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METALLICA Drummer Attends KID ROCK's Wedding In Saint-Tropez: Photos Available
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich attended the wedding of his pal Kid Rock and actress Pamela Anderson Saturday (July 29) on a yacht in Saint-Tropez. Check out pictures from Denmark's Ekstrabladet.dk (Photo#1, Photo#2),Sweden's Aftonbladet.se (Photo#1, Photo#2). This is the second union for Anderson (s...July 31, 2006
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'Rock Star: Supernova': Entire First Episode Available For Viewing
The entire first episode of "Rock Star: Supernova", the second season of the the Mark Burnett-created CBS-TV reality series, can be viewed online at this location. Scheduled to premiere Wednesday, July 5 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT with a special 90-minute episode, "Rock Star: Supernova" will look for a lead...July 3, 2006
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JOE LYNN TURNER's SUNSTORM Project To See Light Of Day In September
Frontiers Records has unveiled all details surrounding the new SUNSTORM studio project featruing former RAINBOW and DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner on all lead vocals. The origins of the SUNSTORM project lie in tape trading! A few years ago, when they were just friends and fans, Serafino Perugino...June 29, 2006
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Live In Munich 1977
There are always people who, to be difficult, like to throw rocks at the sacred cows of music. You know, that ass-clown who insists that SABBATH wasn't all that great, or that "Kill 'em All" is overrated, or that LED ZEPPELIN is a bunch of bullshit. But even amongst these career naysayers, it's hard...June 26, 2006
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'Rock Star: Supernova' Contestants' Identities Revealed
Steve Rogers of RealityTVWorld.com is reporting that CBS has revealed the identities of the fifteen singers who will compete in "Rock Star: Supernova", this summer's new edition of the Mark Burnett-created "Rock Star: INXS" reality talent competition that the network aired last summer. Scheduled to...June 23, 2006
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GLENN HUGHES Talks About Possible DEEP PURPLE Reunion
In a brand new, exclusive, extensive interview conducted by Rock N Roll Universe with legendary vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE) and LIZARDS bassist Randy Pratt, the two discuss the brand new LIZARDS CD, "Against All Odds" on which Hughes appears on four tracks, his days i...June 21, 2006
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE Will NOT Be Rejoining DEEP PURPLE At MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL
Former DEEP PURPLE guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has shot down reports that he was approached by his former PURPLE bandmates about rejoining them for their appearance at the 40th-anniversary edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival this summer. In an interview with Billboard.com conducted last month, Mon...June 12, 2006
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GRIM REAPER, SACRED STEEL, NIGHTMARE Confirmed For Holland's HEAVY METAL MANIACS FESTIVAL VII
GRIM REAPER, SACRED STEEL and NIGHTMARE are among the confirmed bands for the Heavy Metal Maniacs Festival VII, set to take place October 28 at Manifesto in Hoorn, Holland. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: GRIM REAPER NIGHTMARE SACRED STEEL DOUBLE DIAMOND ACCELERATE SNAKES & SIRENS...June 9, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Bassist's Daughter Interviewed: Audio Available
A five-minute audio interview with singer Lauren Harris (photos) — daughter of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris — conducted this morning (June 6) by Jim Bone of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA's WBSX-97.9X has been posted online in MP3 format at this location. Lauren's current solo band has a lineup of Ri...June 6, 2006
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An Evening With RITCHIE BLACKMORE: No Autographs On DEEP PURPLE CDs
According to a posting on The Rainbow Fanclan Legacy, the latest issue of Sweden Rock magazine contains a very funny report from the release party for BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's new album, "The Village Lanterne", at the restaurant Cartouche in Prague. The Sweden Rock reporter was flown to Prague from Swede...June 5, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Frontman Talks About Upcoming 'Anthology' DVD Set
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickínson will release three-disc DVD set, entitled "Anthology" through Sanctuary Visual Entertainment on June 19 in Europe and June 20 in North America. This is the definitive Dickinson package, and includes over six hours of videos and live performances, and previously u...June 4, 2006
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FALL OF SERENITY Explain Tour Cancellation
German death metallers FALL OF SERENITY have issued the following statement explaining their decision to drop off the European tour with HATE ETERNAL, SPAWN OF POSSESSION and SHADOWSLAND: "So we are not on tour with the cool people of HATE ETERNAL, SPAWN OF POSSESSION and SHADOWSLAND anymore. We wer...May 29, 2006
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE To Rejoin DEEP PURPLE For MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL Appearance?
The Montreux Jazz Festival founder Claude Nobs has told Billboard.com that efforts are being made to get former DEEP PURPLE guitarist Ritchie Blackmore to rejoin his bandmates for their appearance at the 40th-anniversary edition of the festival this summer. When asked by Billboard.com about DEEP PUR...May 29, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE Frontman: 'Our Record Company Is Thrilled With Us'
antiMUSIC's Morley Seaver recently conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan. An excerpt from the chat follows: antiMUSIC: You said you're pulling in the crowds...how is the record ["Rapture of the Deep"] doing globally? Ian Gillan: "Biggest-selling record we've had since 'Perfect...May 24, 2006
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Astralism
This one is for those who yearn for the unashamed brightness and spunk of '80s-influenced power metal, as well as classic metal icons like RAINBOW, DIO, and DEEP PURPLE. On the Swedish band's third release, "Astralism", the approach is much the same as the previous releases: Patrik Johansson's spot-...May 22, 2006