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SEPULTURA: Photos From DVD Shoot Posted Online
The following message was posted at SEPULTURA's official web site regarding the group's DVD shoot, which took place Sunday (April 3) in their hometown of São Paulo, Brazil: "The fans have been waiting for this show for a long, long time. SEPULTURA was going to record their first show in almost 15 ye...April 4, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: Polish Gig Cancelled Following Pope's Death
JUDAS PRIEST Management Co-Ordinator Jayne Andrews has issued the following statement: "Due to the very sad passing of the Pope, the JUDAS PRIEST show in Katowice on Wednesday, 6th April has had to be cancelled. This is totally beyond our control. The President of Poland has declared all entertainme...April 4, 2005
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ANTHRAX Press Conference To Feature Host Of 'Non-Musical' Speakers
In a move that combines political activism with a long-awaited musical reunion, the heavy metal band ANTHRAX will hold a press conference on Friday, April 1, at 2 p.m. Eastern at the Sirius broadcast center in New York City. The press conference will be broadcast live over Hard Attack/27, Sirius' ex...March 31, 2005
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Guitar Center Creates The Ultimate JIMI HENDRIX Experience
Guitar Center announced today that it has teamed up with Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. (the official Jimi Hendrix Family Company) to launch the retailer's biggest promotion to date. Known for providing monthly promotions to millions of consumers, Guitar Center will hold an exclusive enter-to-win contes...March 29, 2005
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THE SCORPIONS To Perform In Israel
Merav Yudilovitch of Ynetnews.com is reporting that German hard rockers THE SCORPIONS are expected to perform in Israel this summer, after being impressed by a young Israeli singer during a Berlin fundraiser for the benefit of tsunami victims. The band's management is presently in discussions with I...March 29, 2005
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SLASH To Perform U.S., Canadian Anthems At TORONTO BLUE JAYS Home Opener
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) will perform the Canadian and U.S. national anthems prior to the 29th home opener in the Toronto Blue Jays' history. The Blue Jays will face the World Series Champion Boston Red Sox on Friday, April 8 on General Motors Opening Night 2005 presented b...March 29, 2005
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ZAKK WYLDE Talks About The Inspiration For 'Mafia'
BLACK LABEL SOCIETY mainman Zakk Wylde recently spoke to Australia's Time Off about the group's latest album, "Mafia", which came out earlier in the month. "When I make a record, I just do the best job I can at that moment in time," Wylde said of the effort. "It's not that I'm not proud of ...March 27, 2005
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THE ABSENCE Ink Deal With METAL BLADE RECORDS
Metal Blade Records has officially inked a worldwide deal with the Tampa, Florida's THE ABSENCE. Having previously self-released an EP, THE ABSENCE will enter Mana Studios in Tampa on April 10 with producer Erik Rutan (INTO THE MOAT, SOILENT GREEN, HATE ETERNAL) to record their first full-length rel...March 23, 2005
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Transylvania 90210
In a stunted little cul-de-sac of the music world, occupied exclusively by zaftig, Myspace-addicted Goth chicks, overly-pierced zombie greasers and cowboy-hat-wearing ex-glammers gone horror punk, people like WEDNESDAY 13 reign supreme. This is a scene where third-string footnotes to history like BI...March 20, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN Singer Gets His GRAMMY
United Press International is reporting that Grammy Awards organizers decided it was better late than never for former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant. Plant received his Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Thursday (March 17) prior to his keynote interview at the annual South By Southwest music co...March 17, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Signs Solo Deal That Bypasses Record Labels
Handleman Company today announced it has entered into an agreement with MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee to be the exclusive distributor of Lee's new solo album, "Tommyland: The Ride", scheduled to be released in August 2005. Lee is represented by Carl Stubner, CEO of Sanctuary Artist Management. Launc...March 16, 2005
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DAMAGEPLAN/DROWNING POOL Manager Launches ZERO-SUM RECORDINGS
Zero-Sum Recordings has announced a distribution agreement with Sony/BMG Music Entertainment's RED Distribution and a marketing agreement with Red Ink. Zero-Sum is a new label founded by DROWNING POOL (Wind-Up),DAMAGEPLAN (Atlantic) and LOSA (Metal Blade) manager Paul Bassman and Chris Paluska, man...March 14, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX Estate Sues Over Sale Of Unauthorized Recordings
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that Experience Hendrix LLC, the company that oversees the Jimi Hendrix estate, has filed a copyright infringement suit against Trans World Entertainment, the parent company of the FYE retail chain. The suit was filed in U.S. District Court in the Western District...March 14, 2005
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Did EVANESCENCE's Success Open Doors For Bands Like LACUNA COIL And NIGHTWISH?
Freelance writer Bryan Reesman has submitted the following report to GRAMMY.com: If the multi-platinum success of EVANESCENCE proved to narrow-minded rock jocks that female-fronted metal bands were viable, a fresh wave of melodic European headbangers should cement that affirmation, with their distin...March 12, 2005
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MANOWAR Sign With SPV RECORDS
Magic Circle Music has signed an exclusive worldwide distribution deal for MANOWAR with SPV. Magic Circle Music spokesman and MANOWAR management team member Hinrich Stuerken commented, "With their professional attitude and international structure, SPV won out over all the other major and independent...March 11, 2005
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