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ANNIHILATOR: Bassist RUSS BERGQUIST To Rejoin Band For European Tour

Former ANNIHILATOR bassist Russ Bergquist, who was in the band between 1999 and 2003, will be rejoining the group for their European summer tour, according to a posting on ANNIHILATOR's official web site. Commented Bergquist: "A few years back, I left the band to pursue other things. I started a fam...

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TESLA Working On Box Set, Covers CD

TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "I thought I'd drop by to let you people know that we have been talking about doing some shows this summer. I will come back and update y'all when it is all set for sure... Jeff Keith has been singing ...

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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Is Keeping His Ear To The Ground

Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: Do you ever get the sense as someone who has been around as long as you have been, that the best period for someone to make a life long impression ...

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TROUBLE To Release New Album In June

According to a posting on legendary Chicago doomsters TROUBLE's web site, the band are putting the finishing touches on their new studio album, "Simple Mind Condition", with producer Vinny Wojno (KREATOR, MACHINE HEAD) for a tentative June release via Escapi Music in Europe and Century Media in the...

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DEEP PURPLE Frontman IAN GILLAN: 'Gillan's In' Details Revealed

The complete track listing has been released for DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan's upcoming album "Gillan's Inn" — a celebration of Ian's 40th year on the road, featuring remakes of tracks spanning Ian's entire career. As previously reported, "Gillan's Inn" will be made available on the new DualDisc...

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NAKED BEGGARS: Tour Dates Announced

NAKED BEGGARS, the band featuring CINDERELLA members Eric Brittingham (bass) and Jeff LaBar (guitar),are continuing to tour in support of their recently issued second album, "Spit It Out". According to a press release, "This rock/blues-based CD is reviewed as being one of the best rock albums thus...

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PATHS OF POSSESSION, BLASTMASTERS Members Join Forces In PROMETHEAN HORDE

PROMETHEAN HORDE, the new Tampa, Florida-based black/death metal band featuring members of PATHS OF POSSESSION and BLASTMASTERS, have uploaded two recently recorded demo tracks to their MySpace.com page. Check out the songs "Dark Black Catacomb" and "Voices Visions" at this location. PROMETHEAN HORD...

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QUEENSRŸCHE, SYMPHONY X, EDGUY, OBITUARY, ARCH ENEMY Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

QUEENSRŸCHE, SYMPHONY X, EDGUY, OBITUARY, VICTORY and ARCH ENEMY have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ALICE COOPER ANVIL ARCH ENEMY ASIA B...

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SLAYER: More Information About New Album Revealed; Tour Dates Announced

If you think 6.6.06 is an intimidating calendar date, just wait. The killer reunion of all time — complete with live tour dates — is about to commence. The four original members of SLAYER — Tom Araya/bass, vocals, Kerry King/guitars, Jeff Hanneman/guitars, and Dave Lombardo/drums — the pioneers and...

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NAPALM DEATH Bassist On Upcoming Album: 'No Signs Of Letting Up On The Intensity At All'

NAPALM DEATH bassist Shane Embury has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "We have been out on the road now for about 10 shows with KREATOR. Everything's going well. Canada was a blast, for sure, and we are looking forward to the next couple of shows up there, which are on...

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CINDERELLA Guitarist Ties The Knot

CINDERELLA guitarist Jeff LaBar married his girlfriend Debbie Salazar on January 25, 2006 at Goodfella's in Pottsville, PA. '[We] did it on stage right before BLUE ÖYSTER CULT," the bride wrote on her MySpace.com page. "So in a way, they played at our wedding. :) One of the greatest moments in my li...

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DEF LEPPARD Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

DEF LEPPARD have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ALICE COOPER ANVIL BLITZKRIEG BONFIRE CACTUS CATHEDRAL CELTIC FROST DEEP PURPLE DEF LEPPA...

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WILL HAVEN Return With New Music

The reunited WILL HAVEN have uploaded a new track, entitled "Handle Bars to Freedom", to their MySpace.com page. Check it out at this location. In a recent interview with The Sacramento Bee, the WILL HAVEN members discussed their break-up in 2003 and their decision to reunite nearly three years late...

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HOLY TERROR Schedule First Show In 16 Years

Reformed Seattle-based speed metal band HOLY TERROR will play their first show in 16 years on March 11 at El Corazon (109 Eastlake Ave.) in Seattle. This will mark the band's debut live performance with new vocalist Chris Tretton (MIDNIGHT IDOLS) and it will be the only HOLY TERROR gig before bassis...

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ASIA, VANDEN PLAS, THE QUILL Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival

ASIA, VANDEN PLAS, and THE QUILL have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ALICE COOPER ANVIL ASIA BLITZKRIEG BONFIRE CACTUS CATHEDRAL CELTIC F...