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Bassist JEFF PILSON Says He Has No Desire To Rejoin DOKKEN
Jeff Pilson, perhaps best known for his bass and backing vocals work in DOKKEN, talked candidly with ElectricBasement.com about why DOKKEN does not fit into his future plans. He explains why the oft-derided "Shadowlife" album didn't work and how the problems persisted since. "It's a little too simpl...July 20, 2004
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DEE SNIDER's VAN HELSING'S CURSE To Hit The Road In October
VAN HELSING'S CURSE, the classical/rock music brainchild of TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider, is bringing its spectral horror-inspired ambience to the stage throughout the month of October. The troupe's debut album, "Oculus Infernum", released last Halloween through KOCH Records, employs an 18-pie...July 19, 2004
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DANZIG Named 'Loser Of The Week' By The Arizona Republic
The following is an excerpt from Muck Raker's "Losers of the Week" column in the Arizona Republic: "On July 3, Tuba City became the site where the name of the former lead singer of THE MISFITS was officially synonymous with mud. After bumping several opening bands in order to play his set two ...July 16, 2004
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FEINSTEIN To Play One-Off Show In New York
FEINSTEIN, the new band featuring former THE RODS frontman/ELF guitarist David "Rock" Feinstein, ROYAL HUNT singer John West, and ex-FOGHAT/THE OUTLAWS bassist Jeff Howell, will perform at The Haunt in Ithaca, New York on Friday, July 30. This is a RARE local performance by "Rock" and his new band b...July 16, 2004
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VH1's 'Most Metal Moment' Of All Time: Behind-The-Scenes Footage Available Online
ReddKross.com is currently hosting the "forgotten heavy metal DIO master work" HEAR N AID — picked by VH1 as the "most metal moment" of all time during its recent "100 Most Metal Moments" special. Veteran vocalist Ronnie James Dio formed the HEAR 'N AID project in 1985 to raise money for famine reli...July 15, 2004
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DIO: 'Master Of The Moon' Artwork Posted Online
The cover artwork for the new DIO album, "Master of the Moon", has been posted online at Black-Sabbath.com. Check it out here (click on image for larger view). The "Master of the Moon" artwork was conceived by illustrator Marc Sasso, who has done album covers for MORBID ANGEL, CRYONIC TEMPLE, ROB RO...July 14, 2004
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RONNIE JAMES DIO: I Would Consider Working With TONY IOMMI Again
Ronnie James Dio recently spoke to Electricbasement.com about the upcoming DIO album, "Master of the Moon", and the possibility of him collaborating with Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH) and Ritchie Blackmore (RAINBOW) again. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: ElectricBasement.com: Recently i...July 13, 2004
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NAPALM DEATH: North American Release Date Set For 'Leaders Not Followers 2'
Century Media Records has set an October 5 North American release date for NAPALM DEATH's follow-up album to the "Leaders Not Followers" EP, the long-awaited collection of covers entitled "Leaders Not Followers 2". The album features an appearance on two songs by Jim Whiteley, the band's original ba...July 12, 2004
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Review: BLACK SABBATH Sounded As Pertinent And Vital As Ever At OZZFEST 2004 Kick-Off
Phillip D'Amour of The Republican reviewed BLACK SABBATH and JUDAS PRIEST's performances at the opening show of this year's Ozzfest, which took place Saturday (July 10) in Hartford, Connecticut. "SABBATH opened its 60-minute set with its 1971 metal masterpiece 'War Pigs' from the classic album 'Para...July 12, 2004
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THEUDHO: Cover Of UNLEASHED's 'Execute Them All' Posted Online
Belgian "pagan metal" project THEUDHO will release their debut album through the Flemish label Nepherex in the fall. The new material combines the musical elements that formed the foundations of the music on the group's demo CDs with more folk-oriented and progressive influences. A number of guest m...July 12, 2004
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KING DIAMOND Set Release Date For Live Album
KING DIAMOND have set a September 21 release date through Metal Blade Records for their forthcoming double live CD, "Deadly Lullabyes Live". The album was recorded during the band's last U.S. tour and was mixed at guitarist Andy LaRocque's Los Angered studio outside Gothenburg, Sweden. "Deadly Lulla...July 11, 2004
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RONNIE JAMES DIO: New 'Best Of' Collection Due In August
A Ronnie James Dio "best of" collection, entitled "We Rock - Greatest Hits", is reportedly scheduled for release in Europe on August 25 through Universal Records. The two-disc set, which is set to arrive a mere five days before DIO's newest studio album, "Master of the Moon", will feature one song f...July 11, 2004
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METALLICA: CLIFF BURTON's Last-Ever Interview To Be Published
Sweden Rock magazine (web site) will publish the last-ever interview with METALLICA bassist Cliff Burton in their July 20 issue. It is commonly believed that the last interview with Cliff was conducted by Garry Sharpe-Young when METALLICA visited the Birmingham Odeon on September 20, 1986, one week...July 8, 2004
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DIO: 'Masters Of The Moon' Artwork To Be Designed By MARC SASSO
Illustrator Marc Sasso, who has done album covers for DIO, MORBID ANGEL, CRYONIC TEMPLE, ROB ROCK, HARD ECHO and, most recently, the new CAGE CD, is now painting the cover for the new DIO album, "Master Of The Moon". Marc is the only artist to have done two DIO covers. Marc told Maximum ...July 7, 2004
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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist To Present KEY FEST
Jordan Rudess, keyboardist for leading progressive rock band DREAM THEATER and solo artist on the Magna Carta roster, will be presenting Key Fest, a full day of keyboard appreciation on July 25 at the White Plains Performing Arts Center, located at 11 City Place in White Plains, New York. Events: a...July 6, 2004
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