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QUEENSRŸCHE 'Rockumentary' To Air On METAL EXPRESS RADIO
Norway's Metal Express Radio recently conducted an in-depth interview with QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate about the group's history. Geoff discusses everything from the genesis of the band, the motivations behind each studio album, the departure(s) of Chris DeGarmo, QUEENSRŸCHE's future, and provid...August 22, 2005
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Awaken the Guardian (reissue)
While their eternal doppelgangers QUEENSRŸCHE did more to popularize "thinking man's metal", and onetime disciples DREAM THEATER turned prog-metal into a cottage industry, FATES WARNING are no less deserving of their place in progressive metal history. Their 1986 set, "Awaken the Guardian", hit a pi...August 21, 2005
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ASIA Part Ways With Ex-AC/DC Drummer, Announce Replacement
Hot off their successful world tour in support of their fan and critically acclaimed album "Silent Nation", ASIA have parted amicably with drummer Chris Slade (THE FIRM, AC/DC). Replacing Slade in the group's lineup is Jay Schellen (BADFINGER, HURRICANE). "Jay was always our first choice as a replac...August 14, 2005
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CRIMSONFIRE Sign With MAJESTIC ROCK RECORDS
Majestic Rock Records has announced the signing of Australian progressive power metal sensations CRIMSONFIRE for the release of the band's stunning self-titled debut album this autumn. "CRIMSONFIRE are a major step forward for the progressive metal genre," says Majestic Rock A&R director Geoff G...August 6, 2005
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman Says The American Public 'Has Really Dumbed Down'
Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate. An excerpt from the chat follows: KNAC.COM: Don't you have to have a certain expectation about your fans to even attempt a sequel to the record ["Operation: Mindcrime"] that in many ways has defined what QUE...August 3, 2005
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Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer WADE BLACK Joins LEATHERWOLF
Legendary Southern California metal stalwarts LEATHERWOLF have announced the addition of vocalist Wade Black (ex-CRIMSON GLORY, SEVEN WITCHES) to the group's ranks. Black is set to make his debut on the group's forthcoming studio album, currently in production and due out in 2006. Black joins core m...July 29, 2005
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QUEENSRŸCHE Comment On RHINO Signing, Upcoming Album
Rhino Entertainment has announced the signing of progressive metal band QUEENSRŸCHE. The band is working on "Operation: Mindcrime II" — the sequel to their platinum 1988 concept album, "Operation: Mindcrime" — for release on Rhino early in 2006. The announcement was made by Rhino Entertainment Presi...July 29, 2005
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GENE SIMMONS Talks About KISSWORLD's Demise
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has spoken to Geoff Boucher of The Los Angeles Times about the demise of KissWorld, a gleaming, 10,000-square-foot building in Melbourne, Australia which was originally envisioned as a place where fans could sit in a mini-theater and watch concert footage of the ba...July 20, 2005
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ROUGH SILK Frontman To Guest On New DESTRUCTION Album
Singer Ferdy Doernberg of the German epic/melodic metallers ROUGH SILK has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I'll appear on the new CD by the German thrash legends DESTRUCTION playing a slide-guitar solo on an all-star-song ('The Alliance of the Hellhoundz') featuring b...July 18, 2005
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METALLICA Frontman Attends SANDRA BULLOCK's Wedding
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield attended the wedding of actress Sandra Bullock and mechanic and reality TV star Jesse James on Saturday (July 16) at a ranch near Santa Barbara, according to "Entertainment Tonight" and Us Weekly magazine. It's the first marriage for "Miss Congeniality" star Bullock...July 17, 2005
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MERCYFUL FATE Guitarist Says PRIMAL FEAR And HAMMERFALL Are 'Clones' Of Previous Metal Bands
Piercing Metal recently conducted an interview with MERCYFUL FATE/FORCE OF EVIL guitarist Hank Shermann. An excerpt from the interview follows: Piercing Metal: As someone who has been in the music industry for over 20 years, what is your take on the current state of heavy metal music? We see big gun...June 13, 2005
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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer: 'Mindcrime II' Will Be Musically Light Years Away From Original
QUEENSRŸCHE vocalist Geoff Tate recently spoke to The Patriot-News about the group's forthcoming CD, the next chapter to the 1988 ground-breaking concept album, "Operation: Mindcrime", tentatively titled "Operation: Mindcrime II". Several excerpts from the interview follow: On the "Mindcrime"'s biti...June 12, 2005
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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer Says 'Operation: Mindcrime II' Is 'A Very Long Record'
QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate recently spoke to the Hershey Chronicle about the group's tour with JUDAS PRIEST and the progress of the recording sessions for the new QUEENSRŸCHE album, the next chapter to the 1988 ground-breaking concept album, "Operation: Mindcrime", tentatively titled "Operation...June 9, 2005
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TIGERTAILZ And ZAN CLAN Among Bands featured On 'Hollywood Hairspray IV' CD
Perris Records has set a June 21 release date for "Hollywood Hairspray IV", a collection of new and unreleased tracks from of today's hard rock scene. "Hollywood Hairspray IV" features Sweden's own glam master Zinny Zan, former vocalist of SHOTGUN MESSIAH and now the ringmaster of ZAN CLAN. TIGERTAI...June 7, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Kick Off U.S. Tour: Setlist Revealed
JUDAS PRIEST kicked off the North American leg of their world tour on Monday (May 30) at the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Hellion/Electric Eye 02. Metal Gods 03. Riding on the Wind 04. Touch of Evil 05. Judas Rising 06. Revolution 07. Breaking...May 31, 2005
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