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THERION Discusses Upcoming Show With Symphonic Orchestra
Metalhead.ro recently conducted an interview with THERION about the Swedish band's upcoming concert with a full symphonic orchestra, choir and international opera stars, which will take place on December 9, 2006 at the Palace Hall in Bucharest, Romania. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Met...December 4, 2006
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Original EDEN Guitarist RICK SCOTT CROCCO Passes Away
Longtime metal journalist and Shockwaves magazine editor Bob Nalbandian has released the following announcement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "I am saddened to report that Rick Scott Crocco passed away on the morning of December 3, 2006 in his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. The cause of death is undisclosed....December 4, 2006
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Business as Usual
I suppose it's supposed to be a joked, but it's still an awful name for a band. Boston's RIGHTEOUS JAMS goes for the rock 'n' roll infused hardcore thing with tepid results. I've been hearing more of the style as of late and, with the exception of CANCER BATS, it has not worked very well. ...December 4, 2006
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DUFF MCKAGAN's LOADED To Reunite For Benefit Concert
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan's former band LOADED will reunite for a special benefit show for Jerry Allen's Cancer Fund on December 22, 2006 at Hell's Kitchen in Tacoma, Washington. Also returning to the stage with LOADED are Geoff Reading of NEW AMERICAN SHAME, TOP HEAVY CR...December 2, 2006
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AEROSMITH: New Audio Interview With JOE PERRY Available
A 12-minute audio interview with AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry, conducted last month by Doug Podell of Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM, has been posted online at this location (Windows Media). Bassist Tom Hamilton joined AEROSMITH on stage during their appearance Wednesday night (Nov. 29) at the Mohegan Sun...December 2, 2006
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AEROSMITH Joined By TOM HAMILTON In Connecticut: Photos Available
Bassist Tom Hamilton joined AEROSMITH on stage during their appearance last night (Wednesday night, November 29) at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut. Uncasville isn't far from the band's home base in Boston, and that's where Hamilton has been recovering from throat cancer and the tr...November 30, 2006
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JIMI HENDRIX Guitar Sold For $117,000
A Jimi Hendrix guitar sold for hundreds of thousands of pounds at an auction of rock memorabilia in London, according to News.com.au. A spokeswoman for promoter Magnum Communications said that a Fender Stratocaster guitar owned by Jimi Hendrix went for £60,000 (approximately $117,000). It was one of...November 30, 2006
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AEROSMITH Bassist Expected At Connecticut Show
Launch Radio Networks reports: AEROSMITH's got a show practically in their own backyard tonight (Wednesday, November 29),and they're expecting a special guest — bass player Tom Hamilton. The band is playing the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, which isn't far from their home base in B...November 29, 2006
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Cancer Benefit For Minnesota Rock/Metal Music Icon To Be Held Next Month
Earl Root has been a staple of the rock and metal community in Minnesota for over twenty years. He is most known as the once owner of Root Cellar Records, which recently closed last year as well as the DJ of KFAI's "Root of All Evil" metal music show on Saturday nights. He also owns ...November 28, 2006
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AEROSMITH Guitarist Still Wondering About The End
Launch Radio Networks reports: AEROSMITH has gone through a lot this year, and guitarist Joe Perry understands that the ride could be coming to an end. It was hard enough dealing with frontman Steven Tyler's throat surgery back in the spring, but bassist Tom Hamilton's fight with throat cancer reall...November 27, 2006
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Guitarist BERNIE TORME Discusses GMT Project
DioMessageBoard.com recently conducted an interview with Irish guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE) about his new band GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT),also featuring his old compadre from GILLAN, bassist John McCoy — who has worked with Joey Belladonna, SAMSON, and the UK SUB, among others — and dr...November 25, 2006
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ULI JON ROTH Confirmed As Special Guest At THERION's 'Classic Show' In Bucharest
Sweden's THERION has updated its official web site with the following message: "Three weeks before the THERION goes classic show (December 9th, Palace Hall, Bucharest) we are proud to announce a huge surprise to the fans: Ex-SCORPIONS and ELECTRIC SKY member Uli Jon Roth, currently developing his ow...November 22, 2006
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DEFIANCE Guitarist DOUG HARRINGTON Passes Away
Reunited Oakland, California thrashers DEFIANCE, best known for their seminal late '80s/early '90s Roadrunner releases "Void Terra Firma" and "Beyond Recognition", have issued the following statement: "It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of our dear friend, bandmate, and Corpo...November 16, 2006
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OZZY OSBOURNE: The Ozzman Designeth
According to the San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Hard Rock has just unveiled the newest addition to its Signature T-Shirt Series, the Edition XXII, which boasts a design created by Ozzy Osbourne. The godfather of heavy metal's notorious stick figure, symbolizing his on-stage persona, dances down a line...November 15, 2006
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ROSE TATTOO Frontman Urges Men To Have Prostate Checks
Australia's Herald Sun reports that ROSE TATTOO frontman Angry Anderson is urging men to have prostate checks. The legendary rocker, who appears in a series of television ads to promote prostate cancer awareness, said men's health was no longer an unspoken topic. "This is about men's bits and we're...November 15, 2006
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