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Former HALFORD Bassist Launches Clothing Line
Former HALFORD/TWO bassist Ray Riendeau has teamed up with graphic designer Eddie Kaddi to form the Contempt Clothing company, a joint venture with an emphasis on cutting-edge design inspired by an "outlaw" attitude. Along with the Contempt line, the company also features their newest brand "El Viol...April 13, 2006
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BLACK SABBATH Book Details 18-Year Period Before Reunion With OZZY
Zonda Books has just published Garry Sharpe-Young's "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath: The Battle for Black Sabbath", a 442-page "definitive account" of BLACK SABBATH's 1979-1997 period before the band's reunion with singer Ozzy Osbourne. "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath: The Battle for Black Sabbath" reforges the aut...April 13, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman On New Album: 'We're Getting Incredible Results'
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford has spoken to Greg Prato of Billboard.com about the songwriting process for their new album, which will tell the story of the 16th century French prophet Nostradamus. "We're writing right now," Halford told Billboard.com. "I'm here in the Midlands near Birmingham, w...April 12, 2006
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SEBASTIAN BACH Confirmed For Bulgaria's ROCK IN KAVARNA Festival
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has been confirmed for the Rock In Kavarna festival, set to take place July 15 in Kavarna, Bulgaria. "I have been touring for around 20 years and it is so cool to be playing a country I have never played before," Bach writes on his web site. "I cannot ...April 10, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE Bassist Talks About Playing With IAN GILLAN At Royal Albert Hall
DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover has posted the following message on his official web site: "Here we are in April and us usual I am surprised that the year is nearly a third over. Does everyone go through that? Then again, I have to acknowledge that I've been rather busy lately, to say ...April 10, 2006
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ANKLA Sign With BIELER BROS. RECORDS
ANKLA, the Los Angeles-based band led by former PUYA guitarist Ramón Ortíz, have inked a deal with Bieler Bros. Records. The group's debut album is tentatively expected later in the year. In the meantime, check out an ANKLA song entitled "Deceit" at this location. ANKLA — which consists of Ortíz, Ik...April 8, 2006
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SEBASTIAN BACH's New Solo CD Pushed Back To September
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach's new solo CD, tentatively titled "Angel Down", has had its projected release date pushed back to September from the previously announced July. According to Bach's latest posting on his web site, the delay is due to the fact that his record label, Spitfire Rec...April 7, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST To Create Conceptual Album Based On Life Of NOSTRADAMUS
JUDAS PRIEST have announced that they are creating their first conceptual album based upon the life and predictions of Nostradamus. The CD will be theatrically staged and performed in its entirety as an epic musical by JUDAS PRIEST. JUDAS PRIEST made their only live appearance of 2006 at the Royal A...April 7, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman To Guest On ALICE COOPER's Radio Show
JUDAS PRIEST frontman Ron Halford will be Alice Cooper's special guest on Cooper's radio show "Nights with Alice Cooper" airing on Tuesday, April 4. The program is a classic-rock format and is nationally syndicated on the United Stations Radio Networks. Air times differ, so make sure to check out Ni...April 1, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST Turn Down Reality TV Gig
Starpulse.com is reporting that JUDAS PRIEST have snubbed the opportunity to appear in a reality TV show because they fear it will cast a shadow over their other achievements. The British heavy metal legends weren't willing to risk being ridiculed, despite the success of shows such as "Rock School"...March 30, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman On Tomorrow's Gig At Royal Albert Hall: 'It's Just Incredible'
Garry Sharpe-Young of Rockdetector.com spoke to JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford this week about the group's appearance tomorrow (March 31) at the Royal Albert Hall in central London for a benefit gig in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Rockdetector.com: I can r...March 30, 2006
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HALFORD Guitarist Records Exclusive MP3s For MARSHALL AMPLIFICATION
HALFORD/PAINMUSEUM guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak recently sat down with Nick Bowcott (ex-GRIM REAPER guitarist) of Marshall Amplification for a candid conversation about the guitarist's early days of growing up in Poland during the Cold War, discovering heavy metal in America to ultimately joinin...March 30, 2006
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PRIMAL FEAR To Make 'Huge Announcement' In Coming Weeks
According to a posting on PRIMAL FEAR bassist Mat Sinner's official web site, PRIMAL FEAR will be making a "huge announcement" in the coming weeks. The band recently completed a Japanese tour and are preparing for a number of festival appearances during the summer. In other news, Mat's long-running...March 30, 2006
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Confirmed For ULI JON ROTH's SKY ACADEMY Concerts In L.A.
Former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland will participate as a "guest of honor" in the upcoming Sky Academy concerts featuring former SCORPIONS guitar legend Uli Jon Roth. The list of guests is now shaping up as follows: Andy Aledort (Guitar World Editor) Chris Poland (OHM:, MEGADETH, DAMN THE MACHINE...March 29, 2006
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JUDAS PRIEST Rock On For TOMMY VANCE
Emma Midgley of ictheWharf.co.uk is reporting that JUDAS PRIEST's tribute gig for former Virginia Quay resident Tommy Vance on March 31 will raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, the Cabot Square bank's official charity. The gig will be held at the Royal Albert Hall next Friday and will play tri...March 23, 2006
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