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GENE SIMMONS: New Projects Galore

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has posted the following message on his web site: A few days ago, Barry Levine and World Wrestling Federation's Stone Cold Steve Austin came over to pitch me a new reality television show...that would feature Stone Cold and his roommate Diamond Dallas Page....More...

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Ex-DIAMOND HEAD Singer Says He Was 'Shocked' By Announcement He Was Fired From Band

Former DIAMOND HEAD singer Sean Harris says that he was "shocked" by the band's announcement that he was dismissed from the group in favor of newcomer Nick Tart. The band's statement, which was released last week, attributed the split to "musical differences." It also added that "Nick has re-energiz...

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GUNS N' ROSES Keyboardist: AXL ROSE Is Wonderful

GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed recently spoke to Debby Rao of Glam-Metal.com about his upcoming solo tour (under the DIZZY REED'S HOLLYWOOD BULLDOZER banner) and his working relationship with Axl Rose, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Glam-Metal.com: Axl seems li...

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DORO's 'Let Love Rain On Me' Becomes Her Most Successful Single Ever

The new DORO single, "Let Love Rain On Me", entered the official German Media Control single chart at position No. 65, making it the most successfull DORO single ever and her first single in the German charts since 1993. As previously reported, the "Let Love Rain On Me" EP, released in Europe by AFM...

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EIDOLON Sign With ESCAPI

Toronto, Canada's EIDOLON have inked a new record deal with Escapi. The CD/DVD agreement, which was made possible with the help of manager Ole Bang (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, FORCE OF EVIL),"is a worldwide deal, so finally our music will be released in proper fashion in America, which has always...

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Ex-QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Bassist Undergoes Surgery For 'Very Large Hernia'

Former QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE and current MONDO GENERATOR bassist Nick Oliveri has posted the following message on MONDO's web site: "I've just been discharged from the hospital where I had surgery on a very large hernia. The doctor said I've had it for a very long time. I didn't know until recentl...

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H.I.M. To Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary With DVD Release

Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. will celebrate their 10-year anniversary with the release of a longform DVD in October. The disc will reportedly include all 14 promotional videos the group have shot thus far, plus "making of" footage, videos featuring MTV skate legend Bam Margera ("Jackass", "Viva La...

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DIAMOND HEAD Part Ways With Singer, Announce Replacement

Reunited NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends DIAMOND HEAD have amicably parted ways with singer Sean Harris due to musical differences. A replacement singer has already been acquired in the shape of Nick Tart. "Nick has re-energized the band with his phenomenal voice and fresh songwriti...

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DEF LEPPARD: New 'Best Of' Collection Due In October

According to HMV Japan, a new DEF LEPPARD "greatest hits" album, is scheduled to be released on October 8. Titled "Best Of Special Edition", the collection will be released as a double CD. No further information is currently available. As previously reported, DEF LEPPARD's breakthrough 1983 album, "...

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MARILYN MANSON Fans Launch 'Hate Campaign' Against Scottish Man

The Buchan Observer is reporting that an international hate campaign has been mounted against a Scottish man who is trying to ban Marilyn Manson from playing Jesus in a new movie. Scott Morrison's online petition to stop movie makers portraying Jesus as a swearing, dope-smoker has more than 1,000 si...

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NOTRE DAME: 'Munsters!' Video Posted Online

NOTRE DAME, the Swedish band featuring drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, DREAM EVIL),have posted their video for the track "Munsters!" at this location. Described by Snowy as "a bunch of live clips that we filmed during the last couple of shows," the video was directed...

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DEF LEPPARD, PANTERA Reach New Multi-Platinum Heights

DEF LEPPARD's breakthrough 1983 album, "Pyromania", has been certified at the RIAA's (Recording Industry Association of America) diamond level (10 million copies shipped) last month, according to Billboard.com. Produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, "Pyromania" benefited greatly from MTV's relentless...

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Former IRON MAIDEN Guitarist Sidelined By Hand Injury

Former IRON MAIDEN/PRAYING MANTIS guitarist Dennis Stratton suffered an "unfortunate accident" at a recent gig and will be unable to play guitar for the foreseeable future, according to a posting on the web site of Stratton's THE DENIAL bandmate, ex-JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins. Stratton "suffered...

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DORO: Upcoming EP To Feature Host Of Exclusive Tracks

German metal chanteuse DORO's EP, "Let Love Rain On Me", released in Europe by AFM Records on August 9, hosts a crop of exclusive tracks of interest to collectors. A regular radio version of the title track (mp3 sample) is enhanced by versions sung in both Spanish ("Llueva En Mi Tu Amor") and ...

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KING DIAMOND Shoots Down 'Poor Health' Rumors

KING DIAMOND singer and namesake has issued a statement via the group's official web site refuting rumors that his "poor health" was the reason the band's European tour has been postponed until next year. Commented King: "The ONLY reason for postponement of the Euro tour is that my immigration/natur...