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A Chaos Theory
A couple of years ago, SHADOWKEEP were apparently hailed within underground circles as one of the most promising English traditional bands on the block, accumulating plaudits and support slots (with DIO and HALFORD) alike. When you bear in mind though that much of this scene stinks like month-old ki...November 27, 2002
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RONNIE JAMES DIO: CNN Interview Posted Online
An audio recording of RONNIE JAMES DIO's Nov. 25 appearance on CNN has been posted online at this location. (Thanks: Diozine) ...November 26, 2002
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The Odyssey
Once you dig beneath the dungeons, dragons and decorative armor, "true" metal carries as many false promises as it does genuine attributes. The fact that recycling standardized riffs and possessing a singer with a voice more featureless than the Arizona desert (take a bow, HAMMERFALL and ICED EARTH)...November 24, 2002
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OLIVER/DAWSON SAXON Win Court Battle Over Use Of Trademark
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The ongoing legal action between the original members of the band SAXON has finally resulted in a judgment regarding the trademark. Graham Oliver and Steve Dawson, now performing as OLIVER/DAWSON SAXON, have won the action brought against them by Biff Byford regarding the trad...November 21, 2002
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SONATA ARCTICA Name Album, Announce Japanese Tour
Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have set "Winterheart's Guild" as the title for their upcoming CD, which is due to be released on Feb. 22 in Japan and Mar. 17 in Finland. "Winterheart's Guild" features a guest appearance by keyboardist Jens Johansson (STRATOVARIUS/ex-DIO),who plays on four...November 20, 2002
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: RAINBOW Reunion Rumors Are False
Rumors of former DEEP PURPLE guitarist Ritchie Blackmore reforming RAINBOW with either Ronnie James Dio or Joe Lynn Turner are false, a spokesperson for the guitar legend says. The rumor allegedly was circulated by a German magazine, which fabricated the quote that Blackmore was looking to reform RA...November 14, 2002
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DIO: More DVD Details Revealed
More information has been made available regarding DIO's upcoming live DVD, which is scheduled to be shot during the band's performance at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City on Friday, Dec. 13. According to Spitfire Records, the as-yet-untitled DVD will be directed by Ken Botelho for Century Pro...October 30, 2002
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DIO To Record DVD At New York City Gig
DIO will reportedly shoot a concert DVD during the band's appearance at Roseland Ballroom in New York City on Dec. 13. There is no word yet if the group's set will feature any special guests. ...October 28, 2002
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Former ANTHRAX Frontman Announces Release Date For Solo Debut
Former ANTHRAX frontman Neil Turbin has set Jan. 16, 2003 as the release date through Metal Mayhem Music of his long-awaited solo debut, entitled "Threatcon Delta". According to an official press release, "Threatcon Delta" is "a dynamic metal album that combines ultra-heavy old-school thrash, speed,...October 27, 2002
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KING'S X Enter Studio To Record New CD
KING'S X have finished recording "10 or so basic tracks" for their upcoming CD, tentatively due sometime in 2003. "Plans are to have the basic album finished (bass, drums, one guitar) prior to the DIO tour," according to the band's official web site. "Then after the tour they will go back into the s...October 22, 2002
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ROUGH CUTT's Original Line-Up To Reunite For Special Performance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: They say good things come to those who wait, and for those of who have been waiting for the past decade — the wait is over! The original ROUGH CUTT lineup is back for a momentous night in rock history. On Monday, October 21 at the Viper Room in Hollywood, CA, Paul ...October 20, 2002
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BLACK SABBATH, BLUE OYSTER CULT's "Black & Blue" DVD On Hold
The DVD release of BLACK SABBATH and BLUE OYSTER CULT's legendary Black & Blue concert, filmed at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York on October 15th, 1980, has been put on hold, according to an official statement from Classic Pictures. No official reason for the delay was given, although unc...October 16, 2002
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DIO, KING'S X, HAMMERFALL: Complete Itinerary Announced
The complete itinerary for the upcoming DIO, KING'S X and HAMMERFALL North American tour has been released. It is as follows: Nov. 08 - Portland, OR - Roseland Nov. 09 - Seattle, WA - Showbox Nov. 10 - Eugene, OR - TBA Nov. 12 - San Fransisco, CA - Fillmore Nov. 14 - Los Angeles, ...October 11, 2002
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Former KISS Guitarist To Headline Norway's 1001 WATT Festival
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, Jorn Lande & THE PAGAN SNAKES and LOST HORIZON are among the artists confirmed to appear at 1001 WATT Festival, which is set to take place in Skien, Norway on November 28-30. Kulick will reportedly perform a full-length set with KISS cover band and will also p...October 8, 2002
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TRACY G's DRIVEN Lens Video Clip, Guitarist Continues Work On Covers CD
Los Angeles-based DRIVEN, featuring former DIO/WORLD WAR III guitarist Tracy G, shot a video for the track "Best Of Me", from the band's Self Inflicted CD, on September 29th at Center Stage Studios in Burbank. Sitting in on drums during the filming was Ray Luzier from the DAVID LEE ROTH BAND. In rel...October 2, 2002
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