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Guitarist BERNIE TORME To Take Part In Online Chat

Legendary guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, DESPERADO, OZZY OSBOURNE) will participate in on online chat on the GMT (GUY-MCCOY-TORME) web site on Sunday, December 9 between 17.00 and 18.00 (GMT). Bernie Torme is known for heroically stepping in and saving the day for OZZY OSBOURNE when Randy Rhoads tr...

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KEVIN DUBROW's Fiancée: 'His Memory Will Live On With Me Close To My Heart'

QUIET RIOT singer Kevin Dubrow fiancée Lori Lee Samson has released the following statement regarding the vocalist's passing at the end of November at the age of 52: "I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt sorrow and loss of my dear friend and companion, Kevin Dubrow, who pass...

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Police: QUIET RIOT's KEVIN DUBROW Died Six Days Before Being Discovered

ABC's Las Vegas affiliate KTNV-TV reports: Police say after a distressed call from family members, QUIET RIOT lead singer Kevin DuBrow's next door neighbor and friend kicked down the door to find the 52-year-old dead. Police say DuBrow had been dead for about six days before his body was discovered....

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ICED EARTH Frontman Talks SAMSON MICROPHONES

A three-minute video clip of ICED EARTH/ex-JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens talking about Samson Microphones can be viewed below. ICED EARTH's new album, "Framing Armageddon - Something Wicked Part I", sold 7,800 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No....

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IRON MAIDEN, SAMSON Rarities Create Online Stir

According to PR-GB.com, Eil.com — the world's leading provider of rare music and music memorabilia — today unveiled its latest acquisition in the shape of two seven-inch pieces of vinyl. The records in question are fully autographed original issues of "Running Free" by the first incarnation of IRON...

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SILENT FORCE Guitarist Putting Finishing Touches On Solo Album

SILENT FORCE guitarist Alex Beyrodt is putting the finishing touches on his first solo album which will be released under the VOODOO CIRCLE banner. Due next year, the CD will feature contributions from vocalist David Readman (PINK CREAM 69),drummer Mel Gaynor (SIMPLE MINDS, GARY MOORE, BRIAN MAY, E...

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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON: Unofficial Biography Now Available

An unofficial biography of IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson, titled "Bruce Dickinson: Flashing Metal with Maiden and Flying Solo" (cover),was published in early June via Independent Music Press. A synopsis of the book reads as follows: "Bruce Dickinson is best known as frontman for the multi-mi...

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GUY-MCCOY-TORME Confirmed For U.K.'s HARD ROCK HELL Festival

GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT),which features in its ranks Irish guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE),along with his old compadre from GILLAN, bassist John McCoy — who has worked with Joey Belladonna, SAMSON, and the UK SUBS, among others — and drummer Robin Guy (whose credentials include FAITH N...

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GUY-MCCOY-TORME: More U.K. Dates Announced

GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT),which features in its ranks Irish guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE),is continuing to promote its latest album, "Bitter & Twisted", released on Torme's label Retrowrek Records. Handling both guitar and vocals, Torme has partnered with his old compadre from GIL...

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BYZANTINE, ATTACKER Pull Out Of BROOKLYN METALFEST; JASMIN ST. CLAIRE To MC Event

Jasmin St. Claire, host of the "Metal's Dark Side" DVD and TV series, has been added as the special MC of the second annual Brooklyn Metalfest, set to take place Friday, June 22 and Saturday, June 23 at the Hook in Brooklyn, New York. She will be on hand to announce all the bands and ...

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GUY-MCCOY-TORME: U.K. Dates Announced

GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT),which features in its ranks Irish guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE),has lined up the following dates: Jul. 07 - The Pitz - Milton Keynes, UK Jul. 21 - Riga Club - Southend, UK Jul. 28 - The Rock & Blues Custom Show - Derbyshire, UK Aug. 11 - Rainbow Spirit En...

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Guitarist BERNIE TORME On Replacing RANDY RHOADS: 'It Was Absolutely Awful'

In a brand new Rock N Roll Universe interview with guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE, DESPERADO) and larger-than-life bassist John McCoy (GILLAN, SAMSON) the legendary Irish axeman discusses his days in GILLAN, his stint as the original replacement for the late Randy Rhoads in BLIZZARD O...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist Schedules SAM ASH Clinics

Bass virtuoso John "J.D." DeServio of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will put on a series of bass clinics surrounding the band's upcoming "Shot to Hell" tour. The clinics, sponsored by Samson Technologies and Zoom, will be held in participating Sam Ash music stores throughout the United States. J.D. will be fe...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: JOHN 'J.D.' DESERVIO Audio Interview Posted Online

TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 121 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. In part two of their BLACK LABEL SOCIETY special coverage, hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy are joined by BLACK LABEL SOCIETY bassist John "J.D." DeServio. Interview topics include Zakk Wylde, Richie Kotzen, Derek Sherinia...

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Founding SAMSON Bassist Dies After Long Illness

Former SAMSON bassist and founder member Chris Aylmer passed away last week after a long illness. Chris founded the band with Paul Samson, and not only suggested the band name, but was also responsible for young drummer Clive Burr completing the trio. Chris was in SAMSON from 1977 until 1984, and al...