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Former BONFIRE Bassist Looks Back On Band's Career
Former BONFIRE bassist Jörg Deisinger is currently writing his memoirs and plans to release them as a book early next year. Although the book will delve into his formative years as a musician, Deisinger is calling it a "human interest" project rather than an autobiography, as it focuses primarily on...August 15, 2005
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Drummer SNOWY SHAW To Contribute To HAMMERFALL Singer's New Solo Album
Swedish drummer/songwriter Snowy Shaw (DREAM EVIL, KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME) has posted the following message on his official web site: "The first official show featuring the new DREAM EVIL line-up will take place at Sweden Rock's 34.000 Ton Metal on the 30th of Septembe...August 14, 2005
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TESLA, Ex-MEGADETH Members To Perform At Benefit Concert
Jimmy DeGrasso (ex-MEGADETH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES),Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),Troy Luccketta (TESLA),David Ellefson (ex-MEGADETH),Jeff Keith (TESLA) and Frank Hannon (TESLA) are among the musicians that will lend their time and talent at a benefit concert on September 10 for Lissa...August 14, 2005
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DREAM EVIL Part Ways With Singer And Bassist, Announce Replacements
Vocalist Niklas Isfeldt and bassist Peter Stålfors have officially left DREAM EVIL, the Swedish band featuring acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström (HAMMERFALL, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, etc.) and drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME). Peter and...August 6, 2005
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Is Heavy Metal Becoming More Gay-Friendly?
Joshua Rotter of AfterElton.com, a web site dedicated to "reviews and commentary on gay and bisexual men in entertainment and the media," has issued the following report: MÖTLEY CRÜE's current "Carnival of Sin" reunion tour might seem as exciting to most gay men as the NBA finals, a point that was r...July 31, 2005
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Former CRIMSON GLORY Singer WADE BLACK Joins LEATHERWOLF
Legendary Southern California metal stalwarts LEATHERWOLF have announced the addition of vocalist Wade Black (ex-CRIMSON GLORY, SEVEN WITCHES) to the group's ranks. Black is set to make his debut on the group's forthcoming studio album, currently in production and due out in 2006. Black joins core m...July 29, 2005
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FIREBALL MINISTRY Sign With LIQUOR AND POKER MUSIC
Acclaimed Los Angeles quartet FIREBALL MINISTRY, recently dubbed the "#1 metal band you need to know now" by Guitar World, have officially joined the roster of Liquor and Poker Music. The L.A.-based rock label will release the group's new album, "Their Rock Is Not Our Rock", on October 18. A rough m...July 25, 2005
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Guitarist 'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK Talks About Playing With HALFORD, SEBASTIAN BACH And TESTAMENT
Jukebo.cx recently conducted an interview with guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM, SEBASTIAN BACH). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Jukebox: The first time I heard the debut HALFORD record, "Resurrection", it stunned me. To me, that record was a defining moment in metal...July 22, 2005
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JOHN 5: New Solo Album To Feature Guest Appearances By STEVE VAI, ALBERT LEE
Former MARILYN MANSON and current ROB ZOMBIE guitarist John 5 has completed work on his new solo album, "Songs for Sanity", due later in the year via Shrapnel Records. "Songs for Sanity" is the follow-up to last year's critically acclaimed "Vertigo". On this phenomenal new record, 5 exhibits incredi...July 16, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Unplugged On 99.9 KISW: Audio Available
A 99.9 KISW audio recording of JUDAS PRIEST members Rob Halford, K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton performing acoustic versions of the tracks "Worth Fighting For" and "Diamonds and Rust" (JOAN BAEZ cover) backstage at the White River Ampitheater in Seattle, WA on July 6 has been posted online at this lo...July 14, 2005
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RALPH SANTOLLA: 'I'm Not Playing With SEBASTIAN BACH'
Guitarist extraordinaire Ralph Santolla (DEATH, DEICIDE, SEBASTIAN BACH, ICED EARTH) has sent the following statement ot BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Just to set the record straight — I'm not playing with Sebastian Bach [anymore]. When I joined DEICIDE, it was apparent that I had too many things going on at t...July 14, 2005
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Former DAMAGEPLAN Frontman To Launch 'Heavy' And' Very Melodic' New Project
Former DAMAGEPLAN vocalist Patrick Lachman (ex-HALFORD, DIESEL MACHINE) is preparing to launch a new project in the coming weeks, BLABBERMOUTH.NET can exclusively reveal. The as-yet-unnamed band is rumored to involve notable San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles musicians. Lachman describes the mat...July 13, 2005
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DEMONS & WIZARDS: 'Touched By The Crimson King' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed
DEMONS & WIZARDS' sophomore album, "Touched by the Crimson King", has registered the following first-week chart positions around the world: #29: Germany #58: Sweden #108: France "Touched by the Crimson King" sold 3,500 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielse...July 13, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Booking Second Leg Of North American Tour: First Date Leaked
JUDAS PRIEST are in the process of booking dates for the second leg of their North American tour, tentatively set to take place this fall. So far, only one date has been leaked: October 11 at the 3,000 capacity Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. As previously reported, PRIEST guitarist Gle...July 11, 2005
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DEMONS & WIZARDS Singer Says SENTENCED Bassist May Join Band's Touring Lineup
Denmark's Antenna webzaine recently conducted an interview with DEMONS & WIZARDS frontman Hansi Kürsch (BLIND GUARDIAN). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Antenna: What about touring activities? Hansi Kürsch: "I hope that Bobby Jarzombek [drums; ICED EARTH, HALFORD] will join us on a to...July 11, 2005
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