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STATUS QUO Guitarist Is Cancer-Free

BBC News is reporting that STATUS QUO's Rick Parfitt does not have cancer, doctors have confirmed after testing growths found on his larynx. Parfitt, 57, described the news as "the best Christmas present that I could possibly have". The band was forced to cancel its U.K. tour earlier this month when...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer Says BLABBERMOUTH.NET Detractors Are 'Sad Bastards'

Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins' official web site has been updated with the following message: "Al wishes all his friends and fans a merry Xmas and a great New Year, even to those sad bastards who comment on Blabbermouth. [*Edit by [Atkins'] webmaster… Al? Surely you didnt mean that? Oh man,...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer ATKINS Releases Promotional DVD: Samples Available

Original JUDAS PRIEST frontman Al Atkins has just released a new promotional DVD. Produced by Mpeguk Ltd, the DVD (released on DVD-R) includes music videos of three selected tracks off his new CD, "Demon Deceiver - The Sin Sessions": the title track, "Demon Deceiver", "Cradle to the Grave" and the J...

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FEAR FACTORY Frontman: 'We're Breaking Boundaries, Traversing New Ground'

The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the fan reactions to the group's new CD, "Transgression": Burton: "It's been very mixed like I knew it would be. I had a feeling when we finished this record that...

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BENEDICTUM Announce U.S. And European Release Dates For 'Uncreation'

Locomotive Records has announced a March 6 U.S. release date for "Uncreation", the debut album by San Diego, CA-based power metal band BENEDICTUM, featuring powerhouse vocalist Veronica Freeman, guitarist Pete Wells, drummer Blackie Sanchez, keyboardist Chris Morgan, and bassist Jesse Wright. The Eu...

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Cancer Fears For STATUS QUO Guitarist

Beth Hardie of icNorthLondonOnline has issued the following report: STATUS QUO's Rick Parfitt needs urgent surgery on his throat amid fears he has cancer. The 57-year-old rocker had been struggling with his voice while on tour with the band. During a check-up doctors found a tumour on his right voca...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Biography To Air On A&E In January

According to Ozzyhead.com, an Ozzy Osbourne biography is scheduled to air on the A&E Network on Friday, January 6, 2006 at 10:00 p.m., with a repeat airing slated for Saturday, January 7 at 2:00 a.m. The program will reportedly feature an interview with Ozzy, as well as his wife, Sharon, his thr...

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DEEP PURPLE Drummer To Perform At U.K. Charity Concert

DEEP PUPLE drummer Ian Paice will be accompanied by several other "top musicians" for an appearance at a charity show in Reading, U.K. on Friday, January 13, 2006. All profits from the event will be donated to organizer DrumWright's adopted charity, Tong-Len, which supports primary education for hig...

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QUIET RIOT Putting Finishing Touches On Material For New Album

QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali has posted the following message on his official web site: "I have recently completed recording the drum tracks for two future tribute record releases. The track for THE BEATLES tribute is 'Magical Mystery Tour' and the track for the MÖTLEY CRÜE tribute is 'Dr. Feel...

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FEAR FACTORY Schedule 'Rockline' Appearance

FEAR FACTORY will join AVENGED SEVENFOLD as the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Monday, December 12. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). To find...

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RHINO BUCKET: New Album Title Revealed

RHINO BUCKET, the Bon Scott-era AC/DC sound-alike band that recorded two albums for Warner Bros./EMI back in '90 and '92 and an independent album in '94 with former AC/DC drummer Simon Wright, have set "And Then It Got Ugly" as the title of their fourth album, due in March 2006 via Acetate Records....

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Reunited ONSLAUGHT Play First Gig In 15 Years: Photos, Review Available

The reformed lineup of the classic U.K. thrash outfit ONSLAUGHT played their first gig in almost fifteen years Friday night (November 25) in Bristol, England. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Let There Be Death 02. Angels Of Death 03. Metal Forces 04. Destroyer Of Worlds 05. Shellshock 06. De...

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QUIET RIOT Bassist, VELVET REVOLVER Drummer Record Music For TV Show

QUIET RIOT bassist Chuck Wright was recently in the studio with VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum and Lanny Cordola recording music for a new show called "Steel Dreams" (web site). "We created 43 minutes of music that day," says Wright. "It was very inspiring... No holds barred, musically... everyt...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Did Not Order Silicone Clone

Chris Vranian of Recre-art.com has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to refute a report that Ozzy Osbourne is one of the first celebrities to order a life-size silicone clone of himself. Says Vranian: "My wife and I are the owners of Recre-art.com. We created the Ozzy sculpture that you mention in your sto...

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Skinhead Cop Fronts Satanic Death Metal Band

Jennifer Dann of New Zealand's Stuff.co.nz has issued the following report: A tattooed skinhead south Auckland policeman is the frontman for a satanic death metal band which calls for the "eradication of the weak and inferior". New Zealand Police Minister Annette King plans to ask the police commiss...