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MELDRUM Singer Comments On Passing Of MICHELLE MELDRUM
MELDRUM vocalist Michele Madden has issued the following statement on the passing of her bandmate, MELDRUM/ex-PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum, who died on May 21 as a result of a cystic growth that had restricted oxygen and blood flow to her brain, rendering her braindead. "My black heart is...June 6, 2008
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Manager: We're 'Pretty Close' To Getting Deal Done To Find Four New Members Of KISS
Video footage has surfaced (see below) of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and the group's longtime manager, Doc McGhee of McGhee Entertainment, confirming what has been some fans' biggest fear for some years now that Simmons and KISS co-founder Paul Stanley are indeed planning to keep KISS runnin...June 5, 2008
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KISS To Give Away CD Of Re-Recorded Classics
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has reportedly told Classic Rock magazine that the English newspaper The Mail On Sunday will give away a KISS "greatest-hits" CD featuring re-recorded versions of some of the band's best-known classics. The newspaper's special edition featuring the disc will appare...June 3, 2008
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PAUL STANLEY Is 'Not Opposed' To Idea Of KISS Carrying On With All-New Members
Roy Hilmar Svendsen of Norway's NRK reports that KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has confirmed what has been some fans' biggest fear for some years now that KISS are indeed planning to keep KISS running and touring after founders Paul Stanley and Simmons decide to take off the make-up for good. D...June 1, 2008
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SLAYER: 'Reign In Blood' Book Now On Sale
Continuum Books' "33 1/3: Reign in Blood", the first English-language book about SLAYER, is now on sale. The book made its world debut at Square Records in Akron, Ohio Saturday, May 31. The first three copies were signed by author D.X. Ferris, on sale for a special price of $6.66, and numbered 6, 66...May 31, 2008
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD: New '1994-2006 Chaos Years' Trailer Available
"1994-2006 Chaos Years", the "best-of" set by STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, entered the official Finnish album chart at No. 32 upon its release in late March. Celebrating one of the most innovative metal bands ever, this release contains the legacy of Devin Townsend and his bandmates Gene Hoglan, Byron Strou...May 30, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS Offers Parenting Advice On 'Rachael Ray Show'; Video Available
Video footage of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons offering parenting advice backstage on the "Rachael Ray Show" can be viewed at this location. Simmons was a guest on the "Rachael Ray Show" episode which aired on March 11 but actually taped several days earlier. Watch his appearance on the program...May 29, 2008
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KISS Performs To 20,000 In Moscow; Photos, Videos Footage Available
According to a posting on the KISS fan site KissNews.de, close to 20,000 people saw KISS performing in Moscow yesterday (Saturday, May 24) with all their special effects except the platform where the band was lifted down at the beginning of the show. The ticket prices were extremely high (100 euros...May 25, 2008
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Singer MOA HOLMSTEN Comments On Passing Of MICHELLE MELDRUM
Ex-MELDRUM singer Moa Holmsten has issued the following statement on the passing of her former bandmate, MELDRUM/ex-PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum: "No words can be written or no feelings can be described.... "It's a tremendious loss and so unfair, but then life never is. "I will always lov...May 25, 2008
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MICHELLE MELDRUM: PayPal Fund Set Up To Help Family With Expenses
A fund has been set up for donations to the family of late MELDRUM/PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum, who passed away on May 21 as a result of a cystic growth on her brain that had restricted oxygen and blood flow to her brain, rendering her braindead. This money will be used initially to help...May 24, 2008
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MICHELLE MELDRUM Video Tribute Posted Online
Reality Check TV has put together a video tribute to late MELDRUM/PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum to help celebrate her life and remember her as she lived shredding on her guitar. "Reality Check TV wishes to express our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans of Michelle Meldru...May 23, 2008
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CLASSIC ROCK's Limited-Edition KISS Covers Revealed
To celebrate KISS' 35th anniversary tour, Classic Rock magazine's July edition has been printed with a series of completely different limited-edition covers. Four separate covers have been produced exclusively for the U.S. market. Readers can take their pick from individual cover photos of Gene Simm...May 23, 2008
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GENE HOGLAN Pays Tribute To MICHELLE MELDRUM: 'I Just Lost My Sister And Best Friend'
Legendary drummer Gene Hoglan (DARK ANGEL, DEATH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD) has posted a tribute to his fallen MELDRUM bandmate and close friend Michelle Meldrum, who passed away on May 21 as a result of a cystic growth on her brain that had restricted oxygen and blood flow to her brain, rendering her br...May 23, 2008
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Guitarist MICHELLE MELDRUM Passes Away At Age 39
On Sunday, May 18, Michelle Meldrum, leader of the band MELDRUM and former PHANTOM BLUE guitarist, was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital in Burbank, California in critical condition. Three days later yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, May 21) she passed away as a result of a cystic growth on her brain th...May 22, 2008
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DETHKLOK/STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Drummer GENE HOGLAN: New Audio Interview Available
Legendary drummer Gene Hoglan (DETHKLOK, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TESTAMENT, DEATH, DARK ANGEL) was interviewed yesterday (Tuesday, May 20) by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia). Listen to the interview in streaming audio at the Triple J web site: Windows Media, Real Medi...May 21, 2008
