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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist Signs Solo Deal With BLACK LOTUS RECORDS
TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda has inked a solo deal with Greece's Black Lotus Records. Ojeda's solo debut, "Axes to Axes", will feature guest appearances by such acclaimed hard rock/heavy metal musicians as Ronnie James Dio (DIO, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH),Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER),Joe Lynn...July 18, 2005
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VINNY APPICE's Wife Joins 'The Dio Message Board'
Justine Appice, wife of legendary drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO),has been named "chief interviewer" for "The Dio Message Board". By using her knowledge and contacts in the industry acquired over the years, she has been able to secure some no-holds-barred interviews. Most recently she has...July 14, 2005
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W.A.S.P., UFO, QUIET RIOT, WHITESNAKE, DEF LEPPARD Concert Grosses Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert grosses, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: W.A.S.P., L.A. GUNS, STEPHEN PEARCY Venue: House of Blues City/State: San Diego, CA. Date: June 29, 2005 Gross Sales: $3,761 Attendance: 184 Capacity: 1,019 Artist/Event: UFO...July 14, 2005
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CINDERELLA Drummer Says KURT COBAIN Should Have Donated All His Money To Cancer Research
In a recent interview with Newdealers.com, CINDERELLA drummer Fred Coury spoke about how his band — one of the biggest rock acts of the late '80s — was seemingly sidelined by the grunge explosion of the early '90s. "I'll tell you about the Kurt Cobain [NIRVANA] thing, he knew what he was doing," ...July 7, 2005
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DOPE STARS INC.: 'Neuromance' Final Track Listing Revealed
Italy's DOPE STARS INC. have finalized the track listing for their new album, "Neuromance", tentatively due in August/September via Trisol Music Group with distribution by Soulfood/Sony. The first 3,000 copies of the CD, which was completed with producers Thomas Rainer (L'AME IMMORTELLE) and John Fr...July 5, 2005
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QUIET RIOT Artwork Available
In the spring of 1995, a newly reformed QUIET RIOT met with artist Ioannis (DEEP PURPLE, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, FATES WARNING, BIOHAZARD, UFO, SEPULTURA, DOKKEN, LYNYRD SKYNYRD) and asked him to do a painting and design the CD for their then-upcoming new album, entitled "Down to the Bone". The band wante...June 30, 2005
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STATUS QUO Guitarist's Son To Perform At British GRAND PRIX
STATUS QUO guitarist Rick Parfitt's son, Rick Parfitt Jnr. (photo),will be playing at the British Grand Prix on Sunday, July 10 to an estimated 60,000 people, in support of Jules Holland. The gig will directly follow the Grand Prix. This year has seen Rick Jnr. headline the notorious Kitsch Lounge...June 29, 2005
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JIZZY PEARL: Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer STEVEN ADLER Accused Me Of Sleeping With His Wife
RATT frontman Jizzy Pearl is currently travelling all over the country on the Rock Never Stops tour, also featuring QUIET RIOT, FIREHOUSE, and headliners CINDERELLA. An excerpt from his tour diary, as posted on the Metal Sludge web site, follows: "Steven Adler [ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer and Pearl's f...June 29, 2005
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QUIET RIOT Singer: 'We Are Not Trying To Reinvent Ourselves'
The Mercury News recently conducted an interview with QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali and vocalist Kevin DuBrow. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On the common perception that QUIET RIOT — along with the other acts on the Rock Never Stops tour, CINDERELLA, RATT and FIREHOUSE — slipped i...June 24, 2005
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PERRY FARRELL Explains SATELLITE PARTY Concept
Former JANE'S ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell recently spoke to Billboard.com about his new music/theater project, SATELLITE PARTY, featuring former EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt. The group, which is competed by NO DOUBT bassist Tony Kanal and percussionist Gabriele Corcos, will play next mont...June 23, 2005
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BLEED: Former MSG Vocalist Returns With New Project
BLEED, the new band featuring vocalist Robin McAuley (MCAULEY SCHENKER GROUP, GRAND PRIX, V-PROJECT),guitarist Dave Bates (DAVE PARIS PROJECT, BLIZZARD OF OZZ, KILL VAN KULL),bassist Bjorn Englen (ROBIN MCAULEY, QUIET RIOT, TAKARA, SOUL SIGN, RICKI HENDRIX, TAMPLIN, WHITE DIAMOND, HEAVEN & EAR...June 22, 2005
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ROB ROCK: U.S. Release Date Set For 'Holy Hell'
Singer ROB ROCK's (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) latest solo album, "Holy Hell", is scheduled to be released in the U.S. on September 6 via Candlelight/Caroline Records. Meanwhile, Danish producer Jacob Hansen (RAUNCHY, INVOCATOR) is mixing the bonus tracks for JVC/Victor Entertainment release of...June 21, 2005
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PERRY FARRELL Discusses THE SATELLITE PARTY
Former JANE'S ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell recently spoke to RollingStone.com about THE SATELLITE PARTY, his new musical-theater piece, which is scheduled to debut at Lollapalooza on July 23 and 24 at Chicago's Grant Park THE SATELLITE PARTY features Farrell's collaborations with an eclectic cas...June 14, 2005
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GAIA EPICUS Announce New Bassist
Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS have announced the addition of bassist Hans Aage Holmen (ex-ENSLAVEMENT OF BEAUTY) to the group's ranks. "This guy is a wizard on his six-string bass guitar, and he can play fast as hell with his fingers," the band write on their web site. GAIA EPICUS, who are c...June 12, 2005
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PAUL SHORTINO Heads New Metal Project
According to a posting on MelodicRock.com, vocalist Paul Shortino (ROUGH CUTT, QUIET RIOT) has formed a new metal project with Ira Black (VICIOUS RUMORS) on guitar, Matt Thorn (ROUGH CUTT, JAILHOUSE) on bass and Patrick Johansson (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) on drums. The band's sound is said to follow a "har...June 9, 2005
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