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Chilean Black Metal Fan Kills Priest, Attempts Suicide: Nation In Shock
A Chilean black metal fan killed an Italian Catholic priest two weeks ago, slitting his throat just after the priest had finished giving Mass at Santiago's Metropolitan Cathedral (photo#1, photo#2). Horrified churchgoers heard Father Faustino Gazziero (photo#1, photo#2, photo#3) scream as he was att...August 9, 2004
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IOMMI/HUGHES: Official Version Of 'Eighth Star' Will Be Significantly Different From Bootleg
The Tony Iommi/Glenn Hughes album recorded in 1996, heavily bootlegged as the much in demand "Eighth Star" (not the project's official title),will be quite markedly different to the version currently on the underground market when it is officially released through Sanctuary Records later this year,...August 8, 2004
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STARRATS: Debut CD Delayed
Adrenaline Records has pushed back the release date of the debut CD from Danish hard rockers STARRATS, entitled "Broken Halo", to September 16. The delay is being attributed to "distribution problems," according to a statement from the band. STARRATS, who feature in their ranks former members of suc...August 5, 2004
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Former IRON MAIDEN Guitarist Sidelined By Hand Injury
Former IRON MAIDEN/PRAYING MANTIS guitarist Dennis Stratton suffered an "unfortunate accident" at a recent gig and will be unable to play guitar for the foreseeable future, according to a posting on the web site of Stratton's THE DENIAL bandmate, ex-JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins. Stratton "suffered...August 5, 2004
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DORO: Upcoming EP To Feature Host Of Exclusive Tracks
German metal chanteuse DORO's EP, "Let Love Rain On Me", released in Europe by AFM Records on August 9, hosts a crop of exclusive tracks of interest to collectors. A regular radio version of the title track (mp3 sample) is enhanced by versions sung in both Spanish ("Llueva En Mi Tu Amor") and ...August 5, 2004
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DEMENTRA To Release Final CD
Indian extreme metal band DEMENTRA will release their second and final CD, "Lost At Creation", on August 7 via various online music outlets and stores. "Since we have always believed in the power of online distribution through the Net, we feel like giving back to the you the fans what you have given...August 4, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Says Classic Heavy Metal Is All About The Music
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton recently spoke to the El Paso Times about the bands that are considered "heavy metal" by today's standards. According to Tipton, all music, even heavy metal, goes through fads. "Like it or not, it is a healthy process because out of bad comes some good and out of...August 3, 2004
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LED ZEPPELIN Refuse To Be Featured On LIVE AID DVD
Gigwise.com is reporting that legendary rockers LED ZEPPELIN have refused their permission to allow their performance at fundraiser Live Aid to feature on a forthcoming DVD that hopes to raise even more money for the charity. The original footage features ZEPPELIN performing in Philadelphia with Phi...August 2, 2004
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WINTERS BANE: CHRIS TSANGARIDES To Produce New CD
WINTERS BANE have secured the services of veteran producer Chris Tsangarides (JUDAS PRIEST, THIN LIZZY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BRUCE DICKINSON, HELLOWEEN, ANGRA, BLACK SABBATH) for their upcoming album, tentatively due in early 2005. Tsangarides will be recording and engineering the drum tracks of WINTER...August 2, 2004
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THIN LIZZY's 'Live and Dangerous' Voted Best Live Rock Album
THIN LIZZY's "Live and Dangerous" has been voted "best live rock album of all time" by the readers of Classic Rock magazine, according to Scotsman.com. UFO's "Strangers in the Night", released in 1979, came in second, while DEEP PURPLE's "Made In Japan" came third. "If You Want Blood, You've Got it"...July 31, 2004
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OZZY Fans Give Blood To Get Tickets
John Welsh of The Press-Enterprise is reporting that pleasant and patient headbangers donated blood in record numbers in hopes of scoring a coveted ticket for Ozzfest, Saturday's all-day concert at the Hyundai Pavilion in Devore, California. "We've got to be nice — they're the ones with the needles,...July 30, 2004
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ROB HALFORD Says He Discovered He Was Gay When He Was 'Nine Or Ten'
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford recently spoke to the East Bay Express about the group's upcoming studio album, his homosexuality and his "leather obsession." Several excerpts from the interview follow: On the upcoming CD: Rob Halford: "The new album will be very much in the tradition of past PRIE...July 28, 2004
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K.K. DOWNING: ROB HALFORD Is The Voice Of JUDAS PRIEST
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing recently spoke to BayInsider.com about the group's reunion with vocalist Rob Halford, their appearance at this year's Ozzfest and their admiration for BLACK SABBATH, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: BayInsider: I had an interview wit...July 28, 2004
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LINKIN PARK Singer Says He Is Not Impressed By OZZFEST 2004 Lineup
LINKIN PARK's just-started Projekt Revolution festival tour is scoring better advance sales than Ozzy Osbourne's Ozzfest in almost every market this summer, according to Launch Radio Networks. LINKIN PARK frontman Chester Bennington said he's not surprised, and that he's not particularly impressed w...July 28, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE Hits $50 Million In Merchandise Sales
Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne has passed the $50 million mark in merchandise sales — a record for a heavy metal performer, according to merchandising and licensing company Signatures Network. Osbourne has reportedly amassed $35 million from selling merchandise at concerts like h...July 27, 2004
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