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QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS Announce U.S. Dates
Legendary rock icons Brian May and Roger Taylor of QUEEN, and Paul Rodgers of BAD COMPANY and FREE, just off a sold-out, 32-date arena tour of Europe under the banner of QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS, are headed for the U.S. later this year. They will bring their acclaimed show to the U.S. for two rare ...July 25, 2005
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Former MARDUK Bassist Defends Shift In Musical Direction
Former MARDUK and current REBELANGELS bassist Roger "Bogge" Svensson (a.k.a. B.War) has defended his and ex-MARDUK singer Erik Hagsted's (a.k.a. Legion) decision to distance themselves from the black metal sounds of their previous group. REBELANGELS, the new California-based project formed by Hagste...July 25, 2005
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REBELANGELS: Former MARDUK Members Make New Music Available For Download
REBELANGELS, the new California-based project formed by ex-MARDUK members Legion (a.k.a. Erik Hagsted, vocals) and B.War (bass),have uploaded two tracks from their recently four-song pre-production demo. Check out the tracks "Fly Again" and "Throw Me to the Wolves" at this location. The demo, which...July 24, 2005
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Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Discusses His Time With DIO
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson. A few excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: Is it true you almost replaced Craig [Goldy] after September 11th and have you talked to Ronnie recently? Rowan Robertson: "No, it's not t...July 23, 2005
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JIMMY PAGE And BRIAN MAY To Judge Charity Guitar Competition Sunday
Launch Radio Networks reports: LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page and QUEEN guitarist Brian May will be among the celebrity judges at a charity guitar competition this weekend. They've signed on to vote at Riffathon 2005, which takes place at the Hammersmith Palais in London on Sunday (July 24). Comp...July 22, 2005
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE To Film Massachusetts Performance For Upcoming DVD
On July 25, during a day off from performing on the second stage of Ozzfest, Grammy nominees KILLSWITCH ENGAGE will be playing a very special show at the Worcester Palladium that will be filmed for their first ever DVD. The Western Massachusetts quintet will be essentially playing to a hometown crow...July 19, 2005
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BUCKCHERRY Confirmed For Japan's SUMMER SONIC FESTIVAL
According to a posting on the Izzy Stradlin (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) fan site izzy.34sp.com, reunited Los Angeles hard rockers BUCKCHERRY have been confirmed for the Summer Sonic Festival, set to take place August 13-14 in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan. BUCKCHERRY — whose current lineup includes IZZY STRADLIN &a...July 18, 2005
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SLASH Sued By Former Publicist
According to Celebrity Justice, Slash's former publicist, Arlett Vereecke, has filed a lawsuit against the former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist claiming that Slash stiffed her out of tens of thousands of dollars. Vereecke told "Celebrity Justice" by phone that Slash got lots of jobs while she worked with...July 17, 2005
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Photographer: 'LARS ULRICH Really Let Me Down As A Friend'
Scotsman.com has interviewed legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin about his new exhibition, Made of Metal, at Proud Galleries in London, which displays more than 50 of Halfin's images taken over the last 30 years. "When you photograph a band member or celebrity, 10 per cent is taking the picture,...July 16, 2005
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VINNY APPICE's Wife Joins 'The Dio Message Board'
Justine Appice, wife of legendary drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO),has been named "chief interviewer" for "The Dio Message Board". By using her knowledge and contacts in the industry acquired over the years, she has been able to secure some no-holds-barred interviews. Most recently she has...July 14, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Have One Of The Top-Grossing Tours Of 2005
MÖTLEY CRÜE's "Red, White, and Crüe 2005...Better Live Than Dead" tour was the sixth highest-grossing tour of the first half of 2005, according to Pollstar magazine. The reunited band have generated a total $21.3 million over the course of four-and-a-half months — far beyond what was initially expec...July 14, 2005
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DAVID COVERDALE: 'I Will Be Eternally Grateful To DEEP PURPLE'
David Yonke of the Toledo Blade recently conducted an interview with WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale. Several excerpts from the chat follow: On wanting to help people get away from the doom and gloom of the day's headlines and escape for a few hours into a rock-and-roll fantasy: "I just find tha...July 14, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN Voted 'Ideal Supergroup'
BBC News has issued the following report: The four members of LED ZEPPELIN have been voted the U.K.'s ideal supergroup, with Robert Plant beating the late Freddie Mercury to best singer. About 3,500 music fans were polled for Planet Rock Radio and were asked to create their fantasy band. Jimmy Page...July 10, 2005
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AGANKAST Part Ways With Drummer And Guitarist, Announce Replacements
Guitarist Rob Matthew (formerly of ATOMKRAFT, currently in AGANKAST) has sent the following update to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "AGANKAST has suffered a slight set back as we have decided to replace drummer Ava Robertson and guitarist Jimmy Manningham. It was becoming clear that the two were not up to the s...July 9, 2005
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Former AC/DC Bassist To Play Australian Dates With THE BLACK VALENTINES
According to a posting on the AC/DC fan site Crabsody In Blue, former AC/DC bass player Mark Evans is teaming up with Dave Tice (ex-BUFFALO) for a few gigs at the Bridge hotel in Sydney, Australia under the band name of THE BLACK VALENTINES. THE BLACK VALENTINES are: Dave Tice (HEADHUNTERS, COUNT BI...July 2, 2005
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