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DEF LEPPARD: New 'Best Of' Collection Due In October

According to HMV Japan, a new DEF LEPPARD "greatest hits" album, is scheduled to be released on October 8. Titled "Best Of Special Edition", the collection will be released as a double CD. No further information is currently available. As previously reported, DEF LEPPARD's breakthrough 1983 album, "...

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MARILYN MANSON Fans Launch 'Hate Campaign' Against Scottish Man

The Buchan Observer is reporting that an international hate campaign has been mounted against a Scottish man who is trying to ban Marilyn Manson from playing Jesus in a new movie. Scott Morrison's online petition to stop movie makers portraying Jesus as a swearing, dope-smoker has more than 1,000 si...

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NOTRE DAME: 'Munsters!' Video Posted Online

NOTRE DAME, the Swedish band featuring drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, DREAM EVIL),have posted their video for the track "Munsters!" at this location. Described by Snowy as "a bunch of live clips that we filmed during the last couple of shows," the video was directed...

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DEF LEPPARD, PANTERA Reach New Multi-Platinum Heights

DEF LEPPARD's breakthrough 1983 album, "Pyromania", has been certified at the RIAA's (Recording Industry Association of America) diamond level (10 million copies shipped) last month, according to Billboard.com. Produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, "Pyromania" benefited greatly from MTV's relentless...

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Former IRON MAIDEN Guitarist Sidelined By Hand Injury

Former IRON MAIDEN/PRAYING MANTIS guitarist Dennis Stratton suffered an "unfortunate accident" at a recent gig and will be unable to play guitar for the foreseeable future, according to a posting on the web site of Stratton's THE DENIAL bandmate, ex-JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins. Stratton "suffered...

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DORO: Upcoming EP To Feature Host Of Exclusive Tracks

German metal chanteuse DORO's EP, "Let Love Rain On Me", released in Europe by AFM Records on August 9, hosts a crop of exclusive tracks of interest to collectors. A regular radio version of the title track (mp3 sample) is enhanced by versions sung in both Spanish ("Llueva En Mi Tu Amor") and ...

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KING DIAMOND Shoots Down 'Poor Health' Rumors

KING DIAMOND singer and namesake has issued a statement via the group's official web site refuting rumors that his "poor health" was the reason the band's European tour has been postponed until next year. Commented King: "The ONLY reason for postponement of the Euro tour is that my immigration/natur...

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KING DIAMOND: No Touring Planned For 2004

KING DIAMOND have confirmed via their management that they have no plans to tour for the remaining part of 2004. The group's live album, "Deadly Lullabies Live", will be released as a 2-CD, double digipak and 3-LP edition on September 20 (September 21 in the U.S.) through Metal Blade Records. The al...

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LORD BELIAL Set Release Date For 'The Seal Of Belial'

Sweden's LORD BELIAL have set an August 30 release date through Regain Records for their new album, "The Seal of Belial". The CD was produced by LORD BELIAL and Andy La Rocque (KING DIAMOND) and was recorded at Andy's Los Angered Recording studios in Gothenburg, Sweden. "The Seal of Belial" track li...

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ALICE COOPER Band To Play Charity Slo-Pitch Match In Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay's Source is reporting that members of ALICE COOPER's band have agreed to take on a team of Dougall Media employees in a five-inning slo-pitch match immediately following the final game on the opening day of the Baseball Canada Cup. The tournament, which features the best 16 and 17 years...

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Online Petition Launched To Keep MARILYN MANSON From Playing Jesus In New Movie

Billy Youngson of the Buchan Observer is reporting that a Scottish man is trying to ban Marilyn Manson from playing Jesus in a new movie. Scott Morrison is campaigning against George A. Romero's "Diamond Dead", which portrays Jesus smoking dope and swearing. His online petition has attracted 377 sig...

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SOULFLY, ILL NINO, CRISIS: More U.S. Dates Announced

SOULFLY, ILL NINO and CRISIS will be teaming up for a U.S. tour beginning on July 30 in Colorado Springs, CO. The trek is shaping up as follows: Jul. 30 - Colorado Springs, CO - 32 Bleu Jul. 31 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre Aug. 01 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Ritz ...

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NOTRE DAME Working On DVD

Following the completion of a video for the song "Munsters", NOTRE DAME mainman Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI) is currently working on a DVD to accompany the group's live album, "Creepshow, Freekshow, Peepshow". In an interview with Rockers Digest, which covers his bands NOTR...

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STARWOOD: LIZZY BORDEN Under A Different Name

Although promoted as a fresh young act in a similar mold to THE DARKNESS, the recent Metal Blade signing STARWOOD is in fact Eighties heavy metal band LIZZY BORDEN in an all-new guise, according to RockDetector.com. The band comprise vocalist Lizzy (Borden),guitarist Joe Steals, bassist Marten Ande...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Auctioning Off Guitar For Charity

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King is auctioning off an autographed BC Rich Kerry King Signature Model guitar via eBay. The guitar features include EMG Hz humbuckers, Kerry's tribal graphic, diamond inlays and a licensed Floyd Rose tremolo system. 100% of the proceeds raised through Guitars 4 Kids auction...