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Drummer SNOWY SHAW Contributes Memorabilia To Gothenburg's Hard Rock Café

Drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, DREAM EVIL) has reportedly made his contribution with memorabilia to the Wall of Fame at the newly opened Hard Rock Café in Gothenburg, Sweden. As previously reported, Shaw recently announced that NOTRE DAME's Halloween show in Gothenbur...

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PRINCE OF WALES Discusses OSBOURNE Theft

BBC News is reporgiting that The Prince of Wales asked Sharon Osbourne about her £2m burglary and the health of her husband Ozzy after Tuesday's Royal Variety Performance. Prince Charles talked to Osbourne backstage at the London Coliseum show, after she replaced her husband who was recovering from...

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MEGADETH: Second London Show Added

Following the sellout of the first London show, MEGADETH have added a second date at the London Astoria on February 9. Their "Blackmail the Universe" world tour now comprises eight U.K. dates: Feb. 01 - Dublin - Ambassador Feb. 02 - Belfast - Ulster Hall Feb. 03 - Glasgow Academy Feb. 04 - Birmingha...

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'Reflections Of A SAMMY HAGAR Fan' Book Available Now

"Summer of Sammy: Reflections of a Sammy Hagar Fan" is a tribute book by a Michigan business man who has become a total "redhead." He conversion starts with his first Sammy concert in 2002 (Sam and Dave Tour),and is confirmed when attending Hagar concerts through 2003, as well as several VAN HALEN...

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DIAMOND HEAD Perform 'Secret' U.K. Gig: Photos Available

On December 1, the new-look DIAMOND HEAD took to the stage at a low-key, invitation-only gig to show off new singer Nick Tart and rhythm guitarist Adrian Mills, and to air new material from their recently completed album. A full review of this gig can be seen at this location. DIAMOND HEAD's current...

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Injured OZZY OSBOURNE Forced Out Of Variety Show

BBC News is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to pull out of the Royal Variety Performance, which is being filmed on Tuesday (Dec. 14),because of a shoulder injury. Osbourne needs another operation because the metal plate he had inserted after a quad bike accident last year has become so...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Confirmed For NEW ENGLAND METAL AND HARDCORE FESTIVAL

Maniacal Canadian extremists STRAPPING YOUNG LAD have been confirmed for next year's edition of the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, a three-day metal and hardcore extravaganza set to be held Friday-Sunday, April 22-24, 2005 at The Palladium in Worcester. Also scheduled to perform at the fes...

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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist: 'DIMEBAG Lived, Breathed And Played Metal Like No Other'

Former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson has issued the following statement in memory of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott: "Like most of you I couldn't believe my eyes and ears when I woke up and heard the tragic news of Dime's passing and the travesty at the DAMAGEP...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's ROCKENFIELD Releases 'Operation: Mindcrime' Commemorative Snare Drums

QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield, founder and owner of RockenWraps.com, has released a small number of limited edition "Operation: Mindcrime" commemorative snare drums, for sale exclusively at Queensryche.com. Each drum is hand made by Scott himself. Each snare comes complete with: - 14" 10-PLY...

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Guitarist/Producer JAMES MURPHY Says He Will Always Be In Awe Of What DIMEBAG Accomplished

Guitarist/producer James Murphy (ex-TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) has issued the following statement regarding the death of DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist Dimebag Darrell: "I first met Darrell about 18 years ago at a show in Texas around '85-'86. PANTERA was playing to a pretty packed house at this l...

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Hundreds Of Fans Gather At Club To Honor DIMEBAG DARRELL

MTV News is reporting that a small memorial started by a handful of fans blossomed into an outpouring of grief and celebration Thursday, less than 24 hours after the shocking slayings at the Alrosa Villa club where PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and three others were killed. D...

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KICKING K8 To Enter Studio This Weekend

San Diego's KICKING K8, featuring former DIAMOND REXX drummer Billy Nychay, will enter Signature Sound studios with producer Joe Marlett (KORN, SWITCHFOOT, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, FOO FIGHTERS, BLINK 182) to record their forthcoming CD. Tracking for the album will begin on December 11 and will feat...

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ALL SHALL PERISH Confirmed For NEW ENGLAND METAL AND HARDCORE FESTIVAL

San Francisco Bay Area "melodic hardcore death metal" band ALL SHALL PERISH have been confirmed for next year's edition of the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, a three-day metal and hardcore extravaganza set to be held Friday-Sunday, April 22-24, 2005 at The Palladium in Worcester. Also sche...

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SINGLE BULLET THEORY: 'Hollowed Out' To Debut On MTV2's 'Headbanger's Ball'

SINGLE BULLET THEORY'a video for the track "Hollowed Out" will debut on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" on Saturday, December 18. The clip, which is said to be a performance video, was shot in early September in Ardmore and Langhorne, PA with director Jay Bones. "Hollowed Out" comes off the group's recen...

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HELSTAR To Play At Houston Hispanic Rock Showcase

Reformed cult U.S. metal act HELSTAR will be performing at Vara's Sports Bar in Houston, Texas on Saturday, December 11. Also appearing on the bill will be CREMATOR, FUNERAL RITES, SOUL REMOVED and DARK FLAME. "This unique celebration has been organized by the owner of Vara's Sports Bar, in collabor...