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GENE SIMMONS Says It Could Be Two Years Before KISS Tours Again

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has told syndicated newspaper columnist Marilyn Beck that it could be two years before KISS plays to the public again, but that doesn't mean he's going anywhere. "We've been touring for 32 years. It's a time for all of us to take some time off, maybe two years," he...

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LORD BELIAL: Injury Forces JALOMETALLI FESTIVAL Cancellation

Sweden's LORD BELIAL have been forced to cancel their headlining appearance at the fourth annual Jalometalli Festival, set to be held August 19-20 in Oulu, Finland. According to a posting on the group's web site, "Micke [Backelin, drums] has gotten a severe lumbago and will not be able to perform an...

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DIAMOND HEAD Guitarist Talks About Split With Singer SEAN HARRIS, Upcoming CD

The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with DIAMOND HEAD guitarist Brian Tatler. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Q: What was it like playing in 1993 with METALLICA at the Milton Keynes Bowl? Brian Tatler: "It was the biggest gig DIAMOND HEAD have ever done. It was a great gig ...

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ANTHRAX Drummer On Album That Changed His Life: KISS' 'Alive!'

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante recently spoke to Greg Prato of Classic Rock magazine about an album that changed his life — KISS' "Alive!". Charlie Benante: "The first time I ever heard KISS' 'Alive!', I was at a party at a friend's house. The only thing I'd head prior to that as far as KISS was .....

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SINGLE BULLET THEORY: Drummer JOHN SASSO Rejoins The Fold

Philadelphia's SINGLE BULLET THEORY have re-enlisted original drummer John Sasso to the fold. John was the original SINGLE BULLET THEORY drummer and was best known for his work on the group's 2002 release "Route 666" (Crash Music Inc.). The band are currently working on 23 new blistering tracks and...

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Drummer SNOWY SHAW To Contribute To HAMMERFALL Singer's New Solo Album

Swedish drummer/songwriter Snowy Shaw (DREAM EVIL, KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME) has posted the following message on his official web site: "The first official show featuring the new DREAM EVIL line-up will take place at Sweden Rock's 34.000 Ton Metal on the 30th of Septembe...

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KING DIAMOND To Tour Europe Next Spring

KING DIAMOND are currently in talks about embarking on a possible European tour in April/May 2006. "No shows have been booked so far," reads a posting on the group's web site. "There is no reliable information available until posted here." Vocalist King Diamond and guitarist Andy LaRocque are expect...

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Drummer SNOWY SHAW Talks About Collaboration With Ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer

Heavy Mettle Psychosurgery recently conducted an interview with Swedish drummer/songwriter Snowy Shaw (DREAM EVIL, KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Heavy Mettle Psychosurgery: So besides DREAM EVIL and the mysterious FIREGOD project w...

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GWAR Frontman: 'We Felt Like METAL BLADE Had Given Up On Us'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with notorious GWAR frontman Oderus Urungus. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What led to your departure from Metal Blade Records? You had been with them for so long, I never imagined the group actually leaving. Oderus Urungus: "I...

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JAGUAR: Live Recording Posted Online

A live recording of NWOBHM veterans JAGUAR performing the track "Gulf War Syndrome" at the Keep It True III festival last November has been posted online at this location. As previously reported, JAGUAR will be teaming up with DIAMOND HEAD, WITCHFYNDE, PRAYING MANTIS and BRONZ for the "The 25th Anni...

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DREAM EVIL Part Ways With Singer And Bassist, Announce Replacements

Vocalist Niklas Isfeldt and bassist Peter Stålfors have officially left DREAM EVIL, the Swedish band featuring acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström (HAMMERFALL, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, etc.) and drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME). Peter and...

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JON OLIVA'S PAIN, CHRIS CAFFERY, BEYOND FEAR To Team Up For U.S. Tour

According to a posting on guitarist Chris Caffery's (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) official web site, Caffery will be teaming up with JON OLIVA'S PAIN (the solo project of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva) and BEYOND FEAR (the new band featuring ex-JUDAS PRIEST/current ICED EARTH singer Tim "Ripp...

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ROADRUNNER UNITED: 'The All-Star Sessions' To Surface In October

Roadrunner Records has put together a groundbreaking record to mark the label’s 25th Anniversary. The group is called ROADRUNNER UNITED and the album titled "The All-Star Sessions". This full-length release, in stores on October 11, 2005, is a "master class" in hard rock/metal. Boasting 57 artists f...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says He Won't Play PISTOLS' 'Anarchy' Because Of 'Anti-Christ' Reference

Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A few excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: Your convictions are obviously strong, and that's admirable...you cancelled a couple tour dates overseas because you had a problem with a couple of bands...on th...

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STRYPER: Autographed Bible Given Away With Each CD Pre-Order

If you pre-order STRYPER's first studio album in over a decade, "Reborn", the CD will be shipped to you on August 10 (making it possible that you will get yours before it hits the stores on August 16) along with an autographed STRYPER pocket Bible (the same Bibles the band throw out at ...