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THRESHOLD Confimed For Italy's ROCKIN' FIELD FESTIVAL
UK progressive metallers THRESHOLD have been confirmed for the Rockin' Field Festival, set to take place July 26 in Adro (BS),Italy. Also scheduled to appear is AVANTASIA, the solo project of EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet. THRESHOLD was recently honored in the "Best Singer", "Best Drummer" and "Best...February 5, 2008
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DÉTENTE: 1986 Concert Footage Posted Online
Classic footage of the original "Recognize No Authority"-era lineup of the California band DÉTENTE — Dawn Crosby, Steve Hochheiser, Dennis Butler, Ross Robinson and Caleb Quinn — performing the song "Blood I Bleed" in 1986 at the Country Club in Reseda, California can be viewed below. As previously...February 3, 2008
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY: 'I Think All Politicians Are A**holes'
Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD mainman Lemmy Kilmister. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: Does it bother you that METALLICA went on to fame and fortune to a level MOTÖRHEAD didn't? Lemmy: It is just the luck of the...January 31, 2008
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AYREON: New Audio Interview With ARJEN LUCASSEN Posted Online
A 15-minute audio interview with AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen conducted earlier in the month by Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock is available for download at this location (MP3, 4 MB). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Tangra Mega Rock: How long does it take to create such...January 25, 2008
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TWISTED SISTER Frontman's 'Gone Country' To Premiere Tonight
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider is one of seven artists who will take part in John Rich's "Gone Country" show, premiering tonight (Friday, January 25) at 8 p.m. ET on CMT. The six-episode series takes seven established performers from every realm of the entertainment and music industries and imme...January 25, 2008
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Metal And Country Team Up For Station Nightclub Benefit
Jed Gottlieb of BostonHerald.com reports that organizers of a benefit show for the Station nightclub fire victims announced yesterday that country stars John Rich of BIG & RICH, ALABAMA's Randy Owen, Dierks Bentley, Kellie Pickler and Gretchen Wilson will be joining TWISTED SISTER, TESLA, STRYPE...January 24, 2008
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ANTHRAX Guitarist To Perform With PEARL In Hollywood
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian will perform with PEARL — the band fronted by Pearl Aday, Ian's fiancée and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf — on January 30 at the Roxy in West Hollywood, California. As previously reported, Ian, Ted Nugent and ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell are among th...January 16, 2008
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THRESHOLD Honored At CLASSIC ROCK SOCIETY Awards
UK progressive metallers THRESHOLD were honored in the "Best Singer", "Best Drummer" and "Best Album Track" at the Classic Rock Society awards in the UK last night. Johanne James won the "Best Drummer" award for the second consecutive year. Damian Wilson won the "Best Vocalist" award after returning...January 13, 2008
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IRON MAIDEN's Plane Gets A Name
British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN recently held a contest to name their customized Boeing 757 plane that will be used to fly the band, crew and equipment on the Somewhere Back In Time World Tour 2008. Commented MAIDEN manager Rod Smallwood: "From well over 2000 entries, Bruce [Dickinson, vocal...January 12, 2008
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THRESHOLD: More Dutch Tour Dates Announced
UK progressive metalelrs THRESHOLD will return to the Netherlands in April for two more shows in Helmond and Zoetermeer. This will be the last chance to catch THRESHOLD in Dutch venues before the band perform at ProgPower Europe festival in October. THRESHOLD Dutch tour dates 2008: Apr. 18 - Plato,...January 8, 2008
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DORO PESCH: GENE SIMMONS 'Was One Of The Best Producers I've Ever Had In My Life'
Jesse Capps of RockConfidential.com recently conducted an interview with German metal singer Doro Pesch. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: RockConfidential.com: You toured in the U.S. last summer — how long had it been before that since you played in the States? Doro: The first time touring...January 4, 2008
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THRESHOLD Confirmed For PROGPOWER EUROPE Festival
UK progressive metallers THRESHOLD have been confirmed for the ProgPower Europe 2008 festival. The three-day event will celebrate its 10th anniversary with three bands on Friday, October 3 and six on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 at JC Sjiwa in Baarlo, The Netherlands. THRESHOLD will hea...January 2, 2008
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SEPULTURA Bassist's 'All-Star' Soccer Game To Be Broadcast on Brazilian TV
The sixth edition of Jogo de Estrelas (All Stars Game) organized by SEPULTURA bassist Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr., will take place in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil once again. Brazil's top veteran football players and celebrities meet for a football match in benefit of a cause. Celebrities invited...December 17, 2007
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THRESHOLD Announces First Show Of 2008
UK progressive metallers THRESHOLD plan to book more live shows for 2008 before thinking about new material. "The whole band have enjoyed touring more than ever this year and are hungry for more", commented guitarist Karl Groom. THRESHOLD have already confirmed their appearance at the Legacy Festiva...December 13, 2007
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SLIPKNOT's SID WILSON Schedules London Appearance
DJ Starscream (a.k.a. SLIPKNOT's Sid Wilson) will perform at the Bang Face 50 - Golden Anniversary & Xmas Party on December 14 at Electrowerkz in London, England. More shows and appearances will be added soon. As previously reported, SLIPKNOT/STONE SOUR singer Corey Taylor's "goofy cover band" T...December 12, 2007
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