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LANA LANE: 'Lady Macbeth' Album Details Revealed
Frontiers Records has set an April 11 European release date for the new studio album from LANA LANE. Entitled "Lady Macbeth", the CD is said to be a symphonic rock concept album based on the famous "Macbeth" play by vanguard English poet William Shakespeare. Lana Lane herself bears no resemblance wh...January 5, 2005
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Former DOKKEN Guitarist, LABYRINTH Singer Join Forces In HEADRUSH
HEADRUSH, the Italian hard rock band featuring ex-DOKKEN guitar wizard Alex De Rosso and LABYRINTH singer Roberto Tiranti, will release their debut album in Europe on March 21 via Frontiers Records (in Japan via King Records). The band's inception came about last summer when Alex started to write th...January 5, 2005
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Ex-DOKKEN Guitarist GEORGE LYNCH Announces Tour Dates
Former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch has announced the following solo dates during January: Jan. 13 - San Francisco, CA @ The Pound SF Jan. 14 - Sacramento, CA @ The Roadhouse Jan. 15 - Concord, CA @ Bourbon St. Jan. 18 - Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues Jan. 19 - Malibu, CA @ Malibu ...December 30, 2004
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AT VANCE: Studio Drummer Announced
German metal act AT VANCE have announced that the drum tracks on their new album are being laid down by Franco Zuccaroli (JACK BRUCE, ULI JOHN ROTH, DON AIREY). The drummer slot is still open for the group's upcoming tour with BRAINSTORM, which is scheduled to kick off in mid-April. Interested parti...December 25, 2004
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SHARON OSBOURNE: Rockers Who Don't Cheat On Their Wives Are Gay
ContactMusic.com is reporting that rock matriarch Sharon Osbourne insists musicians who don't cheat on their wives when they are away on tour are either "gay" or "mutants". The outspoken wife of rocker Ozzy Osbourne believes women married to musicians are better off establishing ground rules about t...December 23, 2004
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Heavy Metal Musicians Reveal Their Favorites From The Early Days Of Rock 'N' Roll
Paul Di'Anno (IRON MAIDEN),Phil Demmel (MACHINE HEAD, VIO-LENCE),Thomas Youngblood (KAMELOT) and Zak Stevens (CIRCLE II CIRCLE, SAVATAGE) are among the musicians that were recently asked by Imhotep Zine to name their favorite artists from the early days of rock 'n' roll. The obvious choices were T...December 20, 2004
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GEORGE LYNCH: 'DIMEBAG's Playing Was Imaginative, Soulful And Technical'
Former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch has posted the following message on his official web site: "I remember the first time I met Dime was back in the mid-'80s. "PANTERA played with DOKKEN a lot in Texas. There was a chain of hard rock venues called Cardi's and we would frequently share the stage wit...December 19, 2004
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP To Perform At NAMM Convention
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) will be performing at the upcoming NAMM convention. The concert will take place Thursday, January 20, which is the first night of the convention. The venue it will be held at is called Vault 350, which is located in Long Beach, CA. Also playing on the bill will be George...December 17, 2004
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SHADOWS FALL Drummer Reports From DIMEBAG's Funeral
SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner has issued the following report from the funeral services and public memorial for slain DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, which were held on Tuesday (Dec. 14) in Arlington, Texas: "I have just gotten to my computer today after returning home...December 17, 2004
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Mainman Discusses Upcoming Album 'Alien'
Maniacal Canadian extremists STRAPPING YOUNG LAD have finalized the track listing for their highly anticipated new album, "Alien", now set for a March 22 release. The follow-up to the group's critically acclaimed 2003 release "SYL" was recorded at the Armoury and Greenhouse Studios (both in Vancouve...December 16, 2004
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DOKKEN Singer Discusses The Murder Of DIMEBAG DARRELL
DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken spoke to Abrasive Rock over the weekend about the tragic murder of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Don Dokken: "I heard about it twenty minutes after it happened. We were playing, we got a call, four of...December 13, 2004
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Report: Clubs Don't See Need To Change Security
Carrie Spencer of The Southern Illinoisan reports: A nightclub shooting that left four people dead, including a heavy-metal guitarist, has concert bookers and bar managers wondering whether fans will grumble less the next time they're patted down or directed through a metal detector. Scott Stienecke...December 11, 2004
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UPDATED: Tributes From Metal Musicians Pour In For DIMEBAG DARRELL
A number of heavy metal musicians have paid tribute to Dimebag Darrell (DAMAGEPLAN, ex-PANTERA) who was tragically murdered last night. ------------------------------------------------- Ozzy Osbourne: "Dimebag was a dear friend of mine. I'm absolutely beside myself with grief. I can't for the life o...December 9, 2004
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DON DOKKEN Says GEORGE LYNCH Is His Own Worst Enemy
DOKKEN mainman Don Dokken recently spoke to KNAC.com's Jeff Kirby about his reputation for being "difficult" and ex-DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: KNAC.com: There was a report that DOKKEN was slated to do a show at the Anaheim House...December 7, 2004
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NEVERMORE: 'Enemies Of Reality' To Be Remixed By ANDY SNEAP, Reissued In Early 2005
Producer Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY, SKINLAB, MASTERPLAN) is remixing NEVERMORE's "Enemies of Reality" album for re-release via the Century Media label in early 2005. "Enemies of Reality" (2003) was originally recorded in Seattle with producer Kelly Gray (QUEENSRŸCHE, SLAVE TO THE SYSTEM,...December 7, 2004
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