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CHILDREN OF BODOM Win 'Export Award' At First Annual FEMMAGAALA
CHILDREN OF BODOM won the "Export Award" during the first annual Femmagaala ceremony held at Helsinki's Nosturi Friday night (Feb. 20). KOTITEOLLISUUS, a Finnish band singing in their native language, won the "Best Hard Rock/Metal Album" award, while HANOI ROCKS guitarist Andy McCoy took home the "T...February 21, 2004
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THUNDERSTONE To Play Special Gig In Helsinki
THUNDERSTONE's concert at On the Rocks in Helsinki, Finland on March 3 will be "a very special show featuring acoustic versions (!) of THUNDERSTONE favorites, rare songs, killer covers and special guests!" according to a posting on the band's web site. "We are planning to make this an annual event,...February 19, 2004
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RUSH: 30th Anniversary Tour Details Revealed!
As promised, RUSH have revealed the first details of their 30th Anniversary Tour via their official web site, Rush.com. Around 40 North American dates have been scheduled so far, beginning on May 28 in Charlotte, NC and concluding on August 22 in the band's hometown of Toronto, Canada. Also availabl...February 18, 2004
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HANOI ROCKS Singer Says U.S. Deal Was A 'Happy Accident'
In a recent interview with ElectricBasement.com, HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe explained how the band got their latest CD, "12 Shots on the Rocks", issued in the U.S. on Liquor and Poker Music. "Well, this person who was working with us who did the deal, and who is not working with us anymore,...February 17, 2004
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STRATOVARIUS: TOLKKI Jams On Hard Rock Classics, KOTIPELTO Celebrates Completion Of New Video
STRATOVARIUS guitarist Timo Tolkki participated in a very special "hard rock jam session" on Sunday (Feb. 15) at London Pub in Tampere, Finland. Joining Tolkki during the jam were HANOI ROCKS drummer Lacu and BOMFUNK MC'S bassist Ville Mäkinen. The unnamed "band" performed nine cover songs, includin...February 16, 2004
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Ex-RATT Singer STEPHEN PEARCY: 'Fueler' Details Revealed
Former RATT singer Stephen Pearcy has released more details about his forthcoming solo effort, "Fueler", due in April/May through his own Top Fuel Records. According to a posting on Pearcy's web site, former QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali plays on three cuts on the album, which will also be packa...February 8, 2004
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PAPA ROACH Frontman Wants To 'Keep It Real' With Short Run Of Live Dates
PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Ready to rock. What's up, world? It's Jacoby just checking in!!!! We just got done mixing the record and it's awesome. we worked with Chris Lord Alge. He mixed bands like P.O.D., BLINDSIDE, BILLY TA...February 2, 2004
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THUNDERSTONE: Finnish Tour Dates Announced
Finnish melodic power metallers THUNDERSTONE have announced the following dates in March: Mar. 03 - On The Rocks – Helsinki, FIN Mar. 05 – Loop - Oulu, FIN Mar. 06 – Lutakko - Jyväskylä, FIN As previously reported, THUNDERSTONE's sophomore album, "The Burning", entered the Finnish Album chart at pos...February 1, 2004
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Former THIN LIZZY/MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist To Tour With FIVE FIFTEEN
Former THIN LIZZY/MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Brian "Robbo" Robertson will play a couple of dates as a special guest with FIVE FIFTEEN in Scandinavia at the end of February. FIVE FIFTEEN are out promoting their new album, "The Sensational Five Fifteen", with the line-up of Mika Jarvinen (guitar & vocals...January 28, 2004
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VANDENBERG To Be Featured In Dutch TV Program
Long-defunct Dutch hard rock outfit VANDENBERG, led by one-time WHITESNAKE guitarist Adrian Vandenberg, will be featured in a Dutch TV program called "Single Luck" this Friday, January 23. The brainchild of producer "Tonko Dop", the show focuses on bands that produced one world smash hit before reve...January 22, 2004
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TESTAMENT To Tour Europe In June
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT will be embarking on a European tour beginning in early June. Tentative dates are as follows: Jun. 06 - Milano, ITA @ Gods Of Metal Jun. 07 - Pratteln, SWI @ Z7 (not confirmed yet) Jun. 08 - GER @ TBA Jun. 09 - Prague, CZR @ GOLEM ...January 20, 2004
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DR. DOT: The Masseuse To The Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Stars
Masseuse Dorothy Stein, a.k.a. Dr. Dot, has worked her magic on the necks, arms and lower backs of some of the biggest names in music, including members of AEROSMITH, KISS, DEF LEPPARD and MÖTLEY CRÜE (see previous story). Her scrapbook boasts a stream of testimonials from satisfied customers like A...January 16, 2004
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SOULGRIND To Enter Studio In May
SOULGRIND, the Finnish band featuring former LULLACRY frontwoman Tanja "Whisper Lilith" Kemppainen (a.k.a. Tanya),will enter the studio on May 28 to begin recording their new album, "Omnino Veritas", tentatively due in early November through France's Holy Records. A limited-edition version (2,000 c...January 15, 2004
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JASON NEWSTED To Attend NAMM, Join LITTLE KIDS ROCK Board Of Directors
Former METALLICA/current VOIVOD bassist Jason Newsted will be attending this year's NAMM show in Anaheim on Saturday, January 17. Jason's schedule at NAMM is as follows: Dean Markley from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. AMPEG from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sadowsky from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In other news, Jas...January 14, 2004
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REFLEXION To Support CHARON, Video Posted Online
REFLEXION, the Finnish band featuring vocalist Juha Kylmänen (FOR MY PAIN, TO/DIE/FOR),will support CHARON at three shows in Finland later this week. The dates are as follows: Jan. 15 - Helsinki, FIN @ On the Rocks Jan. 16 - Ylivieska, FIN @ Ravintola Vieska Jan. 17 - Evijärvi, FIN @ NS-talo In oth...January 13, 2004
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