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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer RIPPER Comments On ROADRUNNER Anniversary Concert

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens has commented on his appearance at last month's Roadrunner Records 25th anniversary concert, during which he sang MERCYFUL FATE's "Curse of the Pharoahs", KING DIAMOND's "Abigail" and ANNIHILATOR's "Alison Hell". Said...
January 25, 2006
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DARKEST HOUR: Live Video Available Online

A live video of DARKEST HOUR performing the track "An Epitaph" on August 31, 2005 in Karlsruhe, Germanyhas been posted online at www.silentstagnation.com. As previously reported, DARKEST HOUR will be filming a video for the song "Sound the Surrender" early next month with director Joseph Pattisall (...
January 24, 2006
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Future Uncertain For QUEEN Musical In U.S.

Launch Radio Networks reports: The QUEEN musical "We Will Rock You" ended its Las Vegas run in November, and now group principals Brian May and Roger Taylor are figuring out what to do next. Early reports indicated they would mount a touring company before taking it to Broadway, but Taylor told Laun...
January 20, 2006
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COREY TAYLOR Says SLIPKNOT Were Offfered Headlining Slot At This Year's OZZFEST

SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor spoke to MTV.com about the upcoming sophomore effort from his STONE SOUR project, which also features SLIPKNOT guitarist Jim Root. He'll be flying out to FOO FIGHTERS frontman Dave Grohl's Los Angeles studio on January 22 to begin recording the as-yet-untitled follow-u...
January 18, 2006
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DARKEST HOUR To Film 'Sound The Surrender' Video

DARKEST HOUR will be filming a video for the song "Sound the Surrender" early next month with director Joseph Pattisall (DROWNINGMAN, J PARIS). The track comes off the group's latest CD, "Undoing Ruin", which was released in June 2005 via Victory Records. The follow-up to 2003's "Hidden Hands of a S...
January 17, 2006
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Ex-MARDUK Members LEGION And B.WAR: 'The Gut Feeling Is Definitely There This Time'

REBELANGELS, the new California-based project formed by ex-MARDUK members Legion (a.k.a. Erik Hagsted; vocals) and B.War (a.k.a. Roger "Bogge" Svensson; bass),have issued the following update on their current activities: "The band has recorded 13 new songs since the last update and it seems like th...
January 16, 2006
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DARKEST HOUR Guitarist Completes Work On New Instructional DVD

DARKEST HOUR guitarist Kris Norris has completed work on his second instructional DVD, which teaches guitar techniques using songs from the band's latest CD, "Undoing Ruin", as examples. "The new and improved DVD is full of tons of new material, so if you already have the first one there's a lot mor...
January 16, 2006
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THE QUILL: Album Title, Track Listing Revealed

Sweden's THE QUILL have set "In Triumph" as the title of their fifth album, due on April 7 via SPV/Steamhammer. The CD was recorded at Area 51 studios in Celle, Germany with producer Tommy Newton (VICTORY, UFO, HELLOWEEN). Commented Newton in a statement: "It was a real pleasure for me to have the o...
January 12, 2006
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Former HIRAX Guitarist Joins ONCE DEAD

Former HIRAX guitarist Glenn Rogers has officially joined ONCE DEAD, the Christian metal band featuring former members of VENGEANCE RISING. "Glenn, as most of you know, was one of the original founding members of VENGEANCE, and had written many of the songs with us prior to Roger Martinez, Larry Far...
January 12, 2006
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Update: GORGOROTH Guitarist Convicted Of Aggravated Sexual Assault, Is Cleared Of Rape Charge

GORGOROTH guitarist Infernus was convicted of aggravated sexual assault but was cleared of the more serious rape charge by a Norwegian court on Monday (Jan. 9). Bergens Tidende reports that a four to five hour-long drama in the jury room resulted in court history being made in Norway. The verdict in...
January 11, 2006
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SLIPKNOT Frontman To Pay Tribute To TENACIOUS D At Des Moines Gig

According to The Des Moines Register, SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor will return to the House of Bricks in Des Moines, Iowa on January 21 for another unusual show when he performs with Josh Brainard (ON A PALE HORSE, ex-SLIPKNOT) as part of AUSPICIOUS P, a tribute to Jack Black's comedy duo TENACIOU...
January 9, 2006
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Ex-JANE'S ADDICTION Guitarist DAVE NAVARRO Gets Into Near Bust-Up With 'Dissed' Fan

Former JANE'S ADDICTION and current THE PANIC CHANNEL guitarist Dave Navarro has posted the following message on his official web site: "OK, here is a little story from [Thursday] night [Jan. 5]. I went to Rokbar [Los Angeles bar/dining lounge co-owned by Navarro, MÖTLEY CRÜE's Tommy Lee and and int...
January 7, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE To Be Saluted At MONTREUX

TheRockRadio.com is reporting that DEEP PURPLE will return to the scene of the crime, as it were, this summer. The group is being honored by the Montreux Jazz Festival, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Details are still being worked out, but DEEP PURPLE will be celebrated at a nu...
January 7, 2006
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Woman Claims GORGOROTH Guitarist And His Friend Repeatedly Raped Her

The woman who was allegedly raped by GORGOROTH guitarist Infernus (real name: Roger Tiegs) and his friend took the stand earlier today (Jan. 4) in a Norwegian court to give her version of what happened that fateful night two years ago. Tiegs, 33, and his 32-year-old friend (whose identity has not be...
January 4, 2006
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GORGOROTH Guitarist Denies Raping Woman, Claims Sex Was Consensual

GORGOROTH guitarist Infernus (real name: Roger Tiegs) went before a Norwegian court earlier today (Jan. 3) to appeal the three-year prison sentence he received last year for rape. The incident happened April 27, 2004 when Tiegs and a friend brought a 29-year-old woman they met at a nightclub called...
January 3, 2006