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METAL MIRROR: NWOBHM Legend Returns As An All-Star Band
METAL MIRROR, the legendary band of the British heavy metal underground, have rerformed. The group will shortly publish a previously unreleased live album (recorded in 1981 in London) featuring the original lineup, including the late great Chris Haggerty, who sadly passed away in 2004. METAL MIRROR...March 23, 2006
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MOTÖRHEAD Classics To Be Reissued
MOTÖRHEAD is rightfully regarded as a legend. More than 30 years of turning fans' eardrums and brains into a bloody pulp will do that. Iconic vocalist/bassist Lemmy wouldn't have it any other way. Three of MOTÖRHEAD's most important albums — 1983's "Another Perfect Day", 1986's "Orgasmatron" and 198...March 22, 2006
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KRUNK To Perform At Germany's WACKEN OPEN AIR Festival?
According to a posting on bassist Rev Jones' (MSG) official web site, KRUNK — the long-running side project of Eighties drum legend James Kottak (SCORPIONS, ex-KINGDOM COME) and his wife Athena Lee (sister of MÖTLEY CRÜE's Tommy Lee) — will be performing at this year's Wacken Open Air festival on Au...March 21, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS Named Grand Marshal Of Honda Grand Prix Of St. Petersburg
Waving the checkered flag at this year's Honda Grand Prix at St. Petersburg will be none other than venerable entrepreneur and rock legend, Gene Simmons, it was announced on Monday (March 20) by event officials. Watch on Sunday, April 2 (live on ESPN at 3:45 p.m. EST) as Simmons kicks off the second...March 21, 2006
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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Frontman To Guest On New LIGHT THIS CITY CD
Bay Area thrash revivalists LIGHT THIS CITY have entered Castle Ultimate Studios in Emeryville, CA with producer Zack Ohren (ANIMOSITY, ALL SHALL PERISH) to begin recording the follow-up to 2005's "Remains of the God". Mario Garza (HELL WITHIN, HE IS LEGEND) of Robot Plague will be handling artwork...March 20, 2006
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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Confirmed For ULI JON ROTH's SKY ACADEMY Concerts In Los Angeles
Veteran hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, SOUL SIRKUS, ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) will participate as a "guest of honor" in the upcoming Sky Academy concerts featuring former SCORPIONS guitar legend Uli Jon Roth. Other musicians expected to take part in the event include Don Dokken (DOKKEN),E...March 20, 2006
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ROADRUNNER RECORDS Announces Signing Of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
Roadrunner Records has officially announced the signing of legendary guitarist Zakk Wylde and his band BLACK LABEL SOCIETY to a worldwide deal (excluding Japan, where the band are signed to JVC). Having sold over 1.4 million albums worldwide, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY is currently working with producer Mi...March 20, 2006
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THE TAZ TAYLOR BAND Featuring GRAHAM BONNET: New Album Due This Summer
THE TAZ TAYLOR BAND have inked a deal with Escape Music for the release of their new album, "Welcome to America". The CD, which features legendary hard rock vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MSG, ALCATRAZZ) on eight songs, is tentatively due this summer. Originally, Graham was set to appear as a gues...March 20, 2006
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BLACK SABBATH: Four New Biographies To Be Published In 2006?
According to a posting on the Black Sabbath Live Project web site, there are no less than four authors offering their takes on the BLACK SABBATH story in the coming year. The books slated for release during the coming months are as follows: * "Rat Salad - Black Sabbath: The Classic Years 1969-1975"...March 20, 2006
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GAMMACIDE Complete Six Songs For Possible New CD
Guitarist Rick Perry of the reunited Texas thrashers GAMMACIDE has issued the following update on the band's current activities: "Many of you have asked if there are going to be any more GAMMACIDE shows. The answer is yes, we are planning to do a Texas tour this summer including one show in the Dall...March 18, 2006
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DOKKEN, KISS Members To Join ULI JON ROTH At SKY ACADEMY Concerts In Los Angeles
Don Dokken (DOKKEN),Eric Singer (KISS, ALICE COOPER),Jon Levin (DOKKEN),Tony Franklin (WHITESNAKE, THE FIRM, BLUE MURDER),Jürgen Rosenthal (SCORPIONS),Francis Buchholz (SCORPIONS),Roy Z (BRUCE DICKINSON, HALFORD),Jeff Kollman (COSMOSQUAD, JKB, GLENN HUGHES),Andy Aledort (Guitar World, Guitar...March 16, 2006
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ACE FREHLEY's Brother On Growing Up With Original KISS Guitarist
56-year-old Charley Frehley, the older brother of original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, has posted pictures of the Frehley family on the web site of his country/folk band THE BRIDGE BAND. Along with the photos comes a series of recollections from Charley on what it was like growing up with Ace. Says...March 14, 2006
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LEAVES' EYES To Release 'Legend Land' EP
Continuing the successful journey of their critically acclaimed "Vinland Saga" CD, German/Norwegian act LEAVES' EYES have completed recording of a new mini-album, presenting five brand-new exclusive tracks, entitled "Legend Land". The EP will be released for the price of a single at the end of April...March 7, 2006
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Eclipse
One of the few times in recorded metal history when a vocalist change didn't provoke a nerd riot among a band's followers, the ascension of Tomi Joutsen to the singer position in AMORPHIS has signaled instead a renaissance for these enigmatic Finns. Yes, the death growls are back, in limited quantit...March 6, 2006
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BLACK SABBATH's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction to Air On VH1
VH1 will broadcast the March 13 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Tuesday, March 21 at 9 p.m. (ET/PT). This year's inductees include heavy metal innovators BLACK SABBATH, new wave rock band BLONDIE, jazz legend and creative genius MILES DAVIS, southern rock mainstays LYNYRD SKYNYRD an...March 2, 2006
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