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CARDBOARD VAMPYRES Play First New York Show
The CARDBOARD VAMPYRES, the new "covers" band featuring former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell and ex-THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy, played their first New York show yesterday (June 24) as part of a private event for JVC Electronics. Cantrell told Launch that for Duffy and himself, the VAM...June 25, 2004
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SPV RECORDS Comments On TYPE O NEGATIVE Signing
SPV Records has issued a press release officially announcing the signing of TYPE O NEGATIVE to a worldwide recording deal (as exclusively revealed here on May 13). Manfred Schutz, Chairman of SPV worldwide, commented on TYPE O's addition to the SPV roster: "It is a true privilege to welcome TYPE O N...June 24, 2004
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CHEAP TRICK: 14 Songs Completed For Next Album
According to Billboard.com, CHEAP TRICK — who are currently on the road opening for AEROSMITH — plan to head to Europe in July, play more stateside dates in August and then return to the studio. Nearly 14 songs have been completed for CHEAP TRICK's next album, which should surface next year. Among t...June 21, 2004
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Producer EDDIE KRAMER: Classic Rock Auction Details Revealed
Backstage Auctions has announced The 2004 Classic Rock Auction, featuring the private collection of Eddie Kramer. The auction begins on July 18, 2004 and runs for two weeks. Eddie Kramer is one of the most renowned and respected record producers in music, spanning a career of more than four decades,...June 21, 2004
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Guitarist CARLOS SANTANA Slams OZZY, Calls Him One Of 'Corny-Ass White People'
Pioneering Latin-rock guitarist Carlos Santana has slammed Ozzy Osbourne as one of "corny-ass white people" while reprimanding the American media for failing to give due credit to jazz artist Elvin Jones who died recently. Jones' death passed unnoticed without even a mention in the papers, something...June 20, 2004
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TYPE O NEGATIVE: Unauthorized Biography On The Way?
TYPE O NEGATIVE will reportedly be the subject of a new book by Dean Mason of The Lonely Ghost Project called "Erotic Funeral: Type O Negative Unauthorized". Described as "a unique story of a unique band from Brooklyn who have rewritten some of the rules — and have earned a few gold records in the ....June 19, 2004
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MSG Singer Records BLACK SABBATH Cover For Upcoming Movie
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) singer Chris Logan has posted the following message on his web site: "In April, I performed the vocal tracks for a song that will be featured in a new Sigourney Weaver/Jeff Daniels film, entitled 'Invisible Heroes'. It is directed by Dan Harris, who wrote the screenplay...June 12, 2004
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Bassist TONY FRANKLIN To Take Part In CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL
Bassist extraordinaire Tony Franklin (ex-THE FIRM, BLUE MURDER, WHITESNAKE) has posted the following message on his web site: "Hello folks. It's been a long time since my last update, so let's get right to it!! I'll start with the most current happenings and work back from there. "I will be particip...June 1, 2004
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MICHAEL KISKE Officially Announces His 'Departure' From The Hard Rock Scene
Former HELLOWEEN singer Michael Kiske has issued the following statement regarding the break-up of his SUPARED project: "I officially like to announce my departure from the hard rock music scene now. I simply don't fit. Especially on the last record I did experiment around again with hard rock sound...May 27, 2004
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Former QUIET RIOT Drummer Comments On GUITAR ONE Rock Covers List
Former QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali has issued a statement in response to the news that the group's cover of SLADE's "Cum On Feel the Noize" was selected by Guitar One magazine as the top rock cover of all time. In a posting to his official web site, Frankie wrote: "It is so ...May 20, 2004
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THE HOLLYWOOD ALLSTARS: Live Dates Announced
THE HOLLYWOOD ALLSTARS, the new band featuring Jeff Pilson (ex-DOKKEN, DIO) on bass, Chas West (ex-BONHAM, LYNCH MOB) on vocals, Alan Krigger (ex-GIUFFRIA, HOUSE OF LORDS) and Vinny Appice (DIO, ex-BLACK SABBATH) on drums, and Carlos Cavazo (ex-QUIET RIOT) on guitar, have announced the following dat...May 19, 2004
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GLENN HUGHES To Headline Orlando Charity Gig
Former DEEP PURPLE/BLACK SABBATH singer Glenn Hughes will be headlining the 4th annual 98.9 WMMO Rock Forever Golf Classic and Concert in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, June 12. Among those joining him will be Lita Ford, Alex Ligertwood (SANTANA),Kevin DuBrow (QUIET RIOT) and Doug Fieger (THE KNACK)...May 13, 2004
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FOZZY Singer: New Album Will Blow People Away
FOZZY frontman/WWE superstar Chris Jericho recently spoke to WWE.com about the recording process for the group's third album, "All That Remains", tentatively due this summer through an as-yet-undisclosed label (the group's last two offerings came out through Megaforce Records). According to Jericho,...May 10, 2004
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WYLDE, CANTRELL, LYNCH To Head Up 'Metal Clinic' At CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL
Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY),Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS) and George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) will be heading up a "Metal Clinic" the Crossroads Guitar Festival, set to take place Friday, June 4 through Sunday, June 6 at Fair Park and the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. In add...April 28, 2004
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HOPE COLLAPSE To Release Debut EP In May
HOPE COLLAPSE, the brand-new quartet featuring Dave Witte (BURNT BY THE SUN, DISCORDANCE AXIS, HUMAN REMAINS) Carlos Ramirez (BLACK ARMY JACKET) Andrew Orlando (BLACK ARMY JACKET, MILHOUSE) and Pete Ciccotto (MILHOUSE, THE FIFTY-TWO X),will be releasing their debut EP in May through Imperial Record...April 12, 2004
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