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Former RUFFIANS Bassist Dead At 41

RUFFIANS, the reunited power metal band that at one time featured in its ranks late VICIOUS RUMORS frontman Carl Albert, has issued the following statement: "After a long, hard-fought battle with several debilitating health problems, our longtime friend and bassist for many years, Dan Moura, passed...

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SAXON, MOTÖRHEAD Will Not Perform In Bulgaria After All

According to Novinite.com, the previously announced concert featuring SAXON and MOTÖRHEAD in Bulgaria has been cancelled, just a couple of days after the planned Monsters of Rock festival also failed to materialize. SAXON and MOTÖRHEAD will not perform at the Black Sea on August 3, according to Avto...

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MONSTERS OF ROCK Festival Cancellation Explained

According to SofiaEcho.com, more information has been released regarding the cancellation of the Monsters of Rock festival, which was scheduled to take place August 3-7 at the Black Sea resort of Varna in Bulgaria. An announcement on the official web site of the festival says that due to changed ter...

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Bulgaria's MONSTERS OF ROCK Festival Cancelled!

The Monsters of Rock festival, which was scheduled to take place August 3-7 at the Black Sea resort of Varna in Bulgaria, has been cancelled. According to the festival organizers, there were too many logistical and technical problems that prevented the event from going ahead. However, plans still ex...

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LION'S SHARE: Photos From Vocal-Recording Sessions Posted Online

Swedish melodic metal masters LION'S SHARE have uploaded another batch of photos from last week's vocal recording sessions for their new album at www.myspace.com/lionsshare. This time the band went to a house in Falun, Sweden (to be able to work closer to singer Patrik Johansson's home),and set up...

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BIOHAZARD/DAMNOCRACY's EVAN SEINFELD: New Audio Interview Posted Online

TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 80 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. In this "Teradise Island" special, hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy are joined by BIOHAZARD/DAMNOCRACY bassist Evan Seinfeld, and his wife, adult film superstar Tera Patrick. Interview topics include the new "Teradise Islan...

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The Eagle Has Landed Pt. III

Does anyone really need another SAXON live album? If you're a diehard fan, then the answer is a resounding "Yes!" Others may prefer 1982's "The Eagle Has Landed" for the early lineup and exclusively classic material or 1996's "The Eagle Has Landed Pt. II" for a relatively broad career retrospective....

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GUNS N' ROSES, ALICE IN CHAINS To Play Longer Sets At GRASPOP; Live Video Feed Available

The organizers of Belgium's Graspop Metal Meeting — which is taking place June 23-25 in Dessel — have posted the following message on the festival's official web site: "Last week, when Graspop was informed that KORN would be cancelling their European tour, the search for a worthy replacement was und...

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GRASPOP METAL MEETING: Live Video Stream Now Available

Belgium's Graspop Metal Meeting — which is taking place June 23-25 in Dessel — is currently offering a live Internet video stream of the bands performing at the festival. Watch it online at this location (ANVIL just finished their set. Up next: Y&T beginning at 9:30 a.m. EST). Graspop Metal Meet...

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SAXON Drummer: 'Rest Assured, We're Working On' U.S. Tour

SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler has posted a lengthy update on his official web site. A couple of excerpts from his message follow: "The first proper tour I've undertaken in seven years has come to an end and now we're entering a period of summer festivals, inbetween which we'll be continuing with the...

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GOREFEST, MENDEED Confirmed For Germany's EARTHSHAKER FEST

GOREFEST, MENDEED and JUSTICE have been confirmed for the 2006 edition of the Earthshaker Fest, set to take place July 21-22 in Kreuth. In addition, BLIND GUARDIAN will appear at the event as special guests but will not perform. The band will hold a listening session for their upcoming album, "A Twi...

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OLIVER/DAWSON SAXON: New Songs Posted Online

According to Rockdetector.com, OLIVER/DAWSON SAXON — the band featuring Graham Oliver (guitar; SAXON),Steve "Dobby" Dawson (bass; SAXON),Wardi (vocals; HURRICANE, MADAM X, SHAME, SHY),Hadyn Conway (guitar; SARACEN),and Nigel Durham (drums; SAXON) — have posted four brand new tracks — "World's Go...

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'Rock S'cool – A Spanking Good Clip Collection' DVD Trailer Available

Steamhammer/SPV has posted a trailer for their upcoming DVD collection, "Rock S'cool – A Spanking Good Clip Collection", at this location. Featuring 31 video clips and a total playing time of 120 minutes, "Rock S'cool – A Spanking Good Clip Collection" contains legendary clips such as MOTÖRHEAD's "G...

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DARKANE Confirmed For Belgium's GRASPOP METAL MEETING

Swedish high-energy thrashers DARKANE have been confirmed for the Graspop Metal Meeting, set to take place June 23-25 in Dessel, Belgium. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Friday, June 23: WHITESNAKE LACUNA COIL SATYRICON DIE KRUPPS MOONSPELL MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP EVERGREY EDGUY TRIVIU...

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SAXON: 2007 European Tour Dates Announced

Veteran British heavy metal band SAXON are currently working on a new studio album, which they plan to release in the spring of 2007. To coincide with the album's release, the band will embark on an extensive European tour. So far the following dates have been confirmed: Feb. 28 - UK - Glasgow - Gar...