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IRON MAIDEN Bassist's Daughter LAUREN HARRIS: Video Blog From Tokyo Available
Lauren Harris — daughter of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris — has posted a new seven-minute video blog from the Tokyo, Japan stop of her current road trip as the support act for IRON MAIDEN. Watch the clip below. Lauren Harris recently inked a deal with Demolition Records. Her debut CD, produced by...February 16, 2008
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AC/DC: First Photos Of BON SCOTT Statue Posted Online
Hayley Bolton of PerthNow reports: AC/DC fans are eagerly awaiting next week's unveiling of a statue of rock god Bon Scott. Here, we show the most revealing photos yet. The tribute to AC/DC's former front man will be held up to a crowd of 10,000 at the Aussie Rock Concert at ...February 16, 2008
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HE IS LEGEND Parts Ways With Guitarist
Wilmington, North Carolina-based rock/post-hardcore band HE IS LEGEND has parted ways with guitarist Mitch Marlow and replaced him with Worth Weaver (FRIENDS FOR HIRE). Marlow left the group after accepting an offer to join the recently reunited FILTER. HE IS LEGEND is currently writing material for...February 16, 2008
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GORATH To Release 'Misotheism' In April
Belgian black metal ensemble GORATH has completed the recordings for its third album, "Misotheism". The seven songs form a concept about heresy throughout mythology, legend and lore. The album contains real drums for the very first time, recorded by Reinier Schenk at Shumcot Studio (PARAGON IMPURE,...February 13, 2008
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VOIVOD To Complete Final Record
Canada's pioneering metal band VOIVOD will enter the studio this spring to record its final album using songs left behind by founding guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour, who died in August 2005 from colon cancer. An official band statement reads as follows: "There remain 13 songs that Denis D'Amour (Pi...February 13, 2008
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ANNIHILATOR: Cover Of EXCITER's 'Heavy Metal Maniac' Available For Free Download
Canadian metallers ANNIHILATOR have made their cover of EXCITER's classic track "Heavy Metal Maniac" — featuring guest appearances by original EXCITER members Dan Beehler (drums, vocals) and Al Johnson (bass) — available for free download at this location (link valid only through February 14). Check...February 13, 2008
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STORMLORD Begins Recording New Album
Italian "extreme epic metal" act STORMLORD has issued the following update: "The recording sessions of our fourth chapters have begun! We entered The Outer Sound Studios (NOVEMBRE, NECRODEATH, KLIMT 1918) one month ago together with the producer Giuseppe Orlando, as usual. We'll keep on working for...February 13, 2008
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Former THIN LIZZY/MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist Back In Recording Studio
The Thin Lizzy - A Rock Legend web site reports that former THIN LIZZY/MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Brian Robertson has entered Polar studios in Stockholm, Sweden with Ian Haugland (EUROPE) and Nalle Pahlsson on drums and bass, respectively. According to Robertson's manager Sören Lindberg, "The first session...February 11, 2008
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Malibu Woman Credits AXL ROSE With Helping Save Her Home
A Malibu, California woman who lives next door to GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose with her husband and three children credits the reclusive singer with helping save her home during the wildfire in Southern California that left six firefighters hurt and destroyed dozens last November. A two-minute in...February 10, 2008
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IRON MAIDEN Bassist's Daughter Signs With DEMOLITION RECORDS
Lauren Harris — daughter of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris — has inked a deal with Demolition Records. Her debut CD, produced by Tommy McWilliams (GLORIA ESTEFAN, JON SECADA, LINDSEY LOHAN),will be released later in the year. Lauren Harris launched her career in 2005 after being talent spotted by...February 10, 2008
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WHITESNAKE's DOUG ALDRICH Offers Demonstration Of New RANDY RHOADS Signature Amp
Gearwire has posted a four-minute clip of WHITESNAKE/ex-DIO guitarist Doug Aldrich playing the new Marshall Randy Rhoads (OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT) signature series amplifier at this year's winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 17-20 at the Anaheim Conve...February 10, 2008
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BRAD GILLIS Interviewed For RANDY RHOADS Documentary
NIGHT RANGER guitarist Brad Gillis, who took on the pressure-packed job back in 1982 of replacing Randy Rhoads after OZZY OSBOURNE's virtuoso guitarist died in a plane crash, was recently interviewed by director Peter Margolis of Dakota Pictures for Peter's much-anticipated Randy Rhoads documentary...February 8, 2008
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CRADLE OF FILTH 'Candy Coffin' Now Available
Available now from the official CRADLE OF FILTH shop is a a coffin-shaped box with ten candy suckers for your loved one this Valentine's Day. It included five differnet phrases: "Bitter Suite", "Venus in Fear", "Lovesick for Mina", "Poison Hearted" and "Filthy Little Secret". The CRADLE OF FILTH can...February 7, 2008
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JIMI HENDRIX's Brother Planning 'Storytellers' Tour
Jimi Hendrix's younger brother, Leon Hendrix, and a host of special musical guests are planning a mid-summer "storytellers" tour. The shows will be the first of their kind, with Leon performing and sharing intimate stories of Jimi Hendrix the brother, the man and the legend. For more information, vi...February 7, 2008
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Former WHITESNAKE/TRAPEZE Guitarist 'Seriously Ill With Cancer'
According to Express & Star, Mel Galley — former member of the hard rock bands WHITESNAKE, TRAPEZE and PHENOMENA — is seriously ill with cancer, the 59-year-old Staffordshire musician has revealed today. The rock legend from Cannock has broken the devastating news to friends that he only has a s...February 7, 2008
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