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GINGER: 'The Glory Is Not In Never Failing, But In Rising Every Time You Fail'
Former THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "My life turned into shit on an aeroplane heading for the sunny Philippines at the end of 2004, a holiday my family would take every Christmas ? we'd visit family members, hang out on beaches, ea...May 23, 2005
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ELVENKING Cancel METAL INVADERS FESTIVAL Appearance
Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING were forced to cancel their previously announced appearance at the Metal Invaders Festival in Italy on Saturday, May 21 "due to seasonal illness." "The band feels verry sorry about this and hopes that all the ones who'd have been present Saturday will soon hav...May 22, 2005
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Parallels of Infinite Torture
If you're not already a fan of the bludgeoning death metal of DISGORGE, "Parallels of Infinite Torture" won't make you one. DISGORGE is not about melodious dalliance, groove-based chug, or even semi-decipherable guttural vocals. It's a simple matter of underground death metal extremity, the kind of...May 21, 2005
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Former LED ZEPPELIN Bassist Says He Hasn't Gotten Very Far With New Solo Album
Former LED ZEPPELIN bassist John Paul Jones has posted the following message on his official web site: "Well, I haven't got very far with the [new solo] album, stuff happened! First off, I went to L.A. for the Grammys. That was quite good fun — a chance to catch up with some old friends, the ...May 21, 2005
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MINISTRY And REVOLTING COCKS To Team Up For U.S. Tour
MINISTRY and its offshoot project the REVOLTING COCKS will be teaming up for a summer 2006 U.S. tour. More information will be made available during the coming months. REVOLTING COCKS' current lineup includes MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen alongside Phil "Phildo" Owen (SKATENIGS),John Monte (M.O.D....May 20, 2005
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PETER CRISS And MARKY RAMONE Autograph Drumheads For Charity
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss and former RAMONES skinsman Marky Ramone each autographed five drumheads that will be auctioned on eBay to benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. The auction is being held in conjunction with the recent Rock & Roll Ball VH1 Save The Music benefit concert in...May 19, 2005
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CHIMAIRA: New Music Coming Soon
Roadrunner Records has issued the following CHIMAIRA press release: "It's been almost exactly two years since the release of CHIMAIRA's genre-defining metal opus 'The Impossibility of Reason'. Filled with crushing anthems like 'Pure Hatred' and 'Power Trip', the album was direct and to the point, sp...May 18, 2005
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Report: Egyptian Heavy Metal Is Re-Emerging And Shaking Up The Scene
Sophia al-Maria and Ethan Heitner of Egypt's Cairo Magazine have issued the following report: Cairo has dirt, energy and — most importantly — frustrated youth under pressure: all elements needed to form hard and vital rock. By this rationale, Egypt has no excuse to be conspicuously inept in this int...May 18, 2005
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DISSECTION: New Album Update
Reactivated Swedish death metallers DISSECTION entered the studio on February 2 to begin recording their long-awaited third album, the group's first release since 1995's classic album "Storm of the Light's Bane". The recording is taking place at Black Syndicate Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, with DIS...May 17, 2005
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AMORAL To Record New Album In July
Finnish melodic death metallers AMORAL have posted the following message on their official web site: "Well, we made it back home with no major losses or injuries (not counting cut fingers, stitched legs, lost phones and clothes or permanently damaged livers...) The atmosphere on the bus couldn't hav...May 16, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST's DOWNING, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Guest On VIOLENT STORM Debut
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing and Yngwie Malmsteen are the featured guests on the upcoming debut album from VIOLENT STORM, the new band formed by YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/ex-BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino. The CD will be released in Japan on May 25 via King Records. The Taiwanese release will...May 16, 2005
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DEVILDRIVER: 'The Fury Of Our Maker's Hand' E-Card Available
A new DEVILDRIVER e-card, featuring three tracks ("End of the Line", "Hold Back the Day", "Sin & Sacrifice") from the band's upcoming "The Fury of Our Maker's Hand" album, can be accessed at this location. The CD is scheduled for release June 28 via Roadrunner Records. The follow-up to DEVILDRIV...May 14, 2005
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BACKYARD BABIES To Team Up With THE CHELSEA SMILES For U.S. Tour
BACKYARD BABIES will be teaming up with THE CHELSEA SMILES (featuring guitarist/vocalist Todd Youth of DANZIG/D GENERATION/MURPHY'S LAW fame) for a U.S. tour beginning in early June. The dates are as follows: Jun. 10 - Khyber - Philadelphia, PA Jun. 11 - Northsix - Brooklyn, NY Jun. 12 - Peabody's -...May 12, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH: More Details Surface About Newly Uncovered 1969 Live Recording
Robert Dwyer, webmaster of the Black Sabbath Live Project web site, has issued the following update on the recently uncovered 1969 live recording of BLACK SABBATH performing at a Scottish club: "I knew this story was going to be big news for BLACK SABBATH fans, but never did I realize how ...May 12, 2005
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KEEN OF THE CROW: Former MORGION Members Post New Music Online
KEEN OF THE CROW, the new band featuring former MORGION members Rhett Davis and Justin Christain, along with NEPENTHEAN founder Ron Slater, have uploaded a six-song rehearsal/demo tape at Soundclick.com. The tape, which was recorded on April 30, 2005, features the following cuts: 01. Mercurial 02. N...May 10, 2005