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MASTERPLAN Drummer Gives Props To Brazil's EYES OF SHIVA

MASTERPLAN drummer Uli Kusch recently sent a message of support to the Brazilian progessive power metal band EYES OF SHIVA. The former HELLOWEEN drummer had the opportunity to listen to several songs on EYES OF SHIVA's latest album, "Deep", and said he was truly impressed by their musicianship. "EYE...

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THE BRAIN SURGEONS: Tour Dates Announced

THE BRAIN SURGEONS, the critically acclaimed New York City-based collaboration between BLUE ÖYSTER CULT founder Albert Bouchard and punk/metal guitar legend Ross the Boss (DICTATORS, MANOWAR),has lined up the following dates: Jul. 27 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom Jul. 28 - Chicago, IL - The...

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STORMLORD: Live Video Available

Italian "extreme epic metal" act STORMLORD have uploaded a live video clip of the song "I Am Legend", filmed during the band's appearance at last month's Gods of Metal festival in Milan. Italy. Check it out at this location. STORMLORD are currently working on material for the follow-up to 2004's "Th...

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ICED EARTH Mainman SCHAFFER Comments On New Guitarist

As first reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET early this morning, ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer has now confirmed the addition of guitarist Ernie Carletti, (formerly of SLIKHELVETIKA) to the group's ranks. Schaffer's statement on the matter reads as follows: "I just wanted to make a quick but significant...

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AC/DC ID Scammer Unmasked?

Dylan Welch of The Sydney Morning Herald has issued the following report: A happy snap (photo) taken in a London pub by a young music industry wannabe, may have unmasked a serial identity thief with a penchant for AC/DC. He is short, shambolic and cuts a decidedly unremarkable figure during hearings...

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'Rock Star: Supernova' Teams Up With MSN For Exclusive Content

MSN today announced the premiere of online programming for "Rock Star: Supernova", the new season of the hit reality series returning to CBS in a special 90-minute broadcast on Wednesday, July 5 at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT. Before its broadcast premiere, "Rock Star: Supernova" — produced by Mark Burnett Produ...

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LED ZEPPELIN's JIMMY PAGE Pulls Out Of MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL Tribute Concert

LED ZEPPELIN legend Jimmy Page has been forced to cancel his participation in the June 30 concert in honor of Atlantic Records at this year's Montreux Jazz Festival due to medical reasons (a "surgery", according to a press release). On June 30 — the opening night of the festival — the Montreux Jazz...

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LEAVES' EYES: 'Legend Land' EP Enters German Chart At No. 75

LEAVES' EYES — the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY (who are fronted by Liv's husband Alexander Krull) — have entered the German Top 100 single chart at position No. 75 with their latest EP, "Legend Land". As previously...

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U.K. Teenage Guitar Sensation To Meet GENE SIMMONS

Peter Walsh of the U.K.'s Norwich Evening News is reporting that a Norfolk teenage guitar sensation is due to meet rock legend Gene Simmons when he visits the United States later this summer with his band. Oli Brown, lead singer and guitarist with BLUE EVOLUTION, shot to fame when he was plucked fro...

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REVEREND Announce New Singer

The surviving members of REVEREND, the band which had previously featured the late frontman David Wayne (ex-METAL CHURCH),have announced the addition of singer Michael Lance to the group's ranks. Michael Lance is no stranger to the metal scene. Raised in San Antonio Texas, Michael began his vocal c...

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ROBERT PLANT To Guest On WNYC's 'Soundcheck'

According to a posting at Led-Zeppelin.com, LED ZEPPELIN legend Robert Plant is scheduled to appear on WNYC public radio's "Soundcheck" program on June 22, interviewed by host John Schaefer. The station web site features a live broadcast on the web and will be available for archived listening. As pr...

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KALEDON: 'Twilight Of The Gods' Artwork Posted Online

The cover artwork (by Jean Francois Le Gac) for KALEDON's upcoming fourth full-length album, "Chapter 4: Twilight of the Gods", has been posted online at this location. "Chapter 4: Twilight of the Gods" is scheduled for release this summer via Universal Metal Production. "Chapter 4: Twilight of the...

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PAUL STANLEY: 'My Relationship With GENE Is Family'

Writer/photographer John Harrell recently conducted an interview with KISS frontman Paul Stanley for a cover story in the Japanese magazine Burrn! A few excerpts from the chat follow: Burrn!: How have you been? I know you've had hip replacement surgery, you got married and now have a child on the wa...

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GLENN HUGHES Revealed As 'Mystery Guest' On New THE LIZARDS CD

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has been revealed as the "mystery guest" on the the new THE LIZARDS CD, "Against All Odds", which was released today (June 13). Hughes lends his dynamic vocals on four tracks on "Against All Odds". In addition, he has recorded bass...

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JOSH HOMME, EDDIE VEDDER Team Up With STROKES To Cover MARVIN GAYE Classic

According to MJI Interactive, PEARL JAM's Eddie Vedder and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's Josh Homme reportedly have teamed up with THE STROKES to record a cover of soul legend MARVIN GAYE's classic hit "Mercy Mercy Me". The tune features Vedder singing with THE STROKES' Julian Casablancas, and Homme pla...