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IRON MAIDEN's EDDIE Heads The All-Time Classic T-Shirt Chart

Anthony Barnes of the Belfast Telegraph is reporting that IRON MAIDEN's iconic mascot Eddie — the ghoulish figure which has appeared on their album sleeves for a quarter of a century — has helped them to the top of the charts in the rock 'n' roll fashion stakes. The denim-and-leather-clad heavy meta...

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GEORGE LYNCH Launches Custom Guitar Pedal

Former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch has joined forces with LegendaryTones and pedal guru Robert Keeley to create a new customized version of the acclaimed Time Machine Boost pedal. The new GL Time Machine Boost (GL TMB) takes the unique voicings of the original Time Machine Boost, but adds a more a...

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NIGHTRAGE To Master New Album Next Week

NIGHTRAGE, the Swedish melodic death metal band featuring singer Tomas Lindberg (THE GREAT DECEIVER, LOCKUP, DISFEAR, ex-AT THE GATES, THE CROWN),and guitarists Marios Iliopoulos (EXHUMATION) and Gus G. (DREAM EVIL, MYSTIC PROPHECY, FIREWIND),have finished mixing their sophomore album at Studio Fr...

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KAMELOT Set Release Date For 'The Black Halo'

KAMELOT have set a February 28, 2005 release date through SPV Records for their new album, "The Black Halo". The follow-up to last year's "Epica" was produced by Sascha Paeth and Miro at Gate Studio in Germany and features guest appearances by Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS),Simone Simmons (EPICA) an...

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NINE INCH NAILS' 'The Downward Spiral - Deluxe Edition' To Include B-Sides, Rarities, Demos

In 1994, a dark, brutal album turned music upside down and became a modern masterpiece. Now, in its 10th anniversary year, NINE INCH NAILS' "The Downward Spiral", a landmark album in modern rock, in industrial music and in pop culture returns in a "Deluxe Edition" (Interscope/UMe),released November...

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DIMEBAG DARRELL Sets Record Straight On Split With WASHBURN, Switch To DEAN

DAMAGEPLAN guitarist Dimebag Darrell (ex-PANTERA) has issued the following statement regarding his recent switch from Washburn Guitars and Randall Amplifiers to Dean Guitars and Krank Amplification: "Contrary to the press release issued by US Music in which [because of] the way it was worded, [it] c...

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EXHUMED Announce New Drummer, Schedule DVD Shoot

Californian gore-metallers EXHUMED have announced the addition of Canadian drummer Matt Connell (ex-FUCK THE FACTS, EXPERIMENT IN TERROR) to the group's ranks. "EXHUMED would like to extend a 'fuck yeah!' to Connell, who replaces founding member Col Jones (who left the band in 2003, shortly after th...

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TRIVIUM Announce New Bassist/Vocalist

Orlando, Florida's TRIVIUM have announced the addition of bassist/vocalist Paolo Gregoletto (ex-METAL MILITIA) to the group's ranks. "Paolo not only brings his musical talents and skills to TRIVIUM, he brings a determined, can-do attitude and a positive energy that fits extremely well with who we ar...

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RUSH Singer Profiled In Wine Book

RUSH fan site Power Windows is reporting that RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee is one of many celebrity wine lovers to be profiled in the upcoming book, "Oldman's Guide to Outsmarting Wine", coming Dec. 7, 2004. The book includes an exclusive profile of Geddy Lee and his wine preferences, proving him...

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BUDGIE: Remaster Series Bonus Tracks Detailed

BUDGIE will be reissuing their first two albums, "Budgie" (1971) and "Squawk" (1972),as part of a remaster series. The albums have been digitally remastered from the original master tapes and will include 12-page booklets containing quotes from recent interviews with Burke Shelley (bass/vocals),To...

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DIO, ANTHRAX, FIREBALL MINISTRY In L.A.: Review, Photos Posted Online

On Track Magazine has uploaded a review and photos from Los Angeles, CA date (Oct. 29) on DIO's recently completed U.S. tour with ANTHRAX and FIREBALL MINISTRY. Check them out at this location. DIO will play a one-off show at the Monterrey Metal Fest in Monterrey, Mexico on November 13 before ...

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Former MASTER Guitarist Resurfaces In MÖTLEY CRÜE Tribute Band

Former MASTER/SINDROME guitarist Chris Mittelbrun has resurfaced as "Mick Mars" in the Chicago-area MÖTLEY CRÜE tribute band dubbed THE CRÜE. More information about the group is available at their official web site. ...

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METALLICA's Lyrics Set The Beat At First Heavy Metal Music Auction

METALLICA fans paid higher than expected prices for the band's handwritten lyrics and original album cover artwork at the first major public auction of heavy metal music memorabilia. The sale was conducted by Julien Entertainment Saturday, November 6, at the Hard Rock Cafe on West 57th Street in New...

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TESTAMENT/PAINMUSEUM Guitarist To Embark On Clinic Tour

Former HALFORD and current TESTAMENT/PAINMUSEUM guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak will embark on the next leg of the "Flurry Of The Black Notes Guitar Clinic Tour 2004" later this month. Hear the latest metal gear products and get your answers straight from Metal Mike. Attendance at the clinics is fr...

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GENE SIMMONS: More Details Revealed About 'Rock School' Reality TV Show

Mirror.co.uk is reporting that KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons will teach kids how to rock as part of a reality TV show to be filmed in England. Students at Christ's Hospital in Horsham, West Sussex are to get the shock of their lives when their normal music master is replaced by Simmons. In the...