig in Istanbul, Turkey on April 11 has been cancelled. "The local promoter could not put on the show because of financial problems," the band write on their web site. "We apologize to Turkish fans, there was nothing we could do about it. We hope to play in Turkey bef...March 24, 2004
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VIRGIN STEELE To Perform Covers For Charity
VIRGIN STEELE's David DeFeis (vocals),Edward Pursino (guitar) and Josh Block (bass) will team up with former EXORCIST drummer Geoff Fontaine and keyboard wizard Lynn Delmato to perform another gig of "Strange & Beautiful" cover tunes. This show will take place on May 8 at: Mulcahy's (3232 Railr...March 20, 2004
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SLAYER, CRADLE OF FILTH, MONSTER MAGNET Confirmed For England's DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
SLAYER, SUM 41, CRADLE OF FILTH, MONSTER MAGNET, ILL NINO and GODSMACK have all been confirmed for the main stage of this year's mega metal Download Festival in Donington, England. Newly added to the Game On Stage are AKERCOCKE, DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, MILLION DEAD, TAKING BACK SUNDAY, H.I.M., DAMAGE...March 18, 2004
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DAMAGEPLAN: 'Save Me' Video To Premiere On MTV2
DAMAGEPLAN's video for "Save Me" will receive its world premiere on March 27 as part of MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball Tour" special. The clip was shot in early March with director Christoffer "Salzy" Salzgeber (SOULFLY, HALFORD, SNOT) and is described by DAMAGEPLAN frontman Patrick Lachman as "killer."...March 18, 2004
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Offer 'Slighty Amped Tour' On iTunes
According to the official Zakk Wylde fan site SDMFworldwide.com, Zakk Wylde and iTunes have teamed up to offer fans an opportunity to download music from the "Slightly Amped Tour", recorded in 2002 at Westwire Studios in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This tuned-downed acoustic, sometimes electric perform...March 16, 2004
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DIAMOND HEAD: 'The Anthology' Out Now
Sanctuary Records have just released a new DIAMOND HEAD compilation album, "Am I Evil? - The Anthology", a two-CD retrospective that covers the group's entire career, with all tracks having been remastered. "Am I Evil? - The Anthology" track listing: Disc 1: 01. Am I Evil? 02. Lightning To The Natio...March 16, 2004