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HIMSA Signs Worldwide Deal With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Century Media Records has announced the signing of HIMSA. The Seattle-based metal quintet’s ferocious blend of melodic, unrelenting thrash speed mixed with old-school influences resulted in a savage, unique and uncompromising sound that was welcome, refreshing and undeniable. The group continued to...

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IAN GILLAN's Touring Bassist Shot In Jaw

According to The Buffalo News, Rodney Appleby — the bassist for DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan on his North American tour in support of his new album, called "Gillan's Inn" — was shot in the jaw after he accepted an invitation to visit a neighbor's house, Buffalo police said Saturday (Nov. 25). App...

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BLITZKRIEG, SINNER, POWER QUEST Confirmed For U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK INDOOR FESTIVAL

NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends BLITZKRIEG, Germany's SINNER and Anglo-Italian melodic power metal band POWER QUEST have been confirmed for the Bloodstock Indoor Festival, set to take place Saturday, September 1, 2007 at the Derby Assembly Rooms, Market Square, Derby, England. For m...

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MANOWAR: New Audio Interview With ERIC ADAMS Posted Online

An audio interview with MANOWAR vocalist Eric Adams, conducted recently by Judyth Piazza of "The American Perspective", has been posted online at this location (MP3, 14 MB). In the interview, Adams talks about his new "Wild Life and Wild Times" DVD and his philosophies on hunting. An e-card for the...

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MANOWAR: 'The Absolute Power' DVD E-Card Available

An e-card for the new MANOWAR double DVD, "The Day The Earth Shook - The Absolute Power", can be accessed at this location. "The Day The Earth Shook - The Absolute Power" release dates: November 24, 2006 - Germany November 27, 2006 - The Rest of Europe November 21, 2006 - USA and ...

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MANOWAR: 'The Day The Earth Shook - The Absolute Power' DVD Details Revealed

MANOWAR will release its new double DVD, "The Day The Earth Shook - The Absolute Power", on the following dates: November 24, 2006 - Germany November 27, 2006 - The Rest of Europe November 21, 2006 - USA and Canada On July 21-23 of 2005, MANOWAR — the loudest band on earth — hosted the ...

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ARMY OF ANYONE Frontman Looking Forward To Leaving His Past Behind

Chris Harris of VH1.com reports: FILTER frontman Richard Patrick's life has changed considerably within the last four years. He's sober — and has been ever since September 28, 2002, when he checked himself into rehab for alcohol addiction. He's married, having tied the knot with longtime girlfriend...

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SAMMY HAGAR: Concert Footage To Be Released In February

Sammy Hagar has posted the following message on his official web site: "Be looking for the latest 5.1 sound mix which is a two-hour show and two-hour DVD with a bonus!! Coming in February! It's awesome! It may be the best concert footage I've ever seen. The St. Louis fans were unbelievable!!! Let's...

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BLITZKRIEG Confirmed For Italy's PLAY IT LOUD FESTIVAL

NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends BLITZKRIEG have been confirmed for the Play It Loud Festival, set to take place February 17, 2007 in Milan, Italy. Headlining the event will be RAVEN. BLITZKRIEG supported German metal queen DORO on her U.K. dates in early November. BLITZKRIEG's most...

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ALICE COOPER Sells Memoirs For $500K

According to the New York Post, Alice Cooper has just sold his memoirs to Random House's Crown Books imprint for an estimated $500,000. The book, "Alice Cooper, Golf Monster: My 12 Steps to Becoming a Golf Addict", is billed as a candid look at his 35-year career, his drinking and his recovery, whic...

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AC/DC Frontman Involved In TV Show Car Crash

BBC News reports that singer Ms Dynamite is spending the night in hospital after AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson clipped the back of her car while filming for Sky reality television show "The Race", sending it spinning out of control. The R&B star, 25, was treated at Silverstone, in Northants, Engl...

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AC/DC Frontman Competing In U.K. Reality TV Show 'The Race'

According to a posting on the AC/DC fan site Highway To Hell, AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson has been participating in a new U.K. "reality" TV series titled "The Race" which is being aired on Sky One in the U.K. A group of celebrities are competing in race cars in this challenge, which has ...

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Ex-KISS Drummer PETER CRISS: New Solo Album Title Revealed

According to KissNews.de, original KISS drummer Peter Criss recently gave an interview to Perfect 10 magazine in which he revealed details about his upcoming solo CD. The album, entitled "One for All", will feature contributions from the following musicians: Paul Shaffer, Will Lee, Clifford Carter,...

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MELIAH RAGE To Support METAL CHURCH On North American Tour

Massachusetts-based thrash metallers MELIAH RAGE will support METAL CHURCH on their North American tour beginning early January. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 08 - Fatcat - Modesto, CA Jan. 09 - The Galaxy Theater - Santa Ana, CA Jan. 10 - Cheyenne Saloon - Las Vegas, NV Jan. 11 - Kamakazis -...

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VAN HALEN Bassist MICHAEL ANTHONY Checks In

VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has posted the following message on his official blog: "First of all, I'd like to wish everyone a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! Be safe out there. "A lot has been happening since I last posted. "First, I'll start with the two shows [with Sammy Hagar] the other week that I misse...