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QUEEN Guitarist Says The West Must Learn Why Others Hate It
Launch Radio Networks reports: In the wake of the terror bombings in London last week, QUEEN guitarist Brian May says more work should be done to understand why people do this kind of thing. Writing on his official BrianMay.com web site, May says, "I sense there is a mood of quiet resolve among the...July 12, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Featured On Cover Of RISEN Magazine
Ozzy Osbourne was recently interviewed for an in-depth cover story (image) in the July/August issue of Risen magazine, on newsstands July 11. The in-depth interview and original photographs paint a much different picture than fans are used to seeing and yet is still vintage Ozzy — known and loved by...July 11, 2005
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This Godless Endeavor
"This Godless Endeavor" may just be the most complete and musically accomplished NEVERMORE album to date. Quite a pronouncement, I know, especially when considered in light of a classic like "Dead Heart in a Dead World". However, as with any NEVERMORE album, repeat listens to the 57 minutes of "This...July 9, 2005
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JOEY VERA: ARMORED SAINT To Play 'Cozy 50-Minute Set' Opening For SCORPIONS
Bassist extraordinaire Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING, ANTHRAX) has posted the following message on his official web site: "I know, it's been a while eh? Well, here's the latest poop from my end of the world. "Plain and simple, I'm enjoying some 'down time,' although I am not exactly sittin...July 8, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE: 'Tommyland: The Ride' Artwork Posted Online
The cover artwork for MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee's upcoming solo album, "Tommyland: The Ride", has been posted online at this location. Lee recently entered into an agreement with Handleman Company to have "Tommyland: The Ride" released on August 9 in conjunction with his new reality TV show, "To...July 7, 2005
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Ex-CHEVELLE Bassist Slams Former Bandmates: 'I Was Fired, Plain And Simple'
Ex-CHEVELLE bassist Joe Loeffler has slammed his former bandmates over their claim that he had decided to "take a break to be home with family" while they head out on the road with 30 SECONDS TO MARS and TAPROOT. In a posting on the band's official message board, Joe — who is the ...July 7, 2005
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THE BERZERKER: New Album Nearing Completion
Australian industrial death metal phenomenon THE BERZERKER are hard at work on their third album, tentatively titled "World of Lies", due later in the year via Earache Records. The band's mainman Luke Kenny has issued the following update on the album's recording process: "The third BERZERKER album,...July 5, 2005
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TOMMY LEE To Film 'Good Times' Video Next Week
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has issued the following update via his official newsletter: "Finally returned from a very successful European tour with MÖTLEY!!! So nice to finally be home sweet home!!...Ahhhhhh my own bed...been touring since February!!! I have a bit of a break before MÖTLEY starts...July 4, 2005
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I'm Not Interested In Being An Activist For Religion'
Israel National Radio's Ben Bresky, host of "The Beat" music program, conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine prior to the band's appearance at the third annual Metalist Festival on June 22 on Palmachim Beach near Tel Aviv, Israel. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Israel Natio...June 30, 2005
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CENTINEX: European Tour Cancelled
Sweden's CENTINEX have cancelled their previously announced fall European tour. The group's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "The co-headlining European tour with IMPIETY scheduled for September-October 2005 has been canceled due to reasons completely beyond our [and] Shadow Smile...June 29, 2005
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SEBASTIAN BACH To Co-Headline Italy's EVOLUTION FESTIVAL
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has posted the following message on his official web site: "I am totally excited to announce the Evolution Festival, which happens this July 16 in Toscolano Maderno, Italy!! This will be the first outdoor festival I have ever played in my life in Italy, which...June 29, 2005
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TOMMY LEE's Solo Album To Receive Canadian Release Via NICKELBACK Singer's Label
Vancouver-based 604 Records has announced they have entered into an agreement with MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee, whose new solo album, "Tommyland: The Ride", will be distributed through Universal Music Canada on August 9, 2005. In making this announcement Tuesday, 604's Jonathan Simkin noted, "604...June 29, 2005
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TOMMY LEE, KATHY HILTON Sit Down For 'Afternoon Tea'
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee and socialite Kathy Hilton, NBC's newest reality stars, recently sat down for afternoon tea with TV Guide. A posting at TVGuide.com reads, "In her new series, 'I Want to Be a Hilton', Kathy Hilton coaches aspiring social climbers in the art of civilized behavior. In 'To...June 28, 2005
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ALICE COOPER Says MARILYN MANSON And SLIPKNOT 'Don't Have A Punch Line'
Australia's FasterLouder.com.au recently conducted an interview with ALICE COOPER. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On other "shock-rock" acts like MARILYN MANSON and SLIPKNOT and how he feels what he is doing is different: "What's different is my approach to it. I don't think you can shoc...June 27, 2005
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SYMPHONY X Singer Talks About GIGANTOUR
SYMPHONY X frontman Russell Allen recently spoke to Classic Rock Revisted about his solo album, "Russell Allen’s Atomic Soul", and SYMPHONY X's participation in this summer's Gigantour, a six-week North American tour co-headlined by MEGADETH and DREAM THEATER. An excerpt from the interview follows:...June 26, 2005