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ICED EARTH Mainman Says Singer TIM OWENS Will Have Little Songwriting Input On New Album
ICED EARTH guitarist/mainman Jon Schaffer recently spoke to LocalMetal.com about his decision to record a concept album based on the "Something Wicked This Way Comes" story first touched up on the 1998 album of the same name. Asked what made him decide to do a second part of "Something Wicked This W...August 3, 2005
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ICED EARTH Guitarist Says Next CD Will Be A Three-Hour, Two-Part Concept Album
On Track Magazine recently conducted an interview with ICED EARTH/DEMONS & WIZARDS guitarist Jon Schaffer. An excerpt from the chat follows: On Track Magazine: How are you doin' health-wise? Jon: "Well, I had another procedure this past November which is the third surgical procedure that I've ha...August 1, 2005
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More Information Revealed About PETE WELLS ROCK 'N' ROLL OUTLAW Benefit Concert
Contrary to the information previously posted on ROSE TATTOO's official web site, Jimmy Barnes and Doc Neeson's RED PHOENIX will NOT be appearing at the upcoming benefit concert for ROSE TATTOO founding member and guitarist, Pete Wells, which is scheduled to be held September 7 at the Enmore Theater...July 31, 2005
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DISSECTION: New Songs Available For Download
Reactivated Swedish death metallers DISSECTION have uploaded rough-mix versions of two new songs from their forthcoming CD on their official web site. Check them out: "Xeper-I-Set" (mp3, lyrics),"Starless Aeon" (mp3, lyrics). DISSECTION entered the studio on February 2 to begin recording their long...July 29, 2005
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QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS Announce U.S. Dates
Legendary rock icons Brian May and Roger Taylor of QUEEN, and Paul Rodgers of BAD COMPANY and FREE, just off a sold-out, 32-date arena tour of Europe under the banner of QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS, are headed for the U.S. later this year. They will bring their acclaimed show to the U.S. for two rare ...July 25, 2005
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Thor Against the World
One of those legendary 1980s types that no one you know actually seems to have ever have heard of, Jon Mikl Thor is some sort of Canadian bodybuilding heavy metal movie star. He's been working on a comeback for a few years now, releasing an album last year (the quasi-conceptual "Thor Vs. The Beastwo...July 25, 2005
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: New European Tour Dates Announced
JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the new band fronted by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, will be playing the following European headlining shows in October: Oct. 01 - Oslo, NOR @ Rockefeller Oct. 03 - Tilburg, NETH @ 013 Oct. 05 - Bochum, GER @ Zeche Oct. 07 - Aschaffenburg, GER @ Colos Saal Oct. 08 - Pratteln, ...July 22, 2005
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DEMONS & WIZARDS: 'Touched By The Crimson King' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed
DEMONS & WIZARDS' sophomore album, "Touched by the Crimson King", has registered the following first-week chart positions around the world: #29: Germany #58: Sweden #108: France "Touched by the Crimson King" sold 3,500 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielse...July 13, 2005
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ANTHRAX: 'Anthralogy: The Best Of Anthrax (1985-1991)' CD/DVD Details Revealed
According to Metal-Rules.com, Universal Music Canada have confirmed details for the upcoming ANTHRAX CD/DVD release "Anthralogy: The Best Of Anthrax (1985-1991)". The set will include the following track listing: CD Disc One: 01. A.I.R. 02. Lone Justice 03. Madhouse 04. The Enemy 05. Armed and Dange...July 12, 2005
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DON DOKKEN Says New DOKKEN Album Is Similar To 'Tooth And Nail'
Don Dokken (DOKKEN) has issued the following update: "Hi everyone, it has been a long time since I have posted a note. Since our European tour, I have been locked up in my studio writing for a new DOKKEN release: 'Lightning Strikes Again'. We have four songs left to write before we start recording....July 11, 2005
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7DAYSUN Collaborate With SOULFLY Bassist
Family For Life Records, the new label started by Bobby Burns of SOULFLY/PRIMER 55 fame, has just released the debut EP from the Louisville, KY-based band 7DAYSUN. Burns produced the EP, which is entitled "A New Beginning" and contains the following track listing: 01. Slowly Sinking 02. Under My Ski...July 11, 2005
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DEMONS & WIZARDS Singer Says SENTENCED Bassist May Join Band's Touring Lineup
Denmark's Antenna webzaine recently conducted an interview with DEMONS & WIZARDS frontman Hansi Kürsch (BLIND GUARDIAN). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Antenna: What about touring activities? Hansi Kürsch: "I hope that Bobby Jarzombek [drums; ICED EARTH, HALFORD] will join us on a to...July 11, 2005
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD: BYRON STROUD Temporarily Replaced By DEVILDRIVER Bassist
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD have sent out the following update in their official newsletter: "A bit of a glitch resulted in the booking of a STRAPPING YOUNG LAD tour simultaneous to a FEAR FACTORY tour [FEAR FACTORY and STRAPPING YOUNG LAD share bassist Byron Stroud — Ed.]. Therefore, some emergency measure...July 7, 2005
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MACHINE HEAD, TESTAMENT, EXODUS Members To Participate In THRASH AGAINST CANCER Benefit Concert
Current and former members of MACHINE HEAD, SLAYER, TESTAMENT, EXODUS and DEATH ANGEL will comprise the "All-Star" guest lineup, which is scheduled to appear and participate at the Thrash Against Cancer benefit on July 9 at The Pound SF outdoor amphitheatre in San Francisco, California. Confirmed gu...July 7, 2005
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ULI JON ROTH To Perform With SCORPIONS For First Time In 27 Years
The following message has been posted on legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth's (ex-SCORPIONS) official web site: "The American tour and Sky Academy have been put back until the beginning of 2006. Uli Jon Roth will first play some shows in Europe instead. "The first of these is going to be in Colmar, Fr...July 5, 2005
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