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FOZZY Frontman Signs Deal To Write Memoir
Former WWE champion and FOZZY lead singer Chris Jericho has just signed a book deal to write his memoir, according to MTV.com. The book, called "A Lion's Tale", will focus on his formative years in the wrestling business. FOZZY's third album, "All That Remains", was released in January 2005 via SPV...December 14, 2005
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Report: Club Where DIMEBAG Was Murdered Continues To Be Blacklisted By Bands, Booking Agents
Aaron Beck and John Futty of The Columbus Dispatch have issued the following report: Shortly after 10 p.m. on Dec. 8, 2004, Nathan Gale of Marysville climbed a security fence outside the Alrosa Villa nightclub. The Texas heavy-metal band DAMAGEPLAN had just begun playing its first song, Breathing Ne...December 10, 2005
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Cancer Fears For STATUS QUO Guitarist
Beth Hardie of icNorthLondonOnline has issued the following report: STATUS QUO's Rick Parfitt needs urgent surgery on his throat amid fears he has cancer. The 57-year-old rocker had been struggling with his voice while on tour with the band. During a check-up doctors found a tumour on his right voca...December 9, 2005
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Report: Security At Clubs In Wake Of DIMEBAG Tragedy Still Far From Airtight
Aaron Beck and John Futty of The Columbus Dispatch have issued the following report: Fans in line for a heavy-metal concert at the Alrosa Villa last weekend knew what was coming. By the time they reached the door of the North Side club, they had opened purses or jackets — or both — ...December 8, 2005
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ROB ROCK To Film DVD At Germany's OWEN ROCK NIGHT Festival
Powerhouse heavy metal vocalist ROB ROCK (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) has announced that he will record his first live DVD at the Owen Rock Night Festival in Germany in March 2006. Rock is also confirmed for the Elements of Rock festival in Switzerland April 2006. JVC/Victor Entertainment Japan...December 8, 2005
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DIMEBAG's Family To Sue Columbus Club Over Deadly Shooting: Video Available
Kevin Landers of Columbus, Ohio's WBNS-10TV has issued the following report: A lawsuit is now expected to be filed, one year after a shooting spree at a north Columbus bar. December 8th, 2004, Nathan Gale jumped on stage at the Alrosa Villa nightclub on Sinclair Road and opened fire. He killed four...December 7, 2005
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Guitarist Looks Towards Electronic Music
Launch Radio Networks reports: Will SYSTEM OF A DOWN guitarist Daron Malakian's next stop be electronic music? Malakian told Launch that the other writing he's been doing lately includes electronic material, though he said he hopes it will be as fresh to that genre as SYSTEM OF A DOWN's music is to...December 5, 2005
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QUEENSRŸCHE Drummer Talks About His Upcoming Instructional Book
Dave Iozzia of Rock Is Life recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rock Is Life: I prefer the down-and-dirty aspects of a band performing in a club to theatre or arena concerts with on-stage theatrics, which I feel take...December 5, 2005
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SLAYER's New Song May Address 9/11 Attacks From Terrorists' Perspective
Los Angeles thrash masters SLAYER are preparing to enter the studio to begin recording the long-awaited follow-up to the band's acclaimed 2001 release, "God Hates Us All". According to Revolver magazine, SLAYER guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman are currently finishing up the lyrics, which will...December 3, 2005
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN, BIOHAZARD's EVAN SEINFELD To Take Part In VH1's 'So Jewtastic'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian and BIOHAZARD frontman Evan Seinfeld are among the variety of music artists, TV and film stars, comedians, journalists and other celebrities who are scheduled to appear on VH1's "All Access Presents: So Jewtastic" — a celebration of everything you knew, and lots of stuff...December 1, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist To Present Weekly Radio Show On U.K .Classic Rock Station
According to Iommi.com, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi will be presenting a weekly radio show on the U.K.'s classic rock radio station Planet Rock. Beginning on December 18 at 7:00 p.m., the two-hour program's launch coincides with Tony's induction into the UK Music Hall of Fame, confirming his...November 28, 2005
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THE GATHERING Check In From Studio; Singer ANNEKE To Take Part In LENNON Tribute
From a small church that has been turned into a full-fledged studio in the small town of Maurik (southern Holland) comes an update from THE GATHERING about their recording experience. Singer Anneke van Giersbergen reports: "We are in the studio! Hello dear people! Here we are. We have been in the st...November 24, 2005
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FOZZY: U.K. Dates Announced
FOZZY, the band featuring vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) and members of STUCK MOJO, have lined up the following U.K. tour dates during January/February: Jan. 28 - Head Charge @ Barfly - Birmingham, UK Jan. 29 - Barfly - Liverpool, UK Jan. 30 - Rock City - Nottingham, UK Jan. 31 - Lem...November 24, 2005
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REVOLTING COCKS: 'Cocked And Loaded' Track Listing Revealed
REVOLTING COCKS, the side project of MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen, will release their new album, "Cocked and Loaded", on February 14, 2006 via 13th Planet. Produced by Al Jourgensen, the CD features the contributions of guest artists Jello Biafra (DEAD KENNEDYS),Gibby Haynes (BUTTHOLE SURFERS),R...November 22, 2005
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Wet Animal
Nice name, eh? Formed in 1995 by TROUBLE guitarist Rick Wartell, the debut album from Chicago's WET ANIMAL now sees a 2005 release. Along with Shane Pasqualla (vocals/guitar),Jeff "Oly" Olson (drums),and Michael "Vito" Diprima (bass),the band has created a respectable hard rock album with cutting...November 14, 2005
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