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VENOM To Release 'Metal Black' In March
British black metal pioneers VENOM have set "Metal Black" as the title of their new studio album, due in March 2006 via Castle Records/Sanctuary Group. According to an official press release, "Metal Black" "sees original founder band member Cronos creating a new masterpiece of metal together with [d...December 1, 2005
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Capture the Magic
I had heard so much hype over the "Roses on White Lace" debut EP from ICARUS WITCH that I couldn't wait to check out "Capture the Magic", the band's first full-length. Needless to say, my expectations were high, based on so many press outlets worshipping the band as the savior of traditional (read:...October 12, 2005
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HANOI ROCKS To Play U.K.'s ROCK IN THE CASTLE Festival After All
Legendary Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS appear to have worked out their differences with the promoters of the Rock In the Castle 2005 festival (set to take place Sept. 17 in the grounds of the U.K.'s Scarborough Castle) and will now appear at the event as scheduled. The group's lead singer, Michael Mo...September 15, 2005
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HANOI ROCKS Cancel ROCK IN THE CASTLE Appearance, Announce Finnish Dates
Legendary Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS have cancelled their previously announced appaearance at the Rock In the Castle 2005 festival on September 17 in the grounds of the U.K.'s Scarborough Castle. No reason was given for the cancellation. In other news, HANOI ROCKS have announced the details of thei...September 15, 2005
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HANOI ROCKS Sign With DEMOLITION RECORDS
Legendary Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS have inked a deal with the U.K.'s Demolition Records. The band's first release for the label will be "Another Hostile Takeover", which up until now has seen its only European release in the group's homecountry. The late November release of the CD will contain bo...September 9, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Bassist Talks About MATT SORUM's Injury, Playing OZZFEST
Paul Maldonado Jr. of The Albuquerque Tribune recently conducted an interview with VELVET REVOLVER basist Duff McKagan (ex-GUNS N' ROSES). Several excerpts from the chat follow: On playing this year's Ozzfest: "We'll do all right; we'll hold our own. We did Ozzfest in Europe last month - we did Doni...August 19, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX: Complete WOODSTOCK Set Heads To DVD
Greg Prato of Billboard.com is reporting that Jimi Hendrix's closing performance at Woodstock on Aug. 18, 1969 will be commercially available in its entirety on Sept. 13, when Universal Music and Experience Hendrix release the DVD "Jimi Hendrix - Live at Woodstock". The double-disc set captures one...August 5, 2005
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DIAMOND HEAD: 'Record Deal Is Imminent'
NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends DIAMOND HEAD have posted the following message on their official web site: "All of the tour edition copies of [the new album] 'All Will Be Revealed' have now sold out. The good news is that a record deal is imminent that will see a full commercial rel...July 29, 2005
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New JIMI HENDRIX DVD To Include Never-Before-Seen WOODSTOCK Footage
According to Gigwise.com, a new DVD of Jimi Hendrix's performance at Woodstock in 1969 is set to be released and will include never-before-seen footage. The double DVD, entitled "Jimi Hendrix: Live At Woodstock (Deluxe Edition)", will be released on September 12. It will feature never-before-seen ve...July 28, 2005
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THE WILDHEARTS: IN THE CASTLE 2005 Gig To Be Filmed For Upcoming DVD
THE WILDHEARTS' headlining performance at the In The Castle 2005 festival on September 17 in the grounds of the U.K.'s Scarborough Castle will be filmed for a DVD and will be a historical event for any fans of THE WILDHEARTS, past or present. THE WILDHEARTS will be appearing with their classic lineu...July 23, 2005
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HOLY MOSES: Early Albums To Be Reissued
German thrashers HOLY MOSES will have their early albums "Finished with the Dogs" (1987) and "The New Machine of Liechtenstein" (1989) reissued through Armageddon Music on August 8. The CDs were digitally re-mastered and will be released in the jewel-case format, with full booklets, lyrics, liner no...July 21, 2005
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG Discusses His Time With The Group
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How did you become involved with MEGADETH? Jeff: "I was frustrated. I had been in L.A. for about four years and I was probably about a month to four month...July 17, 2005
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Original Lineup Of THE WILDHEARTS To Headline U.K.'s IN THE CASTLE Festival
The original lineup of THE WILDHEARTS has been confirmed as the headliners of a huge rock concert, dubbed In The Castle 2005, that will be held on September 17 in the grounds of the U.K.'s Scarborough Castle. The venue can accommodate up to 6,500 people and the all-day festival could be one of the b...July 9, 2005
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VISION DIVINE Frontman To Release Solo Album
VISION DIVINE frontman Michele Luppi will release the debut album from his solo project, MICHELE LUPPI'S HEAVEN, in mid-July via Scarlet Records. Entitled "Strive", the CD was produced and arranged by Michele Luppi and is said to be "a must for all AOR/melodic hard rock lovers into bands like MR. BI...May 25, 2005
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TWISTED SISTER Frontman To Sign Autographs At MONSTER-MANIA CON 3
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider will be signing autographs at Monster-Mania Con 3 horror film and memorabilia convention on Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21 at the Hilton Hotel in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. There will be a special midnight showing on Friday of "Strangeland", the horror cult clas...May 8, 2005