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TRIVIUM, IN FLAMES, OPETH Among METAL HAMMER GOLDEN GODS Nominees
The nominations for the fourth annual Metal Hammer Golden Gods awards — which this year takes place on Monday, June 12 at Koko in Camden, North London — were announced today. In keeping with the "Valhalla" theme of this year's awards, Metal Hammer magazine have teamed up with the crew of the "Hammer...April 12, 2006
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'Rock Wristbands' Charity Project Raises $300,000
According to a posting on IRON MAIDEN's official web site, the 21st Century Leaders Charity - Rock Wristbands initiative has been a big success, and they have raised a total of £160,000 (approximately $280,000) since being launched by MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain and Ozzy Osbourne in June of last ye...March 26, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Begin Recording New Album: Photos Available
IRON MAIDEN have commenced the recording sessions for their new album with producer Kevin Shirley. A posting on Shirley's official web site reads as follows: "My equipment rolled in Monday night, the MAIDEN truck rolled in Tuesday, and we set the studio up — it's a big job but by Tuesday night were...March 6, 2006
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GUNS N' ROSES, DOKKEN, TYPE O NEGATIVE, QUIET RIOT Members To Perform At Benefit Concert
The second annual Raven's Heart benefit concert will take place this Thursday, January 19 at the Fais Do-Do in Los Angeles. All proceeds from the event will go to the Raven's Heart Foundation. The benefit will feature a full night of performances, including a surprise band, and will be capped off by...January 16, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer's MCBRAIN DAMAGE Auctioning Guitar, Stage Banners
MCBRAIN DAMAGE, the Florida-based band featuring IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain and ex-BLACK SABBATH/GREAT WHITE bassist Dave "The Beast" Spitz, along with members of DEEPSET and FAILSAFE, are currently auctioning several items, including a guitar, stage banners and t-shirts. More information is...January 4, 2006
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ANGRA Drummer, MCBRAIN DAMAGE Vocalist To Appear On STYGIA Album
Drummer Aquiles Priester (ANGRA),virtuoso keyboardist Richard Andersson (TIME REQUIEM, MAJESTIC, SPACE ODYSSEY) and vocalist Jonathan Murphy (MCBRAIN DAMAGE) are among the musicians contributing to the new demo recording from STYGIA, the project of Todd Seitz, an up-and-coming "shred" guitarist fro...December 6, 2005
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AC/DC Tribute Band HIGHWAY TO HELL To Open For MCBRAIN DAMAGE In Florida
AC/DC tribute act HIGHWAY TO HELL has announced that it will be joining IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain's MCBRAIN DAMAGE at the Freebird Café in Jacksonville on Friday, December 16, Boomerz in Tampa on Saturday, December 17, and the final concert at the Hard Rock Legends Theater in Hollywood, Flor...December 2, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer's MCBRAIN DAMAGE Announce More Florida Dates
MCBRAIN DAMAGE, the Florida-based band featuring IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain and ex-BLACK SABBATH/GREAT WHITE bassist Dave "The Beast" Spitz, along with members of DEEPSET and FAILSAFE, have lined up the following dates in December: Dec. 16 - Jacksonville FL - Freebird Live Dec. 17 - Seminole...November 14, 2005
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ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ: 'KORN Is, Like, My Favorite Band'
Celtic Bob of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: How does it feel to be back in the band? Dan Spitz: "It feels really good. Like I said, it's one day at a time. For me more than anyone, it's .....November 8, 2005
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DAVID ELLEFSON: I Would Rejoin MEGADETH Tomorrow
George Dionne of Rock Is Life recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rock Is Life: What are the differences working with a smaller label like Deadline and a major label like Capitol? David Ellefson: "One...November 6, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer's MCBRAIN DAMAGE To Play Jacksonville In December
MCBRAIN DAMAGE, the Florida-based band featuring IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain and ex-BLACK SABBATH/GREAT WHITE bassist Dave "The Beast" Spitz, along with members of DEEPSET and FAILSAFE, have scheduled a one-off show at at Freebird Live! in Jacksonville, Florida on Friday, December 16. There wi...November 4, 2005
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SHARON OSBOURNE: 'It's Not My Fault BRUCE DICKINSON's Solo Records Are Sh*t'
ContactMusic.com is reporting that music matriarch Sharon Osbourne is a fan of heavy rockers IRON MAIDEN despite sabotaging the band's performance at the climax of her husband Ozzy's Ozzfest tour this summer. MAIDEN were pelted with debris by fans when Sharon allowed sound problems to wreck their se...November 2, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN, POISON, QUEENSRŸCHE Members Interviewed For VH1 CLASSIC's 'Fairway To Heaven'
Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, VH1 Classic premieres "Fairway to Heaven". The annual VH1 event pairs up pro golfers and artists with VH1 clients for some fun in the sun. This year's event was held at the Southern Highland Golf Club in Las Vegas and VH1 Classic host Amy Scott was on...October 28, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer To Jam With DEEPSET At Florida Gig
IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain will be joining some of his fellow MCBRAIN DAMAGE bandmates for a jam at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. DEEPSET, the Florida-based act which features in its ranks MCBRAIN DAMAGE members Jonathan Murphy, Rick Baum and Dave Spitz (ex-BLACK SABBA...October 11, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN: NICKO MCBRAIN U.K. Road Show 2005 Announced
Premier Percussion has announced the launch of the 2005 Nicko McBrain Road Shows. The events will take place in September and October in association with some of the top U.K. retailers. Nicko McBrain, IRON MAIDEN's charismatic sticksman for over 20 years, will be showcasing his larger-than-life play...September 8, 2005
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