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ROB ZOMBIE On Touring, Movies And OZZY OSBOURNE

In November, Rob Zombie sat down for a media teleconference with journalists representing publications across North America. A transcript of the discussion was provided by Scoop Marketing. Jane Stevenson, Toronto Sun: ... wondering how long your association both personally and professionally with Oz...

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Original AC/DC Singer: 'Things Just Didn't Work Out Personality-Wise'

SpiketheVein2 Radio has posted a new interview with former AC/DC singer Dave Evans. An excerpt from the chat follows: SpiketheVein2 Radio: Many people refer back to your stint as the original lead singer of AC/DC. I've read some articles that state you have no animosity towards the band members, how...

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SUN DESCENDS Signs U.S., European Deals For New Album

New York City thrashers SUN DESCENDS, who feature in their ranks former EXUMER vocalist Mem von Stein, have signed deals with Khaosmaster Productions (Puerto Rico) and Twilight Distribution (Germany) for the U.S. and European release of their new album, "The Entropy Formula". Both labels will make t...

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TYGERS OF PAN TANG: Forthcoming Album Is A 'Cracker'

NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG have issued the following update: "With your support and help, it has been a fabulous last five months for TYGERS OF PAN TANG, your reaction and support of the EP 'Back & Beyond' as well as the atmosphere you have created at the live shows have enabled the manag...

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HIMSA: More Footage From The Road Available

The eye-popping third episode of HIMSA TV, shot by King of Hearts Productions, documents crazy backstage antics from HIMSA's North America tour alongside AMON AMARTH and SONIC SYNDICATE, highlights from various shows and gives a look into how the band spend its days off. Watch the clip below. HIMSA'...

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DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist DON AIREY: More New Solo Album Details Revealed

DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey will release a new solo album, "A Light In The Sky", on February 25 via Mascot Records. For "A Light In The Sky", Airey has gathered together a different set of collaborators (though Laurence Cottle of Sting/ Eric Clapton/ Brian Eno/ Bill Bruford fame once again con...

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DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist Completes Work On New Solo Album

DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey will release a new solo album, "A Light in the Sky", on February 25 via Mascot Records. Contributors include Danny Bowes, Chris Childs and Harry James of THUNDER, JAMIROQUAI guitarist Ron Harris and classical violinist Lidia Baich. According to a posting at the Masc...

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DEATH's Classic 'Symbolic' Album To Be Reissued With Ultra-Rare Demo Tracks

DEATH's classic 1995 album "Symbolic" will be reissued in March 2008 via Roadrunner Records. The remastered LP will include the original album tracks plus a cover of KISS' "God of Thunder" (previously available as a Japanese bonus track and on the "At Death's Door II" compilation) and several previo...

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DREAM THEATER, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MEGADETH, SOULFLY Members Reveal Favorite Albums Of 2007

Members of DREAM THEATER, OPETH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MEGADETH, SOULFLY and 3 INCHES OF BLOOD are among the Roadrunner Records artists whose favorite albums of 2007 have been posted on the Roadrunner web site at this location. A few musicians' selections can be found below. Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER...

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It takes balls the size of church bells to refer to your own band as the "evil BEATLES." To actually back that statement up, and then some, requires the kind of talent that comes down the pike once, maybe twice a decade, if we're lucky. BIGELF backs it up, and then some, on an album ...

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TYGERS OF PAN TANG, WAYSTED To Team Up For Camden Gig

NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG will team up with WAYSTED, the reunited mid-'80s British heavy metal outfit led by UFO bassist Pete Way (hence the spelling of the group's name),for a special concert on March 6, 2008 at The Underworld in Camden, UK. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. and tickets are pric...

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TYGERS OF PAN TANG: UK, Ireland Dates Announced

NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG have scheduled the following dates in the UK and Northern Island in support of their recently released "Back & Beyond" EP: Feb. 02 - Crook Town Feb. 09 - Leeds Rios Feb. 16 - Athens Greece AN Club (NWOBHM Festival) Feb. 22 - Londonderry The Nerve Centre (Norther...

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AMON AMARTH, DARK TRANQUILLITY, EDGUY, EVERGREY Featured On 'Bang Your Head!!! 2007' DVD

EMS GmbH has set a December 6, 2007 German release date for the "Bang Your Head!!! 2007" two-DVD set, featuring performance footage from "almost every single" one of the 24 acts that performed at this year's event. Recorded on June 22-23, 2007 in Balingen, Germany, the "Bang Your Head!!! 2007" two-D...

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HIMSA Vocalist Plays Film Critic

Vocalist Johnny Pettibone of Seattle's HIMSA recently checked in with the Headbanger's Blog to play film critic as he listed ten horror movies that he enjoyed the most growing up. Click here to check it out. The second episode of HIMSA TV, shot by King of Hearts Productions, has been posted online....

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STEVE HARRIS' Daughter To Support IRON MAIDEN On First Leg Of Next Year's Tour

Lauren Harris — daughter of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris — has been confirmed as the support act for IRON MAIDEN on the first leg of next year's Somewhere Back In Time World Tour. Says MAIDEN manager Rod Smallwood, "We're very happy to have Lauren and band travelling with us again this year and...