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DRAGONFORCE Announce U.K. Headlining Tour

London-based "extreme power metal" band DRAGONFORCE have announced the details of their headlining U.K. tour, set to take place in September 2005. In contrast to their summer schedule, which sees the band playing several of mainland Europe's largest festivals, as well as a batch of stadium shows as...

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METAL CHURCH Replace WEDNESDAY 13 On 'American Metal Blast 2005' Tour

METAL CHURCH have officially replaced WEDNESDAY 13 (MURDERDOLLS) on the "American Metal Blast 2005" tour, featuring headliners W.A.S.P. alongside L.A. GUNS and STEPHEN PEARCY (formerly of RATT). A complete listing of currently confirmed tour dates can be found at this location. As previously reporte...

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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE Talks About Upcoming Greatest-Hits Package

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently talked to the U.K.'s Terrorizer magazine about the band's upcoming greatest hits package, "Greatest Hits: Back to the Start". On the reason for the release: "It was actually EMI's idea. They wanted to do this 'cause after the remasters came out, they thought t...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Teams Up With NEIL TURBIN On ANTHRAX Classic

The following update has been posted on singer Neil Turbin's (ex-ANTHRAX) official web site: "Neil Turbin's DEATHRIDERS were joined onstage Friday, May 27th, 2005 at Monterrey Metal Fest II 2005 official pre-party event held at Cafe Iguana, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico by noneother than Tim 'Ripper...

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METAL CHURCH TO Join 'American Metal Blast 2005' Tour?

According to StarlandBallroom.com, METAL CHURCH will be the special guests at the July 15 stop on the "American Metal Blast 2005" tour, featuring headliners W.A.S.P. alongside L.A. GUNS and STEPHEN PEARCY (formerly of RATT). It is not presently clear if METAL CHURCH fill the "special guest" slot on...

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W.A.S.P., DOKKEN, QUIET RIOT Featured On 'Hollywood Rocks!' Box Set

June 21, 2005 will see the release of the long-awaited and highly anticipated four-disc compilation album, "Hollywood Rocks!" through Deadline/Cleopatra Records. The audio companion to 2004's highly touted "Hollywood Rocks!" coffee table book, the box set is an eargasmic journey through the streets...

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WEDNESDAY 13 Pulls Out Of 'American Metal Blast 2005' Tour

MURDERDOLLS frontman Wednesday 13 has cancelled his participation in the upcoming "American Metal Blast 2005" tour, featuring headliners W.A.S.P. alongside L.A. GUNS and STEPHEN PEARCY (formerly of RATT). "This decision has nothing to do with the artists involved, for we have much respect for them,...

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LULLACRY Guitarist: New Album Will Be 'More Rock-Oriented'

LULLACRY guitarist Sami Vauhkonen has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I just came back from Astia studio for the last time, considering the upcoming masterpiece. "Whooa, I can say that I've been waiting this day to happen for a while… Anssi [Kippo, engineer/producer]...

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STEPHEN PEARCY: 'Acoustic Version Of 'Round & Round' Posted Online

Former RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy recently went into the studio to record an acoustic version of the RATT classic "Round & Round" with guitarists Keri Kelli (ADLER'S APPETITE, VINCE NEIL, ex-SLASH'S SNAKEPIT) and Erik Ferentinos (VOODOO, 13A). The song is expected to appear on an upcoming VH1...

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MANOWAR Confirmed For Spain's METALWAY FESTIVAL

MANOWAR have been confirmed as one of the headliners of the Metalway Festival 2005, which set to take place August 12-14 in Gernika (Bizkaia),Spain. Other acts scheduled to perform at the festival include ACCEPT, W.A.S.P., KORN, KREATOR, SENTENCED, CHILDREN OF BODOM, SONATA ARCTICA, SODOM, OBITUARY...

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JUDAS PRIEST: We Are Not Playing Spain's METALWAY FESTIVAL

Despite published reports to the contrary, JUDAS PRIEST will NOT be headlining the Metalway Festival in Spain in August. PRIEST were previously said to be headlining Day Two (August 13) of the three-day event, while KORN and ACCEPT were scheduled to top the bill on August 12 and August 14, respectiv...

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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...

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W.A.S.P., L.A. GUNS, STEPHEN PEARCY: More Tour Dates Announced

More dates have been announced for the "American Metal Blast 2005" tour, featuring headliners W.A.S.P. alongside L.A. GUNS, STEPHEN PEARCY (formerly of RATT) and WEDNESDAY 13 (MURDERDOLLS). The itinerary is shaping up as follows: Jun. 28 - House Of Blues - West Hollywood, CA Jun. 30 - House Of Blues...

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ZAN CLAN: Former SHOTGUN MESSIAH Vocalist Signs With PERRIS RECORDS

Perris Records has announced the signing of former SHOTGUN MESSIAH vocalist Zinny Zan's new project ZAN CLAN. ZAN CLAN will be releasing "We Are Zan Clan, Who The F**k Are You!??" in June 2005. Zinny's new partner in crime is platinum-selling songwriter, producer and guitarist Chris Laney, a man who...

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LULLACRY: Vocal Recording Sessions Complete

LULLACRY frontwoman Tanja Lainio (photo) has issued the following update on the recording sessions for the follow-up to 2003's "Crucify My Heart": "Hello, my sweet fans, and everybody else, too!!! "Believe it or not, I have done all my vocals...! I have to say that this session has been really hard...