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SKID ROW Singer, F5 Among Artists Contributing To 'Waking Up Dead' Soundtrack
SKID ROW singer Johnny Solinger, ex-SAIGON KICK frontman Matt Kramer and F5, the new band formed by ex-MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, are among the artists contributing material to the soundtrack of the movie "Waking Up Dead", starring former SAIGON KICK/SKID ROW drummer Phil Varone. Also set to a...February 20, 2005
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UFO: More Details Revealed About Upcoming DVD Shoot
The current lineup of UFO — Phil Mogg (vocals),Pete Way (bass),Vinnie Moore (guitar),Paul Raymond (rhythm guitar, keyboards) and Jason Bonham (drums) — will film and record an official DVD on Friday, May 13 at the Pumpwerk in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. This will be the first DVD in over thirty years...February 19, 2005
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TESTAMENT To Embark On 'Reunion' Tour
TESTAMENT lead vocalist Chuck Billy and founding guitarist Eric Peterson have announced that original guitar player Alex Skolnick and original bassist Greg Christian (HAVOCHATE),along with previous TESTAMENT drummer Johnny Tempesta (HELMET, ex-ROB ZOMBIE),will be joining them for a reunion tour of...February 17, 2005
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UFO To Film DVD In May
The current lineup of UFO — Phil Mogg (vocals),Pete Way (bass),Vinnie Moore (guitar),Paul Raymond (rhythm guitar, keyboards) and Jason Bonham (drums) — will record their first official DVD in May in Germany. "The band want to know which songs you would like them to perform on the DVD, with the em...February 9, 2005
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TESTAMENT's New Recording Studio Is Haunted
TESTAMENT manager Phil Arnold of Thrill Entertainment has issued the following update on the band's current and upcoming activities: "In prepping for the next studio album, TESTAMENT re-opened its Driftwood Studios at a new location. They had shut down the Oakland industrial-area site when Chuck Bil...February 8, 2005
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LARS ULRICH's Father Talks About 'Some Kind Of Monster'
Torben Ulrich, father of METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich, recently spoke to Amazon.com about "Metallica: Some Kind of Monster", his own fascinating career, and what it's like to be a rock 'n' roll parent. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Amazon: Were you disappointed that [Lars] didn't purs...February 5, 2005
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Trailer For Ex-SKID ROW/SAIGON KICK Drummer's Documentary Posted Online
An uncensored trailer for the new documentary "Waking Up Dead", starring former SAIGON KICK/SKID ROW drummer Phil Varone, has been posted online at the film's official web site. You must be at least 18 years old in order to view the trailer. Film And Music Entertainment, Inc. announced two weeks ago...February 4, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: Covers Album Track Listing Confirmed, Additional Titles Revealed
DEF LEPPARD have confirmed the track listing for their upcoming "covers" album, tentatively due before the end of the year. A posting on the group's web site reads as follows: "For a long while, the stories and rumors have been going round about DEF LEPPARD recording an album full of cover songs. Wh...February 2, 2005
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JAMES HETFIELD Says LARS Was 'Completely Authentic' During DAVE MUSTAINE Therapy Session
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that among the bonus scenes included in the just-released DVD version of the METALLICA documentary "Some Kind Of Monster" is an extended version of the encounter between drummer Lars Ulrich and MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine, who was kicked out of METALLICA in 1983. The...January 26, 2005
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AC/DC, JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD Titles Among New DualDiscs Released In February and March
AC/DC's "Back in Black", JUDAS PRIEST's "Angel of Retribution", MOTÖRHEAD's "Overkill", SAMMY HAGAR's "Hallelujah", SLAUGHTER's "Then and Now", and TESLA's "Standing Room Only" are among the more than 25 additional titles set to be released on DualDisc during February and March. DualDisc is an excit...January 26, 2005
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SLAYER, MACHINE HEAD, DAMAGEPLAN Members At NAMM: Photos Available
50 exclusive shots taken at this year's NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) convention in Anaheim, California have been posted online at DirtJunior.com. Included in the gallery are pictures of DEATH ANGEL, SLAYER's Kerry King, MACHINE HEAD's Phil Demmel, former MEGADETH bassist David Elle...January 25, 2005
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THIN LIZZY Guitarist Discusses PHIL LYNOTT's Death
In a recent interview with icLiverpool, Scott Gorham, the charismatic axeman in the THIN LIZZY line-up that produced the classic album "Jailbreak", reflected on the last time he saw his old friend, late LIZZY frontman Phil Lynott. "I'd been clean for a year when I went round to Phil's house and foun...January 21, 2005
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Y&T Sign European Deal With DEMOLITION RECORDS
Reunited hard rockers Y&T — Dave Meniketti, Phil Kennemore, Leonard Haze, John Nymann — have signed a European deal with the U.K.'s Demolition Records for the release of their new CD, "UnEarthed Volume 2". Scheduled for a March 14 release, the CD contains Y&T demos and unreleased material fr...January 21, 2005
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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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MICHAEL SCHENKER Teams Up With Ex-Members Of SABBATH, PRIEST, MAIDEN On 'Heavy Hitters' CD
Legendary rock producer and musician Bob Kulick (KISS, MEATLOAF) has almost finished producing "Michael Schenker and Heavy Hitters", an all-star lineup of musicians based around guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS) paying homage to their contemporaries. This 10-track powerhouse col...January 19, 2005
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