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RONNIE JAMES DIO Performs With QUEENSRŸCHE In L.A.: Short Video Available
Ronnie James Dio appeared on stage with QUEENSRŸCHE on Thursday (October 5) at the Gibson Amphitheater in Los Angeles to sing his part of Dr. X on the song "The Chase" from the "Operation: Mindcrime II" album. According to one person who attended the concert, "Dio and Tate [QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geof...October 9, 2006
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QUEENSRŸCHE Guitarist, Drummer Schedule In-Store Appearances
QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton and drummer Scott Rockenfield will be making in-store appearances at the following Sam Ash locations: Oct. 05 - Canoga Park, CA - 818-709-5650 Oct. 06 - Las Vegas, NV - 702-734-0007 Nov. 03 - King of Prussia, PA - 610-265-6444 Nov. 14 - Cleveland, OH - 440-446-08...October 4, 2006
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VICIOUS RUMORS: California Dates Announced
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metal band VICIOUS RUMORS will play three shows in California in late October prior to its European tour with BEYOND FEAR and COURAGEOUS (which runs from Oct. 31 to Nov. 19). The dates are as follows (venue details to follow): Oct. 20 - San Francisco, CA @ TBA Oct. 25...October 2, 2006
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QUEENSRŸCHE Performs At Dallas' 93.3 THE BONE Studios: Photos Available
QUEENSRŸCHE members Geoff Tate, Michael Wilton and Mike Stone rocked Dallas' 93.3 The Bone studios on Wednesday (Sep. 27) before their show that night at the Nokia Theater in Grand Prairie. They were at the station to promote their motorcycle ride to raise money for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation...September 30, 2006
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VICIOUS RUMORS Schedules Headlining Shows In Japan
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metal band VICIOUS RUMORS has confirmed two headlining shows in Tokyo, Japan, to take place shortly following its upcoming European tour with BEYOND FEAR and COURAGEOUS (which runs from Oct. 31 to Nov. 19). More information will be made available soon. VICIOUS RUMORS w...September 30, 2006
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman: 'In America, We've Really Lost The Ability To Be Happy'
Anarchy Music recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Anarchy Music: We really like how you guys do your meet-and-greets, where fans really get a chance to talk with you guys. What's been the response so far to "Mindcrime II" and wha...September 21, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Talks About His Conversion To Christianity
Geoff Martin of Canada.com recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the new CD, "A Matter of Life And Death": "This album is a step up on everything else we've ever done, in my opinion. I know a few people don't agree ...September 18, 2006
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QUEENSRŸCHE Members To Guest On 'US Rider TV'
QUEENSRŸCHE's Geoff Tate (vocals) and Mike Stone (guitar) will appear on a show called "US Rider TV" on Thursday, October 18 at 9:00 p.m. on iDrive (Dish network Channel 221). More information is available at www.usridernews.com. QUEENSRŸCHE recently announced plans to record and release a double li...September 18, 2006
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VICIOUS RUMORS: 'Warball' To Receive U.S. Release Late October
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metal band VICIOUS RUMORS will release its new album, "Warball", in the U.S. on October 24. The band has also signed a new deal for the Asian territory with Avalon/Marquee, who will issue the new CD on October 21. A Japanese tour will follow. As previously reported, VI...September 9, 2006
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LEATHERWOLF To Film 'Behind The Gun' Video This Weekend
California metallers LEATHERWOLF will film a video for the track "Behind the Gun" this weekend. "No big budget production or anything, but it should be cool," the band writes on its web site. "Behind the Gun" comes off the group's new album, "World Asylum", which was released in June on the band's N...September 8, 2006
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QUEENSRŸCHE To Play 'Private' Show In New York City
QUEENSRŸCHE will play a private show for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation on Wednesday, September 20 at the Hard Rock Café in New York City, according to a posting on the group's official web site. More information is available at this location. QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate and guitarist Mike St...September 8, 2006
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VICIOUS RUMORS: 'Warball' Audio Samples Available
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metal band VICIOUS RUMORS has uploaded two short samples from its upcoming "Warball" abum — "Sonic Rebellion" and "Mr. Miracle" — at its official web site. Due on October 8 via Mascot Records, "Warball" was recorded at Trident Studios in Pacheco, CA by Geoff Thorpe and...September 8, 2006
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QUEENSRŸCHE Backing Vocalist PAMELA MOORE Hospitalized; Band Plays 'Edited' Show
A BLABBERMOUTH.NET visitor by the name of Kit Ekman has submitted the following report: "I just returned home from the QUEENSRŸCHE show at the Saenger Theater in beautiful Mobile, Alabama this evening [August 30]. A few minutes before the show began, Geoff Tate [QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist] came out from b...August 31, 2006
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Members Of ELECTRIC WIZARD And MOGWAI Team Up In New Project
Members of Scottish post-rock icons MOGWAI and underground metal heavyweights ELECTRIC WIZARD have teamed up to create a new outfit CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX, to be produced by PORTISHEAD visionary Geoff Barrow. Several years ago, a chance meeting backstage between Justin Greaves (IRON MONKEY, HARD TO...August 29, 2006
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QUEENSRŸCHE Kicks Off Multimedia Extravaganza Tonight
Launch Radio Networks reports: QUEENSRŸCHE kicks off their North American tour tonight (Friday, August 25) in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The band is doing their "Operation: Mindcrime I" and "II" albums in their entirety, with a full-on multimedia extravaganza. Frontman Geoff Tate told Launch that th...August 25, 2006
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