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SAXON Explain U.S. Tour Cancellation

As first reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET on Thursday (Nov. 3),British heavy metal legends SAXON have now confirmed that they have postponed their previously announced U.S. tour. In a statement posted on the band's official web site, band manager Thomas Jensen writes, "I'm sad to announce that SAXON ha...

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SAXON: U.S. Tour Postponed (Again)

SAXON's North American booking agent, Mark Hyman of Paradise Artists, Inc., has informed BLABBERMOUTH.NET that the group's U.S. tour has been postponed. The shows will be rescheduled to sometime in March 2006, according to SAXON's management. The affected dates are as follows: Nov. 04 - The Sterling...

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TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY To Open For DISTURBED; Debut Album Due In January

TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, the new band featuring former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson, W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland, guitarist Peter Scheithauer (BELLADONNA, KILLING MACHINE) and vocalist Todd Barnes (13-A),will release their debut album, "Lethal Agenda", on January 13, 2006 via Demolition...

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DIO: Aaarhus Date Cancelled

According to a posting on Ronnie James Dio's official web site, DIO's December 1 date in Aarhus, Denmark has been cancelled. No reason was given for the cancellation. The first date of DIO's Scandinavian run will now be December 3 in Copenhagen. Also appearing on the bill will be URIAH HEEP and ASIA...

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SAXON Drummer Says Whole Second Leg Of European Tour Was 'Great'

SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler has posted the following message on his official web site: "The second leg of the tour is over. Everyone is back at home chilling out before the next run of gigs. Unfortunately, we lost our tour bus driver during the recent break — Les was rushed to hospital in Essen and...

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DIO: SWEDEN ROCK 2005 Live Performance Available For Streaming

A one-hour live recording of DIO's performance at this year's Sweden Rock festival (which took place on June 11) was broadcast on Swedish radio P4 this past weekend. A replay of the program is available for streaming at this location (Real Media). The current DIO touring lineup includes guitarist Do...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist DAVID ELLEFSON: New Audio Interview Posted Online

StriglsMusicNews.com has posted episode 17 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. The episode features a six-minute interview co-host John Ostronomy conducted with ex-MEGADETH bass player David Ellefson. Topics include Ellefson's recent projects F5, TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, WARMACHINE, AVIAN, KILLING MACHINE...

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DIO: Live Photos From Israel Posted Online

A bunch of high-quality photos of DIO performing in Tel Aviv, Israel on Saturday, October 29 have been posted online at Core-Mag.com. The current DIO touring lineup includes guitarist Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE),who has been filling in for an injured Craig Goldy for the past four weeks. Craig was pre...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist ELLEFSON: 'DAVE MUSTAINE Is An Incredibly Talented Guy'

Alexi Front of FourteenG recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: FourteenG: Do you feel as though you are seen in a different eye now that you are in several different projects as opposed to when you were...

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BATTERED: Former EINHERJER Members Sign With TABU RECORDINGS

BATTERED, the new Norwegian band featuring former EINHERJER members Frode Glesnes (a.k.a. Grimar, vocals/guitar),Aksel Herløe (guitar) and Gerhard Storesund (a.k.a. Vivar, drums),have signed a deal with the Norwegian label Tabu Recordings. The group's debut album, which was recorded at Sifa Lydstu...

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Management: Guitarist DOUG ALDRICH Not Yet A Permanent Member Of DIO

Despite the fact that a message was posted on Ronnie James Dio's official web site yesterday announcing guitarist Doug Aldrich's return to DIO as a "permanent" addition to the band, a new message on the site indicates that "we jumped the gun a bit with the announcement of Doug Aldrich's rejoining DI...

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Guitarist DOUG ALDRICH Officially Rejoins DIO

According to a posting on Ronnie James Dio's official web site, guitarist Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE) has officially rejoined DIO as a "permanent" member after filling in for an injured Craig Goldy on the U.K. leg of the band's current European tour. Craig was previously said to have hurt his arm whil...

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10 Steps to Hell

What in the world is going on this month? Lately, it seems that every other CD coming my way is a gem, the latest two beasts from Candlelight. The first, the Hell-born rage of 1349's "Hellfire" and now the deathly fire thrash of GRIMFIST's "10 Steps to Hell". Whereas 2003's "Ghouls of Grandeur" debu...

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FEAR FACTORY Frontman: 'ASCENSION OF THE WATCHERS Is Music From My Soul'

Ellen Gager of Midwest Excess recently conducted an interview with FEAR FACTORY frontman Burton C. Bell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Midwest Excess: I was looking through your influences and your favorite artists, and I just have to ask, what's up with THE POLICE? It doesn't seem like...

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ALICE COOPER: Daughter CALICO's Horror Movie Available For Order

The new horror movie "Scarlet Fry's Junkfood Horrorfest", starring shock rocker Alice Cooper's daughter Calico, is now available for purchase for $25 (shipping included). More information can be obtained by writing to the film's producer: [email protected]. In the film, Calico plays "a junkie se...