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Former HELLOWEEN Frontman MICHAEL KISKE: 'People Love To Hate Me'
Zoltan Koncsok of Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with former HELLOWEEN frontman Michael Kiske. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Express Radio: You're not an easy person. You're a very controversial figure. Michael Kiske: "Yeah, I know. People love to hate me. The...December 17, 2005
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PRIMAL FEAR: Brazilian Recap
Mat Sinner (bass) and Ralf Scheepers (vocals) of German power metal mainstays PRIMAL FEAR recently travelled to Brazil to take part in two star-studded concerts in Sao Paulo and one in Belo Horizonte. The shows also featured Bruce Dickinson (IRON MAIDEN),Roy Z. (producer for JUDAS PRIEST, HALFORD),...November 20, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN's DICKINSON Sits Behind The Kit For AC/DC, DEEP PURPLE Classics
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson made his final guest appearance with the TRIBUZY project (led by Brazilian musician Renato Tribuzy) at the third of three scheduled dates in Brazil on Sunday (Nov. 13) at the Chevrolet Hall in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. The following report was submitted to BLABBERM...November 14, 2005
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BRUCE DICKINSON Performs IRON MAIDEN Classics During TRIBUZY Appearance
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson performed a total of five tracks during his guest appearance with the TRIBUZY project (led by Brazilian musician Renato Tribuzy) at the first of three scheduled dates in Brazil this weekend. According to a posting on the MAIDEN fan site MaidenFans.com, "[Bruce] c...November 13, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN's DICKINSON 'Likely' To Perform Solo Material During TRIBUZY Appearance
According to a posting on the official IRON MAIDEN web site, MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson is "likely" to perform songs from his own repertoire during a guest appearance with the TRIBUZY project in Brazil this weekend. Bruce met Brazilian musician Renato Tribuzy a few years back and was very impre...November 10, 2005
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MASTERPLAN's ROLAND GRAPOW Auctioning Guitars
MASTERPLAN/ex-HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow has placed several guitars for auction on the German eBay web site. The items he is selling are as follows: Gibson Flying V Medallion from 1971 (auction page),Chrome Veleno from (around) 1973 (auction page),and a Messenger guitar from 1969 (made in S...September 14, 2005
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HELLOWEEN Frontman Explains Why Band Chose To Revisit 'Keeper' Album Concept
HELLOWEEN frontman Andy Deris (ex-PINK CREAM 69) recently spoke to Metal Temple magazine's Orpheus Spiliotopoulos and Grigoris Chronis about the band's brand-new album, "Keeper of the Seven Keys - The Legacy", due on October 28 in Germany and on October 31 in the rest of Europe via SPV Records (the...September 9, 2005
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British Study To Explain Why Men And Women Play Air Guitar Differently
Amy Iggulden of the U.K.'s Telegrpah.co.uk has issued the following report: The first academic study into the sweaty pursuit of air guitar playing is to use the work of French philosophers to explain why men and women do it differently. Doctoral research has begun under the supervision of Britain's...August 1, 2005
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METAL FOREVER FESTIVAL: Photo Collages Auctioned For Charity
In the next few days, heavy metal fans will be able to get their hands on some very special band souvenirs at www.ebay.de — and contribute to charity as well. Beginning on July 18, the organizers of the Metal Forever Festival For Asia benefit event will auction nine autographed photo collages of eac...July 11, 2005
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MASTERPLAN: 'Aeronautics' U.S. Release Date Confirmed
Candlelight Records with AFM Records have confirmed a September 20 U.S. release date for "Aeronautics", the second album from the German/Norwegian metal/hard rock band MASTEPLAN. It is the first record to be issued via the two labels' recently announced agreement for the North American territory. Re...July 7, 2005
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Former THOTEN Frontman: How I Got BRUCE DICKINSON To Sing On My Solo Album
In a recent interview with BruceFans.com, former THOTEN frontman Renato Tribuzy explained how he managed to persuade IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson to sing a track on Tribuzy's solo album, "Execution", due later this month. "How the hell did I managed to get Bruce Dickinson to sing with me? We...June 9, 2005
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VOIVOD: Songwriting For New Album Complete; First DVD Release Coming Soon
VOIVOD drummer Away (a.k.a. Michel Langevin) has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "We are finally done with the writing of the album. "The songs have a bit of an eerie vibe, with experimental vocals by Snake, spiralling solos by Piggy and heaviness courtesy of Jasonic!...May 30, 2005
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Former THOTEN Frontman Sets Release Date For Solo Album
Former THOTEN frontman Renato Tribuzy will release his solo album, "Execution", on June 22 in Brazil, Japan, Argentina, Mexico. The album will be released in Spain, Portugal, England, France, and Italy on July 1. A July 22 release in USA, Germany, Switzerland, Scandinavia, Russia, Romania and Austri...May 17, 2005
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MASTERPLAN Confirmed For ROCK THE BOAT Festival
MASTERPLAN, the German/Norwegian band featuring ex-HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, ex-HELLOWEEN drummer Uli Kusch and former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/ARK singer Jorn Lande, have been confirmed for the Rock the Boat festival on April 22-23. The festival will take place on Stena Saga, a big ferry which goe...January 11, 2005
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Former THOTEN Frontman Reveals Solo Band Touring Lineup
Former THOTEN frontman Renato Tribuzy has selected the musicians that will accompany him on the road in support of his upcoming solo effort, "Execution", tentatively due later this year. Joining Tribuzy in the group are his former bandmate Frank Schieber (guitar),Gustavo Silvera (who recorded the r...January 6, 2005
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