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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...

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MONSTROSITY: In Writing Mode

Long-running Florida-based death metallers MONSTROSITY have issued the following update: "The Europe tour was killer. We had a great time and played all 33 shows of the tour without any show cancellations. Criss-crossing from one side of Europe to the other and then back again was definitely awesome...

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AEROSMITH, MÖTLEY CRÜE: More Rumored Tour Dates Revealed

Despite the promise of an announcement today regarding the band's fall touring plans, AEROSMITH have yet to confirm that they will be teaming up with MÖTLEY CRÜE for a U.S. trek beginning in early September. Meanwhile, more rumored dates (**NOT** yet officially confirmed) have been leaked: Sep. 05 -...

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BRUCE DICKINSON: 'Anthology' EPK Available

A 10-minute EPK (electronic press kit) for IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's new three-disc DVD set, entitled "Anthology", has been posted online: Windows Media, Quicktime. Due through Sanctuary Visual Entertainment on June 19 in Europe and June 20 in North America, "Anthology" is the definitiv...

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PAUL STANLEY: 'I've Always Tried To Write Songs That Were Accessible'

Writer/photographer John Harrell recently conducted an interview with KISS frontman Paul Stanley for a cover story in the Japanese magazine Burrn! A few excerpts from part three of the chat follow: Burrn!: In talking about songwriting you have written some killer songs. I remember something that Edd...

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AEROSMITH To Officially Announce MÖTLEY CRÜE Tour On Monday?

AEROSMITH's official fan club, Aero Force One, will make an official announcement regarding the band's fall touring plans on Monday, June 19. The group are expected to confirm that they will be teaming up with MÖTLEY CRÜE for a U.S. tour beginning in early September. So far, the following dates are...

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PAUL STANLEY: 'I Don't Expect Anything From Anyone Else That I Don't Expect From Myself'

Writer/photographer John Harrell recently conducted an interview with KISS frontman Paul Stanley for a cover story in the Japanese magazine Burrn! A few excerpts from part two of the chat follow: Burrn!: So life is exciting to you. You've got a new beautiful wife, baby on the way, new solo record, y...