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'Donington Monsters of Rock 1981' Presentation Plaque Being Auctioned Off

An original "Donington Monsters of Rock 1981" Performing Artists Presentation Plaque, one of only seven ever made (one of which was given to the founding member of each band performing on the day),is currently being auctioned off via eBay at this location. According to the seller's sales pitch, "I...

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OZZY's Son To Marry Irish Fiancée Today

Louis Osbourne, Ozzy's son from his first marriage, is due to marry his Irish fiancée, Louise Lennon, in Co Offaly, the Republic of Ireland, today. Around 160 guests are expected to attend the ceremony at the St Flannan's Church and the reception at Kinnity Castle in Birr. Ozzy Osbourne himself will...

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LIMP BIZKIT: New Video Posted Online

A brand-new version of LIMP BIZKIT's video for their cover of THE WHO's "Behind Blue Eyes" can be viewed online at this location. According to LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst, the new clip was shot by Fred's brother Cory during the Back 2 Basics tour in November, and represents "the real LIMP BIZKIT...

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AC/DC Tribute Convention To Be Held In Wales

An AC/DC tribute convention is scheduled to be held August 6-8, 2004 in Wrexham, North Wales, U.K., according to the Scottish AC/DC fan site Crabsody In Blue. Among the acts confirmed to appear at the event so far are original AC/DC singer Dave Evans, AC/DSHE and HAYSEED DIXIE, plus various U.K.-bas...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: Instrumental 'Best Of' Album To Arrive In January

Pony Canyon Records in Japan will be issuing a new YNGWIE MALMSTEEN compilation CD, entitled "Instrumental Best Album", on January 21, 2004. The complete track listing for the album is as follows: 01. Brothers 02. Dawn 03. Air On A Theme 04. Britzkrieg 05. Blue 06. Asylum 07. Sky Euphoria 08. Quantu...

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The Glorious Burden

ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer hit the heavy metal jackpot when he managed to convince former JUDAS PRIEST screamer Tim Owens to join the group's ranks following the departure of longtime singer Matt Barlow earlier in the year. Arguably the finest metal vocalist of the last decade, Owens' prowess w...

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UFO: New Album Artwork Posted Online

UFO have posted the cover art for their new album, "You Are Here", at this location. The group's first effort to feature new guitarist Vinnie Moore, "You Are Here" was recorded near Hannover, Germany with producer Tommy Newton (HELLOWEEN, CONCEPTION, VICTORY, ELEGY, ARK, TEN) and is due in Europe on...

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CLUTCH, NEBULA, MASTODON To Tour Together

CLUTCH will be teaming up with NEBULA and MASTODON for a U.S. tour beginning in late January. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 20 - 123 Pleasant Street - Morgantown, WV Jan. 21 - Stella Blue - Asheville, NC Jan. 22 - 40 Watt Club - Athens, GA Jan. 23 - Beta Bar - Tallahassee, ...

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MISFITS Project 1950 Featured On 'Monday Night Football'

On Monday, November 24, 2003, ABC TV's "Monday Night Football" (consistently one of the top-rated shows in the country reaching over 20 million viewers weekly) chose to use the cover version of "Great Balls of Fire" from the new Misfits Records/Rykodisc release "Misfits Project 1950" in a montage le...

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Ex-ANDREW W.K. Guitarist: 'I Gave Everything Of Myself'

Former ANDREW W.K. guitarist Jimmy Coup (a.k.a. James Mecherle, formerly of Minnesota's COUP DE GRACE) has spoken to Schwegweb.com about the circumstances that led to his departure from the group halfway through their most recent U.S. tour. Acknowledging that he was "technically fired" from ANDREW W...

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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer TIM OWENS: 'I'm Rooting For ROB HALFORD'

Ex-JUDAS PRIEST frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens recently spoke to the U.K.'s Live 4 Metal about the split with his former bandmates and his decision to join ICED EARTH as the group's new vocalist. Asked how he snagged his new position, Owens said, "[ICED EARTH mainman] Jon [Schaffer] and I were talking...

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GENE SIMMONS Explains Book-Signing Cancellation: I Was So Sick I Almost Collapsed

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was so sick prior to his scheduled book-signing session in Tampa, Florida last Thursday (Dec. 4) that he "almost collapsed," according to Gene's latest posting on his web site. Says Gene: "To all the people in Tampa who where expecting the book signing to happen: I...

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STRATOVARIUS Guitarist Checks In With Writing Update

STRATOVARIUS leader Timo Tolkki has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "I thought I cheer you guys up by giving you a small report from the place where I have been writing songs for about a month already. I have already 10 songs written and I can give you some titles ...

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MADBALL: Live Dates Announced

Reunited New York hardcore heavyweights MADBALL have lined up the following dates during December/January: "Stillborn Fest" w/ AGNOSTIC FRONT, SICK OF IT ALL, SUBZERO, HATEBREED, MADBALL and more: Dec. 26 - Electric Factory - Philadelphia, PA Dec. 27 - The Worcester Palladium - Worcester, MA Dec. 28...

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SAVATAGE Mastermind To Perform Series Of Solo Gigs

Jon Oliva, founding member and mastermind of SAVATAGE, has recruited the former members of CIRCLE II CIRCLE (Matt Laporte - guitar, Kevin Rothney - bass, Christopher Kinder - drums, and John Zahner - keyboards) to perform a series of concerts showcasing his new solo material as well as classic SAVAT...