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Surviving ALICE IN CHAINS Members Explore Ways To Perform Together Again
Steve Hochman of The Los Angeles Times is reporting that the surviving members of the popular Seattle grunge-metal group ALICE IN CHAINS, whose singer Layne Staley died of a drug overdose in 2002, are exploring ways they might be able to perform again on a regular basis. The seeds were planted this...August 15, 2005
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Christian Music Festival To Debut Hard Rock Stage
The Mercury News is reporting that Spirit West Coast, one of the largest Christian music festivals, will, for the first time in its nine-year history, debut a stage for hard rock as a part of its lineup of 50 artists over three days. "That's the new rave'' in Christian music right now, says ...July 28, 2005
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QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS Announce U.S. Dates
Legendary rock icons Brian May and Roger Taylor of QUEEN, and Paul Rodgers of BAD COMPANY and FREE, just off a sold-out, 32-date arena tour of Europe under the banner of QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS, are headed for the U.S. later this year. They will bring their acclaimed show to the U.S. for two rare ...July 25, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN Voted 'Ideal Supergroup'
BBC News has issued the following report: The four members of LED ZEPPELIN have been voted the U.K.'s ideal supergroup, with Robert Plant beating the late Freddie Mercury to best singer. About 3,500 music fans were polled for Planet Rock Radio and were asked to create their fantasy band. Jimmy Page...July 10, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: 'Vault' Certified Quadruple Platinum
DEF LEPPARD's 1999 "Vault - Greatest Hits" (Mercury) collection was certified in June for U.S. shipments of 4 million copies by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). As previously reported, DEF LEPPARD have set a September 20 worldwide release date for their all-covers set, entitled...July 8, 2005
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QUIET RIOT Singer: 'We Are Not Trying To Reinvent Ourselves'
The Mercury News recently conducted an interview with QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali and vocalist Kevin DuBrow. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On the common perception that QUIET RIOT — along with the other acts on the Rock Never Stops tour, CINDERELLA, RATT and FIREHOUSE — slipped i...June 24, 2005
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QUEEN & PAUL RODGERS Prepping CD/DVD Package
Launch Radio Networks reports: A live CD and DVD from the European shows that QUEEN & PAUL RODGERS finished last month is on tap for later this year. The band recorded every concert they played, but they only shot one in its entirety, on May 9 in Sheffield, England. Work has begun on listening b...June 2, 2005
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AFTER ALL To Support METAL CHURCH In Holland
Belgium's AFTER ALL have been invited to support classic U.S. band METAL CHURCH at their two Dutch shows on June 2 and 3. Other upcoming AFTER ALL concerts include two club dates with Bay Area legends HEATHEN in July and appearances at Kleudde Metalfest and Izzefest later in the summer. Upcoming AFT...May 31, 2005
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JON SCHAFFER Discusses DEMONS & WIZARDS And The Future Of ICED EARTH
That's So Metal recently conducted an in-depth interview with Jon Schaffer of ICED EARTH/DEMONS & WIZARDS. Several excerpts from the interview follow: That's So Metal: When writing music for DEMONS & WIZARDS, do you ever write in the style of BLIND GUARDIAN? Jon Schaffer: "No, that never ent...May 27, 2005
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ALICE COOPER: 'Dirty Diamonds' Gets An Official Release Date
According to a post at SickthingsUK, New West Records has set an August 2 release date for the new ALICE COOPER album, entitled "Dirty Diamonds". The following press release has been issued by the label; After 30 albums and some of the most famous rock songs ever recorded, you'd think Alice Cooper's...May 21, 2005
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ENTOMBED To Make Exclusive U.K. Appearance At DAMNATION FESTIVAL
Swedish metal legends ENTOMBED will make an exclusive U.K. appearance at the first-ever Damnation Festival on October 16, 2005 at Jilly's Rockworld, Manchester. The death 'n' roll titans will headline the newly sponsored Terrorizer Stage as the U.K.'s leading extreme metal magazine and finest U.K.-f...May 18, 2005
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BACKYARD BABIES To Team Up With THE CHELSEA SMILES For U.S. Tour
BACKYARD BABIES will be teaming up with THE CHELSEA SMILES (featuring guitarist/vocalist Todd Youth of DANZIG/D GENERATION/MURPHY'S LAW fame) for a U.S. tour beginning in early June. The dates are as follows: Jun. 10 - Khyber - Philadelphia, PA Jun. 11 - Northsix - Brooklyn, NY Jun. 12 - Peabody's -...May 12, 2005
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BRANT BJORK & THE BROS.: U.S. Tour Dates Announced
BRANT BJORK & THE BROS., the band led by former KYUSS/FU MANCHU drummer Brant Bjork, have lined up the following dates during May/June: May 13 - Albuquerque, NM – Burt's Tiki Lounge May 14 - Austin, TX – Emo's May 15 - Ft. Worth, TX - Wreck Room May 16 - Houston, TX - Rudyard`s ...May 3, 2005
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Breaking the Fourth Wall
Earache has plucked another band out of the U.K. heavy music scene, this time Manchester noisecore bashers BEECHER. Originally released in 2003 on Calculated Risk Products, "Breaking the Fourth Wall" will now see a worldwide release with bonus tracks. The Kurt Ballou production at Godcity studios ha...April 30, 2005
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AFTER ALL To Support HEATHEN In Belgium, Holland
Belgium's AFTER ALL will support reunited Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN at two shows in Belgium and Holland in early July. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jul. 14 - Sint-Niklaas, BEL @ The Starz Jul. 15 – Geleen, NETH @ Ed & Rocco's AFTER ALL's new album, "The Vermin Breed", was released in Europe...April 19, 2005
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