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MANDY LION Defends His PRINCE Cover: 'I Can't Please Everybody So I Won't Even Try'
Vocalist Mandy Lion (WWIII, WICKED ALLIANCE) who has just released the video for his cover version of PRINCE's "Kiss" (see clip below) has issued the following update: "There have been a lot of questions about what song I chose to cover and why. Well, I could have done the obvious and re-done an old...March 31, 2008
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MANDY LION Covers PRINCE's 'Kiss'; Video Available
Vocalist Mandy Lion (WWIII, WICKED ALLIANCE) has released a video for his cover version of PRINCE's "Kiss". Watch it below. Lion recently collaborated with music producer Mickey James (of CRISS ANGEL fame) on the next MANDY LION album, to be released later in the year. Mandy Lion is currently workin...March 30, 2008
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Metal Photographer STEPHEN JENSEN Releases New Photo Book
From straight out of the photo pit and backstage photo sessions is the long-awaited, limited edition photo book, "Music Photography - Volume 1" by one of the music industry's busiest and many say most stylized photographers, the critically acclaimed Stephen D. Jensen of F3 Studios in Crystal Lake, I...March 28, 2008
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GENGHIS TRON Forced To Cancel Shows Due To Van Accident
Philadelphia's progressive noise-metal shredders GENGHIS TRON were involved in a freak van accident yesterday, and although all passengers are OK, the bands van and trailer are in need of serious repair. As a result, GENGHIS TRON has been forced to cancel its shows in Butler, PA last night and Phila...March 21, 2008
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No HELLION Reunion Tour Planned
New Renaissance Records has shot down reports that classic California metal band HELLION will embark on a reunion tour this summer. Commented label spokesperson Tony Collatta: "It came to our attention that a group calling itself 'HELLION' booked themselves into a series of clubs and theaters in the...March 21, 2008
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DÉTENTE: More 1986 Footage Posted Online
Classic footage of the original "Recognize No Authority"-era lineup of DÉTENTE — Dawn Crosby, Steve Hochheiser, Dennis Butler, Ross Robinson and Caleb Quinn — performing the song "Holy War" in 1986 can be viewed below. As previously reported, Michael Carlino (FEAR OF GOD) has replaced Juan Garcia (A...March 8, 2008
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MASSACRE Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Reactivated death metal band MASSACRE — consisting of DENIAL FIEND members Sam Williams (guitar),Curt Beeson (drums; NASTY SAVAGE),along with ex-MASSACRE/current DENIAL FIEND members Terry Butler (bass),Steve Swanson (guitars) and Kam Lee (vocals) — has been confirmed for this year's Wacken Open...March 6, 2008
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JON OLIVA Talks Metal
Germany's Metal Hammer magazine recently conducted an interview with Jon Oliva (SAVATAGE, JON OLIVA'S PAIN). An excerpt from the chat follows: Metal Hammer: Who personifies metal the most for you — and why? Oliva: As a musician I have to say Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler because of their riffs and da...March 5, 2008
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MANDY LION Working On Full-Length DVD
Vocalist Mandy Lion (WWIII, WICKED ALLIANCE) is currently working on a full-length DVD containing videos, live footage, and interviews with all past and present musical partners, including the likes of George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB),Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO),Jimmy Bain (RAINBOW, DIO),Ja...March 4, 2008
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French-Canadian TV To Air Report On 'Ultimate DEATH Tribute'
The French-Canadian TV channel Télé-Québec will present a special report on the benefit concert to honor late DEATH/CONTROL DENIED mastermind Chuck Schuldiner, which took place on December 12, 2007 at the Theatre Imperial in Quebec City, QC, Canada. "Méchant Contraste" producer Marc Bergeron and his...March 1, 2008
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DÉTENTE: New Guitarist Announced
Michael Carlino (FEAR OF GOD) has replaced Juan Garcia (AGENT STEEL) in the lineup of the reunited DÉTENTE. According to the band, "due to scheduling conflicts, Juan was unable to play. The bands continue to be mutual friends and supporters with possible AGENT STEEL/DÉTENTE shows in the future." DÉT...February 24, 2008
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HEAVEN AND HELL To Begin Writing New Album In March
The official web site of legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) has been updated with the following message: "If you've been wondering what Ronnie is up to, wonder, no longer: After taking some well-deserved time off after last year's monster HEAVEN...February 22, 2008
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DIO, EUROPE, STAGE DOLLS Confirmed For Norway's KOPERVIK FESTIVAL
DIO, the band fronted by the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),EUROPE and STAGE DOLLS have been confirmed for the Kopervik Festival, set to take place May 31 in Karmoy, Norway. For more information, visit www.kopervikfestival.no. DIO's schedul...February 21, 2008
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DÉTENTE: More 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 "Life is Pain" in 1986 can be viewed below. According to the group, "The video was shot by the noted...February 16, 2008
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DIO Schedules UK Dates
DIO, the band fronted by the legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),has scheduled two dates in the UK in May: May 27 - Carling Academy - Birmingham, England May 28 - Astoria - London, England For more information, visit Seetickets.com. DIO's last r...February 15, 2008
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