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BLACK SYMPHONY Announce Lineup For GREAT WHITE Show
BLACK SYMPHONY, the reformed Southern California-based band featuring bassist Rev Jones (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP),have announced the lineup for their upcoming co-headlining show with GREAT WHITE at Mr. Cues in Lancaster, CA on August 26. It is as follows: Rev Jones - Bass\Warrguitar Rick Plester - G...August 13, 2005
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DEICIDE: Korean Tour Report
DEICIDE guitarist Ralph Santolla (ex-SEBASTIAN BACH, DEATH) has submitted the following Korean tour report exclusively to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "We want to thank everybody that helped us out on the trip to the Busan Rock Festival, especially Kevin from Dope Records, and our translator, 'Korean Glen'. "W...August 13, 2005
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AUDIOSLAVE: 'Out Of Exile' Certified Platinum
AUDIOSLAVE's sophomore album, "Out of Exile" (Interscope/Epic),has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),signifying shipments of more than 1,000,000 units. "Out of Exile" was produced by Rick Rubin, who also helmed double-platinum self-titled debut. AUDIOS...August 11, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist To Appear On PINK FLOYD Tribute
DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse appears on a tribute to PINK FLOYD's "The Wall", called "Back Against the Wall". Former YES member Billy Sherwood produced the tribute, which also features Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, and Alan White from YES, Robby Krieger from THE DOORS, Ian Anderson fr...August 11, 2005
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It's Official: HEATHEN Guitarist LEE ALTUS Joins EXODUS
As widely expected, veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have now officially announced the addition of guitarist Lee Altus (HEATHEN, ex-DIE KRUPPS) to the group's ranks. "Lee has been a great friend of mine for many years and is also one of the greatest guitarist I've had the pleasure of...August 9, 2005
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EXODUS Confirm Guitarist RICK HUNOLT's Departure
As BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively reported on June 13, long-running San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have now officially confirmed the departure of guitarist Rick Hunolt. Guitarist Gary Holt's statement on the matter — as posted on the group's official forum — reads as follows: "First, let me a...August 4, 2005
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SLAYER's New Album To Surface Via AMERICAN/WARNER BROS. RECORDS
Warner Bros. Records has announced that American Recordings — headed by legendary hip-hop and rock producer Rick Rubin — has joined the Warner Bros. family of labels. The partnership entails that American Recordings will sign and provide creative services for artists, while Warner Bros. will handle...July 29, 2005
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EXODUS, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, CRISIS: More North American Tour Dates Announced
Long-running San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS will be teaming up with 3 INCHES OF BLOOD and CRISIS for a North American tour beginning in early October. Additional support will come from WATCH THEM DIE (previously announced support act LOSA is no longer participating in this tour). Confirmed...July 27, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST, DEF LEPPARD, CINDERELLA, WHITESNAKE Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: DEF LEPPARD, BRYAN ADAMS, RANDY COLEMAN Venue: KeySpan Park City/State: Brooklyn, N.Y. Date: July 9, 2005 Attendance: 9,645 Capacity: 10,000 Artist/Event: JUDAS PR...July 25, 2005
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The Fullness of Time
It's been quite a prog metal ride these past couple of weeks, what with CIRCUS MAXIMUS' "The 1st Chapter" flooring me with out-of-this-world melodies and the second release from REDEMPTION, "The Fullness of Time", reminding me of the enormous talent of main man Nicolas van Dyk. That both albums were...July 25, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: Second LEPCON Fan Convention Scheduled For September
The following message has been posted on DEF LEPPARD's official web site: "On September 10 the second annual edition of LepCon, a fan convention for and by DEF LEPPARD fans, will take place at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. "LepCon is based around two goals: for new and old fans to get ....July 24, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Offer Chance To Win Autographed Guitar
UMe and Jackson Guitars have teamed up to offer one lucky fan a chance to win a brand new blue Jackson JS1 Dinky guitar, autographed by DEF LEPPARD members Joe Elliott, Phil Collen, Vivian Campbell, Rick Savage and Rick Allen. According to the contest announcement, "We want to make sure a true DEF L...July 19, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Explain 'LIVE AID' Absence
Launch Radio Networks reports: Twenty years ago today (July 13, 1985),the Live Aid concerts were held in London and Philadelphia. The shows featured the biggest names in popular music at the time, but one band that wasn't on either bill was DEF LEPPARD. They were certainly popular enough, since the...July 13, 2005
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AZRAEL'S BANE: Release Date Set For New Version Of 'Wings Of Innocence'
Chavis Records has set an August 16 release date for the re-release of AZRAEL'S BANE's debut CD, "Wings of Innocence", which was recorded at Houston's Spyder Studios in October of 2003 with co-producer and engineer Gregg Gill (DISTANT THUNDER, SEVEN WITCHES). The new version of the CD will feature t...July 12, 2005
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TED NUGENT Sounds Off
Robert Winterode of the Rocky Mount Telegram recently conducted an hour-long interview with Ted Nugent about politics, music, and even Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. Several excerpts from the chat follow: Nugent on hunting: "Certainly, there's a powerful folklore dynamic to a grizzly bear, an elephant...July 11, 2005
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