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GUITAR WORLD's 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists Of All Time
The March 2004 issue of Guitar World magazine includes a list of the 100 greatest heavy metal guitarists as selected by the magazine's staff. "This is not a list that ranks who can play the fastest or with the most taste, feeling or technique (although many players on our list have all of those arro...January 23, 2004
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GRAHAM BONNET: Paladino's Gig Cancelled
Legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI, BLACKTHORNE) has been forced to cancel tonight's (Jan. 23) gig at Paladino's in Tarzana, California. According to a posting on his web site, "Graham has serious sinus infection and will be on antibiotics for...January 23, 2004
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FORCE OF EVIL Announce Hometown Gig
FORCE OF EVIL, the new Danish all-star band featuring guitarist Michael Denner (ex-MERCYFUL FATE),guitarist Hank Shermann (MERCYFUL FATE),bassist Hal Patino (KING DIAMOND),drummer Bjarne Holm (MERCYFUL FATE),and vocalist Martin Steene (IRONFIRE),will be performing at the Vega concert hall in Co...January 22, 2004
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JOE LYNN TURNER To Guest On VH1 CLASSIC
Singer Joe Lynn Turner (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) will be sharing compelling anecdotes and introducing classic pop and rock videos on cable channel, VH1 Classic, starting at 6:00 a.m. January 31. Turner's guest VJ shift will appear in segments throughout the weekend. He'll be joined by...January 21, 2004
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APPICE/BAIN/CAVAZO Supergroup To Collaborate With BONHAM Singer
The new band featuring drummer Vinny Appice (ex-BLACK SABBATH, DIO),bassist Jimmy Bain (ex-DIO, RAINBOW) and guitarist Carlos Cavazo (ex-QUIET RIOT) are scheduled to do some writing with vocalist Chas West (BONHAM) this week, an informed source has told BLABBERMOUTH.NET. It is not presently clear i...January 20, 2004
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DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist To Perform With Italian Tribute Band
DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey is due to play a show in Italy on January 23 at the Cinema Moderno, Montecosaro Scalo. He'll be joining the PERFECT STRANGERS band for a "tribute to his career," featuring music from his time with DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, WHITESNAKE and others. Click here to view the g...January 4, 2004
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HAMERFALL Guitarist Reports From The ROCKFABRIK 20-Year-Anniversary Jam
HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Happy holidays, Templars! As you might have gathered from the Forum, some of us were at the Rockfabrik in Ludwigsburg, Gemany, last weekend. The legendary club celebrated its 20-year anniversary, an...January 4, 2004
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HATE ETERNAL, DYING FETUS, DEEDS OF FLESH: Final Tour Itinerary Released
The final itinerary has been released for the forthcoming European tour featuring headliners HATE ETERNAL alongside support bands DYING FETUS, DEEDS OF FLESH and PREJUDICE. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 07 – London, UK – The Underworld Jan. 08 – Eindhoven, NETH - Effenaar Jan. 09 – Rotterdam,...December 29, 2003
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Former HELMET Leader Inks New Deal With INTERSCOPE RECORDS
Former HELMET leader Page Hamilton has signed a deal with Interscope Records for a new project, which includes late period HELMET guitarist Chris Traynor, according to Billboard.com. As previously reported, the pair has also collaborated on tracks intended for BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale's solo deb...December 25, 2003
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FAITH AND FIRE: Christmas Song Posted Online
FAITH AND FIRE, the new band featuring RIOT guitarist Mike Flyntz and ex-RIOT frontman Tony Moore, have posted a special Christmas song at their official web site. Download the full-length MP3 here. As previously reported, FAITH AND FIRE are hard at work on their debut album, tentatively due early n...December 23, 2003
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HUGHES TURNER PROJECT: European Tour Dates Announced
HUGHES TURNER PROJECT (HTP),the collaboration between former DEEP PURPLE/BLACK SABBATH vocalist Glenn Hughes and ex-RAINBOW/DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn Turner, have announced the details of their upcoming European tour in support of their recently released sophomore album, "II" (MTM Music). Confirm...December 23, 2003
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ROYAL HUNT Split With Bassist, Guitarist
Bassist Steen Mogensen and guitarist Jacob Kjaer have officially left Danish melodic/progressive metallers ROYAL HUNT. No reason was given for their departure. Mogensen is expected to continue his collaboration with ex-RAINBOW/current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN vocalist Doogie White in CORNERSTONE, whose thir...December 17, 2003
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HELMET: 'Best Of' Track Listing Revealed
HELMET have set a January 27, 2004 release date through Interscope Records for their upcoming "best of" CD, titled "Unsung: The Very Best Of Helmet (1991-1997)". The complete track listing for the album is as follows: 01. Repetition 02. FBLA 03. Bad Mood 04. Sinatra 05. In The Meantime 06. Better 07...December 15, 2003
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GLENN HUGHES, JOE LYNN TURNER To Guest On 'Rockline'
Former DEEP PURPLE/BLACK SABBATH singer Glenn Hughes and his HTP (HUGHES TURNER PROJECT) partner Joe Lynn Turner (ex-RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) will be the featured guests on "Rockline"'s nationally syndicated radio show airing Wednesday, January 14. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT...December 14, 2003
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GLENN HUGHES To Film DVD In January
Former DEEP PURPLE/BLACK SABBATH vocalist Glenn Hughes has announced plans to film a DVD in Los Angeles on Sunday, January 11, 2004. No further details are available at this time. As previously reported, HUGHES TURNER PROJECT (HTP),Glenn's collaboration with ex-RAINBOW/DEEP PURPLE singer Joe Lynn T...December 12, 2003