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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
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Update: MICHELLE MELDRUM In A Coma; Has Not Been Officially Declared Dead
The manager of former PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum who has spent the past few years as the leader of her own band called MELDRUM has told BLABBERMOUTH.NET that Meldrum is currently in a coma in a Los Angeles hospital and hasn't been officially declared dead yet despite earlier reports to...May 21, 2008
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SILENT RAGE: 'Four Letter Word' Due In July
Frontiers Records will release SILENT RAGE's highly anticipated fourth studio album, "Four Letter Word", on July 4. SILENT RAGE is known for its multi-captivating vocals, the unmistakeable blend of melodic and hard rock and signature songwriting reminiscing of the glory days of '80s arena hard rock....May 19, 2008
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FORBIDDEN Announces New Drummer For European Tour
Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN have tapped Mark Hernandez (HEATHEN, DEFIANCE, RE:IGNITION, VIO-LENCE, TORQUE, TECHNOCRACY, SOCIAL UNREST) to play the drums on the band's upcoming European tour. According to a press release, "Mark Hernandez is one of the most dynam...May 19, 2008
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Blooddrunk
From the very first blat of the POWER STATION orchestra hit on the keyboard, CHILDREN OF BODOM are here to let you know that on this, their sixth studio album, there's not gonna be a damn thing changed. The band's been plying their trade since the 1990s, carving out a niche for themselves by stuffin...May 19, 2008
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KISS Interviewed By Dutch Comedy Show; Video Available
During the KISS press conference in Oberhausen, Germany on May 8 marking the start of the band's European tour, the four members of the group Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer were interviewed by a reporter for the Dutch comedy program "De Jakhalzen" which normally makes it a...May 18, 2008
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FORBIDDEN: More European Tour Dates Announced
Reactivated Bay Area thrashers FORBIDDEN have scheduled the following European tour dates: Jun. 20 - The Rock - Copenhagen, DEN Jun. 21 - Turock - Essen, GER Jun. 22 - Hellfest - Clisson, FRA Jun. 23 - Radar - Torino, ITA Jun. 24 - Stuk - Maribor, SLO Jun. 25 - Sotto Tetto - Bologna, ...May 15, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS Discusses 'World's Oldest Profession'
Jeff Makos of Publishers Weekly recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons about his Gene's book, "Ladies of the Night", which discusses the world's oldest profession. An excerpt from the chat follows. Publishers Weekly: Your book makes the argument that prostitution giv...May 12, 2008
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CRASH KELLY Is Back With 'One More Heart Attack'
On June 3, Toronto hard rock quartet CRASH KELLY will release a brand new slab of that intoxicating blend of '70s-inspired glam rock 'n' roll, early '80s Sunset Strip strut and timeless power pop, "One More Heart Attack" (Opening Day/Universal Music). The album features rock legends Gilby Clarke (wh...May 10, 2008
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