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KORN Frontman: The Band Is Sounding 'Better Than Ever'
KORN frontman Jonathan Davis has posted the following message on his ButtSexCrips.com web site: "Well, today was the last day of rehearsal. We leave in four days to start the Euro tour. We sound better than ever and we are very excited to get out and play again. We have got 18 songs mixed and ...August 2, 2005
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DAVE MUSTAINE Says He Won't Play PISTOLS' 'Anarchy' Because Of 'Anti-Christ' Reference
Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A few excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: Your convictions are obviously strong, and that's admirable...you cancelled a couple tour dates overseas because you had a problem with a couple of bands...on th...August 1, 2005
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Is Heavy Metal Becoming More Gay-Friendly?
Joshua Rotter of AfterElton.com, a web site dedicated to "reviews and commentary on gay and bisexual men in entertainment and the media," has issued the following report: MÖTLEY CRÜE's current "Carnival of Sin" reunion tour might seem as exciting to most gay men as the NBA finals, a point that was r...July 31, 2005
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NAPALM DEATH Bassist: U.S. Tour With OBITUARY Will Be 'Killer'
NAPALM DEATH bassist Shane Embury has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "The tour with DIECAST, END OF DAYS and DO OR DIE went really well. We had a lot of fun. The festivals went well, so all in all, thanks a lot to everyone who came out and suported NAPALM. ...July 31, 2005
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PARADISE LOST: U.K. Dates Announced
PARADISE LOST have announced several U.K. headlining dates in Septemer in support of their new album, "Paradise Lost". Upcoming tour dates now include: Aug. 14 – Metal Way Festival – Gernika, SPA Sep. 02 – Groene Engel – Oss, NETH Sep. 03 – Huntenpop Festival - Varsselder, NETH Sep. 22 – Rios – Brad...July 29, 2005
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY To Receive Inaugural 'Living Legend' Award At CLASSIC ROCK ROLL OF HONOR
Lemmy Kilmister, the notorious bass player and vocalist of Grammy-winning U.K. rock 'n' roll titans MOTÖRHEAD, will be honored with the very first "Living Legend" award at this year's inaugural Classic Rock Roll of Honor, organized by Classic Rock magazine. Taking place on Tuesday, October 4, 2005 a...July 27, 2005
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NEVERMORE Guitarist JEFF LOOMIS To Release Solo Album
Brian Rademacher of Rock Eyez recently conducted an interview with NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rock Eyez: How was it working with Andy Sneap producing? Jeff Loomis: "Unbelievable. A lot of the fans know that we worked with him in 2000 with the release...July 27, 2005
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BLACK SYMPHONY Reunite
According to a posting on bassist Rev Jones' (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) official web site, BLACK SYMPHONY has officially reformed. An official lineup, tour dates, and news relating to new material will be announced August 1, 2005 at www.blacksymphony.com. In other news, the Jeff Martin (RACER X, BADLA...July 26, 2005
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QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS Announce U.S. Dates
Legendary rock icons Brian May and Roger Taylor of QUEEN, and Paul Rodgers of BAD COMPANY and FREE, just off a sold-out, 32-date arena tour of Europe under the banner of QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS, are headed for the U.S. later this year. They will bring their acclaimed show to the U.S. for two rare ...July 25, 2005
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MASTERY To Release New EP This Week
Toronto's speed/thrash metal band MASTERY have inked a deal with Picture Black Music. The group's new EP will be released on July 30. An MP3 of the track "Powerrace" can be downloaded at this location. MASTERY, who feature in their ranks Markus Armellini and Jeff Dormer on guitars, newcomer Anthony...July 25, 2005
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KORN Frontman: New Touring Guitarist Will Not Appear On Stage
KORN frontman Jonathan Davis has confirmed that the band have hired former OTEP guitarist Rob Patterson to play guitar for the band on their upcoming European tour. In a posting on his ButtSexCrips.com web site, Davis writes, "We hired Rob Patterson to play guitar for the European dates but he will...July 23, 2005
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Former ATHEIST Frontman Says Response To Reissues Has Been 'Bananas'
Former NEUROTICA/ATHEIST and current BIG MACHINE frontman has issued the following update: "Response to the ATHEIST catalog being reissued is bananas!!! I wish to thank everyone for all the great letters and support on these. Relapse has done an incredible job on this package, it must be seen to be...July 22, 2005
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Report: KORN To Sign With EMI/VIRGIN
KORN are close to inking a new record deal with EMI/Virgin, according to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS. The proposed deal is said to be for two albums and a one-third interest in the band's publishing, merchandising and ticket sales as part of a new contr...July 20, 2005
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PARADISE LOST To Support NIGHTWISH In London
PARADISE LOST will be supporting NIGHTWISH on September 25 at the Hammersmith Apollo in London, England. A PARADISE LOST U.K. headlining tour is currently being booked. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. As previously reported, PARADISE LOST recently signed a licensing deal with Century...July 20, 2005
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SOUL SIRKUS Begin Work On New Material
SOUL SIRKUS, the new band featuring Neal Schon (JOURNEY) on guitar, Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) on vocals, Marco Mendoza (WHITESNAKE, THIN LIZZY) on bass and Virgil Donati (STEVE VAI, RING OF FIRE) on drums, have posted the following message on their official web site: "Word in from...July 19, 2005
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