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BIRD OF PREY To Collaborate With Guitarist JIMI BELL
BIRD OF PREY, the project fronted by vocalist Kyle Michaels, has announced a collaboration with acclaimed guitarist Jimi Bell. Jimi will contribute to forthcoming releases in the form of guitar work and collaborative writing. Having played for the likes of METAL CHURCH's David Wayne and AFM recordin...July 1, 2005
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TONY IOMMI: Outtake From 'Fused' Sessions To Be Made Available Via iTunes
According to a posting on BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi's official web site, there are three tracks that were recorded during the sessions for his new solo album, "Fused", that do not appear on the final CD. As reported last week, "Let It Down Easy" will be the bonus track on the Japanese editi...June 29, 2005
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DREAM EVIL: New Music Coming Soon
DREAM EVIL drummer Snowy Shaw (MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME, KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE) has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "First of all: we're awfully sorry for the last months' inactivity. As you all know, due to Niklas' [Isfeldt, vocals] throat problems we've been for...June 14, 2005
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Start A War
STATIC-X has as many detractors as they do fans, and one of the reasons may be that the band came around at the same time as most of the nu-metal groups — and even though STATIC is not nu-metal, they're somehow guilty by association in the minds of some. Another reason could be that the ...June 13, 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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DEAD END WORLD: YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, Ex-TAD MOROSE Members Join Forces In New Project
DEAD END WORLD is the name of a new Swedish band consisting of members of RIBSPREADER, MEMORY GARDEN and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN. The group's debut demo, "The Isolation", was recorded in Florida and Stockholm, Sweden during winter/spring 2005 and is said to contain "two songs of deadly metal." Mike Wead (K...June 12, 2005
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ROADRUNNER 'All-Stars' Album: Progress Includes New Captain And New Team Members
Roadrunner Records has advanced in the process of putting together the groundbreaking "Roadrunner All-Stars" record to mark the label's 25th anniversary. The full-length release will contain original musical collaborations between past and present Roadrunner artists. Approximately 50 musicians are e...June 10, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman: 'We're Not Sitting Back On Our Laurels Of Success'
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford recently spoke to the Asbury Park Press about the group's latest album, "Angel of Retribution", and his return, after 12 years, to one of the pioneering bands in the heavy metal genre. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On the band's reunion: "There was obv...June 10, 2005
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Original DREAM THEATER Singer Receiving Strong Reactions To Solo CD
Original DREAM THEATER vocalist Charlie Dominici has issued the following press release: The long-awaited CD from Charlie Dominici, the original vocalist for DREAM THEATER has been released and is getting some strong reactions from the music world. Unlike the usual content one might expect from an a...June 3, 2005
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Ex-THE WILDHEARTS Frontman GINGER Commences Work On Solo Album, New Song Available
Former THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "From L.A. to Texas in a dramatic flare up of events, recording began at the home of a living legend, Willie Nelson's studio in Austin, Texas. "Willie has been a hero of mine since forever and I...May 30, 2005
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KISSWORLD Product Available From Melbourne's WORLD OF STARS
The KissWorld.net web site has been updated with the following message: "Many fans have been asking to purchase or pick up Kissworld product in person and whilst the fate of the store is still being discussed between the operators and KISS. Melbourne memorabilia and paper goods manufacturer, World o...May 27, 2005
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Former KING DIAMOND Drummer, Ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer Join Forces In New Project
Drummer Snowy Shaw (DREAM EVIL, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME, KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE) has released more information about his upcoming project with singer Mats Levén (AT VANCE, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, TREAT). As previously reported, Shaw and Levén will begin demoing material at the end of May. In an e...May 27, 2005
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Ex-KING DIAMOND Drummer SNOWY SHAW: New Video Posted Online
Drummer Snowy Shaw's (DREAM EVIL, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME, KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE) video for the track "XXX – Le Masochiste" has been posted online in the "Downloads" section of his official web site, SnowyShaw.com. Directed by Snowy, Rob Nasty and Dixxie for White Trash Inc., "XXX – Le Masoch...May 26, 2005
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AMON AMARTH Confirm DVD Shoot
Swedish metallers AMON AMARTH have posted the following message on their official web site: "We will be teaming up with labelmates CATARACT and IMPIOUS for a short summer tour inbetween our headlining appearances at Party.San and Summer Breeze Open Air festivals! "The show in Köln (Cologne) will be...May 16, 2005
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FREQUENCY Sign With SCARLET RECORDS
Swedish melodic metallers FREQUENCY, featuring former members of LOTHLORIEN, have inked a deal with Italy's Scarlet Records. The band, who were formed in 2002, are currently at Studio Mega (THE CROWN, ARISE, IMPIOUS) recording their debut album, "When Dream And Fate Collide", for a September release...May 5, 2005
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