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TV Movie About Fictional Heavy Metal Singer To Air In September
According to The Futon Critic, the ABC Family cable channel will air a telefilm called "Pop Rocks!" focusing on Jerry Harden (Gary Cole),"a respectable banker and family man in his 40s, who is about to be haunted by his deepest, darkest secret…he was the lead singer of the biggest heavy metal band...July 26, 2004
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OIL Call It Quits
OIL, the Long Beach, California-based Christian metal band featuring DARK ANGEL frontman Ron Rinehart, have officially called it quits. Before going their separate ways, the group will perform one last show on Saturday, August 14 at The Lighthouse in Long Beach. Also appearing on the bill will be th...July 26, 2004
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Ex-HALFORD Guitarist Says Touring With TESTAMENT Was 'An Amazing Experience'
Former HALFORD and current TESTAMENT/PAINMUSEUM guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak has posted the following message on his web site: "Goddamn — what a ride !! As many of you know, I was out with the mighty TESTAMENT defending the faith all over Europe for the month of June. What a kick-ass and amazing...July 25, 2004
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Talks About Touring With AIKAWA NANASE
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has answered a few questions for his official web site, MartyFriedman.com, regarding his recently completed tour with Japanese pop/rock singer Aikawa Nanase. The Q-and-A session follows: Q: The Aikawa Nanase tour just ended in Sapporo, can you tell me about i...July 23, 2004
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ICED EARTH: Touring Plans On Hold, SCHAFFER To Become First-Time Dad
ICED EARTH guitarist Jon Schaffer has posted the following message on the band's web site: "First off, I want to thank you all for another successful tour. Your passion and loyalty towards the band never ceases to amaze me. I look back over the last 15 years of ICED EARTH touring around the world, a...July 23, 2004
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LILLIAN AXE Play Final Show With Singer RON TAYLOR: Photos Available
LILLIAN AXE's web site has been updated with the following message: "Well, AXE fans, the reign of Ron Taylor has come to an end. He played his last show as the front man for LILLIAN AXE on June 26th at the Bang Your Head Festival in Balingen, Germany. LILLIAN also played the night before at ...July 17, 2004
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FU MANCHU Name New Album
FU MANCHU have set "Start the Machine" as the title of their follow-up to 2002's "California Crossing" (Mammoth),due on September 14 through DRT Entertainment. The LP, which was recently completed with producer Brian Joseph Dobbs (VOIVOD, MANMADEGOD, DEATH ANGEL),will mark the group's first releas...July 17, 2004
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Report: York Mayor Shuts Down TWISTED SISTER Concert
Mike Hoover of the York Daily Record is reporting that plans to hold a downtown York rock concert featuring the heavy metal glam band TWISTED SISTER were shut down by city officials who said there was no way to assemble the needed police protection on short notice. York Mayor John Brenner said he .....July 15, 2004
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'Get Thrashed' Thrash Metal Documentary: More Preview Clips Posted Online
The makers of "Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted two more preview clips via GetThrashed.com (in the "Media" section). The first clip features VIO-LENCE frontman Sean Killian discussing the "pu...July 10, 2004
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ICED EARTH Bassist Explains Lineup Changes
ICED EARTH bassist James MacDonough has posted a message on the ICED EARTH fan message board Iced-Realm.de regarding the recent departures of drummer Richard Christy and guitarist Ralph Santolla: "Ok, just so you can stop freaking out and saying all kinds of outlandish things this statement should b...July 9, 2004
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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'DAVID ELLEFSON Is Suing Me And MEGADETH'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Here is what I have been saying in the interviews, what happened chronologically that caused the demise of the band, why [drummer] Nick [Menza] was fired, [guitarist] Marty [Friedman] quitting, records...July 8, 2004
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FU MANCHU Set Release Date For New Album
FU MANCHU have set a September 14 release date through DRT Entertainment for their follow-up to 2002's "California Crossing" (Mammoth). The LP, which was recently completed with producer Brian Joseph Dobbs (VOIVOD, MANMADEGOD, DEATH ANGEL),will mark the group's first release for DRT, the independen...July 8, 2004
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Former HADES Guitarist To Begin Recording Second Solo Album
Former HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo has issued the following update regarding his current activities: "I'm going back into Crystal Studios the end of this month to begin recording my second solo release. Ron Lipnicki (who is now 13 months cancer free) will be on drums for most of the new CD. I'm goin...July 8, 2004
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Drummer BOBBY JARZOMBEK: 'Playing Live With ICED EARTH Was Amazing'
Drummer extraordinaire Bobby Jarzombek (ICED EARTH, ex-HALFORD) has posted the following message on his web site: "Hey all! Well, it's been a crazy but enjoyable month so let me catch you up on the latest. As some of you might know, I've been keeping myself busy out on the road with ICED EARTH. I pl...July 7, 2004
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'Get Thrashed': DVD Version Of Thrash Documentary To Contain Loads Of Bonus Footage
The makers of "Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have announced that the DVD version of the film — due in early 2005 — will feature over an hour of extra footage that will not be seen when "Get Thrashed"...June 29, 2004
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