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KING DIAMOND, NILE: More U.S. Tour Dates Announced

More dates have been announced for the forthcoming North American tour headlined by KING DIAMOND. Also appearing on the bill will be NILE, BEHEMOTH and THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Apr. 14 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Culture Room Apr. 15 – Orlando, FL @ House Of Blues A...

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DIAMOND HEAD To Support MEGADETH In Europe

NWOBHM legends DIAMOND HEAD have been confirmed as the support act for MEGADETH on their upcoming European headlining tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: Feb. 01 - Dublin, Ireland @ Ambassador Feb. 02 - Belfast, Ireland @ Ulster Hall Feb. 03 - Glasgow, Scotland @ Academy Feb. 04 - Birmingham, UK @...

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DREAM EVIL Announce Japanese Tour

DREAM EVIL, the Swedish band featuring acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström (HAMMERFALL, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, etc.) and drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME),will be embarking on a Japanese tour beginning in early February. Support at the...

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KISS: 'Gold' Best-Of Collection Due In January

Launch Radio Networks is reporting that KISS will review the first eight years of its recording career with "Gold", a two-CD best-of collection due for release on January 11. The album features 40 songs recorded between 1974 and 1982, including six live tracks — "Rock Bottom", "Cold Gin", "Rock And...

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MEGADETH To Play ESP's 30th Anniversary Party

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site "Over the last few weeks I have had the privilege to talk with a few friends, Jamey from HATEBREED, Scott from ANTHRAX, Gary from EXODUS, Brian from DIAMOND HEAD, and Phil from SUP...

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GENE SIMMONS Named One Of The Worst Rock-Star Actors Of All Time

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has been named one of the worst rock-star actors of all time, according to IrishExaminer.com. Madonna, who has enjoyed phenomenal success as a pop superstar, but whose efforts on the silver screen have been met with an icy response from both critics and fans, lande...

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CRADLE OF FILTH: Expanded Edition Of 'Nymphetamine' To Receive U.K. Release In February

Roadrunner Records U.K. has set a February 21, 2005 release date for an expanded special edition of CRADLE OF FILTH's "Nymphetamine". The package, which will include new and expanded artwork, will feature a second disc containing two new tracks, three cover tunes, plus two remixes, one of the album'...

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Drummer SNOWY SHAW Contributes Memorabilia To Gothenburg's Hard Rock Café

Drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, DREAM EVIL) has reportedly made his contribution with memorabilia to the Wall of Fame at the newly opened Hard Rock Café in Gothenburg, Sweden. As previously reported, Shaw recently announced that NOTRE DAME's Halloween show in Gothenbur...

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PRINCE OF WALES Discusses OSBOURNE Theft

BBC News is reporgiting that The Prince of Wales asked Sharon Osbourne about her £2m burglary and the health of her husband Ozzy after Tuesday's Royal Variety Performance. Prince Charles talked to Osbourne backstage at the London Coliseum show, after she replaced her husband who was recovering from...

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MEGADETH: Second London Show Added

Following the sellout of the first London show, MEGADETH have added a second date at the London Astoria on February 9. Their "Blackmail the Universe" world tour now comprises eight U.K. dates: Feb. 01 - Dublin - Ambassador Feb. 02 - Belfast - Ulster Hall Feb. 03 - Glasgow Academy Feb. 04 - Birmingha...

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'Reflections Of A SAMMY HAGAR Fan' Book Available Now

"Summer of Sammy: Reflections of a Sammy Hagar Fan" is a tribute book by a Michigan business man who has become a total "redhead." He conversion starts with his first Sammy concert in 2002 (Sam and Dave Tour),and is confirmed when attending Hagar concerts through 2003, as well as several VAN HALEN...

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DIAMOND HEAD Perform 'Secret' U.K. Gig: Photos Available

On December 1, the new-look DIAMOND HEAD took to the stage at a low-key, invitation-only gig to show off new singer Nick Tart and rhythm guitarist Adrian Mills, and to air new material from their recently completed album. A full review of this gig can be seen at this location. DIAMOND HEAD's current...

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Injured OZZY OSBOURNE Forced Out Of Variety Show

BBC News is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to pull out of the Royal Variety Performance, which is being filmed on Tuesday (Dec. 14),because of a shoulder injury. Osbourne needs another operation because the metal plate he had inserted after a quad bike accident last year has become so...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Confirmed For NEW ENGLAND METAL AND HARDCORE FESTIVAL

Maniacal Canadian extremists STRAPPING YOUNG LAD have been confirmed for next year's edition of the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, a three-day metal and hardcore extravaganza set to be held Friday-Sunday, April 22-24, 2005 at The Palladium in Worcester. Also scheduled to perform at the fes...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist: 'DIMEBAG Lived, Breathed And Played Metal Like No Other'

Former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson has issued the following statement in memory of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott: "Like most of you I couldn't believe my eyes and ears when I woke up and heard the tragic news of Dime's passing and the travesty at the DAMAGEP...