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THE GATHERING Set Working Title For New Album, Plan DVD Release
Holland's THE GATHERING have issued the following update on their current activities: "Just a quick newsflash to let you know we are all fine. First of course Anneke [van Giersbergen, vocals]. She is healthy and fine and will deliver her first child the beginning of February 2005. Everything looks g...January 12, 2005
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TESLA To Kick Off Acoustic Tour Next Month
TESLA will continue to support their latest studio album, "Into The Now", by hitting the road in early 2005 for a special acoustic tour commemorating the 15th anniversary of their groundbreaking album "Five Man Acoustical Jam". Each show on the "Five Man Acoustical Jam 2005" tour will be an evening...January 11, 2005
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Wig Allegedly Used By PAUL STANLEY Being Auctioned On EBAY
A wig purportedly used by KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley during the making of the group's 1989 video, "Rise to It", is currently being auctioned on eBay. A message on the auction page from the seller, Alexx Michael from the band SHAMELESS, reads as follows: "This is a wig for the top of Paul's...January 10, 2005
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Former THOTEN Frontman Reveals Solo Band Touring Lineup
Former THOTEN frontman Renato Tribuzy has selected the musicians that will accompany him on the road in support of his upcoming solo effort, "Execution", tentatively due later this year. Joining Tribuzy in the group are his former bandmate Frank Schieber (guitar),Gustavo Silvera (who recorded the r...January 6, 2005
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE, ALICE COOPER To Contribute To 'Rock School' Soundtrack
DailyLocal.com is reporting that MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine and Alice Cooper are among the prominent artists contributing to the soundtrack of "Rock School", a documentary that focuses on the Philadelphia-based Paul Green School of Rock, which teaches music to children by grouping them into bands and...January 3, 2005
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GOREFEST Guitarist: 'New Songs Can Be Described As Loud And Louder'
GOREFEST guitarist Frank Harthoorn spoke to Masterful-Magazine.com about the group's decision to reunite and their future plans, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Masterful-Magazine.com: The first question, the question that is bound to arise: how did you come around re...December 30, 2004
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SEBASTIAN BACH: Remembering DIMEBAG DARRELL
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has issued the following statement in memory of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott: "My relationship to this sick series of events goes way back, some 18 years. I joined a band from Detroit called MADAM X back in 1986 and the very first p...December 30, 2004
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DEEP PURPLE Bassist: 'Bananas' Has Now Become A Sound And Not A Fruit
DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover has posted the following message at his official web site: "A banner year for the band, a great set of tours, very enjoyable, many lovely people all over the place, so many special moments. 'Bananas' has now become a sound and not a fruit. And an attidude. I thank al...December 22, 2004
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FRANK HANNON BAND: CD Release Party Postponed
FRANK HANNON BAND, the group led by TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon, have postponed their previously announced CD release party for "Guitarz from Marz" because of the possibility of "special guests" guitarists making an appearance on the album, according to a posting on the group's web site. The record...December 22, 2004
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STEVE VAI To Release New Solo Album, Embark On U.S. Tour
Legendary guitarist Steve Vai has set a February 22, 2005 release date through Epic Records for his latest solo effort, "Real Illusions: Reflections". Featuring 12 highly anticipated tracks by Vai, the CD will be accompanied by an independent video contest that will be launched simultaneously in con...December 19, 2004
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FRANK HANNON BAND To Make Limited-Edition CD Available
FRANK HANNON BAND, the group led by TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon, will be making a special New Year's Eve edition four-song CD available for sale at their show at The Roadhouse in Sacramento, California on Dec. 31. This CD will contain three mixes of songs from the band's upcoming album, "Guitarz Fr...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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KINGDOM COME To Tour U.S. In Early 2005
According to KINGDOM COME's production manager Frank Trzaskowski, the German hard rock band led by Lenny Wolf is in the final planing stages of a nationwide U.S. tour. The "Perpetual 2005" tour is likely to hit the U.S. market by mid-February with 20 or more live dates. Additionally, some South Amer...December 13, 2004
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KICKING K8 To Enter Studio This Weekend
San Diego's KICKING K8, featuring former DIAMOND REXX drummer Billy Nychay, will enter Signature Sound studios with producer Joe Marlett (KORN, SWITCHFOOT, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, FOO FIGHTERS, BLINK 182) to record their forthcoming CD. Tracking for the album will begin on December 11 and will feat...December 8, 2004
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HENRY ROLLINS: Taking Time Off Terrifies Me
Punk rocker-turned-actor-turned-commentator Henry Rollins recently spoke to TV Guide about his new IFC series, "Henry's Film Corner", which airs the first Saturday of every month at midnight, and his talk-radio show in L.A. where he rants and raves about current film releases. "I used to park cars,...December 7, 2004
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