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Former SAMANTHA 7 Bassist KRYS BARATTO To Open For BRET MICHAELS In Minnesota
Former SAMANTHA 7 bassist Krys Baratto and his new band, MODIFY (Baratto, Lance Stevens - vocals/guitars, Sean Sauder - drums),will be opening for POISON frontman Bret Michaels on his "Freedom of Sound" solo tour on Saturday, Nov. 13 at Star Central in Columbia Heights, MN. MODIFY are currently pro...October 15, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS Comments On SPACESHIPONE Launch
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has posted the following message on his web site: "Woke up at 2:30 am Monday morning, drove out to the Mojave desert to be a guest at an historic event. Was invited to attend the fantastic second launch of SpaceshipOne by Bob Lorsh. This is the commercial venture t...October 5, 2004
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Heavy Metal Musicians Speak Out On Rising Anti-American Sentiment Around The World
Norway's Imhotep 'zine recently asked more than 60 heavy metal and hard rock musicians to answer the following question regarding the current political situation in the world: What's your opinion on the rising tide of the anti-American sentiment around the world and to what would you attribute this?...September 7, 2004
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ENFORSAKEN: Japanese Version Of 'The Forever Endeavor' To Include Bonus Tracks
Arlington Heights, Illinois-based death metallers ENFORSAKEN will have their latest album, "The Forever Endeavor", released in Japan on September 29 through Soundholic Records. The Japanese pressing of the CD will include four additional "bonus" tracks — three previously unreleased numbers and a cov...August 29, 2004
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DEF LEPPARD, PANTERA Reach New Multi-Platinum Heights
DEF LEPPARD's breakthrough 1983 album, "Pyromania", has been certified at the RIAA's (Recording Industry Association of America) diamond level (10 million copies shipped) last month, according to Billboard.com. Produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, "Pyromania" benefited greatly from MTV's relentless...August 5, 2004
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PROTOTYPE Confirmed For PROGPOWER USA V Pre-Show Party
Los Angeles-based progressive thrash metal band PROTOTYPE will headline the ProgPower USA V pre-show party in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 16, 2004. This annual event is marked by attendance of festival-goers as well as all of the bands from the actual festival for a meet-and-greet. Other bands ap...July 28, 2004
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Forces Pop Band DIOS To Change Name
Hawthorne, California-based pop band DIOS have been forced to change their name after veteran heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio threatened legal action against the group, claiming their name was too close to that of his own solo band (as first reported here on June 25). A statement issued by the b...July 27, 2004
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CRIMSON GLORY Members To Appear At PROGPOWER V Festival
According to the official CRIMSON GLORY web site, guitarist Ben Jackson and singer Midnight have been invited to attend ProgPower V festival as special guests on September 17-18 in Atlanta, Georgia. Ben and Midnight will be doing a meet-and-greet only and will not be performing at the event. The sol...July 26, 2004
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TED NUGENT To Run For U.S. Senate?
Controversial rocker, outspoken conservative and gun-rights activist Ted Nugent is being mentioned as a possible candidate for the U.S. Senate representing the Illinois Republican Party. "He grew up in Arlington Heights. He went to St. Viator High School," said Cook County Republican Chair Gary Skoi...July 18, 2004
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DECIBEL: New Extreme Music Magazine To Hit Streets In September
Decibel, the self-described "America's most exciting new extreme metal magazine," will launch in September. "Decibel covers a scene which continues to reach new heights both artistically and commercially," said the magazine's Editor-In-Chief Albert Mudrian. "Decibel has a clear editorial focus — we...July 15, 2004
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INSTRUCTION: Former QUICKSAND, ERRORTYPE: 11 Members Launch New Project
INSTRUCTION, the new band featuring former members of QUICKSAND and ERRORTYPE: 11, will release their debut album, "God Doesn't Care", on August 24 through Geffen Records. A video for the group's first single, "Breakdown", can currently be viewed online: Windows Media (Low, High),Real Media (Low, H...July 14, 2004
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Former HELLOWEEN Drummer Joins WINTERS BANE
Former HELLOWEEN/METALIUM drummer Mark Cross has joined WINTERS BANE and will be performing on the band's upcoming album, to be released later this year. "Mark's stellar drumming will add a new dimension to the WINTERS BANE sound, propelling their new songs to greater heights," according to an offic...July 5, 2004
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SINGLE BULLET THEORY Part Ways With Guitarist, Announce Replacement
Philadelphia-based SINGLE BULLET THEORY have officially announced the departure of original guitarist Doug Rush. "The split is amicable and is nothing more then a change in Doug's personal life forcing him to quit," states lead vocalist/guitarist Matt Difabio. "Doug has been with me for over 10 year...July 5, 2004
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D.R.I., STRONG INTENTION To Team Up For U.S. Tour
Crossover legends D.R.I. will be touring this summer with direct support from Baltimore's thrash terror squad STRONG INTENTION. The "If It Aint Fast, It Aint Shit" tour will start on July 6 and run through August 13. Here are all the dates: Jul. 06 - South Lake Tahoe, CA @ Whiskey Dick's Jul. 07 - ....July 1, 2004
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EDGUY: Los Angeles Date Scheduled
German power metallers EDGUY have scheduled a one-off West Coast U.S. date on September 19 at the Key Club in Hollywood, California. Tickets for the L.A. concert will go on sale next week. A New York City show will take place a few days earlier. EDGUY are confirmed for the ProgPower USA V festival o...June 25, 2004
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