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MICHAEL SCHENKER Teams Up With Ex-Members Of SABBATH, PRIEST, MAIDEN On 'Heavy Hitters' CD
Legendary rock producer and musician Bob Kulick (KISS, MEATLOAF) has almost finished producing "Michael Schenker and Heavy Hitters", an all-star lineup of musicians based around guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS) paying homage to their contemporaries. This 10-track powerhouse col...January 19, 2005
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DREAM THEATER Guitarist Finalizes Track Listing, Cover Art For New Solo Album
DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci has finalized the track listing for his new solo CD, "Suspended Animation", due later in the year. Regarding the musical direction of the album, veteran producer Kevin Shirley (IRON MAIDEN, DREAM THEATER) — who mixed the effort last summer — had previously said,...January 15, 2005
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DOGPOUND Announce New Album Title
Swedish hard rockers DOGPOUND have set "A Night In The Gutter" as the title of their sophomore album. The follow-up to 2003's "The Hellbum" is tentatively due in April/May via Lion Music. With regards to the band's musical direction, the band had previously told Norway's Metal Express, "We want it t...January 12, 2005
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AEROSMITH Frontman In 'Be Cool' Movie: Photos Available
ComingSoon.net has uploaded 38 pictures from the upcoming movie "Be Cool", the hotly anticipated sequel to "Get Shorty", directed by F. Gary Gray. AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler plays himself in the flick, which features Uma Thurman and John Travolta, along with Christina Milian, Cedric the Enterta...January 12, 2005
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EXTREME To Perform In Japan This Week; New Touring Bassist Announced
Original EXTREME members Gary Cherone (vocals, ex-VAN HALEN),Nuno Bettencourt (guitar),and Paul Geary (drums),along with Laurent Duvall on bass, will perform together in Japan this week for the first time in 10 years. The dates are as follows: Jan. 12-13 - Shibuya Ax - Tokyo, JPN Jan. 14 - Kinro...January 9, 2005
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MORGION Split Up
Californian death-doomsters MORGION have officially split up, according to a statement released by the group's record label, Dark Symphonies. The message reads as follows: "After a five-year hiatus, a successful tour of Europe in 2003 with the Doomination Tour, and their most successful and critical...January 6, 2005
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Brother Of Ex-VAN HALEN/EXTREME Frontman Releases New Solo CD
Boston-based singer/songwriter Greg Cherone — brother of former VAN HALEN/EXTREME frontman Gary Cherone — has just released an independent, self-titled five-song CD featuring material that he describes as "edgy, classic rock." According to Greg, Gary was heavily involved in the production and sang v...January 6, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX, ANGUS YOUNG Have Some Of Best 'Guitar Faces' In Rock
The Associated Press is reporting that Jimi Hendrix not only had the skills to become a rock legend — he apparently had the right look as well. A recent poll found that Hendrix had the best "guitar face" — the look guitarists get when trying to nail a high note or power chord. Hendrix received ...January 6, 2005
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'Be Cool' Flick Starring AEROSMITH Singer Coming To Theaters In March
AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler plays himself in "Be Cool", the hotly anticipated sequel to "Get Shorty", directed by F. Gary Gray. The flick features Uma Thurman and John Travolta, along with Christina Milian, Cedric the Entertainer, Harvey Keitel, Danny DeVito, Vince Vaughn, and Andre Benjamin (be...January 5, 2005
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MEGADETH To Play ESP's 30th Anniversary Party
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site "Over the last few weeks I have had the privilege to talk with a few friends, Jamey from HATEBREED, Scott from ANTHRAX, Gary from EXODUS, Brian from DIAMOND HEAD, and Phil from SUP...December 25, 2004
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EXODUS: 'Tempo Of The Damned' Voted Album Of The Year By METAL MANIACS Readers
According to EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt, the group's latest CD, "Tempo of the Damned", was named Best Album of 2004 by the readers of Metal Maniacs magazine. "And I was told it wasn't even close!" said Gary. "Say to anyone who might have voted for us, thanks a million. Great to know people dig what...December 17, 2004
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EXODUS Guitarist: I Am Mourning The Loss Of One Of My Personal Guitar Heroes
EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has issued the following statement regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "I am, for the first time in my life, at a loss for words. The terrible reality of last night's tragedy is starting to sink in, and I am in a deep state of mourning o...December 9, 2004
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UPDATED: Tributes From Metal Musicians Pour In For DIMEBAG DARRELL
A number of heavy metal musicians have paid tribute to Dimebag Darrell (DAMAGEPLAN, ex-PANTERA) who was tragically murdered last night. ------------------------------------------------- Ozzy Osbourne: "Dimebag was a dear friend of mine. I'm absolutely beside myself with grief. I can't for the life o...December 9, 2004
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Published Reports Offer Conflicting Accounts Of VINNIE PAUL's Condition
Contradicting some of the other published eyewitness accounts, Fort Worth Star Telegram is reporting that DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul was also shot in the incident Wednesday night when a gunman ran onstage at a Columbus, Ohio, nightclub and killed Paul's brother, DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag Darr...December 9, 2004
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EXODUS Guitarist Says Touring With MEGADETH Was 'Awesome'
EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has posted the following message on the group's official web site regarding their recently completed tour with MEGADETH: "Well, it's been a grind, with the Brazil trip directly preceeding this tour and all, but I must say what a pleasure this tour has been. My hat is off t...December 3, 2004
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