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Interview With Former KYUSS Drummer BRANT BJORK Posted Online
TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 35 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. The episode features interviews host Mark Strigl conducted with former KYUSS drummer Brant Bjork and FIREBALL MINISTRY guitarist Emily Burton. Hosts John Ostronomy and Strigl also discuss such topics as SYSTEM OF A DOWN, Ace Fr...January 23, 2006
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NIGHT IN GALES Vocalist BJÖRN GOOSSES Quits Italy's INFLICTION
German vocalist Björn Goosses (NIGHT IN GALES) has left the Italian death/thrash metal act INFLICTION. "Of course, this happened without spilling any drop of bad blood," Goosses writes in a statement. "From the first day NIGHT IN GALES and INFLICTION played a show together and INFLICTION asked me to...January 23, 2006
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Singer TONY MARTIN Discusses New Solo Album, BLACK SABBATH Years
Garry Sharpe-Young of Rockdetector.com recently conducted an interview with former BLACK SABBATH frontman Tony Martin. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rockdetector.com: I guess a question a lot of BLACK SABBATH fans are wanting to know is why you've been relatively quiet on the recording...January 22, 2006
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QUEENSRŸCHE: Photos From Frontman GEOFF TATE's European Press Tour Posted Online
Photos from QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate's recent European press tour to promote the band's upcoming "Operation: Mindcrime II" album have been posted at the band's official web site. Also available are pictures of the advance CDs of the album that Rhino Entertainment (the group's record label) re...January 21, 2006
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GEORGE LYNCH To Jam With DISTURBED Tonight!!!
Former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch will be making a guest appearance with DISTURBED tonight (Jan. 20) — NOT on Sunday, as originally reported — during the Chicago band's headlining performance at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California. Lynch will reportedly be playing the track "The Game" off D...January 20, 2006
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TEER Announce New Vocalist
Powerhouse vocalist David McBee will be joining the Tampa, Florida hard rock band TEER. McBee recently completed a successful audition for TEER and producer Jim Morris (DIXIE DREGS, SAIGON KICK, SAVATAGE, THIRD EYE BLIND). Shortly thereafter, TEER band members made a formal offer to McBee and invite...January 20, 2006
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GEORGE LYNCH To Jam With DISTURBED In Anaheim?
Former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch will reportedly be making a guest appearance with DISTURBED for a song or two this Sunday night (Jan. 22) during the Chicago band's headlining performance at the House of Blues in Anaheim, California. Lynch recently completed a U.S. tour with a backing band that...January 19, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE, ALICE COOPER Confirmed For U.K.'s MONSTERS OF ROCK Festival
According to Metal Hammer magazine, DEEP PURPLE and ALICE COOPER have been confirmed for the Monsters of Rock festival, set to take place June 3 at Milton Keynes Bowl. Tickets, priced £38.50, are on sale from January 20 from all usual agents, and via credit card on 0870 400 0688. A dedicated coach s...January 18, 2006
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DIO To Attend NAMM
Ronnie James Dio and the the rest of the DIO band will be attending the 2006 Winter NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants),which runs between January 19 and January 22 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. They will be signing at the Dean Markley booth on Friday, Jan...January 18, 2006
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JEFF PILSON: 'I Haven't Spoken With DON DOKKEN In At Least Two Years'
Former DOKKEN/DIO and current FOREIGNER bassist Jeff Pilson recently spoke to Jeff Fishman as part of his annual "State of the Union" interview, which is published on Pilson's official web site. An excerpt from the chat follows: Q: So what is next on the agenda for Foreigner? Jeff: "A lot of touring...January 17, 2006
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GUNS N' ROSES, DOKKEN, TYPE O NEGATIVE, QUIET RIOT Members To Perform At Benefit Concert
The second annual Raven's Heart benefit concert will take place this Thursday, January 19 at the Fais Do-Do in Los Angeles. All proceeds from the event will go to the Raven's Heart Foundation. The benefit will feature a full night of performances, including a surprise band, and will be capped off by...January 16, 2006
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HALFORD, DIO, BACH Talk Metal At TV CRITICS ASSOCIATION Convention
According to Mediaweek, JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford, DIO/ex-BLACK SABBATH/RAINBOW vocalist Ronnie James Dio and former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach appeared as panelists on VH1's four-part documentary "Heavy: The Story of Metal" at the second day of the TV Critics Association's annual winter...January 15, 2006
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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist To Guest On KNAC.COM's 'WildSide'
TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda will be in the KNAC.COM studio as the special guest of "WildSide" hostess Diana DeVille on Saturday, January 14. Ojeda will promote and discuss his new solo album, "Axes 2 Axes", for which he recently secured a U.S. release. The CD features guest appearances by s...January 13, 2006
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KISS, TWISTED SISTER, DIO Members To Launch 'Icons Of Rock' DVD Series At NAMM
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, TWISTED SISTER axeman Eddie Ojeda, and ex-QUIET RIOT/OZZY OSBOURNE and current DIO bass player Rudy Sarzo will be making signing and performance appearances throughout the NAMM show in Anaheim, California to launch Music Star Productions' "Icons of Rock" instructi...January 11, 2006
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MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO Schedules Signing Sessions, Guitar Clinics
World-renowned progressive rock guitarist Michael Angelo Batio will be signing autographs January 19-22 at the NAMM show for Dean Guitars at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. On Monday, January 23 through Friday, January 27, Batio will be conducting guitar clinics in Los Angeles....January 7, 2006
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