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MIKE PORTNOY Impersonator Is Back!

A man who was jailed in 2003 for allegedly impersonating Mike Portnoy, drummer for the progressive rock/metal band DREAM THEATER, is apparently back on the streets and is once again posing as the world-renowned musician, according to posting on Portnoy's official web site, MikePortnoy.com. The New Y...

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UPDATE: GUNS N' ROSES Frontman Faces Charges In Swedish Hotel Incident

GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose was questioned by the Swedish police and arraigned Tuesday (June 27) in connection with an incident early this morning when he was arrested in Stockholm for violent conduct and damaging a hotel room, according to Expressen. "He's a flight risk. That's why I wanted to...

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FIFTH ANGEL: Unofficial Web Site Launched

FifthAngel.net, the unofficial home to all information regarding the Seattle metal band FIFTH ANGEL, has been launched. Created and compiled by Seattle metal historian Brian Heaton (the curator of BreakdownRoom.net, a database of fellow Seattle rockers' QUEENSRŸCHE's live concert history),FifthAnge...

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TWISTED SISTER Announce Title, Release Date For 'Christmas' Album

According to MTV.com, Razor & Tie Records has set an October 17 release date for TWISTED SISTER's "final" disc, "A Twisted Christmas", featuring metal versions of holiday classics including "Deck the Halls" and "O Come All Ye Faithful". TWISTED SISTER are currently recording and have had to canc...

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OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY To Play Non-OZZFEST Date In Bonner Springs

OZZY OSBOURNE and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY have announced an Ozzfest "off" date on Friday, July 14 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater Kansas City in Bonner Springs, KS. Also appearing on the bill are ATREYU and UNEARTH. Tickets go on slae today (June 26) at 12:00 p.m. The Bonner Springs is a last-minut...

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The Anatomy Of

BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME has had quite a run of phenomenal albums. This time the band decided to have a little fun with "The Anatomy Of", an album of 14 cover songs from a varied group of acts. Rather than rendering the originals unrecognizable, the quintet took songs from groups like MÖTLEY CRÜE,...

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IRON FIRE: In Writing Mode

Vocalist Martin Steene of the Danish power metallers IRON FIRE (also in FORCE OF EVIL) has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "We have been laying pretty low on the live performance side since we came home from touring with DEMON and SEVEN WITCHES, and there is a reason fo...

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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER: 'Being In KISS Was Never My Intention At All'

Writer/photographer John Harrell recently conducted an interview with KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer for a cover story in the Japanese magazine Burrn! An excerpt from the second part of the chat follows: Burrn!: How long have you known Gene Simmons? Tommy: "I've known Gene for almost 25 years. The firs...

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MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO To Unveil New Signature Model Guitar At Winter NAMM

World-renowned progressive rock guitarist Michael Angelo Batio will unveil his new signature Dean model at the 2007 Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, CA and should be available fall 2006. Commented Michael: "The body shape and design of my new signature guitar has been finalized. It will not be debuting...

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ZAKK WYLDE Files Lawsuit Against 357 CUSTOMS

Guitarist Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE) has filed a lawsuit against the chopper company 357 Customs over a deal allegedly offered by 357 Customs whereby any Wylde fans who bought a $100 gift certificate to their online store for their merchandise and a miniature model of a chopper...

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LACUNA COIL Announce OZZFEST 'Off' Dates

LACUNA COIL will make their much-anticipated return to the U.S. on June 29 as part of this year's Ozzfest main stage lineup. The massive summer trek will also coincide with the release of the new single, "Enjoy the Silence" (DEPECHE MODE cover),which will impact commercial radio on July 11. The vid...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Lines Up Japanese TV Appearances

The following update has been posted on the web site of ex-MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman: "Marty can be seen on three separate TV programs on three separate major networks in Japan on July 3rd! His weekly show, 'Rock Fujiyama', will feature Andrew W.K. performing with Marty, and NHK's 'Pop Jam'...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Bassist Checks In From UNHOLY ALLIANCE TOUR

CHILDREN OF BODOM bassist Henkka T. Blacksmith has checked in from the band's Unholy Alliance Tour with SLAYER, LAMB OF GOD, MASTODON and THINE EYES BLEED. His posting on COB's official web site reads as follows: "The Unholy Alliance Tour has started very well... Three shows behind. It's been really...

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MAX CAVALERA: 'I Wasn't Surprised' To Hear IGOR Left SEPULTURA

Former SEPULTURA/current SOULFLY frontman Max Cavalera has commented on last week's announcement that his brother, drummer Igor Cavalera, had left SEPULTURA to pursue "other projects." The following is an excerpt from an interview Patrizia Mazzuoccolo of the Norwegian metal radio show "Tinitus" cond...

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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Speaks

Writer/photographer John Harrell recently conducted an interview with KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer for a cover story in the Japanese magazine Burrn! An excerpt from the chat follows: Burrn!: Do the fans hassle you about being in Ace's makeup? Tommy: "The vast majority of the people see KISS up there...