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MC5: European Tour Dates Announced
More dates have been announced for the forthcoming MC5 European tour, which is scheduled to begin February 19 in Barcelona. The group, which is currently being billed as DKT/MC5, consists of original members Michael Davis, Wayne Kramer and Dennis Thompson along with Gilby Clarke (ex-GUNS N' ROSES),...January 19, 2005
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AFTERSHOK: Classic Metal Delivered 'Bigger And Better'
AFTERSHOK, the classic hard rock/metal band fronted by SHOK PARIS lead vocalist Vic Hix, have just released their long-awaited follow-up to 2002's "Unfinished Business", entitled "Burning Chrome". "Burning Chrome", available on Auburn Records, was recorded over a period extending from late 2003 thro...January 16, 2005
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JOHN SYKES: 'Is This Love' Audio Clip Posted Online
Legendary guitarist John Sykes (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER) has posted an audio sample of his live version of WHITESNAKE's "Is This Love" at his official web site. The song comes off Sykes' recently released (in Japan) live CD, "Bad Boy Live", which was recorded in April 2004 on Sykes' Japa...January 16, 2005
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SCENES To Support CORNERSTONE In Europe
German prog-metallers SCENES, now featuring Alex Koch (ex-SPIRAL TOWER, POWERGOD) on vocals, will support CORNERSTONE (the project featuring ROYAL HUNT bassist Steen Mogensen and ex-RAINBOW/current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN vocalist Doogie White) on several Belgian and German shows beginning in late January....January 16, 2005
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HAMERFALL: Photos From 'Blood Bound' Video Shoot Posted Online
HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "[The new HAMMERFALL single] 'Blood Bound' will be released in just two weeks, so it's time to unveil some still pictures from the video. We are frozen in ice in the beginning of the clip, standing...January 15, 2005
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THE RING Begin Work On New Material
THE RING, the Swedish band featuring former HUMANIMAL/GREAT KING RAT guitarist Pontus Norgren, ex-JEKYLL & HYDE frontman Jakob Samuel and ROYAL HUNT/ex-JEKYLL & HYDE guitarist Marcus Jidell (on bass),have posted the following message on their official web site: "There is already a bunch of...January 13, 2005
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HANOI ROCKS: 'Another Hostile Takeover' Artwork Posted Online
The cover artwork for HANOI ROCKS' new album, "Another Hostile Takeover", has been posted online at this location. "Another Hostile Takeover", tentatively due on April 30, is the group's first album to feature guitarist Conny Bloom (SILVERGINGER 5, ex-ELECTRIC BOYS),who joined the band last year. A...January 12, 2005
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SOCIETY 1: First Tour Dates With BILE Confirmed
SOCIETY 1 are now gearing up for their first tour of the New Year in support of their upcoming album, "The Sound That Ends Creation". Headlining the tour are industrial terrorizers BILEmpleting the package is PITBULL DAYCARE. Kicking off in February and running through March, the tour will take SOCI...January 12, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist Announces Scottish Gig
DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Don Airey will be performing at The Lochgelly Centre Theatre, Lochgelly, Fife, Scotland on Friday, January 14. The band will include Harry James (drums) and Chris Childs (bass) from THUNDER, Keith Airey (guitar) from ARGENT and Robert Hart (vocals, ex-BAD COMPANY). The band w...January 11, 2005
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HIGH ON FIRE Announce U.S. Headlining Tour
HIGH ON FIRE have announced their first headlining tour of 2005 in support of their forthcoming new album, "Blessed Black Wings". HIGH ON FIRE will kick off a three-week trek beginning February 4 at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles, CA. The tour is expected to conclude on February 24 in Salt Lake...January 10, 2005
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ROYAL HUNT Announce New Guitarist
Denmark's ROYAL HUNT have announced the addition of guitarist Marcus Jidell (JEKYLL & HYDE, THE RING) to the group's ranks. "Armed to the teeth with every guitar model ever produced, [Marcus] left his native Sweden to fill the upcoming ROYAL HUNT album with everything from monster riffs to 12–fi...January 9, 2005
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Tribute To RUNNING WILD: Track Listing Revised
The track listing for the upcoming "Tribute to Running Wild" album has been slightly modified. The CD, which will likely contain a bonus disc as a "surprise," is tentatively scheduled to be released in May via Remedy Records. The new track listing is as follows: 01. AIRBORN - "Ballad of William Kidd...January 8, 2005
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AFTER ALL Pull Out Of KEEP IT TRUE Warm-Up Gig; LANFEAR Step In
Belgium's AFTER ALL have been forced to cancel their previously announced appearance at the Keep It True IV Festival warm-up show on April 1 at Pfarrkeller in Lauda, Germany. "They were invited to support AGENT STEEL on other dates and so cannot play on our warm-up," reads a press release from the f...January 8, 2005
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DISTURBED Singer Reveals More Information About DIMEBAG MEMORIAL FUND Benefit Concert
DISTURBED frontman David Draiman has revealed more information about the group's Feb. 23 show at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom to benefit the Dimebag Darrell Memorial Fund. Regarding his choice of bands for the show, Draiman told MTV.com, "We wanted anyone who was close to Dime. And it wasn't a matter o...January 5, 2005
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EVIL MASQUERADE Putting Finishing Touches On New Album
EVIL MASQUERADE, the Danish symphonic/power metal band led by former ROYAL HUNT singer Henrik Brockmann and guitar wizard Henrik Flyman, are putting the finishing touches on their new album, entitled "Theatrical Madness". Guest keyboardists on the CD include André Andersen (ROYAL HUNT),Richard Ande...January 5, 2005
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