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DIABLO Enter Finnish Single Chart At No. 3!
DIABLO's new single, "Read My Scars", has entered the official Finnish single chart at position No. 3 (view the whole chart here). "Read My Scars" comes off the Finnish aggro-metallers' third album, "Eternium", due on January 16 through Gaga Goodies/Poko Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Renaissance...December 8, 2003
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'KISS Symphony' DVD Certified Double Platinum
KISS's "Kiss Symphony" DVD has been certified double platinum in the U.S., according to the web site of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The DVD, which features KISS members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss and Tommy Thayer playing classic songs such as "Rock And Roll All...December 3, 2003
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KISS To Resume Touring In April — Without AEROSMITH
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has told the Associated Press that the rockasaurus spectacle KISS/AEROSMITH tour that launched last summer is getting near the end of its final leg, with a swing of U.S. dates — including a Dec. 18 gig at the Forum in L.A. — wrapping up toward the end of December....December 1, 2003
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VANILLA 'FUDGE-d' On MSNBC
On the MSNBC show "Scarborough Country" this past Monday — from The Intrepid in New York City — the host, former congressman Joe Scarborough, had as his guest the members of legendary '60s rock band VANILLA FUDGE. Prior to the interview, the spot was promoted as "Rock band supports the war." In the...November 27, 2003
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SAVATAGE Guitarist Signs Solo Record Deal
SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery has signed a deal with Greece's Black Lotus Records for the release of his debut solo album. The CD, tentatively titled "Faces", will feature many guest musicians and will be released worldwide in September 2004. The following is Caffery's of...November 23, 2003
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METALLICA Comment On 'Loss In The Family'
METALLICA have issued the following statement regarding the recent passing of their "S&M" collaborator, Michael Kamen: "The METALLICA family is saddened by the loss of our good friend and 'S&M' collaborator, Michael Kamen on Tuesday, November 18th. Michael lost his battle with multiple scler...November 20, 2003
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RAMMSTEIN Get The Symphonic Treatment
"Mein Herz Brennt", performed by the Dresden Symphony Orchestra and based on texts written by RAMMSTEIN, will celebrate its world premiere on Thursday (Nov. 20),according to DW-World.de. The band themselves were not involved with the project, but their lyrics captured the imagination of Sven Helbig...November 20, 2003
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METALLICA Symphony Conductor Passes Away
Oscar-nominated composer, conductor and arranger Michael Kamen, who conducted the San Francisco Orchestra in 1999 as it backed METALLICA on their live "S&M" project, died this morning (Nov. 18) after suffering from multiple sclerosis for several years, according to Billboard.com. He was 55. Furt...November 18, 2003
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OMNIUM GATHERUM, ROTTEN SOUND, DIABLO: Live Video Footage Available For Viewing
OMNIUM GATHERUM, ROTTEN SOUND, DIABLO, NOWEN and DENIGRATE are featured in an eight-minute live video clip filmed at Tuhma club in Finland on May 16, 2003. Download it here (Windows Media, 44.7 MB). ...November 4, 2003
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'KISS Symphony' DVD Continues To Do Brisk Business In Australia
KISS's "Kiss Symphony" DVD is at position No. 8 on the Australian Music DVD chart after six weeks of release, according to the official web site of the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA). The DVD, which features KISS members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss and Tommy Thayer playing...November 4, 2003
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EDGUY: New EP Details Revealed
German melodic metallers EDGUY have announced the details of their upcoming EP, "King Of Fools", due on February 2, 2004 through Nuclear Blast Records. The complete track listing for "King Of Fools" is as follows: 01. King Of Fools (3:30) 02. New Age Messiah (5:58) 03. The Savage Union (4:14) 04. Ho...November 4, 2003
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IMPALED NAZARENE, FUNERIS NOCTURNUM, CHARON To Perform At Finnish Benefit
IMPALED NAZARENE, WHERE VICTIMS LIE (the new thrash metal band formed by members of TIMO RAUTIAINEN & TRIO NISKALAUKAUS, FUNERIS NOCTURNUM, ALGHAZANTH and SOTAJUMALA),VIIKATE, CHARON and DIABLO have been confirmed to appear at the second installment of the "The Fragile Art Of Existence - A Trib...October 30, 2003
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DIABLO Complete Work On 'Eternium'
Finnish aggro-metallers DIABLO have finished mixing and mastering their third album, "Eternium", at Helsinki's Finnvox studios with Mikko Karmila. The follow-up to 2002's "Renaissance" was recorded at Fantom studios and is scheduled for release on January 16, 2004. A single, titled "Read My Scars",...October 29, 2003
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Review: 'LED ZEPPELIN' Rock Akron Crowd
Malcolm X Abram of the Cleveland Beacon Journal reports that "the Akron Symphony Orchestra collectively loosened its tie Sunday night with 'The Music of Led Zeppelin: A Rock Symphony' (see previous story) and was rewarded with rock-star treatment from an enthusiastic audience. "For two-plus hours, E...October 13, 2003
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ALEX SKOLNICK To Sit Out TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA Tour
Former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick has announced his decision not to participate in this year's TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA tour. The following is Alex's official statement on the matter: "It is with mixed emotions that I announce my decision to not participate in this year's TRANS-SIBER...October 13, 2003
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