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MANNTIS Sign Worldwide Deal With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
Southern California quintet MANNTIS have officially signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The group’s debut album, "Sleep In Your Grave", is set for a June 28th release. The disc was produced by Cameron Webb (DANZIG, MOTÖRHEAD, SOCIAL DISTORTION) and features 11 blistering tracks of un...April 1, 2005
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OZZY And SHARON OSBOURNE Flee House Fire
BBC News is reporting that Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne had to flee their mansion when a blaze broke out as they slept. The fire started in the living room of the Buckinghamshire home late at night. BLACK SABBATH star Ozzy and "X-Factor" judge Sharon were roused by a fire alarm and ran to ...March 30, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER To Guest On NBC's 'Tonight Show With Jay Leno'
According to RCA Records, VELVET REVOLVER will be the musical guests on NBC's "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Thursday, April 7. Non-musicial guests on the show include actress Brittany Murphy and comic Dave Attell. In other news, VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum has posted the following entry...March 28, 2005
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PRO-PAIN, AMEN, NUCLEAR ASSAULT Confirmed For Germany's WITH FULL FORCE Festival
PRO-PAIN, AMEN and NUCLEAR ASSAULT have been confirmed for the 2005 installment of the With Full Force festival, set to be held July 1-3 at Airfield Roitzschjora in Löbnitz (near Leipzig),Germany. The complete list of bands currently scheduled to perform at the festival is as follows: 7 SECONDS AME...March 25, 2005
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REB BEACH Offers Update On Project Featuring KING'S X Frontman
WHITESNAKE/WINGER guitarist Reb Beach has posted a lengthy update at his official web site regarding his collabroative project with KING'S X frontman Doug Pinnick. Read on: "The producer pulled out because of other obligations and the label suggested Kip to produce, and I, of course, was thrilled! K...March 23, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's MARS Says He Is 'Shocked' By Fan Response On Tour
MÖTLEY CRÜE guitarist Mick Mars spoke to the Las Vegas Mercury about the group's "Red, White, and Crüe 2005...Better Live Than Dead" tour, which hits Dallas, Texas' Nokia Live tonight (March 17). An excerpt from the interview follows: Las Vegas Mercury: Have you been surprised at the rabid response...March 17, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I Don't Know How Long I'll Be Doing Music'
Muswell Hill Journal is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne's quad-biking accident in December 2003 changed his attitude to life. "I haven't fully recovered from my bike injuries — it's gonna take another six months before I get this metal rod taken out of my chest," said the 56-year-old. "I don't know how...March 16, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE: New Compilation Album Released In Sweden
EMI in Sweden has just released a double CD collection from DEEP PURPLE entitled "Deep Purple Forever - Very Best 1968-2003". The complete track listing for the set is as follows: 01. Woman From Tokyo 02. Burn 03. Speed King 04. Knocking At Your Back Door 05. Mistreated 06. Smoke On The Water 07. Ha...March 16, 2005
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MOLLY HATCHET Singer Remembered As Doting Dad
A funeral was held Tuesday (March 15) for the lead singer of the Southern rock band MOLLY HATCHET. Danny Joe Brown died Thursday at his Davie home of complications from diabetes. He was 53. "It was the growl" of Mr. Brown's voice that set him apart, soundman Les Targonski told the Palm Beach Post, g...March 16, 2005
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Opera Tenor LUCIANO PAVAROTTI To Record DEEP PURPLE's 'Smoke On The Water'
According to Zaman.com, renowned opera tenor Luciano Pavarotti will contribute a vocal track for the new arrangement of DEEP PURPLE's "Smoke on the Water". The 69-year-old Italian tenor will sing rock for the sake of his friendship with DEEP PURPLE member, Ian Gillan. The legendary tenor will record...March 12, 2005
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OBITUARY And SICK OF IT ALL Confirmed For Germany's WITH FULL FORCE Festival
Reactivated death metal legends OBITUARY and hardcore veterans SICK OF IT ALL have been confirmed for the 2005 installment of the With Full Force festival, set to be held July 1-3 at Airfield Roitzschjora in Löbnitz (near Leipzig),Germany. The complete list of bands currently scheduled to perform a...March 11, 2005
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Report: GREAT WHITE Nightclub Fire Victims Had Little Chance
Ralph Ranalli of the Boston Globe has issued the following report: Victims of the deadly February 2003 fire at The Station nightclub had virtually no chance of escaping the inferno, as the air temperature inside much of the building reached 1,800 degrees within 90 seconds, according to a report rele...March 4, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Singer Celebrates 40 Years In Rock With Special CD, DVD
According to an article in The Buffalo News, DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan has been spending time in Buffalo, New York working on a record documenting and celebrating his 40 years in the rock world. "I love Buffalo," Gillan told Jeff Miers of The Buffalo News. "The people here are wonderful, genui...March 4, 2005
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ANTHRAX, IN FLAMES, FEAR FACTORY Confirmed For Germany's WITH FULL FORCE Festival
ANTHRAX's classic "Among the Living" lineup, IN FLAMES, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and FEAR FACTORY have been confirmed for the 2005 installment of the With Full Force festival, set to be held July 1-3 at Airfield Roitzschjora in Löbnitz (near Leipzig),Germany. The complete list of bands currently scheduled...March 3, 2005
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Report: Findings From Nightclub Fire Probe Expected
The following report was issued by the Associated Press: During an investigation into a deadly nightclub fire, federal experts reconstructed the club's stage area, studied evacuation routes and reviewed the response of emergency personnel. Their findings, expected to be released Thursday, are expect...March 3, 2005
