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Report: How Did ATHENS OPEN AIR Turn Into One Of The Worst Festival Experiences Ever?
Orpheus Spiliotopoulos, Chief Editor of the popular Greek webzine Metal-Temple.com, has submitted the following report on the disastrous events that led to a partial cancellation of the Athens Open Air festival in Athens, Greece this past weekend: "The Athens Open Air 'I wannabe a' festival was supp...July 7, 2004
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CHEAP TRICK: 14 Songs Completed For Next Album
According to Billboard.com, CHEAP TRICK — who are currently on the road opening for AEROSMITH — plan to head to Europe in July, play more stateside dates in August and then return to the studio. Nearly 14 songs have been completed for CHEAP TRICK's next album, which should surface next year. Among t...June 21, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS Films Cameo Appearance In Country Video: Photos Available
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons filmed a cameo appearance in the new video from country artist TRICK PONY on Thursday (June 17) at the Heartland Mansion in Las Vegas, Nevada. The video, for the track "The Bride", features Simmons in the role of the "whore priest," according to a message on Gene's...June 20, 2004
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AEROSMITH To Resume Touring Tonight
AEROSMITH are in a "holding pattern," guitarist Joe Perry told The Boston Globe, after canceling three shows because Steven Tyler blew out his voice. The band hope to resume its tour tonight in Pittsburgh, then next Thursday play the Tweeter Center with CHEAP TRICK. "It's a miracle how Steven does w...June 18, 2004
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MAGNA-FI: Video Footage Posted Online
Las Vegas-based "power-pop" band MAGNA-FI, one of the second-stage performers at this year's Ozzfest, have uploaded an electronic press kit (EPK) with live performance, interview and studio footage from the recording of their debut album, "Burn Out The Stars". Watch the footage here. The group's vid...June 12, 2004
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AEROSMITH Concert In Alabama Canceled Due To Illness
AEROSMITH's concert near Birmingham was canceled within hours of its opening Sunday night (June 6) because of illness, according to the Associated Press. A faxed statement from Clear Channel Entertainment said the concert, which was also featuring rock band CHEAP TRICK, at the Verizon Wireless Music...June 6, 2004
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CHEAP TRICK Guitarist Jams With THE HEAVILS: Photos Available
CHEAP TRICK guitarist Rick Nielsen joined THE HEAVILS on stage during their gig at Davis Park in Rockford, IL on Sunday, May 30. Check out the pictures: Gallery#1, Gallery#2. THE HEAVILS released their sophomore album, "Heavilution", last month through Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2003's "T...June 6, 2004
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BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION: The Show Must Go On
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message to the "Diary" section of the group's official web site: "I sit here on the bus heading towards Denver… Been on the whiteline for 11 hours… We had to stop (in North Platt, Nebraska) at a truck stop for 3 pm breakfast. Everybod...May 20, 2004
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DOOGIE WHITE Comments On YNGWIE Tour, CORNERSTONE And Other Projects
CORNERSTONE, the project featuring ROYAL HUNT bassist Steen Mogensen and ex-RAINBOW/current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN vocalist Doogie White, have signed a Japanese record deal with Yamaha Communications. The group's recently completed third album, "Once Upon Our Yesterdays", will get a Japanese release on Ma...May 18, 2004
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STRATOVARIUS' TIMO TOLKKI: I Want To Work Things Out With TIMO KOTIPELTO
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki has issued the following statement via the group's official web site: "I have returned home from the hospital and I feel a little better now. "I have had a lot of time to think and analyze the situation that lead to my complete breakdown. "First and foremost I woul...May 3, 2004
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Former AC/DC Bassist Hospitalized Following Car Accident
Former AC/DC bassist Mark Evans was hospitalized earlier this week after a taxi he was being driven in was rear-ended, according to Australia's Undercover News. Evans was on his way to perform at the Bridge Hotel at Rozelle in Sydney with Dave Tice (ex-BUFFALO) early Tuesday evening (April 20) when...April 23, 2004
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ROCKDETECTOR Launches World's First Rock And Metal Global Gig Guide
RockDetector.com, the world's biggest rock and metal database at over 23,700 artists, has launched the world's first rock and metal global gig guide. Traditionally the Internet has had to rely on cut-and-paste touring lists but the Rockdetector global gig guide is a fully integrated database, search...April 18, 2004
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THE DARKNESS To Cover AEROSMITH?
THE DARKNESS are set to pay the ultimate tribute to their rock heroes AEROSMITH — by covering their classic hit "Walk This Way", according to World Entertainment News Network. The Brit Award-winners will reportedly team up with U.K. hip-hop collective GOLDIE LOOKIN' CHAIN to remake the hit track — w...April 13, 2004
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Las Vegas 'Power-Pop' Band MAGNA-FI Added To OZZFEST 2004
Las Vegas-based "power-pop" band MAGNA-FI, whose sound is being described as a blend of CHEAP TRICK, FOO FIGHTERS, NIRVANA and SUPERDRAG, have landed a second-stage slot at this year's Ozzfest, according to the festival's official web site. MAGNA-FI originally signed with Gold Circle Records in 2001...April 9, 2004
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LIZZY BORDEN/MARTEN ANDERSSON Collaboration Not To Be Released Under LIZZY BORDEN Name
The full-length album currently being recorded by LIZZY BORDEN bassist Marten Andersson and the band's namesake/vocalist is NOT a new LIZZY BORDEN CD, according to a posting from Andersson on his official web site. "We are working on copyrighting band names right now and as soon as it's taken care o...March 26, 2004
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