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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Checks In With GIGANTOUR Update
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the group's official web site: "I thought I would start to inform you of what you can expect from the Gigantour Festival this summer. "First off the set times on the main stage will be approximately 90 minutes...April 12, 2005
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MOB RULES: 'Signs Of The Time' DVD Delayed
Due to "production problems," German melodic metallers MOB RULES have pushed back the projected release date of their "Signs of the Time - Live" DVD to early June. "Signs of the Time - Live" (view cover here) was recorded last year during the band's hometown gig in Wilhemshaven, Germany in support o...April 11, 2005
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Bassist Discusses The Band's New Album
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY bassist Mike Dean recently spoke to Dave Pehling of KTVU.com about about the band's history, their hard-hitting new effort, "In the Arms of God", and what it was like working with GALACTIC drummer Stanton Moore. A few excerpts from the interview follow: KTVU.com: COC's approa...April 11, 2005
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PENTAGRAM/PLACE OF SKULLS Guitarist's Solo Album To Be Released On CD
Legendary doom metal guitarist/vocalist Victor Griffin (PENTAGRAM, DEATH ROW, PLACE OF SKULLS) will have his "Late for an Early Grave" solo album issued on CD via Outlaw Recordings. A collection of previously unreleased demos, including original songs (some featuring THE OBSESSED/ST. VITUS' Wino),P...April 9, 2005
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SKID ROW To Play For U.S. Troops In Korea
On May 9, SKID ROW will head east to Korea to play five shows at five different military bases for the United States armed forces. When asked about the upcoming performances, bassist Rachel Bolan said, "This is awesome. With all the traveling we do, we meet a lot of people in the service but we've ....April 3, 2005
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SEBASTIAN BACH Joins Forces With 'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK
Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, TESTAMENT, PAINMUSEUM) has officially joined Sebastian Bach's (ex-SKID ROW) solo band. Bach's statement on the matter reads as follows: "For the past 20 years, it has always been my goal, and pleasure, to share the stage with the most incredible musicians I...March 31, 2005
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World Premiere Of Ex-SKID ROW/SAIGON KICK Drummer's Documentary Set For Chicago
Eris Productions and PTP Productions announced today that the new documentary "Waking Up Dead", starring former SAIGON KICK/SKID ROW drummer Phil Varone, will have its world premiere next month in Chicago. The feature-length documentary will be shown at the Chicago International Documentary Festival...March 29, 2005
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POWDERBURN Named 'Best Metal Band' At AUSTIN MUSIC AWARDS
Heavy metal outfit POWDERBURN were recognized as the top metal artist at the 2005 Austin Music Awards (AMAs) last week. The AMAs is an annual awards ceremony held during the city's SXSW Music Festival. Awards go to artists of various genres who receive the most votes per The Austin Chronicle, the ci...March 21, 2005
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SONIC X Release Debut Album Via Z RECORDS
Toronto-based hard rockers SONIC X have just released their self-titled debut CD on Z Records. "It's great to see the classic bands such as MÖTLEY CRÜE, JUDAS PRIEST, and even BILLY IDOL releasing new material and touring," said Adam Troy, lead singer for SONIC X, "It is very timely for what is happ...March 18, 2005
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PANDEMIA To Support MORBID ANGEL In Prague
Czech Republic-based death metallers PANDEMIA have been confirmed as the second support act for MORBID ANGEL at their sole Czech show on April 2 in Prague. PANDEMIA are currently negotiating with record labels the release date for their recently completed third full-length album, "Riven". The band's...March 14, 2005
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Illinois Fans Excited About MÖTLEY CRÜE's Return To Stage
Rockford, Illinois' Rockford Register Star has issued the following report: It was her passion for MÖTLEY CRÜE that helped Candi Dixon find true love. In 1987 Dixon turned 16, and her family and friends chipped in to get her the one birthday present she wanted: a ticket to see her favorite band at ....March 10, 2005
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New TOM KEIFER Audio Interview Posted Online
Philadelphia radio DJ Jacky Bam Bam of 94.1 WYSP recently conducted a "rare" interview with CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer about the group's upcoming tour, new CD/DVD, his new son, and the Super Bowl, among other topics. Download the interview in MP3 format at this location. As previously reported,...March 1, 2005
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GODHEAD Frontman's Tsunami Relief Benefit Song Available On iTUNES
"Forever In Our Hearts", a song written about and to raise monies for the relief of tsunami victims will be available as a download from iTunes as of March 1, 2005. It can also be downloaded off the official site for this project at www.tsunamireliefsong.org. "Forever In Our Hearts" was written by J...February 24, 2005
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KISS: Original ACE FREHLEY Guitar Pick Sold For Over $500
An original Ace Frehley (KISS) guitar pick given to a fan by Ace during a 1973 KISS concert in Richmond, Virginia sold for $511.00 in an eBay auction that ended Tuesday (Feb. 22). "I was in the front row and he specifically picked me out of the crowd and gave it to me," the seller ...February 23, 2005
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BLOODSTOCK FESTIVALS 2005: Headliners Announced
The organizers of the U.K.'s Bloodstock festival have announced that Bloodstock 2005 will comprise two separate festivals. The brand new outdoor show Bloodstock Open Air (B-O-A) will take place on June 24-25 at Catton Hall, in the Midlands, with the annual Bloodstock 2005 U.K. Metalfest taking place...February 22, 2005
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