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TWISTED SISTER, SEVEN WITCHES, KING DIAMOND Members To Perform ROCK 4 XMAS Charity Concerts
Terry Ilous (XYZ),Jimmy Bain (DIO, RAINBOW),Richie Scarlet (MOUNTAIN),Chas West and Tony Catania (BONHAM),Ira Black (VICIOUS RUMORS, METAL CHURCH),Sam McCaslin (MICHAEL SHENKER GROUP),Eddie Ojeda (TWISTED SISTER),Jack Frost (SAVATAGE, SEVEN WITCHES) and Matt Thompson (KING DIAMOND) are among...December 8, 2005
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PRIMAL FEAR, MACHINE MEN Confirmed For U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK 2006
Germany's PRIMAL FEAR and Finland's MACHINE MEN have been confirmed for the Bloodstock 2006, set to take place September 29-30, 2006 at at the Assembly Rooms in Derbyshire, England. Also scheduled to appear at the festival (on the "unsigned" stage) are DIED SMILING, ENEMY UNKNOWN and STEEL TORMENTOR...December 8, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE On Wife SHARON: 'I Still Love And Adore Her So Much'
Sun Online recently conducted an exclusive interview with Ozzy Osbourne. Several excerpts from the chat follow: On being married to Sharon for more than two decades: "All couples have their arguments, fights and break-ups, but when I was drinking heavily everything was a problem, because I was so me...December 7, 2005
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THOR: West Coast Dates Announced
Smog Veil Records has announced select West Coast tour dates for THOR. The band will support their current album, titled "Thor Against The World", and retrospective DVD, titled "An-THOR-logy". Both are available in stores now. Jon Mikl Thor, the rock music, film and body-building legend (Mr. America...December 7, 2005
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MANNTIS Comment On THEY'RE STILL THE LAW Tour; Shoot New Video
Southern California quintet MANNTIS were recently added to the They're Still The Law Tour featuring ANTHRAX, GOD FORBID and SWORN ENEMY, which kicks off early next year. This will be preceded by a string of West Coast headlining shows. The group recently completed a highly successful run on the 10 Y...December 6, 2005
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Judge Refuses To Dismiss Manslaughter Charges In GREAT WHITE Nightclub Fire
The Associated Press has issued the following report: A judge on Monday refused to dismiss any of the manslaughter counts against the three men charged criminally in a 2003 nightclub fire that killed 100 people. The decision by Superior Court Judge Francis J. Darigan Jr. means that prosecutors can p...December 5, 2005
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METALLICA Guitarist Attends RUSSELL YOUNG Art Exhibition: Photos Available
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett attended the West Coast opening of works by artist Russell Young, entitled "Fame, Shame and the Realm of Possibility" at Minotti Los Angeles on November 30, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. Some of the pieces were auctioned by Christie's to benefit The Art of Elysium...December 5, 2005
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WATCHTOWER Guitarist: I Regret Not Auditioning For MEGADETH
San Antonio Rocks recently conducted an interview with guitar shredder Ron Jarzombek (SPASTIC INK, WATCHTOWER). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: San Antonio Rocks: Ron, you have been in many bands and projects in the last 20 years. If you had to do it all over again what would you change?...December 4, 2005
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PRONG: More U.S. Dates Announced
PRONG will be teaming up with STATIC-X and ILL NINO for two shows at the Key Club in West Hollywood, California at the end of the month. In addition, they have scheduled three more headlining dates in late March. The group's itinerary is now shaping up as follows: Dec. 22 - Key Club - Hollywood, ...December 2, 2005
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Lawsuit Against Rhode Island Town Over GREAT WHITE Club Fire Can Proceed, Judge Rules
Jennifer Vineyard of MTV News has issued the following report: The lawsuits over the GREAT WHITE fire that left 100 dead and more than 200 injured almost three years ago at a Rhode Island nightclub aren't over yet. A federal judge has refused to dismiss a massive negligence case against the town of...December 1, 2005
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THE MERCY CLINIC: Former DAMAGEPLAN Frontman Schedules Hollywood Date
THE MERCY CLINIC, the new San Francisco Bay Area-based band featuring former DAMAGEPLAN frontman Patrick Lachman, guitarists Brian Harrah (PROFESSIONAL MURDER MUSIC) and Josh Stinson (DRIST),bassist Steed Najera (TRIPLE SEVEN),and drummer Bevan Davies (DANZIG, COMES WITH THE FALL, JERRY CANTRELL),...December 1, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH Bassist GEEZER BUTLER Joins PETA's KFC Boycott
What do Geezer Butler, the longtime bassist of heavy metal pioneers BLACK SABBATH, and Bobby Ingram, the frontman of the venerable Southern rock band MOLLY HATCHET, have in common besides making legendary music? Both rockers have joined PETA's boycott of KFC until the company ends the worst abuses o...November 30, 2005
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EYES OF FIRE: 'Prisons' Cover Art Posted Online
Orange County-based quintet EYES OF FIRE have posted the following update on their official web site: "EYES OF FIRE has seen the first edit for the video for 'It All Dies Today' and the band is really impressed with the outcome. The edit the band was able to see is the version that will be ...November 30, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST, AEROSMITH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: JUDAS PRIEST, ANTHRAX Venue: Pengrowth Saddledome City/State: Calgary, Alberta Date: Oct. 21, 2005 Gross Sales: $255,571 Attendance: 5,824 Capacity: 7,500 Artist/E...November 30, 2005
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HIMSA, THE ACACIA STRAIN To Support DARKEST HOUR
Prosthetic Records has announced that both HIMSA and THE ACACIA STRAIN will be teaming out to tear through the United States this February and March. The Prosthetic labelmates will help round out the melting pot of sounds along a string of North American dates that also features DEAD TO FALL, A LIFE...November 29, 2005
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