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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist's Solo Debut Gets A Release Date
Greece's Black Lotus Records has set an October 24, 2005 European release date (January 2006 in the U.S.) for the debut solo album from TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda, entitled "Axes 2 Axes". The CD will feature guest appearances by such acclaimed hard rock/heavy metal vocalists as Ronnie Jame...September 5, 2005
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KIX Frontman Explains Why There's No Chance Of Permanent Reunion
Steve Whiteman, lead singer of KIX, recently talked to The Herald-Mail about the band's history, why the group broke up and why there's no chance of the guys getting back together permanently. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: The Herald-Mail: KIX broke up in 1996. Why? Steve Whiteman: "'95...September 4, 2005
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SHARON OSBOURNE Defends Egg-Throwing Incident: 'A Bit Of Egg Isn't Gonna Spoil A Rock Show'
Sharon Osbourne spoke exclusively to Kerrang! magazine (web site) last week (as reported here yesterday) regarding IRON MAIDEN's final performance on this year's Ozzfest tour, during which she cut MAIDEN's power and arranged to have the band pelted with eggs and debris from the crowd. Several more e...August 31, 2005
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'I Always Thought VAN HALEN Were A Lot More Interesting Than DIO'
Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: DEF LEPPARD is a great live band. However, you don’t show off much in this band. Your playing is very straightforward and Phil Collen...August 28, 2005
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CRYSTAL EYES Part Ways With Singer, Seek Replacement
Sweden's CRYSTAL EYES have posted the following message on their official web site: "Daniel Heiman will not be singing with CRYSTAL EYES in the future. Daniel's full attention has now for some time been on his own band HEED, and writing and recording their debut album. Of course we hoped to make mor...August 23, 2005
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DIO: 'Holy Diver' To Be Re-Issued In September
According to MelodicRock.com, DIO's 1983 landmark album "Holy Diver" will be re-released in upgraded form on September 30, 2005. A joint project between Universal Music and Rock Candy Records, this new version of a recognized rock classic has been comprehensively remastered for maximum impact, and w...August 18, 2005
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DEVIANT Release Full-Length Debut
Young Swedish death metallers DEVIANT's full-length debut, "Larvaeon", was released on August 9 via The Spew Records. "Larvaeon" is said to feature "a wonderful mix of aesthatic riffs and full force grinding brutality in 10 amazing tracks" and "incredibly skilled musicianship destined to stab you se...August 14, 2005
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TESLA, Ex-MEGADETH Members To Perform At Benefit Concert
Jimmy DeGrasso (ex-MEGADETH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES),Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH),Troy Luccketta (TESLA),David Ellefson (ex-MEGADETH),Jeff Keith (TESLA) and Frank Hannon (TESLA) are among the musicians that will lend their time and talent at a benefit concert on September 10 for Lissa...August 14, 2005
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WORLD BELOW: More Tour Dates Announced
WORLD BELOW, the Swedish band featuring CARNAL FORGE/CENTINEX guitarist Jonas Kjellgren, ex-SIDEBURNERS bassist/vocalist Mikael Danielsson, and CENTINEX drummer Ronnie Bergerståhl, have lined up the following dates during the coming weeks: w/ CENTINEX: Sep. 30 - Turku, FIN - Klubi Oct. 01 - Helsinki...August 10, 2005
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SAMMY HAGAR Looking Forward To Playing With MONTROSE Again
Launch Radio Networks reports: Sammy Hagar is excited about launching his brief "The Tequila Made Me Do It" tour this weekend, and just as excited about playing with his first band, MONTROSE. The group, which initially reunited in 2003, will play three shows with Hagar this month. The Red Rocker tol...August 5, 2005
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Films Cameo In TENACIOUS D Movie
According to a posting on Ronnie James Dio's official web site, Ronnie recently filmed a cameo in the forthcoming movie "Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny", which is tentatively scheduled for a June 6, 2006 release date. The film is being directed by Liam Lynch, who also directed the video for "Tribu...July 27, 2005
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AMARAN Part Ways With Singer
Vocalist Johanna De Pierre has officially left Swedish progressive metallers AMARAN. Her official statement reads as follows: "Unfortunately, I have some bad news for you. I have decided to leave the band. The reason for this is that I have lost the commitment and ambition that it takes to drive a b...July 24, 2005
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Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Discusses His Time With DIO
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson. A few excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: Is it true you almost replaced Craig [Goldy] after September 11th and have you talked to Ronnie recently? Rowan Robertson: "No, it's not t...July 23, 2005
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Singing BLACK SABBATH's 'War Pigs' In 1972: Audio Available
A live recording of Ronnie James Dio's pre-RAINBOW band ELF performing a cover of BLACK SABBATH's "War Pigs" in 1972 has been unearthed and posted online at Jeremy Whitted's "Dio : The Early Years" web site. Download the MP3 file at this location. More background information about the recording in q...July 22, 2005
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Guitarist 'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK Talks About Playing With HALFORD, SEBASTIAN BACH And TESTAMENT
Jukebo.cx recently conducted an interview with guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM, SEBASTIAN BACH). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Jukebox: The first time I heard the debut HALFORD record, "Resurrection", it stunned me. To me, that record was a defining moment in metal...July 22, 2005
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