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LIONSHEART Sign European Deal With FRONTIERS RECORDS
LIONSHEART, the early '90s British melodic hard rock outfit fronted by former GRIM REAPER/ONSLAUGHT singer Steve Grimmett, have inked a European deal with Frontiers Records for the release of the group's fourth studio album, "Abyss", due out on May 3. "Abyss", was recorded at the Warehouse Studio in...February 26, 2004
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COLD To Team Up With SEVENDUST For U.S. Tour
According to an online posting by COLD frontman Scooter Ward, COLD will be teaming up with SEVENDUST for a U.S. beginning on April 7 and running through the first week of June. In the meantime, COLD's video for their new single, "Wasted Years", should be ready in "about five weeks." As previously re...February 22, 2004
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Atlanta Radio Station Drops Hint About VAN HALEN Reunion
LiveDaily.com reports: "One of the worst-kept secrets in rock may soon be publicly revealed Atlanta radio station 96 Rock's website features an item under the heading 'The Reunion They Said Wouldn't Happen,' next to which is a blurred, 1995 photograph of guitarist Eddie Van Halen. " 'Keep listening...February 20, 2004
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Action Figures Coming In October
McFarlane Toys has announced plans to release a MÖTLEY CRÜE "Deluxe Boxed Set" of action figures in October 2004. No further information is available at this time. Tempe, Arizona-based McFarlane Toys has several successful music lines, including KISS, OZZY OSBOURNE, THE BEATLES' "Yellow Submarine",...February 18, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN: New Action Figures On The Way
IRON MAIDEN fan site MaidenFans.com is reporting that NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association) has announced their new IRON MAIDEN line of action figures. It includes the following: * Iron Maiden A series of 7" action figures in planned along with limited edition large size resin statu...February 16, 2004
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'Get Thrashed': Thrash Metal Documentary Preview Clip Posted Online
The makers of "Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted the first preview clip via the project's official web site. The first clip features Zetro Souza (vocals),Gary Holt (guitar) and Tom Hunting (d...February 9, 2004
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COLD Announce New Guitarist
COLD have announced the addition of guitarist Eddie Rendini (ex-DARWIN'S WAITING ROOM) to the group's ranks. Rendini joins the band as the replacement for Terry Balsamo, who recently left COLD to hook up with EVANESCENCE. "I just wanted to thank everyone for this amazing welcome into an amazing fami...February 6, 2004
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Former BUCKCHERRY Singer To Release Solo Debut, Hit The Road
Former BUCKCHERRY singer Josh Todd and his eponymously named solo band — Josh (vocals),Jesse Logan (guitars),Mike Hewitt (guitars),Mark John (bass) and Kent Ross (drums) — will release their highly anticipated debut album, "You Made Me", on March 9 through a partnership between TODD Entertainment...February 5, 2004
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UPDATED: Heavy Metal Stars Pick Their Favorite Albums Of 2003
Brazilian hard rock magazine Whiplash has compiled an **updated** list of more than 140 hard rock/heavy metal stars' favorite albums of 2003 and has posted it online at this location (scroll down the page). Some albums from 2002 were allowed, and the artists were asked to list anywhere from one to t...January 31, 2004
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LED ZEPPELIN: New 1970 Audience Tape Unearthed
Led-Zeppelin.com reports: "Easily one of the most exciting new tapes unearthed ever features [LED ZEPPELIN's] last concert of 1970 — the 2 1/2 hour evening performance at Madison Square Garden (9/19/70). Not only is it likely the best show of the tour, it contains an unusual setlist with some surpri...January 24, 2004
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GUITAR WORLD's 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists Of All Time
The March 2004 issue of Guitar World magazine includes a list of the 100 greatest heavy metal guitarists as selected by the magazine's staff. "This is not a list that ranks who can play the fastest or with the most taste, feeling or technique (although many players on our list have all of those arro...January 23, 2004
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ICED EARTH, CHILDREN OF BODOM: North American Dates Announced
ICED EARTH, CHILDREN OF BODOM and an as-yet-announced third support band will be teaming up for a North American tour beginning in mid-April. Dates so far are as follows: Apr. 18 - Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall Apr. 19 - St. Louis, MO @ Pop's Apr. 20 - Chicago, IL @ Metro Apr. 21 ...January 16, 2004
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EDDIE VAN HALEN: I Haven't Spoken To MICHAEL ANTHONY In Two Years
A brand-new interview with Eddie Van Halen, conducted over the phone this past Friday (January 9) by Greg Dwyer and Bill Michaels of the Davenport, Iowa radio station KCQQ Q106.5 FM, has been posted online in three parts. Download the audio here: Part#1, Part#2, Part#3. Although Eddie falls short .....January 13, 2004
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EDDIE VAN HALEN: VH Reunion Announcement Coming 'Sooner Rather Than Later'
An official announcement regarding a VAN HALEN reunion with Sammy Hagar will be made "sooner rather than later," guitarist Eddie Van Halen told Greg Dwyer and Bill Michaels of the Davenport, Iowa radio station KCQQ in an exclusive 20-minute interview Friday morning (Jan. 9). "The deal was we heard t...January 9, 2004
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ZAKK WYLDE Weighs In On ROLLING STONE's 'Top Guitarists' List
OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Zakk Wylde recently spoke to Sleaze Grinder about Rolling Stone magazine's much-criticized list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time. "Put it this way," Wylde began. "When Eddie Van Halen is number 70 and Randy Rhoads is number 85, I mean, bottom line is I have to play...January 9, 2004