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PRIMORDIAL Singer Leads BATHORY Tribute At Ireland's DAY OF DARKNESS Festival
PRIMORDIAL's Alan "Nemtheanga" Averill fronted a special tribute to BATHORY's Thomas "Quorthon" Forsberg at Ireland's Day of Darkness festival on Saturday, June 12. Nemtheanga was joined for the impromptu performance by a host of artists from Ireland's tight-knit black metal scene. The hastily assem...June 13, 2004
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Magazine: BON SCOTT, OZZY, AXL ROSE Among Rock's Greatest Frontmen
According to AC/DC fan site Crabsody In Blue, late AC/DC singer Bon Scott has topped the list of 100 greatest frontmen published in the July 2004 issue of the U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine. Top 10 greatest frontmen, according to Classic Rock magazine: 01. Bon Scott (AC/DC) 02. Freddie Mercury (QUEEN)...June 10, 2004
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UFO: Rescheduled U.S. Dates Announced
UFO have announced the rescheduled dates for their U.S. tour. They are as follows: Sep. 22 - Baltimore MD - Thunderdome Sep. 23 - Glenside PA - Keswick Sep. 25 - Hampton Beach NH - Hampton Beach Casino Sep. 26 - Sayerville NJ - Starland Ballroom Sep. 28 - Pittsburgh PA - The Rex Theater ...June 8, 2004
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THE HAUNTED Sign With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED have signed a worldwide, multi-album deal with Century Media Records. The band has already completed work on their highly anticipated, as-yet-untitled, fourth album which will be released this fall. Commented guitarist Anders Björler: "We are happy to have chosen Centur...June 4, 2004
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Ex-PANTERA Drummer VINNIE PAUL: REX BROWN Got The Biggest Free Ride Of Anyone
Ex-PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul recently gave a lengthy interview to KNAC.com about the break-up of his previous group and the formation of DAMAGAPLAN. What follows are some of the highlights of that discussion: KNAC.COM: There was an incident that wasn't very widely reported that concerned you and D...June 3, 2004
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Veteran Rock Drummer CARL PALMER Jams With MOTÖRHEAD Offspring
Tryst Williams of The Western Mail is reporting that veteran rock drummer Carl Palmer (ELP) treated students at a school in South Wales to a percussion lecture and workshop during a recent visit. Teacher Richard Thomas, who helped arrange the visit to Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School, Beddau, near...June 3, 2004
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AGENT STEEL: 'Kicking It' In Amsterdam
AGENT STEEL guitarist Juan Garcia has issued the following update: "Greetings metalheads? Juan from AGENT STEEL here kickin' it in my second fave city in the world Amsterdam of course. I attended the Rock Hard Festival this past weekend and let me tell you MACHINE HEAD kicked some serious ass....goo...June 2, 2004
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GODSMACK Vs. STORY OF THE YEAR: Indiana Concert Ends In Savage Beating
St. Louis, Missouri-based emo-core/pop-punk outfit STORY OF THE YEAR reportedly got into an altercation with some of GODSMACK's crew during an appearance at the X-103's May Day 2004 concert on Saturday (May 29) at the Verizon Wireless Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana. The following is a message...June 1, 2004
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KILL II THIS Enter Studio To Record Their Final Album
Britain's KILL II THIS are currently recording their fifth — and final — album, "Requiem", tentatively due in September. Commented mainman/guitarist Mark Mynett: "Basically, everyone in the band is moving on, in one way or another. Speaking for myself, I want to move away from writing in the style a...May 29, 2004
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DIMEBAG DARRELL: 'Me And VINNIE Were The Heart And Soul Of PANTERA'
In a recent interview with Digital Noise, DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag Darrell (ex-PANTERA) was asked to comment on Philip Anselmo's statement that the fact that he has the utmost freedom to create any way he chooses in his new band, SUPERJOINT RITUAL, contributed to his decision to leave PANTERA. "...May 27, 2004
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LAST CRACK: Interview To Air On Madison's WJJO 94.1 FM
Reunited Midwest hard rockers LAST CRACK will be doing an hour-long interview and premiering songs from their latest demo on WJJO 94.1 FM (Madison, WI) on Sunday, June 13 at 9:00 p.m. with rock journalist Susan Masino. You can call in with your questions at 608-321-0941 the night of the show. In oth...May 23, 2004
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SKID ROW: Photos With New Drummer Posted Online
MusicMayhem.com has uploaded photos of SKID ROW's headlining performance at the Masquerade in Ybor City, FL on Saturday, May 15. Check them out here. The pictures feature the band's latest addition, drummer Dave Gara (GARGANTUA, ex-BETTY BLOWTORCH, former NASHVILLE PUSSY drum tech),who replaced Phi...May 18, 2004
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Watch THE JACK Cover AC/DC's 'Long Way To The Top'
"It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'N' Roll)" is the lead track from the new Australian film "Thunderstruck" performed by THE JACK — an Australian supergroup of sorts made up of Phil Jameson (GRINSPOON),Janet English (SPIDERBAIT),Davie Lane (YOU AM I),Kemstar (1200 TECHNIQUES),Travis...May 14, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN Singer Makes Surprise Appearance At LONDON GUITAR SHOW
IRON MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson made a surprise guest appearance with MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain and guitarist Phil Hilborne at the London Guitar Show this past weekend, according to MaidenFans.com. The special performance, which took place on Sunday, May 9, at The Wembley Conference Centre,...May 12, 2004
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SUPERJOINT RITUAL's BOWER: I Hope DAMAGEPLAN Go Platinum
SUPERJOINT RITUAL guitarist Jimmy Bower recently spoke to the Ozzfest Unofficial Updates web site about a number of different topics, including DAMAGEPLAN, heroin addiction and Ozzfest. What follows are several excerpts from that interview: On the fight between DOWN and ADEMA at Ozzfest 2002: Jimmy...May 11, 2004
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