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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Talks About Upcoming 'Covers' Album
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen has told Billboard.com that the song list for the group's yet-to-be titled all-covers set has yet to be finalized, as the group decided to record more cuts than it originally planned. Collen admits that the idea for the project was first hatched years ago. "Joe [Ell...April 22, 2005
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KROKUS Frontman Records QUEEN Medley
KROKUS frontman Marc Storace has recorded a QUEEN medley with fellow singers Steve Lee (GOTTHARD) and Gigi Moto for the next edition of Swiss TV program "Benissimo", airing Saturdays on SFDRS. "The energy and excitement generated by all three singing together at the same time is simply outstanding!"...April 22, 2005
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BAD MOON RISING To Release Triple CD Via FRONTIERS
Frontiers Records have announced that they have secured a deal with the Los Angeles–based hard rock group BAD MOON RISING. BAD MOON RISING released during the '90s three amazing hard rock albums that highlighted the talents of British singer Kal Swan and axeman Doug Aldrich (currently guitarist for...April 22, 2005
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HEATHEN: More European Tour Dates Announced
Reunited San Francisco thrashers HEATHEN have added more European tour dates to their upcoming itinerary. Confirmed dates so far include: Jul. 02 – TBA - Bad Hersfeld, GER Jul. 9-10 - Headbangers Open Air 2005 - GER Jul. 14 - The Starz - Sint-Niklaas, BEL Jul. 15 - Ed & Rocco's – Geleen, NETH Ju...April 19, 2005
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BLIND GUARDIAN Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
Nuclear Blast has announced the addition of a new member to the family — BLIND GUARDIAN. One of the most significant and successful international power metal bands who "reinvented classic metal for a younger audience" according to Metal Edge, the trademarked BLIND GUARDIAN experience is described as...April 14, 2005
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APOCALYPTICA, WEDNESDAY 13, FOZZY, SHADOWS FALL Confirmed For U.K.'s DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL
eFestivals.co.uk is reportingthat APOCALYPTICA, WEDNESDAY 13, LORDI, FOZZY and SHADOWS FALL are among the acts that have been newly confirmed for Download Festival, which takes place June 10-12 at Donington Park in Leicestershire, England. New for the Main Stage on Friday are WEDNESDAY 13 and QUEEN...April 12, 2005
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DIO, DOMINE And ONKEL TOM Confirmed For Italy's TRADATE IRON FEST
DIO, DOMINE and ONKEL TOM have been confirmed for the Tradate Iron Fest, a five-day event set to take place June 1-5 at Campo Sportivo in Tradate (VA),Italy. The billing for the festival is shaping up as follows: Wednesday, June 1: MERQURY BAND (QUEEN tribute) EUROSMITH (AEROSMITH tribute) Thursday...April 11, 2005
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Former AXL ROSE Assistant Says 'Chinese Democracy' Songs Are 'Phenomenal'
Craig Duswalt, former assistant to Axl Rose, has spoken to Sp1at.com about his time with Rose and GUNS N' ROSES. On Rose, Craig said, "Axl is one of the nicest guys in the world. He's not so great in public but I think it's because he's uncomfortable with his fame and probably because ...April 7, 2005
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QUEEN Guitarist Defends Decision To Play Rome
The Associated Press is reporting that QUEEN guitarist Brian May is standing by their decision to play Rome, even as the city mourns Pope John Paul II. QUEEN and guest vocalist Paul Rodgers played a show in Rome on Monday. But according to the British Broadcasting Corp., Italian authorities had aske...April 6, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Says It's A 'Good Experience' To Collaborate With Other Artists
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that OZZY OSBOURNE's been getting a lot of good reviews for his hit cover of MOUNTAIN's "Mississippi Queen", which features MOUNTAIN leader Leslie West on guitar. However, not everyone has appreciated the cover songs that are on the new "Prince of Darkness" box set...April 4, 2005
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ROBERT PLANT, BRIAN MAY Among Britain's Top Music Millionaires
Bloomberg News is reporting that former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant and QUEEN guitarist Brian May are among the top 40 music millionaires in Britain, according to a list published in the Sunday Times. Paul McCartney, Elton John and Sting dominated the annual list, which also included ROLLING...April 4, 2005
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BRUCE DICKINSON: Early Solo Albums To Be Reissued With Bonus Tracks
To celebrate the release of the new BRUCE DICKINSON album, "Tyranny of Souls", all the past solo releases of the IRON MAIDEN singer will be re-released with extra material on the same day, May 23. The albums will expanded with hard-to-find B-sides and rare tracks, while the live recordings will be m...April 1, 2005
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TEAM SLEEP Finalize Track Listing For Long-Awaited Debut
Billboard.com is reporting that TEAM SLEEP, the group led by DEFTONES frontman Chino Moreno, will release their self-titled debut album on May 10 via Maverick. The group, also featuring Moreno's childhood friend Todd Wilkenson on guitar, DJ Crook, bassist Rick Verrett and drummer Zach Hill, has been...March 31, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Is An Old Friend And Fan Of LESLIE WEST And MOUNTAIN
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne's got a hit on his hands with his cover of "Mississippi Queen". The MOUNTAIN song is just one of the favorites he recorded for his new box set "Prince of Darkness", which came out this week. The track features guitar work from MOUNTAIN leader Les...March 24, 2005
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GUNS N' ROSES' 'November Rain' Tops Kerrang! Rock 100 Poll
According to Kerrang.com, GUNS N' ROSES have topped the Kerrang! Rock 100 poll with their 1991 smash hit "November Rain" being voted Best-Ever Single. Some 2,500 votes were cast via Kerrang! TV, Kerrang! Radio and Kerrang! magazine. Last year's winner NIRVANA with "Smells Like Teen Spirit" was bumpe...March 24, 2005
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