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BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST And METALLICA Are 'Greatest Heavy Metal Bands Of All Time'
An MTV panel of heavy metal "experts," consisting of "nine die-hard, longtime fans," recently came together to compile a list of the "Greatest Heavy Metal Bands of All Time." "In part one [of the process], we reached out to the most passionate and knowledgable metal fans working at MTV and asked the...July 14, 2006
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CRIMSON GLORY Guitarist: 'We Had A Very Successful Trip To Athens'
Reunited Florida metallers CRIMSON GLORY performed at the Rockwave Festival on July 12 at Terravibe in Malakasa, Greece. The band's guitarist Jon Drenning has posted the following update on the band's official blog: "We had a very successful trip to Athens this last week. After a few common flight s...July 14, 2006
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TESTAMENT Guitarist Discusses LOUIE CLEMENTE's Hand Injury
Mark Carras of Rock My Monkey recently spoke with Eric Peterson of TESTAMENT/DRAGONLORD. An excerpt from the chat follows: Rock My Monkey: Is there any plans for a DRAGONLORD live DVD? Eric Peterson: "Yeah, actually we filmed some stuff in Germany at the Earthshaker [Fest]. We were planning on putti...July 14, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE's JON LORD And IAN GILLAN To Guest On New HOOCHIE COOCHIE MEN Release
Legendary bassist Bob Daisley's (OZZY OSBOURNE, URIAH HEEP, GARY MOORE, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) official web site has been updated with the following message: "Next Saturday Bob will be off to London for 10 days to record Jon Lord [ex-DEEP PURPLE] on the HOOCHIE COOCHIE MEN tracks for the forthcomin...July 12, 2006
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Former DEEP PURPLE/WHITESNAKE Manager Passes Away
According to Deep-Purple.net, John Coletta — former manager of DEEP PURPLE and WHITESNAKE — died on July 9, 2006. Tony Edwards approached 35-year-old John, managing director of an advertising agency (in an office above his own),to help him launch DEEP PURPLE in late 1967. Coletta remained an integr...July 10, 2006
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ICED EARTH Officially Launch Bassist Search
ICED EARTH has officially launched the search for a new bassist. All interested parties are encouraged to send their bio packs to ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer's store at the following address: Jon Schaffer Spirit of 76 Collectibles, Inc. 1728 17th St Columbus, IN 47448 ICED EARTH recently announc...July 10, 2006
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DAVID ELLEFSON Talks About Early Days Of MEGADETH Featuring SLAYER's KING: Video Available
The makers of "Get Thrashed", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a 93-second video clip featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson talking about the early days of MEGADETH when SLAYER guitarist...July 8, 2006
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CRIMSON GLORY: 'We're Not THE BEATLES, But We've Lasted Twice As Long'
Florida's HeraldTribune.com has published a new article on reunited Sarasota metallers CRIMSON GLORY, featuring a brand new band photo, which can be viewed at this location. A few excerpts from the story follow: It's been 16 years since the group's classic lineup performed together and six years sin...July 8, 2006
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METALLICA Drummer Pens Foreword To 'Life On Planet Rock' Book: Excerpt Available
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has penned the foreword to the book "Life on Planet Rock" (cover) by music journalist Lonn Friend, due on July 11 via Morgan Road Books. As executive editor of the seminal rock magazine RIP from 1987 to its demise in 1994, Friend found himself at the very center of ...July 6, 2006
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TESTAMENT Drummer CLEMENTE To Sit Out Upcoming Dates; PAUL BOSTAPH To Fill In
Due to medical reasons, TESTAMENT drummer Louie Clemente will be unable to perform with the band on the upcoming shows scheduled in the United States, Europe, and South Korea. Veteran drummer and good friend Paul Bostaph (EXODUS, ex-SLAYER, FORBIDDEN, SYSTEMATIC) will be filling in for Louie on the...July 5, 2006
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DRAGONLORD Guitarist GIAN PYRES Is 'Ready To Lay Waste To Your Lives Once More'
Former CRADLE OF FILTH and current DRAGONLORD guitarist Gian Pyres has fully recovered from the tendonitis in his left hand which forced DRAGONLORD to cancel their summer U.S. tour. Says Pyres: What fucking tendonitis?? I tried picking the axe up after this time of resting... and I didnt seem to fee...July 5, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE's 'Concerto For Group And Orchestra' To Be Performed By Italian Jazz Musicians
Jon Lord's (ex-DEEP PURPLE) "Concert for Group and Orchestra" will be performed live in Italy by an Italian jazz trio and the "Arturo Toscanini Foundation" orchestra. The jazz band is composed by Vito Di Modugno (organ),Mimmo Campanale (drums) and Massimo Sutera (bass). Special guests will be guita...July 5, 2006
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New ICED EARTH Guitarist: 'I Can't Wait To Start Learning Some Of My Favorite Songs'
Metal-Realm.net recently conducted an interview with new ICED EARTH guitarist Ernie Carletti. A couple of excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Metal-Realm.net: How did the joining process work for ICED EARTH work? I imagine you met with Jon Schaffer, but how did it all work? Was the...July 4, 2006
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GREEN CARNATION Preparing For Busy Week
After working with their other projects since the U.S. tour in February-April, the members of GREEN CARNATION have gathered over the course of the last few days to prepare for a busy week's worth of gigs, showcases and radio performances — all of them in their hometown, Kristiansand, Norway. Comment...July 3, 2006
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ERNIE CARLETTI Is 'Honored' To Be New Guitarist In ICED EARTH
Elkton, MD resident Ernie Carletti has garnered the position of lead guitarist for ICED EARTH, an established American heavy metal band that is preparing for a forthcoming full-length album and subsequent world tour. Mastering his craft beyond 19 years and teaching guitar lessons to 100 students wee...July 1, 2006
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