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LILLIAN AXE Guitarist On Hurricane Katrina: 'This Is A Devastating Situation'
LILLIAN AXE guitarist and Lousiana resident Steve Blaze has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "I got word that my house has minor damage but my animals are inside with no food I can't get to them because of the gas shortage. Derrick, LILLIAN's singer, is in Metairie with...September 2, 2005
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Partial Proceeds From TED NUGENT Concert To Benefit Hurricane Victims
According to Richmond.com, partial proceeds from tonight's TED NUGENT concert at Miller Lite Presents Innsbrook After Hours in Glen Allen, Virginia will go to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina. "Given the devastation evident from the continuous news coverage we have witnessed, we feel that we...August 31, 2005
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'VH1 Classic Metal Mania: Stripped Volume 2: The Anthems' Track Listing Revealed
"VH1 Classic Metal Mania: Stripped Volume 2: The Anthems" is set for release on October 18, 2005. With "Volume 1" containing all your favorite '80s metal ballads, "Volume 2" brings back all those shower sing-alongs in hard to find acoustic versions. Imports, live recordings, rare performances, and t...August 23, 2005
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God the Lux
Featuring members Daray (drums, percussion) and Orion (guitar, vocals) of VADER and BEHEMOTH, respectively, Poland's VESANIA is no side project. The duo formed the symphonic black/death metal band in 1997, years before either man joined the ranks of the Polish elite. On "God the Lux", the follow-up...August 15, 2005
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ASIA Part Ways With Ex-AC/DC Drummer, Announce Replacement
Hot off their successful world tour in support of their fan and critically acclaimed album "Silent Nation", ASIA have parted amicably with drummer Chris Slade (THE FIRM, AC/DC). Replacing Slade in the group's lineup is Jay Schellen (BADFINGER, HURRICANE). "Jay was always our first choice as a replac...August 14, 2005
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The Fire in our Throats Will Beckon the Thaw
I remember hearing all the hype about PELICAN's 2004 debut full-length album, "Australasia". "How exciting could an instrumental album really be, regardless of riff heaviness and earth moving rhythms," I asked myself. Well, I finally broke down and bought the damn thing. Still carrying a healthy lev...August 7, 2005
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MY RUIN Announce New Rhythm Section, Plan New CD Release
MY RUIN, the Los Angeles-based band fronted by ex-TURA SATANA singer Tairrie B., will release their new album, "The Brutal Language", on September 27 via their own label imprint, Rovena Recordings. "We've been discussing the idea of our own label for a while now and we were made an offer we couldn't...July 6, 2005
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MY RUIN And BLEED THE SKY To Team Up For U.S. Tour
MY RUIN and BLEED THE SKY will be teaming up for the Jagermeister-sponsored "Double Shot of Rock Tour" beginning in July. The tour will begin with a string of West Coast dates, followed by a three-week U.S. tour, followed shortly by a two-month U.S. tour. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Jul....June 13, 2005
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Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Says He Is 'Lucky' To Be In The SCORPIONS
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with SCORIONS/ex-KINGDOM COME drummer James Kottak. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: What was it like playing drums in Ronnie James Dio's band for the few shows that you did with him on his "Angry Machines" t...May 30, 2005
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TEAM SLEEP, PANIC CELL, SLUNT Confirmed For U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival
Chino Moreno's TEAM SLEEP is among the final clutch of bands to be announced for the third, Napster-sponsored stage at this year's Download 2005 festival. The lineup for the U.K.'s biggest rock weekender, which takes place at the spiritual home of rock Donington Park on June 10-12 and is approaching...April 27, 2005
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METAL HAMMER GOLDEN GODS Awards: Nominees Announced
The nominations for the 2005 Metal Hammer Golden Gods, the U.K.'s most prestigious rock and metal awards ceremony, were announced on Wednesday (April 20). On Monday, June 13, the Metal Hammer Golden Gods will relocate to the heartland of London's rock mecca, the London Astoria, for its third annual...April 21, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Says Some Cover Songs Were Recorded Under Odd Circumstances
Launch Radio Networks reports that the cover songs included on OZZY OSBOURNE's box set "Prince of Darkness" are all favorites of his, but that doesn't mean they were easy to do. Osbourne laid down some of his vocals while on his annual Ozzfest tour last year, and he told Launch that not every track...April 8, 2005
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Lifesblood For the Downtrodden
CROWBAR did irreparable damage to themselves, if ya ask me, back in the mid-'90s. After they emerged with their tar-caked, ham-fisted big-riff sound and vein-straining vocals, they spent a good while coasting. Even Methuselan mainman Kirk Windstein has said in interviews that a lot of the early song...March 23, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Talks About Recording Covers For 'Prince Of Darkness' Box Set
OZZY OSBOURNE recently spoke to Metal Edge magazine about his upcoming four-disc box set, "Prince of Darkness". An excerpt from the interview follows: Metal Edge: The box set is obviously a career retrospective, but how long has the cover album been in the making? Ozzy Osbourne: "Over the years, I'v...March 19, 2005
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AUDIOSLAVE: Tour Dates Announced
AUDIOSLAVE have lined up the following tour dates during the coming months: Apr. 14 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Joint Apr. 17 - Austin, TX @ Music Hall Apr. 18 - Houston, TX @ Verizon Theatre Apr. 21 - Minneapolis, MN @ Quest Apr. 22 - Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom Apr. 24 - ...March 16, 2005
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