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Ex-ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ Joins Forces With YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Drummer In WASABI

Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz has teamed up with YNGWIE MALMSTEEN drummer Patrik Johansson in a brand new project called WASABI. "The material is quite a bit faster and heavier than the Nicko McBrain/Dan Spitz project [SEVEN X SEVENTY]," says Spitz. "Patrik Johansson is an amazing double bass d...
February 21, 2005
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Guitar Autographed By VINNIE PAUL, NICKO MCBRAIN, DAVID DRAIMAN Being Auctioned For Charity

A brand new Alvarez acoustic mahogany guitar with autographs from Raven's Heart Foundation benefit concert performers and attendees is being auctioned via eBay at this location. All proceeds from the auction will go to pay for the surgery and medical treatment of Raven Nicole Robinson, a five-month-...
February 12, 2005
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ALICE COOPER, NICKO MCBRAIN, BOBBY DALL Jam At Florida Fund-Raiser

According to Thom Smith of The Palm Beach Post, BON JOVI drummer Tico Torres' fund-raising dinner and golf and tennis outing, The Classic, held two Sundays ago in Delray, Florida, raised more than $250,000 for The Childrens Place at Home Safe. "The golf at Boca Lago Country Club attracted the likes...
February 12, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Amused By BBC Radio 1 Singles Poll

According to a posting on the IRON MAIDEN fan site MaidenFans.com, MAIDEN are very amused by a recent BBC Radio 1 poll celebrating the 1000th Number One single last week. Over 25,000 listeners voted for their favorite ever Number One single and IRON MAIDEN came second with their classic track "Bring...
February 4, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN's DAVE MURRAY Donates Guitar To Help Save Little Girl

Dave Murray of IRON MAIDEN donated a autographed Fender Stratocaster for the Raven's Heart Foundation benefit concert on January 20 to raise funds to pay for the surgery and medical treatment of Raven Nicole Robinson, a five-month-old girl born with a very large hole in between the right and left pu...
February 3, 2005
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Bassist TONY FRANKLIN Records With TRAVERS & APPICE, Jams With IRON MAIDEN's MCBRAIN

Bassist extraordinaire Tony Franklin (WHITESNAKE, THE FIRM, BLUE MURDER) has recorded seven tracks for the upcoming, as-yet-untitled album from guitarist Pat Travers and drummer Carmine Appice. "Everything was recorded live in the same room (rare these days!)," Franklin writes on his web site. "We r...
February 2, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Jams For Charity

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain, who is very busy with charities (ranging from the Narada Foundation to Raven's Heart),was expected to take part in a jam session Sunday night (Jan. 30) at the Marriott in Delray Beach, Florida for the West Palm Beach-based Children's Place at Home Safe fund-raiser...
January 31, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN, DISTURBED, POISON Members To Appear At Benefit Concert: Details Revealed

More information has surfaced regarding the scheduled performers at a benefit concert on Thursday, January 20 at the Hard Rock Café in Beverly Hills, California to raise funds to pay for the surgery and medical treatment of Raven Nicole Robinson, a five-month-old girl born with a very large hole in...
January 18, 2005
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MCBRAIN DAMAGE Scrap West Coast Tour Plans

MCBRAIN DAMAGE, the Florida-based band featuring IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain and ex-BLACK SABBATH/GREAT WHITE bassist Dave "The Beast" Spitz, along with members of DEEPSET and FAILSAFE, have posted the following message on their web site: "Unfortunately, due to continued schedule conflicts and...
January 10, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN's MCBRAIN, VAN HALEN's HAGAR To Raise Money For After-School Activities

Nicko McBrain (IRON MAIDEN),Neil Schon (JOURNEY, SOUL SIRKUS) and Sammy Hagar (VAN HALEN) are among the artists that will be helping to raise money for super-producer Narada Michael Walden's foundation for after-school activities on Friday (Dec. 17) at the Mill Valley Community Center in Mill Valle...
December 16, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Launches Web Site

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain has launched his official web site at this location. In other news, NECA (National Entertainment Collectibles Association) will be issuing a "Piece of Mind" seven-inch Eddie action figure in April 2005. A posting at the NECA web site reads as follows: "It was Monday...
December 12, 2004
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TEOS Confirmed To Support METAL CHURCH In South Jersey

American power metallers TEOS will support METAL CHURCH at the Pirate's Den in Gloucester, NJ on Monday November 29. TEOS will also introduce their new lead singer at the show. Back with a new record and some new blood, METAL CHURCH are currently in the middle of a U.S. tour in support of their new...
November 29, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Performs With MAIDEN Tribute Act In Greece

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain performed with the Italian MAIDEN tribute band ATHENORA in Athens, Greece on Friday, November 19 as part of a few "special" appearances by McBrain and his Italian friends. Nicko and ATHENORA played an all-IRON MAIDEN set, which included such selections as "Murders i...
November 21, 2004
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MCBRAIN DAMAGE Seek Second Guitarist

MCBRAIN DAMAGE, the Florida-based band featuring IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain and ex-BLACK SABBATH/GREAT WHITE bassist Dave "The Beast" Spitz, along with members of DEEPSET and FAILSAFE, are currently auditioning guitarists for the second-guitar position. A Florida resident is preffered, or som...
November 11, 2004
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MCBRAIN DAMAGE To Play West Coast In January

MCBRAIN DAMAGE, the Florida-based band featuring IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain and ex-BLACK SABBATH/GREAT WHITE bassist Dave "The Beast" Spitz, along with members of DEEPSET and FAILSAFE, will be scheduling new live dates beginning in early January in South California and running up the West Coa...
November 4, 2004