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Former DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist JON LORD To Take Concerto To Russia
According to JonLord.org, former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord has confirmed three Russian concerts for October — in Moscow, St. Petersburg and Yekaterinburg. The concerts are Jon Lord's first solo appearances in Russia, and they will feature the Concerto for Group and Orchestra with a selection...July 10, 2009
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GENE SIMMONS Reveals More New KISS Songtitles
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has told The Canadian Press that the band's new album, which is due this fall, will feature such songtitles as "Russian Roulette", "Modern Day Delilah" and "Stand". Lead guitarist Tommy Thayer will write and sing his first song on the album, while drummer Eric Sing...July 9, 2009
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LINKIN PARK Frontman Completes Work On DEAD BY SUNRISE Debut
Chester Bennington, lead singer for multi-platinum, two-time Grammy-winning rock band LINKIN PARK, has put the finishing touches on "Out Of Ashes", the debut album from his new band DEAD BY SUNRISE. The CD is tentatively scheduled for a fall release through Warner Bros. Records. The band, which is B...July 9, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist Talks About MICHAEL JACKSON's Death
JUDAS PRIEST bassist recently spoke to Jane Stevenson of Canoe.ca's ENT blog about the death of the "king of pop" Michael Jackson and the outpouring of grief from his fans. "He was an immense star, wasn't he? Let's face it," said Hill. "He's a worldwide superstar really and the grief that everybody'...July 7, 2009
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SLAYER: More 'World Painted Blood' Details Revealed
For nearly three decades, bassist/vocalist Tom Araya, guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, and drummer Dave Lombardo have proven over and over, whether in the studio or on the concert stage, that there is SLAYER and then there's everyone else. And they're about to do it again, first with the ban...July 6, 2009
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DEEP PURPLE Fined For 'Illegally' Performing Its Own Songs
RussiaToday.com reports that a Russian court has fined British rockers DEEP PURPLE for "illegally" performing their own songs. Bloggers have already called the decision "fantastic in its idiocy." The concert in question took place on October 19, 2008 in Russia's southern city of Rostov-on-Don. Accor...July 3, 2009
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HELHEIM To Play Russia In September
Norway's HELHEIM will play two Russian shows in September. This will be the first foray into the region for the Viking metallers who incorporate their love for their Norse heritage not only into their music but also into their live performances, with the use of VJ effects to create a spectacular bac...July 1, 2009
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SIRENIA Pulls Out Of Belgium's METAL FEMALE VOICES FEST
Norwegian/Spanish female-fronted gothic metal band SIRENIA has released the following statemnent: "Due to irregularities done in the booking procedure of the show at Metal Female Voices Fest [set to take place October 17, 2009 at Oktoberhallen in Wieze, Belgium], SIRENIA's show at this specific fest...June 25, 2009
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NOX AUREA Signs With SOLITUDE PRODUCTIONS
Swedish doom metal band NOX AUREA, which features members of RIMFROST, THE COLD EXISTENCE and DOMGÅRD, has inked a deal with the Russian label Solitude Productions. The group's debut album, "Via Gnosis", will be released in September/October. According to a press release, NOX AUREA's musical style i...June 24, 2009
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CAIN'S OFFERING Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS
STRATOVARIUS singer Timo Kotipelto and former SONATA ARCTICA guitarist Jani Liimatainen have joined forces in a new band called CAIN'S OFFERING. The group's debut album, "Gather The Faithful", will be released on August 28 in Europe and September 11 in North America via Frontiers Records. The band i...June 24, 2009
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Stage Collapse Forces ALICE COOPER/SCORPIONS Concert Cancelation
According to MosNews.com, tonight's (June 20) Monsters Of Rock concert in Novosibirsk, Russia was canceled after the stage collapsed a few hours before the show was supposed to start. The concert in Novosibirsk was to feature such international rock acts as ALICE COOPER, SCORPIONS, THE RASMUS and KI...June 20, 2009
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ICON IN ME: Moscow Footage Available
GuitarWorld.ru has uploaded video footage (see below) of ICON IN ME — the Russian/Swedish/Danish modern metal band featuring HOSTILE BREED guitarist D.Frans, Danish drummer Morten Løwe Sørensen (SUBMISSION, THE ARCANE ORDER, SCARVE, INSTANT CARNAGE, STRANGLER, SCARVE, SOILWORK) and Swedish vocalist...June 19, 2009
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Performs With RAVEN In Tokyo; Photos Available
Japanese hardcore metal fans got a huge surprise when former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman took the stage with legendary NWOBHM band RAVEN in Tokyo on June 11. He joined them during the encore for RAVEN staples "Don't Need Your Money" and "For The Future". RAVEN has been cited several times by M...June 15, 2009
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DREAM THEATER In Moscow: Photos, Video Footage Available
Russian Darkside e-zine has posted high-quality photos of DREAM THEATER's June 10, 2009 concert at Luzhniki stadium in Moscow. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. In The Presence Of Enemies Pt. 1 02. Beyond This Life 03. Take The Time 04. A Rite Of Passage 05. Hollow Years 06. Panic Attack 07. ....June 11, 2009
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KATAKLYSM Guitarist Detained By Federal Agents
Canada's KATAKLYSM recently returned home after two separate very successful shows in St-Petersburg and Moscow, Russia. Unfortunately, upon arriving in America guitarist Jean-Francois Dagenais was pulled from line at customs and detained by federal agents. Commented vocalist Maurizio Iacono: "Well,...June 9, 2009
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