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JOE LYNN TURNER Hard At Work On New Solo Album
Former DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW singer Joe Lynn Turner is busy writing and recording his new studio album, tentatively due before next summer via Frontiers Records. According to a press release, the direction of new CD will once again follow the melodic hard rock vein that characterized Joe Lynn Turn...November 20, 2006
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LED ZEPPELIN's UK MUSIC HALL OF FAME Inducton To Air On VH1 This Weekend
The 2006 UK Music Hall Of Fame premieres on VH1 as a two-hour extravaganza on Saturday, November 25 9:00 p.m. Prince joined the inductees for this year's event — Brian Wilson, Dusty Springfield, LED ZEPPELIN, Rod Stewart, BON JOVI and James Brown in a star-studded evening full of musical legends. Th...November 20, 2006
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PEACEVILLE RECORDS Founders Retire From Music Business
Hammy and Lisa Halmshaw, founders and long-standing managers of Peaceville Records, have announced plans to leave the label at the end of this month. Taking over as general manager will be Paul Groundwell, in association with Snapper Music, which has been involved with the business since 2000. Comme...November 16, 2006
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MARILYN MANSON Talks About His Contribution To 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' Soundtrack
A video interview with Marilyn Manson and renowned composer/songwriter Danny Elfman, conducted in conjunction with the upcoming two-disc reissue of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" soundtrack (which was scored by Elfman),has been posted online at IGN.com. Due out October 24, the "The Nightmare Befo...October 23, 2006
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JOEY VERA: FATES WARNING's 'A Pleasant Shade Of Gray' Is 'One Of My Proudest Recordings'
Heavycore founder Pete Altieri recently conducted an interview with bassist Joey Vera (FATES WARNING, ARMORED SAINT, ANTHRAX). A few excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Heavycore: What bass players got you interested in playing bass and why? Joey: First it was Geezer Butler, John P...October 15, 2006
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Original FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer Recounts Band's History
On October 31, Metal Blade Records will re-issue one of THE classic albums of its catalogue — FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's mighty "Doomsday for the Deceiver". The album will be re-released as a three-disc-set — two CDs and one DVD. It includes the original version, a remixed version (by the album's original...October 12, 2006
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MARILYN MANSON: 'This Is Halloween' Song Posted Online
MARILYN MANSON's version of the song "This Is Halloween" is featured on the two-disc reissue of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" soundtrack (due October 24) along with new spins on the songs from the Tim Burton film by FALL OUT BOY, PANIC! AT THE DISCO and FIONA APPLE. Check out Manson's track at my...October 12, 2006
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MARILYN MANSON To Perform On 'Tonight Show With Jay Leno'
According to MTV.com, MARILYN MANSON will make his "Tonight Show With Jay Leno" debut October 31, performing the timely "This Is Halloween". Manson's version of the song is featured on the two-disc reissue of "The Nightmare Before Christmas" soundtrack (due October 24) along with new spins on the so...October 6, 2006
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METALLICA: Video Of CLIFF BURTON Memorial Stone Unveiling Posted Online
A 46-second video clip of the Sept. 30, 2006 unveiling of the memorial stone dedicated to late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton at the Gyllene Rasten restaurant/bar in Dörarp (outside Ljungby),Sweden has been posted online at YouTube.com. It was on September 27, 1986 — 20 years ago — that Burton died...October 5, 2006
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METALLICA's HETFIELD: I Have A Feeling That CLIFF BURTON Likes What We're Doing
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield spoke to the Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter about the "memorial day" that was held Sept. 30, 2006 for late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton at the at Gyllene Rasten restaurant/bar in Ljungby, Dörarp, Sweden. (Check out pictures at this location.) It was on September...October 5, 2006
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METALLICA: CLIFF BURTON 'Memorial Day' Photos Posted Online
A "memorial day" for late METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton was held yesterday (Saturday, September 30) at the at Gyllene Rasten restaurant/bar in Ljungby, Dörarp, Sweden. It was on September 27, 1986 — 20 years ago this past Wednesday — that Burton died in a tragic bus accident in Sweden, just over th...October 1, 2006
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TESTAMENT's CHUCK And ERIC Talk About CLIFF BURTON's Death: Video Available
The makers of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a 45-second video clip featuring Eric Peterson and Chuck Billy from TESTAMENT discussing getting signed, aud...September 30, 2006
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TIAMAT Mainman Remembers Late METALLICA Bassist CLIFF BURTON
TIAMAT frontman Johan Edlund has issued the following message: "Time flies indeed. Twenty years ago I was 15 years old and had just watched METALLICA live for the first time. They were supported by ANTHRAX and both bands were great. It was one of these classic ANTHRAX stagediving mosh shows and META...September 27, 2006
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer Explains European Tour Cancellation
As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported yesterday, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM has now officially cancelled its previously announced European tour which was set to take place in November. Here is the statement from drummer Craig Nielsen: "Just checking in to explain the European tour cancellation, as the agents w...September 25, 2006
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MARILYN MANSON: Projects Galore
Rolling Stone magazine reports that Marilyn Manson will begin filming his movie project, "Phantasmagoria: The Visions of Lewis Carroll", in just a few weeks in Paris, France. In addition, he will celebrate the Halloween opening of his new L.A. art gallery, located at the nearly satanic address of 66...September 25, 2006
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