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GREAT WHITE Members Discuss Rhode Island Nightclub Tragedy
Jack Russell and Mark Kendall of the band GREAT WHITE, whose pyrotechnics set off the disastrous fire at The Station nightclub, appeared Wednesday night (Feb. 9) on CNN's "Larry King Live". Joining them on the program were badly burned and blinded survivors of that deadly disaster as well as the fat...February 10, 2005
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LIMP BIZKIT's DURST Travels To Prague To 'Connect With The Darkness'
LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "I have been in Prague, and I am still here, putting vocals on the new album. The world has so many wonders to it. The Czech people are a very interesting society. I do enjoy it. This album is ...February 6, 2005
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P.O.D. On '60 Minutes' This Wednesday
P.O.D. will be featured on a "60 Minutes" report on spiritual themes in mainstream music airing on the CBS network this Wednesday, December 8, at 8:00 p.m. A short preview of the show can currently be viewed at CBSNews.com. As previously reported, P.O.D. have commenced work on the follow-up to 2003'...December 7, 2004
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P.O.D. Commence Work On New Album
P.O.D. have commenced work on the follow-up to 2003's "Payable On Death", Undercover News reports. According to the group's newsletter, "the new songs are coming out very, very heavy. We're in a place where we can hear from Jah and bring honor to the almighty". The message alludes to changes happeni...November 18, 2004
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer's Version Of 'Victim Of Changes' To Be Featured In Horror Film
According to a posting on his official web site, original JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Al Atkins' version of the PRIEST classic "Victim of Changes" has been added to a horror movie by Lee Finn for Black Plague Productions. Al co-wrote the song during his four years singing with JUDAS PRIEST in the Seventie...November 6, 2004
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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS Recording More Material For Solo Album
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins will enter the studio on October 29 to record the seventh song for his upcoming solo project, entitled "Demon Deceiver". The track, entitled "Bleeding", will feature contributions from the following musicians: Pete Emms (bass),Mike de Jager (guitar),Simon Lee...October 25, 2004
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CORAM LETHE Sign With RISING REALM RECORDS
Italian melo-death metallers CORAM LETHE have inked a deal with Finland's Rising Realm Records. The group's debut album, "The Gates of Oblivion", is scheduled for release on January 25, 2005. Distribution in Europe and North America will be handled by Crash Music Inc. "The Gates Of Oblivion" was rec...October 11, 2004
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Singer To Finish Book About Band's Early Years
The following update has been posted on the official web site of original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins: "Al says THE DENIAL [also featuring IRON MAIDEN/PRAYING MANTIS guitarist Dennis Stratton] have decided to take a break because nearly all the members of the band have their own commitments at thi...September 29, 2004
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Former THE ALMIGHTY Bassist Diagnosed With Leukemia
Former THE ALMIGHTY bassist Floyd London has been diagnosed with leukemia. Floyd will commence treatment straight away and "we have every reason to believe that he will come out fighting and will beat it!" reads a posting on the group's web site. "If you would like to leave your messages for Floyd —...September 28, 2004
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STATETROOPER's NWOBHM Roots Run Deep
STATETROOPER, the reunited British hard rock outfit fronted by former MSG (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) singer Gary Barden, have drafted Tony O'Hora on bass guitar, a man better known for his roles as frontman for outfits such as thrashers ONSLAUGHT, NWOBHM veterans PRAYING MANTIS, '80s rockers HIGHWIRE,...September 21, 2004
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Talks About Being Attacked By Killer Garden Gnome
The exact details of Ronnie James Dio's gardening accident of 2003 have come to light in an interview with Rockdetector.com editor Garry Sharpe-Young. Besides discussing the brand new DIO album "Master Of The Moon", how Rudy Sarzo has fitted into the new band unit and how the new songs were construc...September 10, 2004
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JAMES MURPHY: Fearing The Wrath Of HURRICANE CHARLEY
Renowned metal guitarist/producer James Murphy (ex-TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) has issued the following alert: "Hurricane Charley (CNN) is barreling its monstrous way on a path that will bring it right down the throats of me and my family.. in just a few hours. I'm wrapping up all the gear I've mana...August 13, 2004
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Former IRON MAIDEN Guitarist Sidelined By Hand Injury
Former IRON MAIDEN/PRAYING MANTIS guitarist Dennis Stratton suffered an "unfortunate accident" at a recent gig and will be unable to play guitar for the foreseeable future, according to a posting on the web site of Stratton's THE DENIAL bandmate, ex-JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins. Stratton "suffered...August 5, 2004
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SILVER Sign With MTM MUSIC
SILVER, the band featuring singer Gary Barden (MSG, STATETROOPER, PRAYING MANTIS),guitarist Michael Voss (DEMON DRIVE, CASANOVA, MAD MAX, ex-BONFIRE),and keyboard player Don Airey (DEEP PURPLE, ex-OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE, GARY MOORE),have inked a deal with MTM Music. The group are currently wor...July 12, 2004
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Portrait Of The Abyss Within
Although you might not hear their name spoken in the same reverential tones as, say, RHAPSODY or LABYRINTH, fellow Italian power metal diehards ELDRITCH have been there (since '91),seen it, done it and slain just as many dragons along the way. Probably. Although not nearly as prolific as Luca Turil...June 24, 2004
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