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DEEP PURPLE To Play 'Intimate Theaters' In UK Next Year
According to a posting on the Deep Purple Appreciation Society web site, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan reportedly told the crowd at a recent London show that PURPLE will return for a UK tour next year. However, backstage he apparently went further according to a reporter from Classic Rock magazine,...September 17, 2008
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Official Radio Show For 'Van Halen Saga' Book To Begin Airing Next Week
"Everybody Wants Some – The Van Halen Saga" is the official radio show for the new book by Ian Christe. The one-hour radio special features exclusive interviews with bandmembers past and present, music spanning the "classic" VAN HALEN era and an interview with author Ian Christe — a leading expert o...September 17, 2008
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ALESTORM Announces New Guitarist
Scottish folk/power metal band ALESTORM has announced the addition of guitarist Tim Shaw to the group's ranks. The band states, "The more eagle-eyed watchers of the underground amongst you may know him as the mastermind behind the epic black metal project FYRDSMAN, and as the guitarist of the now-de...September 16, 2008
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ALESTORM Guitarist Quits
Guitarist Gavin Harper has announced his departure from the Scottish folk/power metal band ALESTORM. He commented: "In my time in this band, from doing the first ever recording to not appearing on the latest one, I have always strived to make ALESTORM my priority and put it ahead of many other thing...September 13, 2008
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THE CULT: Washington D.C. Footage Available
Fan-filmed video footage of THE CULT's September 9, 2008 concert at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. can be viewed below (clips uploaded by YouTube user "SonicWindmill"). The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Nirvana 02. Rain 03. I Assassin 04. The Witch 05. Sweet Soul Sister 06. Edie 07. Illumin...September 12, 2008
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BEYOND POSSESSION: 1985 Demo Available For Download
The 1985 three-song demo cassette by Calgary punk-metal thrash pioneers BEYOND POSSESSION has been made available for download at the Bazillion Points metal demo blog. According to the blog post, "BEYOND POSSESSION from Calgary, Canada, have at least one molecule of a legacy, thanks to a legendary p...September 11, 2008
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ALESTORM Rejoined By Drummer IAN WILSON
Scottish folk/power metal band ALESTORM has issued the following update: "After deciding that plumbing isn't all it's cracked up to be, Mr. Ian Wilson has decided to return to the ALESTORM crew to play the drums. We're totally happy to have him back, 'cos he's a badass guy. Dos! "Also, we've just fi...September 11, 2008
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ABYSMAL DAWN Added To California Shows On 'Death By Decibels' Tour
Los Angeles, California's ABYSMAL DAWN has been added to the Hollywood and Oakland shows on the upcoming Death By Decibels 2008 tour featuring KATAKLYSM, DYING FETUS, ELUVEITIE and KEEP OF KALESSIN: Oct. 12 - The Key Club - Hollywood, CA Oct. 14 - The Metro - Oakland, CA ABYSMAL DAWN recently finish...September 11, 2008
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Slams 'Greedy' Labels Who Re-Release Albums With Bonus Material
MOTÖRHEAD is featured on the cover of the September 2008 issue of Metal Maniacs. The magazine features an extended interview with bassist/vocalist Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister in which he speaks about a wide range of topics, including the band's 24th album, "Motörizer", C.C. DeVille of POISON, SEX PISTOLS,...September 11, 2008
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SON OF SAM: Another New Song Posted Online
SON OF SAM, the resurrected band led by DANZIG guitarist Todd Youth, has uploaded the track "Sons Of New" to its MySpace page. The song comes off the group's sophomore album, "Into The Night", due on September 16 through Horror High, LLC. Commented band manager Jon Nelson: "We are all so excited for...September 10, 2008
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Ruination
Dubbed "working-class, beer-drinking metal" by the band on its MySpace page, the description of "Ruination" by New Jersey's ABACINATE doesn't tell much about the style heard on the disc, but I've no reason to disbelieve that the boys are working class, drink beer, and play/listen to metal. More accu...September 8, 2008
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD: Baltimore Show Cancelled
Tonight's (Sunday, September 7) sold-out AVENGED SEVENFOLD concert at Rams Head in Baltimore, Maryland was cancelled "due to artist illness," according to a message that was posted on the venue's web site. AVENGED SEVENFOLD last month called off its appearance at England's Reading festival and scrap...September 7, 2008
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GUY-MCCOY-TORME Secures U.S. Deal With KOCH For Forthcoming Album
GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT) — which features in its ranks Irish guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE),along with his old compadre from GILLAN, bassist John McCoy (who has worked with Joey Belladonna, SAMSON, and the UK SUBS, among others) and drummer Robin Guy (whose credentials include FAITH NO...September 7, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist Discusses Illegal Music Downloading
Greece's Solid Rock recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Solid Rock: Do you think that a double concept album is rather dangerous or risky during the days of downloading? Ian Hill: "Everything is a risk during the days of down...September 7, 2008
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MOTÖRHEAD: Signing Sessions Announced
MOTÖRHEAD has scheduled the following signing sessions: * Sep. 12 - Hot Topic St. Paul, MN Maplewood Mall 3001 White Bear Ave. N. 1072 6 - 8pm * Sep. 18 - The Soundgarden Baltimore, MD 1616 Thames St. Fells Pt. 6:30 - 7:30pm at * Sep. 20 - Virgin Megastore (Times Square) New York, NY ...September 4, 2008
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