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DORO Signs With AFM RECORDS
German metal singer DORO has inked a deal with AFM Records. DORO's first release for the label will be a collection of her best hits and other metal classics performed with the Metal Classic Night Orchestra. The as-yet-untitled CD will include several special guests (rumored guests are Udo Dirkschne...April 14, 2004
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's JOSH HOMME Discusses New York City Bar Brawl
QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE frontman Josh Homme spoke to Launch Radio Networks about the incident last Tuesday morning (April 6) when he, his girlfriend Brody Dalle of THE DISTILLERS, and their friend, ex-A PERFECT CIRCLE bassist Paz Lenchantin, ran into trouble in a downtown New York bar. "There was a...April 12, 2004
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POSSESSED Tribute Album: U.S. Release Date Confirmed
Candlelight Records has set May 18 as the U.S. release date for the POSSESSED tribute album, entitled "Tribute To Possessed... Seven Gates of Horror". The mid-priced recording features selections from CANNIBAL CORPSE, AMON AMARTH, VADER and many other metal notables. Included on the CD is an appeara...April 7, 2004
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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist Lands Slot In QUEEN's Smash-Hit Musical 'We Will Rock You'
Former ANTHRAX/SEBASTIAN BACH and current MEAT LOAF guitarist Paul Crook has been chosen by QUEEN members Brian May and Roger Taylor as the (Seat 1) guitar player for their lavish rock musical "We Will Rock You". The show, playing to sell-out crowds since it opened in London in May 2002 and featurin...April 5, 2004
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Ex-DEMON DRIVE Bassist Decides Against Joining Reunited CASANOVA
Due to "personal and musical differences," ex-DEMON DRIVE and BOYSVOICE bass player Jochen Mayer has decided not to be a part of the newly reformed CASANOVA and has joined the German melodic metal band DOMAIN instead. Mayer is currently in the studio working on DOMAIN's new CD, "The Last Days Of Uto...April 5, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH: U.S. Touring Plans 'Unclear'
The following message was posted on legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth's (ex-SCORPIONS) official web site: "It is currently still unclear precisely when U.J.R. will begin touring the US this year. There have been some rumours that Uli would be part of the UFO tour, which was being envisaged at the tim...April 4, 2004
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Ex-HELLOWEEN Singer MICHAEL KISKE Shopping Around For New Record Deal
Former HELLOWEEN frontman Michael Kiske has recorded 10 new songs and is currently shopping around for a record deal. In other news, more information has surfaced regarding Kiske's guest appearance on the debut album from the Brazilian band THALION. Michael will record lead vocals for the orchestra...April 1, 2004
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EVERGREY Frontman Talks About New Album, Upcoming Tour
Swedish melodic metal outfit EVERGREY will release their new album, "The Inner Circle", on April 27 through InsideOut Music America. The follow-up to 2003's "Recreation Day", "The Inner Circle" sees EVERGREY intensifying their musical ability with the utilization of a string quartet, courtesy of the...March 31, 2004
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MARILYN MANSON Part Ways With Guitarist JOHN 5, Begin Recording New Material
MARILYN MANSON are currently in the studio recording new material, some of which will appear on a "best of collection" that will be released this fall. Besides all of their classics, the album will feature the new single, a cover of DEPECHE MODE's "Personal Jesus". In addition to a booklet of rare p...March 31, 2004
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RHAPSODY To Issue Mini-CD In May
RHAPSODY will be issuing a new mini-CD, entitled "The Dark Secret", on May 29 through Magic Circle Music/SPV. The group's as-yet-untitled new full-length album will follow in September. "The Dark Secret" track listing: 01. Unholy Warcry (short version)* 02. Thunder Mighty Roar* 03. Sacred Power Of R...March 30, 2004
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LORDI Confirmed For Finland's SAUNA OPEN AIR Festival, New CD Details Revealed
Finnish "monster metal" band LORDI have been have been confirmed for the post-festival party at this year's Sauna Open Air festival, which is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 11 in Tampere, Finland. Performing as part of the main event are NIGHTWISH, CHILDREN OF BODOM, DIABLO, FINNTROLL and T...March 28, 2004
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FEAR FACTORY Confirmed For Finland's TUSKA OPEN AIR METAL FESTIVAL
Reunited California cyber-metallers FEAR FACTORY have been confirmed for this year's edition of the Tuska Open Air Metal Festival, set to take place July 16-18 in the Kaisaniemi park in the center of Helsinki, Finland. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to appear at the three-day event...March 27, 2004
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MELISSA AUF DER MAUR Cancels Los Angeles Show
Former HOLE/SMASHING PUMPKINS bassist Melissa Auf der Maur was forced to cancel her show Tuesday (March 23) at Spaceland in Los Angeles following the unexpected death of her grandmother. The following is Melissa's official statement on the matter: "I regret to announce that we have cancelled our sho...March 23, 2004
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NIGHTWISH Keyboardist Talks About The Making Of 'Once'
NIGHTWISH keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen recently spoke to Get Ready To ROCK! about the songwriting and recording process for the group's new album, "Once". Asked why they chose to record the orchestral parts for the album in London using the London Session Orchestra, Tuomas said, "Well the simple re...March 14, 2004
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THERION To Release Two Albums In May
Sweden's THERION will be issuing two albums, "Sirius B" and "Lemuria", on May 24 through Nuclear Blast Records. The CDs will be released separately to start with, but will be made available in a single double-CD package within a couple of months of the original album release. According to a post on...March 12, 2004
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