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AVENGER To Support Y&T In U.K.
AVENGER, the newly reformed NWOBHM band featuring original members Ian Davison Swift (ex-ATOMKRAFT),Gary Young and Mick Moore, along with new additions Glenn S. Howes (ex-TYGERS OF PAN TANG, BLITZKRIEG) and Liam Thompson (DEATH AND BLOOD),will be the main support act on Y&T's upcoming tour of...May 23, 2005
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M3: 'Rough An' Ready' DVD Track Listing Revealed
M3, the "classic WHITESNAKE" tribute band featuring Bernie Marsden (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Micky Moody (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Neil Murray (ex-WHITESNAKE, BLACK SABBATH),Jimmy Copley (drums, ex-PAUL RODGERS, GILLAN, BECK),Mark Stanway (keyboards, ex-MAGNUM) and Stefan Berggren (vocals, SNAKES IN...May 23, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Bassist: 'We Are Spinal Tap'
JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill recently spoke to Stuff.co.nz about the group's "colorful" past. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On the group's early days: "Basically, we all loved FREE, HENDRIX and CREAM, and so we just made everything harder and faster and created metal. Not only did we...May 21, 2005
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ATOMKRAFT Mainman Disputes Former Guitarist's Claims: 'This Is All So Sad'
ATOMKRAFT mainman Tony Dolan has responded to his former bandmate/guitarist Rob Matthew's claim that Rob wrote "half of the songs" in the group's early days — a fact that Matthew say he has never received proper credit for. In an e-mail sent to BLABBERMOUTH.NET earlier today, Matthew stated, "It see...May 21, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Singer Auctioning Watch For Charity
According to a post on the DEEP PURPLE fan site The Highway Star, PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan is selling his watch on eBay, with all proceeds from the auction going to charity. Gillan said, "I have donated it to raise money for a good cause, a local charity. I mentioned to Steve Cross ...May 20, 2005
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Says Reunion Tour Is 'Going Really Well'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian checked in from the group's Australian tour on the "Friday Night Rocks" show on New York's Q104.3 FM this past Friday (May 13). Several excerpts from the interview follow: On how the reunion tour has been going so far: "It's been going really well. It came together really...May 18, 2005
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Sirius Radio Honors Fallen METAL CHURCH Frontman DAVID WAYNE
Sirius Satellite Radio's Hard Attack channel will air a tribute to the late METAL CHURCH singer David Wayne on Ian Christe's "Bloody Roots" program this Tuesday, May 17 beginning at 9:00 p.m. EST. (repeat airs Friday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m. EST) In addition to classic tracks by METAL CHURCH and rare mu...May 16, 2005
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M3: 'Rough An' Ready' DVD Delayed
Classic Pictures has pushed back the European release date for the new M3 DVD, "Rough an' Ready" (cover),to June 13 from the previously announced May 23. The DVD will now include an exclusive acoustic performance and interviews recorded in 2005 live at Classic T Stage, Shepperton Film Studios, U.K....May 16, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH's GEEZER BUTLER Says He Was Going To Record Jazz Album
BLACK SABBATH bassist Geezer Butler recently spoke to Classic Rock Revisited about his new solo album, "Ohmwork", "The Osbournes" and the numerous lineup changes in SABBATH over the years, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Classic Rock Revisited: Rumor had it that your...May 16, 2005
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The Wreck of the Minot
You may actually have to do a little digging to find the new album from this under-underground Boston trio. But put in the time, and you'll be rewarded with some of the most potent, crushing, timeless hard rock and roll to come down the pike this year. WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE marry clenched-fist riffs a...May 15, 2005
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Offers Update On Reunion Tour
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on the band's official blog: "Hello from Brisbane, how ya goin'? "I figured I'd drop in and give another update now that we're a huge six shows deep into the reunion tour. "I've been trying to write a full-blown Alpha Mail but the magic ju...May 12, 2005
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TESTAMENT Frontman Joins ANTHRAX On Stage At DYNAMO Festival: Photos Available
TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy joined ANTHRAX on stage for a rendition of the classic "Indians" during ANTHRAX's appearance at the Dynamo Open Air festival on Saturday (May 7) in Nijmegen, Holland. Check out pictures from MusketeerOfDeath.nl: Index#1, Index#2. ANTHRAX's reunited classic lineup of Jo...May 11, 2005
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ALICE COOPER's 'Rock School' Version Of 'School's Out' Posted Online
An audio sample of ALICE COOPER performing his classic "School's Out" with the students of Paul Green's School Of Rock Music, taken from the soundtrack to the much-anticipated film "Rock School", has been posted online at CalvinRecords.com. Check it out: Real Media, Windows Media. As previously repo...May 8, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Record New Song For Upcoming Soundtrack
In a recent interview with Sp1at.com, VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum (ex-GUNS N' ROSES, THE CULT) was asked if VR had recorded any new material. He replied, "We actually just recorded a new song this week for an upcoming major motion picture release that you will be hearing about shortly." When...May 7, 2005
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ANTHRAX: First 300 Sayreville Ticket Buyers To Attend Private Soundcheck
The first 300 ticket buyers for ANTHRAX's Sayreville, New Jersey concert on June 3 at the Starland Ballroom will get to hang out with the band for a private soundcheck. For pre-sale tickets, click here (username: anthrax; password: tickets). ANTHRAX's reunited classic lineup of Joey Belladonna (voca...May 7, 2005
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