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MICHAEL SCHENKER Says He Will Utilize Three Singers On MSG's U.K. Tour
According to the Michael Schenker News and Tour Information web site, guitarist Michael Schenker has released the following statement regarding the status of MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP's current European tour in the wake of singer Chris Logan's departure from the trek: "Everything is fine. Leif [Sundin,...November 16, 2004
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PAUL CHAPMAN Quits WAYSTED: 'The Fans Have Had The Piss Taken Out Of Them'
Guitarist Paul Chapman (UFO, WAYSTED) has issued the following statement regarding his status in WAYSTED (the reunited semi-obscure mid-'80s British heavy metal outfit led by UFO bassist Pete Way): "OK, I think it's time for me to speak up! "As of November 12, 2004, I would like to say I'm no longer...November 15, 2004
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ARTILLERY Schedule Copenhagen Concert
Legendary Danish thrashers ARTILLERY have announced a one-off performance at The Rock in Copenhagen on December 16. Joining guitarists Michael and Morten Stützer and vocalist Flemming Rönsdorf will be HATESPHERE drummer Anders Gyldenøhr and bassist Mikael Ehlert. In a recent interview with Denmark's...November 15, 2004
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SATYRICON Comment On 'The Return Of The Antichrist' U.S. Tour
Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON have set "The Return of the Antichrist" as the name of their upcoming U.S. tour, set to kick off on Thursday, December 2 in San Francisco, CA and conclude on December 22. Canadian-based bands INFERNAL MAJESTY and 3 INCHES OF BLOOD will provide support for these da...November 8, 2004
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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES: New Studio CD To Come Out After 'Return To Venice' Compilation
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES have issued the following statement in an effort to clear up possible misunderstandings with regards to their new studio album: "'Return to Venice' will be released before the real new SUICIDAL TENDENCIES album. Because of [singer] Mike Muir's back status, the band decided to rel...October 30, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN's Manager Comments On Gothenburg's Record-Breaking Concert Sellout
IRON MAIDEN's 2005 live dates have got off to an amazing start with tickets for their massive show in Gothenburg's Ullevi Stadium on July 9 selling out in just two and a half hours. All 51,000 tickets were snapped up by Scandinavian fans, excited at the thought of seeing one of the world’s greatest...October 30, 2004
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OPETH: 'Lamentations' DVD Reaches Gold Status In Canada
OPETH's live DVD, "Lamentations - Live At Shepherds Bush Empire", has reached gold status in Canada, according to a posting on the group's web site. As previously reported, OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt has started writing material for the group's next album, tentatively scheduled to be recorded s...October 29, 2004
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ADRIFT To Finish Mixing Debut Album Next Month
ADRIFT, the Tampa, Florida-based rock band featuring former CANNIBAL CORPSE guitarist Jack Owen, have issued an update on the status of the full-length record they were slated to record in August. Commented drummer Kevin Astl: "It's been a crazy couple of months for ADRIFT. We did finish principal r...October 23, 2004
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DIZZY REED: New GUNS N' ROSES Album To Arrive In February
GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed recently spoke to Richmond.com about playing with Axl Rose and his recent tour with his solo project, HOLLYWOOD BULLDOZER. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Richmond.com: What's the status with [the long-awaited GUNS N' ROSES album] "Chinese Democracy"?...October 16, 2004
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METALLICA, AC/DC, GUNS N' ROSES Among Top 50 Bands of All Time
ABC ePrep is reporting that METALLICA, AC/DC, GUNS N' ROSES, DEF LEPPARD, AEROSMITH and VAN HALEN are among the bands featured on Q magazine's new list of the Top 50 Bands Of All Time. The British magazine used a formula to come up with the results for the list. Each band was rated with a ...October 13, 2004
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CONNY BLOOM Jams With HANOI ROCKS Members In Stockholm
Swedish guitarist/vocalist Conny Bloom (SILVERGINGER 5, ex-ELECTRIC BOYS) jammed with Andy McCoy (HANOI ROCKS) and STEVIE KLASSON'S FAT CHANCE (featuring new HANOI ROCKS guitarist Stevie Klasson) Thursday night (Oct. 7) at Tantogården in Stockholm. Conny sang "Don't Let Me Down", "Lightning Bar Blue...October 10, 2004
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BILLY MILANO Talks About His Move To Texas, 20th Anniversary S.O.D. DVD
In a recent interview with the S.O.D. & M.O.D. Fansite, former S.O.D./current M.O.D. frontman Billy Milano spoke about his decision to move back to Texas and the status of S.O.D.'s 20-year anniversary DVD. Several exceprts from the interview follow: Sod-Mod.com: Recently you re-located to Texas....October 9, 2004
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SCOTT WEILAND Gets 'Thumbs Up' From Judge
MTV.com is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland got the thumbs-up from a judge presiding over his probation-status-report hearing Thursday (Oct. 7) in Pasadena, California. He's due back for another check-in on December 17, according to the Los Angeles district attorney's office. Weil...October 9, 2004
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SHADOWS FALL Singer Wants To Retain Control Of Band's Career
SHADOWS FALL singer Brian Fair recently spoke to the FourteenG.net about the impressive commercial success of the group's latest release, "The War Within", and the band's current standing in the metal scene, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: FourteenG.net: How do you fe...October 7, 2004
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Professor: TOMMY LEE Poses Major Distraction That Students Should Not Be Subjected To
Maggie Stehr of the Daily Nebraskan reports: Starting today (Oct. 7),infamous MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee will abandon the school of rock and rehab for UNL to film a month-long NBC reality show documenting campus life. NBC representatives met with members of the Association of Students of the Uni...October 7, 2004
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