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HYPOCRISY's TÄGTGREN Talks About New CD, Drummer

HYPOCRISY mainman Peter Tägtgren recently spoke to Denmark's Metal Reference about the band's new CD, "The Arrival", and the addition of drummer Horgh (ex-IMMORTAL) to the group's ranks. The following are some of the highlights of the interview: Metal Reference: [I understand that] "The Arrival" was...

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IRON MAIDEN To Release New Single In March?

According to two Internet sources (Link#1, Link#2) and an eBay auction of the promo, IRON MAIDEN will release the third single from their "Dance of Death" album, "No More Lies", on March 29. The EP will reportedly contain the following tracks: 01. No More Lies 02. Paschendale (Orchestra Version) ...

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SAVATAGE Guitarist In Pre-Production For Solo Debut

SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery is currently in the studio doing pre-production for his debut solo album, "Faces", due in September through Greece's Black Lotus Records. The CD, which will reportedly include co-production assistance from SAVATAGE/ex-MEGADETH guitarist Al Pi...

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NIGHTWISH: Basic Tracks Completed, Orchestra Parts To Be Recorded In London

NIGHTWISH keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen flew to London, England today (Jan. 29) to oversee the recording of orchestra parts for the group's forthcoming album, tentatively due this summer. The sessions will last a couple of days and will be followed by another trip to London in late February for some...

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WARLOCK Reunion Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival

German hard rock singer Doro Pesch will reunite with her early band WARLOCK for a special reunion show at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place August 5-8, 2004 in Wacken, Germany. According to the festival's organizers, Doro will play a "best of" set, to be followed by a special p...

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ULI JON ROTH To Tour The U.K. In April

Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-THE SCORPIONS) and Sky Orchestra will perform a number of concerts in the U.K. in April 2004. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. As previously reported, Roth will be the special guest during UFO's upcoming European headlining tour, which is scheduled...

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KELLY KEELING Issues Update

Vocalist/guitarist Kelly Keeling (BATON ROUGE, BLUE MURDER, MSG, GUITAR ZEUS, JOHN NORUM) has posted the following message on his official web site: "Howdy folks! It's been a while since I updated. I've been so busy on the road with various projects and social gatherings. "I did a show with DOKKEN a...

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CARMINE APPICE Signs On As SLINGERLAND's Spokesperson

Legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice (VANILLA FUDGE, OZZY OSBOURNE, ROD STEWART) has signed on as an exclusive-spokesperson for the U.S.-made Gibson/Slingerland Drums, effective immediately. "Slingerland has always been the premier drum company and I couldn't be happier with this new arrangement. I...

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The Glorious Burden

ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer hit the heavy metal jackpot when he managed to convince former JUDAS PRIEST screamer Tim Owens to join the group's ranks following the departure of longtime singer Matt Barlow earlier in the year. Arguably the finest metal vocalist of the last decade, Owens' prowess w...

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SKYCLAD: New Song Available For Download

A brand new SKYCLAD track, titled "Do They Mean Us?", has been posted online in MP3 format at this location. This version of "Do They Mean Us?" — one of several new SKYCLAD songs that feature The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra — was taken from the Demolition Records Xmas promo sampler and might sound...

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RHAPSODY: Setting New Standards In 'Film Score Metal'

Acclaimed actor Christopher Lee ("Star Wars - Episode 2: Attack of the Clones", "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring", "Gremlins II", "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow") will join the symphonic metal band RHAPSODY on their next CD. Mr. Lee is no stranger to music and recording studios as he...

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KISS To Offer 'Symphony' Concert On Pay Per View

KISS, who are currently rocking hard on the extended leg of "the most successful summer concert tour of '03" with fellow rock icons AEROSMITH, are bringing out a special offering of "KISS Symphony, Alive IV in Concert from Melbourne, Australia" on Pay Per View. As part of this special offer for $19....

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'KISS Symphony' DVD Certified Double Platinum

KISS's "Kiss Symphony" DVD has been certified double platinum in the U.S., according to the web site of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The DVD, which features KISS members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss and Tommy Thayer playing classic songs such as "Rock And Roll All...

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NYC Street Named For JOEY RAMONE

The corner of Second Street and Bowery near the legendary CBGBs club in New York City has been officially christened "Joey Ramone Place" for THE RAMONES' lead singer, who died of cancer in 2001 at 49. Check out pictures from Film Magic, Newsday. "Joey was a true New Yorker," said bandmate ...

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VANILLA 'FUDGE-d' On MSNBC

On the MSNBC show "Scarborough Country" this past Monday — from The Intrepid in New York City — the host, former congressman Joe Scarborough, had as his guest the members of legendary '60s rock band VANILLA FUDGE. Prior to the interview, the spot was promoted as "Rock band supports the war." In the...