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RHAPSODY To Release New Single In April

When the Italian epic metal band RHAPSODY first met the legendary actor Christopher Lee in December 2003 during the recording of their current album "Symphony Of Enchanted Lands II – The Dark Secret", no one really knew what could come of this collaboration. It was only after Lee himself, being a ta...

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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Amused By BBC Radio 1 Singles Poll

According to a posting on the IRON MAIDEN fan site MaidenFans.com, MAIDEN are very amused by a recent BBC Radio 1 poll celebrating the 1000th Number One single last week. Over 25,000 listeners voted for their favorite ever Number One single and IRON MAIDEN came second with their classic track "Bring...

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RHAPSODY Announce First Live Shows In Three Years

Italian symphonic metal band RHAPSODY have posted the following message on their official web site: "Today RHAPSODY confirmed their first live shows in three years. This announcement has been long anticipated and the band are very excited and are sworn to bring the world of metal and their fans the...

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IRON MAIDEN's 'Bring Your Daughter' Named One Of Best British Number One Singles

According to a posting on the IRON MAIDEN fan site MaidenFans.com, IRON MAIDEN, IRON MAIDEN's 1990 hit single "Bring Your Daughter... To The Slaughter" was voted second best British number one single ever in a BBC Radio 1 poll, beaten only by QUEEN's "Bohemian Rhapsody". The Top 10 went as follows:...

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RHAPSODY Keyboardist Launches Web Site

RHAPSODY keyboardist Alex Staropoli has launched his official web site at this location. Staropoli, who is currently working on the compositions for his solo CD, commented: "Thanks to all of you who have supported me through the years and to everyone wanting to know more about me and my solo band al...

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QUEEN Members Perform With Cast Of 'We Will Rock You' Musical In London

According to TheRockRadio.com, Brian May and Roger Taylor of QUEEN made a rare appearance at Dominion Theatre, London, on Wednesday night (Jan. 12) to mark the 1000th show of "We Will Rock You" — the musical. Brian May, who exploded to the stage via a hole on the floor, announced that all proceeds ....

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RHAPSODY Reject Rumors Their Debut Album Was Recorded By Another Band

Italian power metallers RHAPSODY spoke to Metal Temple magazine as part of their promotional press tour a couple of months ago, for their latest release, "Symphony Of Enchanted Lands II - The Dark Secret". During the interview, Alex Staropoli (keyboards) and Fabio Lione (vocals) put an end to the ru...

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IRON MAIDEN Tribute Band To Perform With Special Guest Star

According to the IRON MAIDEN fan site MaidenFans.com, the Italian MAIDEN tribute band THE CLAIRVOYANTS, in collaboration with the Flash and Metal Shock magazines, is going to announce the second edition of the Flash & Metal Shock Anniversary Party that will take place in Italy next May. Last yea...

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LED ZEPPELIN's 'Stairway' Tops Rock Song Poll

LED ZEPPELIN's "Stairway to Heaven is the best rock song of all time, according to a survey published today, reports Ireland On-Line. "Bohemian Rhapsody" by QUEEN, "Smoke On The Water" by DEEP PURPLE and "Hotel California" by THE EAGLES all made the top 10. But the 1971 LED ZEPPELIN classic polled o...

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GUNS N' ROSES' 'November Rain' Honored As The Greatest Song Of All Time

GUNS N' ROSES' "November Rain" has been honored as the No. 1 song ever by the listeners of the Dutch radio station Veronica. Top 20 songs of all time, according to the listeners of Veronica: 01. GUNS N' ROSES - "November Rain" 02. QUEEN - "Bohemian Rhapsody" 03. EAGLES - "Hotel California" 04. PHIL...

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BLOODSIMPLE To Film Video In New York City

BLOODSIMPLE, the new project featuring VISION OF DISORDER members Tim Williams (vocals) and Mike Kennedy (guitar),along with ex-MEDICATION bassist Kyle Sanders and drummer Chris Hamilton, plus guitarist Nick Rowe (guitar),will be shooting a video for an as-yet-undisclosed track off their upcoming...

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DEF LEPPARD Singer Featured In QUEEN Documentary

DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott has reportedly contributed substantially to the BBC3 documentary "The Story Of Bohemian Rhapsody", which is scheduled to air this weekend. In the documentary, which is dedicated entirely to QUEEN's magnum opus song, Joe talks about how when was working in a factory i...

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SQUAD 21 Film 'Tourist In Space' Video: Photos Available

SQUAD 21, the new Dortmund, Germany-based band featuring GRIP INC. vocalist Gus Chambers, recently shot a video for the song "Tourist in Space" with director Steve Ravic (DORO, RHAPSODY). Check out pictures from the video shoot at this location. "Tourist in Space" comes off the group's debut album,...

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BLOODSIMPLE Putting Finishing Touches On Debut Album

BLOODSIMPLE, the new project featuring VISION OF DISORDER members Tim Williams (vocals) and Mike Kennedy (guitar),along with ex-MEDICATION bassist Kyle Sanders and drummer Chris Hamilton, plus guitarist Nick Rowe (guitar),are scheduled to complete the mixing process for their debut album at a Vanc...

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BLACK 'N BLUE's 'One Night Only - Live!' Available Exclusively Via UME DIGITAL

UMe Digital, the world's first all-digital download label from a major music company, is offering BLACK 'N BLUE's "One Night Only - Live!" album for download via its newly launched online service. A hard rock band from the Pacific Northwest, BLACK 'N BLUE boasted four albums in the '80s for Geffen...