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DREAM EVIL Drummer: Don't Call Us Power Metal
DREAM EVIL drummer Showy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME) recently spoke to RevelationZ Magazine about the Swedish group's upcoming third album, "The Book Of Heavy Metal". Asked if he feels they have become more rock-oriented in their sound on the new CD, Snowy replied, "...May 17, 2004
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Original METALLICA Bassist RON MCGOVNEY: 'The Band Was Formed In My Garage'
The original METALLICA bassist, Ron McGovney, recently gave an interview to the METALLICA fan site AllMetallica.com about his time with the group and his current activities. What follows are several excerpts from that interview: AllMetallica.com: Could you explain for everyone exactly what your part...May 14, 2004
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LORD BELIAL Schedule Record-Release Party
Swedish black metallers LORD BELIAL have scheduled a release party for their fifth album, "The Seal Of Belial", on June 18 at FATclub in Malmö, Sweden. Due on June 21 through through Regain Records, "The Seal Of Belial" was engineered by Nicklas Rudolfsson and Andy La Rocque (KING DIAMOND) at Los An...May 10, 2004
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KING DIAMOND Drummer MATT THOMPSON: Early Recording Posted Online
A 1995 recording featuring current KING DIAMOND drummer Matt Thompson has been made available for download. Says Matt: "In '95 I did a project for my friend Rich Logan in NJ called AUTUMN SILENCE, not long before coming to TX for college. It was the first thing I did after my shoulder surgery. It se...May 7, 2004
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MARILYN MANSON, OZZY OSBOURNE To Star In Rock Zombie Movie?
Marilyn Manson and Ozzy Osbourne are among the musicians being considered for roles in a rock zombie movie, according to NME.com. The official web site for the film, titled "Diamond Dead", allows fans to read the scripts from the films, and director Andrew Gaty has been running his casting ideas pas...May 6, 2004
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HANOI ROCKS Announce New Guitarist, Begin Work On New EP
HANOI ROCKS have recruited DIAMOND DOGS axeman Steve Klasson to fill the second-guitarist slot left vacant by the departure of Costello. Photos of Stevie and the rest of the group can be viewed at this location. In other news, HANOI ROCKS are currently working on an upcoming summer release — a singl...May 5, 2004
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Former VAN HALEN Singer DAVE LEE ROTH Attends 'Diamond Mine': Photos Available
Former VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth was on hand as Rebecca Weinberg and Gotham magazine hosted "Diamond Mine" on Thursday (April 29) at Tourneau Time Machine in New York City. Check out pictures from Wire Image. As previously reported, Roth recently signed an exclusive European distribution dea...May 3, 2004
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H.I.M.: 'Solitary Man' Enters U.K. Chart At No. 9
H.I.M.'s latest single, a cover of NEIL DIAMOND's "Solitary Man", entered the U.K. singles chart at No. 9 — the highest H.I.M. single entry on the official charts there. "Solitary Man" comes off H.I.M.'s recently issued "best of" collection, entitled "And Love Said No - The Greatest Hits 1997-2004"....May 3, 2004
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Force Of Evil
He's been mocked to within an inch of his dignity down the years, but one thing that King Diamond has is presence — loads of it, from his window-shattering, off-the-scale vocals, to that fucking big crucifix of bones that seems to travel everywhere with him. What's more, for as many as there that sc...May 1, 2004
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Former EUROPE Guitarist KEE MARCELLO Resurfaces With K2
K2, the new band led by former EUROPE guitarist Kee Marcello, will release their debut album, "Melon Demon Divine", on June 17 through Frontiers Records. As a member of EUROPE, Kee recorded two highly successful albums ("Out of This World" and "Prisoners In Paradise") and did three world tours inclu...April 30, 2004
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STEVE VAI Auctioning Off 'Extremely Hard-To-Find' Guitar Amp
An extremely hard-to-find (only 44 were reportedly built) Soldano SLO-100R rack-mount amp head used by legendary guitarist Steve Vai during the WHITESNAKE "Slip Of The Tongue" and VAI "Sex & Religion World" tours is currently being auctioned off via eBay at this location. "This amp was hand-buil...April 30, 2004
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DREAM EVIL Set U.S. Release Date For 'The Book Of Heavy Metal'
DREAM EVIL — the Swedish band featuring acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström (HAMMERFALL, IN FLAMES, DIMMU BORGIR, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS, etc.),drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME),and guitarist Gus G. (MYSTIC PROPHECY, NIGHTRAGE) — have set a July 13 U.S. release...April 23, 2004
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KISS Announce Australian 'In Your Face' Dates
According to a posting at the KISS fan site KissFanShop.de, KISS have announced three very special theatre shows in Australia, known as "Kiss In Your Face". Tickets for these shows are available by invitation only, normally to only those who already purchased a ticket to a existing Australia show. K...April 19, 2004
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KING DIAMOND To Begin Mixing Live Album In May
Guitarist Andy LaRocque and vocalist King Diamond will begin mixing KING DIAMOND's upcoming live album in May at LaRocque's Los Angered studio outside Gothenburg, Sweden. A September/October release through Metal Blade Records is expected. "Still no details are known at the moment such as album titl...April 19, 2004
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DAVID LEE ROTH Out On The Town In New York City: Photos Available
Former VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth was sighted outside the Marquee in New York City on Wednesday (April 14). Check out pictures from Film Magic. As previously reported, Roth recently signed an exclusive European distribution deal with the U.K.'s Demolition Records. Roth's current CD, "Diamond Da...April 15, 2004
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