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Former BLUE CHEER Member ETHAN JAMES Dead At 56
Ethan James, a member of the '60s heavy metal band BLUE CHEER who shifted in the 1980s to a behind-the-scenes role as producer and engineer on dozens of recordings, has died, the Los Angeles Times has reported. He was 56 years old. James died June 19 in San Francisco after an eight-month battle with...July 8, 2003
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CRYPTIC WINTERMOON Confirmed For Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival
Germany's CRYPTIC WINTERMOON are the final act to be confirmed for this year's installment of Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to appear the event is as follows: ANCIENT RITES ANNIHILATOR ASSASSIN CA...July 4, 2003
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TWISTED SISTER's DEE SNIDER: Guilty As Charged
Dan Lorenzo of Steppin' Out spoke to TWISTED SISTER's Dee Snider about the change in the group's musical direction following the multi-platinum success of their 1984 "Stay Hungry" CD. "After 'Stay Hungry' I remember saying 'Shit. I've got a million dollar house, five cars, two boats, fame, fortune,...July 3, 2003
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HADES Drummer Update: More Chemotherapy Needed
HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo has issued the following update on the condition of bandmate Ron Lipnicki (drums),who is currently battling testicular cancer: "Ron had this HUGE operation 2 weeks ago to remove the cancerous tumor. They were concerned they might have to remove one of his kidneys. It was...July 2, 2003
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ICED EARTH Replaced By TWISTED SISTER At Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR 2003 Festival
In a move that was widely anticipated, ICED EARTH have now officially withdrawn from this year's installment of Wacken Open Air festival, set to take place Jul. 31-Aug. 2, 2003 in Wacken, Germany. Replacing ICED EARTH on the bill are none other than TWISTED SISTER. The complete list of artists curre...June 29, 2003
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WARRIOR SOUL Confirmed For Spain's SERIE Z FESTIVAL
The reunited WARRIOR SOUL have been confirmed to appear at this year's Serie Z Festival in Cadiz, Spain, according to the event's official web site. The festival, which is set to take place Aug. 28-30 at Jerez de la Frontera, will feature the following lineup of performers: Thursday, August 28: HOOD...June 26, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS: 'My First Motivation Is To Make Lots Of Money'
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently spoke to New York Post's Cindy Adams about his new book, "Sex Money Kiss". "The book's about sex," he said. "My design, and I suspect all God's designs, start with some engine. A car's engine either has horsepower or not. The design of this particular beas...June 26, 2003
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Rock Historian Urges Australian Government To Preserve AC/DC Childhood Home
In a recent newspaper article in the Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Rock historian Glenn A. Baker urged the government to include the former house of the Young family (childhood home of AC/DC guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young) in the list of places to be preserved for the Australian national her...June 24, 2003
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SHARON OSBOURNE On JACK's Substance Abuse: 'I Should Have Had More Boundaries'
Sharon Osbourne has revealed in a brand-new interview with USAToday.com that she is blaming herself for son Jack's turn to drugs and alcohol. "You get caught up with the BS, and I did, of, 'Oh, your mom's really cool. She's really easygoing.' I should have had more boundaries. I should have had more...June 13, 2003
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HAMMERFALL: Special Hometown Gig Planned
HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message to the band's official web site, www.hammerfall.net: "Back from South America since two weeks, and it was definitely the best experience so far for us down there! More people, more excitement more metal. It was tremendous! "More rec...June 12, 2003
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ANCIENT Singer DEADLY KRISTIN Leaves BYAXIS
ANCIENT vocalist Deadly Kristin has parted ways with Seattle-based progressive death metallers BYAXIS due to "creative & musical differences," according to the band's official web site. "She's still considered a dear friend & sister. We wish her the best of luck with all of her endeavors." "...June 11, 2003
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Jumps On Stage With IRON MAIDEN
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following update to the band's official web site, www.anthrax.com: "I arrived in Budapest completely delirious from three hours sleep in two days and what do I do? I go straight to the IRON MAIDEN show. How could I not? IRON MAIDEN in Budapest. How cool is...June 10, 2003
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JIMI HENDRIX: Live Album, Tribute CD On The Way
An album of unreleased live JIMI HENDRIX music is set to hit stores this fall — nearly 33 years after his death in London. "It's a live concert — I can't tell you yet which concert it is," Janie Hendrix — Jimi's sister and president and CEO of Experience Hendrix LLC, the Hendrix family company ...June 3, 2003
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MURDERDOLLS Dress Up In Drag For Intimate London Gig
MURDERDOLLS, the new band featuring SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison on guitar, singer Wednesday 13 (formerly of North Carolina horror-metal outfit FRANKENSTEIN DRAG QUEENS FROM PLANET 13),ex-DOPE guitarist Acey Slade, bassist Erik Griffin, and drummer Ben Graves, played an intimate set at top London...June 3, 2003
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Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD Festival: Complete Schedule Announced
The complete schedule for this year's installment of Bang Your Head festival, set to take place Jun. 27-28 in Balingen, Germany, has been announced. It is as follows: Friday, June 27 DESTRUCTOR (opener) BITCH ROBROCK AMON AMARTH AXXIS T.N.T. ANNIHILATOR DOKKEN SODOM HAMMERFALL DIO (headliner) Saturd...June 2, 2003
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