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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Discusses Split With ICED EARTH

Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens gave a rambling interview to Eddie Trunk on last night's (Friday, January 11) edition of the "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York City's Q104.3 FM in which he discussed his split with ICED EARTH and his future plans. A few excerpts from the chat f...

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Ex-BRAND NEW SIN Singer: 'All Things Come To An End At Some Point'

Lead singer Joe Altier has spoken to Mark Bialczak of the Syracuse Post Standard about his decision to leave of the Syracuse hard rock band BRAND NEW SIN. "All things come to an end at some point," Altier said. "I guess the best thing is to not get into the politics of the ...

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GAMA BOMB Ready To Record 'Citizen Brain'

Irish thrashers GAMA BOMB are preparing to enter the studio to record their debut full-length, "Citizen Brain", with producer Scott Atkins. The band recently made performed to a packed house at the Earache Christmas party in London on December 12, airing new material from the forthcoming record. Com...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'New BEYOND FEAR Songs Are Really Sounding Great'

Vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (BEYOND FEAR, ex-ICED EARTH, JUDAS PRIEST) has issued the following update: "Things are good on this end. The new BEYOND FEAR songs are really sounding great. I really can't wait to get in the studio! Also, I have a really cool project that I will be working on real soon,...

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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist Schedules NAMM Appearance

According to SteveMorse.com, DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse will appear at this year's NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants),which runs from January 17 to January 20 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Morse will take part in a signing session at the Engl booth...

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HYDROGYN To Enter Studio This Week

West Virginia's hard rock band HYDROGYN has issued the following update: "The band is getting ready to enter the studio Tuesday, January 8th to start recording the new CD scheduled for a May release. The band had a great 2007 and is looking forward to an even bigger and better 2008. "We also want to...

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DORO PESCH: GENE SIMMONS 'Was One Of The Best Producers I've Ever Had In My Life'

Jesse Capps of RockConfidential.com recently conducted an interview with German metal singer Doro Pesch. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: RockConfidential.com: You toured in the U.S. last summer — how long had it been before that since you played in the States? Doro: The first time touring...

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DIO Guitarist Wants To Share His 'Incredible Knowledge' Of Record Industry With You

Craig Goldy has long been looked upon in the hard rock and heavy metal world as one of the most well-respected guitarists ever to grace the stage. Probably best known for being the lead guitarist in the multi-platinum-selling group DIO, Goldy has put in well over 20 years in the recording and music...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer Says He Will Tour U.S. East Coast With SAXON

HOLY RAGE/ex-JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins has issued the following update: "We [the members of HOLY RAGE] have all been busy towards the end of 2007 in one way or another. "Wwe had a great gig a few weeks ago playing alongside SKID ROW to a capacity crowd at our favourite haunt JB's nightclub [in ....

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BOLTDOWN Signs With DARK BALANCE RECORDS

UK death/trash act BOLTDOWN has inked a deal with Holland's Dark Balance Records. The group's first CD, "Omnicide", is scheduled for release on March 3, 2008. Mixed and mastered by Scott Atkins (STAMPIN' GROUND guitarist, who previously produced releases from BLINDSIGHT and ROMEO MUST DIE, among oth...

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JUDAS PRIEST Book Author: 'I'd Still Love To Write ROB HALFORD's Autobiography'

Sweden's Metalshrine recently conducted an interview with Neil Daniels, the UK-based author of the unauthorized JUDAS PRIEST biography "Defenders of the Faith: The True Story of Judas Priest". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metalshrine: First of all, introduce yourself! Where are you fro...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Split With ICED EARTH Is 'What I Needed'

Singer Tim "Ripper" Owens has released a statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding his surprising departure from ICED EARTH three months after the release of the group's latest album, "Framing Armageddon - Something Wicked Part I". ICED EARTH mainman/guitarist Jon Schaffer issued a press release last...

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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD: 'I Hope That The Misery Of Mankind Stops Or Becomes Less'

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has issued the following Christmas letter to fans: "I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New year. "I'm looking forward to, hopefully, a few days of quiet over the holidays. "The year has been long and bittersweet. Musically, it's been a great year. Ho...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO To Guest On 'Breakfast At Talita's' Tomorrow

Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN AND HELL, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH) will be the featured guest on "Breakfast at Talita's" on TotalRock.com tomorrow morning (Saturday, December 15) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon UK time. Ronnie will talk about the recent HEAVEN AND HELL tour an...

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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist Confirmed For 'Metal Monday' Signing Session

TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French will take part in "Metal Monday", a special event being held on December 10 from 7 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Rhino Store (8032 W. Third St.) in Los Angeles, CA. Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN AND HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),Geoff Tate (QUEENSRŸCHE) and Warren...