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ULI JON ROTH Joined By DORO PESCH, RAGE's SMOLSKI At Germany's ROCK MEETS RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth's official web site has been updated with a report from his performance at the Renaissance castle Schloss Beck in Bottrop-Kirchhellen, Germany on October 9. Performing several pieces with SKY ORCHESTRA were Doro Pesch, Victor Smolski (RAGE) and Liz Vandall. The repor...October 18, 2004
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HAVOCHATE: Former HADES Drummer Joins The Fold
New York-based metal band HAVOCHATE, now featuring former TESTAMENT bassist Greg Christian, have announced the addition of drummer Ron Lipnicki (ex-HADES) to the group's ranks. HAVOCHATE are scheduled to release their sophomore effort before the end of the year in Europe and January 2005 in the U.S....October 15, 2004
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DISSECTION: Stockholm Show Moved To Bigger Venue (Again)
Due to overwhelming demand, the promoters of the much-anticipated live debut of the new DISSECTION lineup on October 30 in Stockholm have once again moved the concert to an even bigger stage. Instead of Lilla Arenan, the rebirth of DISSECTION will now take place at Arenan. Tickets are once again ava...October 14, 2004
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METALLICA, KISS, OZZY OSBOURNE, VAN HALEN Memorabilia To Be Auctioned Off
The first major public auction ever conducted of heavy metal music memorabilia will be held November 6 at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City and online in conjunction with Julien Entertainment. "The sale includes original album cover artwork, handwritten lyrics and musical instruments from METALLIC...October 13, 2004
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BLAZE: Photo Of New Lineup Posted Online
A photo of the brand-new BLAZE touring lineup, taken at the band's Oct. 1 gig at Motion in Bergamo, Italy, has been posted online at this location. Joining mainman Blaze Bayley (ex-IRON MAIDEN, WOLFSBANE) in the lineup are bassist Nick Douglas (DORO),guitarists Oliver Palotai (ULI JON ROTH) and Luc...October 10, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH To Be Featured On GUITAR WORLD Instructional DVD
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth was invited to the headquarters of Guitar World magazine on September 20. He was interviewed on camera and gave detailed insights about the guitar work on the SCORPIONS song "The Sails of Charon". For demonstration purposes, Uli opted to play with a completey undisto...October 5, 2004
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METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC Have Penned Some Of Athletes' Favorite 'Get-Hyped' Tunes
METALLICA, GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC and ROB ZOMBIE are among the artists who were recognized by more than 150 celebrities and college athletes for having written and recorded some of their favorite "get-hyped tunes." The complete list of the "top 25 jock jams," as compiled by the Sport Illustrated magaz...October 2, 2004
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SHADOWS FALL Enter Billboard Chart At No. 20!
SHADOWS FALL's "The War Within" has sold 39,251 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at No. 20 on The Billboard 200 chart. "The War Within" is the follow-up to 2002's "The Art of Balance", which has shifted 107,071 units to date in the United States, according to Nielsen...September 29, 2004
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CRYPTOPSY: New Touring Guitarist Announced
Former CRYPTOPSY guitarist Miguel Roy ("Whisper Supremacy") has been filling in for Jon Levasseur during the band's tour of Western Canada. For the second portion of the group's Canadian tour, Dan Mongrain (MARTYR, GORGUTS) will join the band beginning in Quebec City and Montreal on October 8 and 9....September 29, 2004
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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE, HIRAX Interviewed For 'Get Thrashed' Documentary
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine and HIRAX have been added to the list of bands interviewed for "Get Thrashed", the upcoming documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene. "Get Thrashed" is currently being edited for a late 2004 release. A four-mi...September 28, 2004
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SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY: New Song Available For Download
A rough-mix version of a brand-new SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY track, entitled "Methlehem", has been posted online at this location (MP3, 5.4 MB). "Methlehem" is expected to be included on SNAKE RIVER CONSPIRACY's long-awaited sophomore album, tentatively due in early 2005 through an as-yet-undisclosed l...September 28, 2004
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DOHENY: Audio Player Posted Online
DOHENY, the California-based band formed by ex-THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar) and former PITCHSHIFTER frontman Jon "J.S." Clayden, have launched an audio player featuring their demo tracks "Watching It All Burn" and "Drive Me" at this location. As previously reported, DOHENY rec...September 22, 2004
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Former BLAZE Guitarist STEVE WRAY Explains His Departure
Former BLAZE guitarist Steve Wray has commented on his decision to leave the group. Writing to the band's official forum, Steve said, "My decision to leave BLAZE has not been one taken lightly and it is with a 'heavy heart,' in some respects, that I leave. There are many reasons for my departure too...September 21, 2004
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ICED EARTH Guitarist: No Touring Until Next Summer
ICED EARTH guitarist Jon Schaffer has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Hello All! "It's time for an update once again. Things have been pretty crazy between the awesome news of being a future father for the first time, the back problems and the numerous doctor visits; M...September 20, 2004
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BLAZE Singer Parts Ways With Rest Of The Band, New Lineup Announced
BLAZE, the British band led by former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE singer Blaze Bayley, have officially parted ways with guitarists John Slater and Steve Wray. John and Steve "are unable to do the tour dates for the rest of the year," BLAZE manager Neil Marklew writes in a posting on the group's web site....September 20, 2004
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