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WICKED WISDOM's JADA PINKETT SMITH: 'I Love The Freedom Of Metal Music'
WICKED WISDOM vocalist Jada Pinkett Smith recently spoke to Billboard.com about the group's controversial second-stage slot at this year's Ozzfest. The actress, who is married to actor/rapper Will Smith, said she was shocked herself when Sharon Osbourne invited the band onto the tour, so she wasn't...July 25, 2005
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VINNY APPICE's Wife Joins 'The Dio Message Board'
Justine Appice, wife of legendary drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO),has been named "chief interviewer" for "The Dio Message Board". By using her knowledge and contacts in the industry acquired over the years, she has been able to secure some no-holds-barred interviews. Most recently she has...July 14, 2005
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Heavy Metal Helps A Heavy Cause: Video Available
Mick Trevey of Wisconsin's WBAY-TV is reporting that heavy metal music set the stage Saturday (July 9) for a night of remembering a two-year-old girl who was killed by her 22-year-old stepfather because he got angry that she didn't clean her room. Friends of the toddler's biological father are tryin...July 9, 2005
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HELLOWEEN: More European Tour Dates Announced
German power metallers HELLOWEEN have lined up several U.K. dates as part of their upcoming world tour. Confirmed HELLOWEEN tour dates are as follows: Nov. 18 - CZ - Zlín, hala Novesta Nov. 19 - CZ - Pardubice, Duhová Aréna Nov. 20 - CZ - Plzen, hala Lokomotiva Nov. 22 - SK - Zilina, Na ...July 5, 2005
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SKYLARK Part Ways With Drummer
Italian symphonic power metallers SKYLARK have parted ways with drummer Carlos Cantatore. "Former drummer Federico Ria played [with the band at the] Ragnarock Festival [in Holland] and he [will] be the drummer for the next gigs of the Fairytour," the group write on their web site. "At the moment the...July 1, 2005
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Former ANVIL CHORUS Guitarist To Perform At San Francisco's TIDAL WAVE Festival
Former ANVIL CHORUS guitarist Thaen Rasmussen's longtime band BLACK SUN will be playing the annual Tidal Wave rock and metal festival this Saturday, June 18 in San Francisco, California. BLACK SUN features San Francisco metal community staples Josh Morton on bass, Mark Bradley drums, and Carlos Hern...June 15, 2005
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HELLOWEEN: 'Keeper Of The Seven Keys - The Legacy' Due In October
German power metallers HELLOWEEN have reportedly set "Keeper of the Seven Keys - The Legacy" as the title of their new album, due on October 31 via SPV Records. A single, "Mrs. God", will precede the album by several weeks. Apart from the title track, the single will contain various bonus features s...June 9, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST/WHITESNAKE: South American/Mexican Tour Dates Officially Announced
JUDAS PRIEST will be teaming up with WHITESNAKE for a tour of Mexico and South America in September. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 03 - Mexico City, MEX @ Sports Palace Sep. 06 - Rio De Janeiro, BRA @ Clara Hall Sep. 07 - Sao Paulo, BRA @ Pacaembu Sep. 09 - Porto Alegre, ...June 8, 2005
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METALLICA's HAMMETT To Guest On New SANTANA CD
METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett is featured on guitar legend Carlos Santana's new album, entitled "All That I Am", which is due for release on September 13. Kirk provides guitar parts in one of the songs on the album, which also includes various other artists collaborating on other songs. Kirk has...May 17, 2005
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JON OLIVA To Produce BIRD OF PREY Debut
Jon Oliva, the mastermind behind SAVATAGE, DOCTOR BUTCHER, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and JON OLIVA'S PAIN will be handling all production duties for the forthcoming debut album from BIRD OF PREY. BIRD OF PREY is led by vocalist Kyle Michaels. His impressive abilities have allowed him to collaborate w...May 11, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN, THE DARKNESS Members Comment On Resurgence Of Rock Fashion
Eric R. Danton of The Hartford Courant has issued the following report: Consider the rock T-shirt. It's not just a piece of clothing; it's a cultural totem, a tangible memento of personal taste. At least, it was. Once the province of concert merchandise booths, wearing a rock shirt meant that you or...May 6, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: Spanish Tour Dates Announced
According to the Michael Schenker News and Tour Information web site, the following MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) *unconfirmed* tour dates in Spain were listed on the Spanish web site Metarile.com: Jun. 04 - Madrid, SPA @ Divino Aqualung Jun. 05 - Barcelona, SPA @ Razzmatazz Ii Jun. 06 - Palma De Mal...April 15, 2005
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GLENN HUGHES To Guest On VARGAS BLUES BAND CD
According to a posting on Glenn Hughes' (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) official web site, Hughes recently did a session with the VARGAS BLUES BAND or their new album called "Love, Union, Peace". Other artists appearing on the CD include Jack Bruce (CREAM),Alex Ligertwood (SANTANA),Elliot Murphy,...April 12, 2005
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ILL NINO: Recording Update From Band's A&R Rep
ILL NINO are currently in the studio recording the follow-up to 2003's "Confession". The band's Roadrunner Records A&R rep has checked in with the following update: "I can tell you that the guys have recorded fifteen songs 12-13 of which will end up on the finished album. And while every band al...April 9, 2005
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TOOL, DEEP PURPLE, SHADOWS FALL, LAMB OF GOD Drummers To Perform At MODERN DRUMMER FESTIVAL
Danny Carey (TOOL),Ian Paice (DEEP PURPLE),Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL) and Chris Adler (LAMB OF GOD) are among the scheduled performers at the Modern Drummer Festival Weekend 2005, set to take place May 28-29 at Prudential Hall at NJPAC (New Jersey Performing Arts Center) in Newark, New Jersey. S...March 31, 2005
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