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Lionheart – Special Edition
Sorta surprising to see a deluxe reissue of an unsung album less than two years old, but hopefully this fancy package will call a little more attention to SAXON's cause over here in the United States of Oblivion. They're known more here lately for their newsworthy extracurricular activities (fightin...February 20, 2006
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AETERNUS Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement
Norwegian "dark metallers" AETERNUS have parted ways with drummer Erik (a.k.a. Vrolok; ex-THY GRIEF, GORGOROTH, BOURBON FLAME). AETERNUS mainman Ares commented: "Erik decided to quit the band a while after the production of [the new AETERNUS album] 'HeXaeon' was completed. He was with AETERNUS from...February 19, 2006
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SANGRE ETERNA Featuring Ex-MACHINE HEAD Drummer To Play Benefit Show For Injured Friend
Former MACHINE HEAD and current SANGRE ETERNA drummer Chris Kontos has sent the following message to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Chris Kontos here with a news story all metal and hardcore fans should all know about a really fucked up thing that happened to a close friend of mine that came out to see SANGRE E...February 19, 2006
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GOTTHARD: 'Lipservice' Certified Platinum In Switzerland
GOTTHARD's latest effort, "Lipservice", has been certified platinum in Switzerland for sales in excess of 40,000 copies (official certification date: January 29, 2006). The ceremony took place in Zürich during the 'PISA Finals." The CD is reportedly approaching double-platinum status. "Lipservice" w...February 18, 2006
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VAN HALEN's 'Rock Star' Status Clouded
Launch Radio Networks reports: VAN HALEN's participation on the new season of the "Rock Star" reality TV show is still unknown. A representative for the series told Launch that the VAN HALEN/"Rock Star" link is just a rumor, while their spokesman "vehemently" denied to TMZ.com that his earlier state...February 14, 2006
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DRAGONFORCE Announce New Bassist
London-based "extreme power metal" band DRAGONFORCE have found themselves a new bassist. Stepping up to fill the slot vacated last year by Adrian Lambert, who left the band to spend more time with his family, is DRAGONFORCE's current "touring bassist" Frederic Leclercq. Formerly guitarist with Frenc...February 14, 2006
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AC/DC: Australian Mayor Backs Plans For BON SCOTT Statue
Australia's The Sunday Times has issued the following report: Fans of late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott want a statue honouring the rock legend as part of a planned Fremantle redevelopment. And the city's mayor is backing the idea. Of 380 public submissions received by Fremantle council on a multimillio...February 11, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE, STATUS QUO To Team Up For Australian Tour
DEEP PURPLE and STATUS QUO will be teaming up for the "Double Trouble" Australian tour in late April/early May. Confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 29 – Melbourne, AUS @ Palais Theatre May 01 - Adelaide, AUS @ Thebarton Theatre May 03 - Perth, AUS @ Challenge Stadium May 07 - Brisbane, AUS @ Conven...February 10, 2006
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TIM OWENS Says Guitarist JON SCHAFFER Is Hard At Work On New ICED EARTH CD
Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens has issued the following update on ICED EARTH's current status: "Jon [Schaffer, ICED EARTH guitarist/mainman] and I spent New Year's Eve together along with our families, and we spent this past weekend together going...February 9, 2006
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WITHIN TEMPTATION To Write Music For PC Game 'The Chronicles Of Spellborn'
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal band WITHIN TEMPTATION will contribute exclusive songs for the launch of a new PC game called "The Chronicles of Spellborn". Commented the band: "When we were asked if we were interested to write music for a computer game which is being developed in The Netherlan...February 9, 2006
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Former PRECIOUS METAL Guitarist Sues JESSICA SIMPSON For Copyright Infringement
Mara Fox, former guitarist of the '80s all-female hard rock band PRECIOUS METAL (more information) and Love Potion Perfume founder, has filed a lawsuit against "Clean" Perfume creator and Dessert Beauty founder Randi Shinder, and business partners celebrity Jessica Simpson and Sephora Cosmetics, all...February 9, 2006
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MANOWAR, RHAPSODY And HOLYHELL Postpone Tour
Due to an unfortunate accident involving MANOWAR guitarist Karl Logan, all upcoming European dates of the "Demons, Dragons and Warriors World Tour" will be postponed until further notice. This postponement will include the performances of RHAPSODY and HOLYHELL. Logan was injured on Tuesday, January...February 3, 2006
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MADBALL, ZAO, REMEMBERING NEVER, SCARLET, THE BANNER To Team Up For U.S. Tour
2006 marks the ten year anniversary of Ferret Music. In celebration of this decade of hardcore hits, Ferret has announced a super-tour — dubbed "Under the Gun" — featuring five of their heavy hitters: MADBALL, ZAO, REMEMBERING NEVER, SCARLET and THE BANNER. MADBALL, ZAO and REMEMBERING NEVER will be...January 31, 2006
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HEATHEN Sign To SEASON OF MIST RECORDS
Season of Mist has announced the signing of veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN. As many fans will recall, HEATHEN were one of the most unique bands to rise from the Bay Area thrash explosion of the '80s/'90s, having released a groundbreaking debut album, "Breaking the Silence", in 1987...January 31, 2006
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WITHIN TEMPTATION Receive Awards For Success At Home And Abroad
WITHIN TEMPTATION have been awarded the Dutch Pop Prize at Popprijs 2005, which recognizes the band's significant contribution to the Dutch pop industry. In addition, the band were honored with the Dutch Export Prize for the third year in a row, cementing the band's status as the top-selling Dutch a...January 28, 2006
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