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MEGADETH: 'The Arsenal Of Megadeth' Certified Platinum In Canada, Gold In U.S.
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Well, we made it in one piece to Japan and after seeing dozens of musician friends and numerous crew friends from those bands that I have met, I realized that this is going to be...October 13, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE Arrives In Kiev: Video Available
Ukraine's 5tv.com reports that DEEP PURPLE arrived in Kiev on Tuesday. The British hard rock pioneers will play Palatz Sportu on Wednesday. Some fans and reporters greeted Ian Gillan, Steve Morse, Roger Glover, Don Airey, and Ian Paice at Kyiv's Boryspil airport. Kyiv is the first stop in the Europe...October 11, 2006
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CARMINE APPICE: 'EDDIE VAN HALEN Seems To Be Out Of His Tree Right Now'
In a brand new interview conducted by Rock N Roll Universe, the surviving three members of the original lineup of legendary hard rock band CACTUS — drummer Carmine Appice, bassist Tim Bogert and guitarist Jim McCarty — discuss the recently released "Cactus V" album, the band's first new studio offer...October 6, 2006
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BRIAN POSEHN To Guest-Host 'Headbanger's Ball'
Comedian/actor Brian Posehn will guest-host this weekend's edition of MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball". Brian will play host to the renowned heavy metal music-video show this Saturday, October 7 in place of regular "Headbanger's Ball" host Jamey Jasta (who is currently on tour with his band HATEBREED). Br...October 6, 2006
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TONY IOMMI's Advice To Aspiring Guitarists: 'Believe In What You're Doing And Stick To It'
Times Online recently conducted an interview with BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi. The question-and-answer session follows: Times Online: What was the turning point in your guitar career? Iommi: Before BLACK SABBATH I used to work in a sheet metal factory. One day as I put my hand in this press,...October 5, 2006
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EPHEL DUATH Introduces New Drummer
Eccentric jazz-metallers EPHEL DUATH have announced the addition of new drummer Sergio Ponti. "Sergio Ponti made his debut with us on 28th September he's a fresh talent and he's pushing our sound to new exciting rhythmical perspectives," stated EPHEL DUATH mainman Davide. "He studied with Mokhtar Sa...October 4, 2006
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ANTHRAX Guitarist To Guest On INDIE 103.1 FM's 'The Morning Show With Joe Escalante'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian will be a guest on Indie 103.1 FM's "The Morning Show with Joe Escalante" on Wednesday, October 4 at 8:00 a.m. PST. You can listen to the show live online at www.indie1031.fm. Ian is scheduled to take part in the next Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp (RRFC),which will ...October 3, 2006
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BERNIE TORME Confirmed For Ireland's CLIVEAID Benefit Concert
GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT),featuring Irish guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE),has been confirmed for Cliveaid Eire, set to take place December 19 at Radio City in Dulbin, Ireland. Also scheduled to appear are GLYDER, NINETEENTH CENTURY, KRAKÓW, SPEEDKING and STEEL TORMENTOR. Handling both g...October 1, 2006
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THE CULT: Fall U.S. Tour Dates Announced
THE CULT has announced the following fall 2006 U.S. tour dates: Oct. 27 - Dallas, TX - Glass Cactus Oct. 29 - Corpus Christi, TX - Concrete Street Amphitheatre Oct. 31 - New Orleans, LA - House of Blues Nov. 01 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle Nov. 03 - Saint Petersburg, FL - Jannus Landing ...October 1, 2006
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TESTAMENT's CHUCK And ERIC Talk About CLIFF BURTON's Death: Video Available
The makers of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a 45-second video clip featuring Eric Peterson and Chuck Billy from TESTAMENT discussing getting signed, aud...September 30, 2006
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Poker Tournament Featuring ACE FREHLEY, VINNIE PAUL, SULLY ERNA Rescheduled
The VH1 Classic Rock 'N' Roll Celebrity Poker Tournament, which was originally scheduled for June 8 at the Harrah's Flamingo Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas but got cancelled, has finally been rescheduled. The money-raising event, featuring former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, GODSMACK's Sully Erna, f...September 29, 2006
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ANTHRAX / 'Battlestar Galactica' Special Podcast Posted Online
TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 99 of their "Talking Metal" podacast. In this ANTHRAX / "Battlestar Galactica" special recorded partly at the Circus bar in New York City's Hell's Kitchen, hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy are joined by Frankie Bello and Scott Ian of ANTHRAX as well as ANTHRAX...September 25, 2006
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Featured On 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels': Video Available
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian is featured in a segment entitled "Hero Worship" on KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' reality-TV program "Gene Simmons Family Jewels", which airs Monday nights at 10:00 p.m. on A&E. To watch the clip online, visit the "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" web site, scroll do...September 25, 2006
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THE BIG DIRTY BAND Featuring RUSH Members: 'I Fought The Law' Video Posted Online
THE BIG DIRTY BAND, the one-off project featuring Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee of RUSH alongside ex-TEA PARTY drummer Jeff Burrows, Adam Gantier of THREE DAYS GRACE, THORNLEY's Ian Thornley, and singer Care Failure of Toronto band DIE MANNEQUIN, recently shot a video for its version of the often-cover...September 23, 2006
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THE ALMIGHTY: Support Band For U.K. Tour Announced
All-girl Brighton, England-based rock band MCQUEEN has been confirmed as the support act for the reactivated rockers THE ALMIGHTY on their U.K. tour in December. The dates are as follows: Dec. 26 - Rock City - Nottingham, UK Dec. 27 - Shepherd's Bush Empire - London, UK Dec. 28 - Corporation - Sheff...September 23, 2006