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ANTHRAX Guitarist Comments On Passing Of RAMONES Legend

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has commented on the passing of Johnny Ramone, guitarist and co-founder of the seminal punk band THE RAMONES. Writing to the ANTHRAX's official web site, Ian said, "The world is a lesser place with the passing of Johnny Ramone. My heart goes out to his wife Linda and to a...

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FATES WARNING Singer Joins REDEMPTION

Sensory Records recording artists REDEMPTION have announced that Ray Alder, legendary vocalist of progressive metal icons FATES WARNING and of his solo project ENGINE, has become the group's new vocalist. He is currently recording vocal tracks for REDEMPTION's second CD, tentatively titled "The Full...

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LIMP BIZKIT's FRED DURST Throws Belated Birthday Bash

The Las Vegas Sun reports LIMP BIZKIT frontman Fred Durst rented the Hard Rock hotel's penthouse suite, which features a bowling alley, over the weekend for some belated birthday festivities. He was born August 20, 1970. Among the revelers joining him were rumored squeeze Paris Hilton, magician Davi...

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RHAPSODY: 'Symphony Of Enchanted Lands' Limited-Edition CD To Include Bonus DVD

The limited-edition version of RHAPSODY's new album, "Symphony Of Enchanted Lands Part 2 - The Dark Secret", will include a bonus DVD featuring the "Unholy Warcry" video, a documentary about the album recordings and an interview with acclaimed actor Christopher Lee ("Star Wars - Episode 2: Attack of...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Says JACK BLACK Has Helped Attract 'Younger Perspective'

Wireless Flash is reporting that Jack Black's tenaciousness has been very good for heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio. The "School Of Rock" star has long sung the praises of the former singer of BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW in interviews, films and his rock group TENACIOUS D, which performs a song ded...

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Former LED ZEPPELIN Frontman Featured On THE BIG TOWN PLAYBOYS Album

Former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant is among the featured guests on the ucpoming THE BIG TOWN PLAYBOYS CD, "Roll the Dice", due on October 11 via Townsend Records. Plant and guitar legend Jeff Beck can be heard in the album cut "Look Out Mabel". Purchase the CD online here and you will ...

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Canadian Heavy Metal Legend THOR To Star In 'The Intercessor'

Canadian heavy metal legend THOR (a.k.a. Jon Mikl Thor) is currently starrring starring in the movie "The Intercessor", a sci fi, horror thriller which is filming on location through September in Vancouver, B.C. and London, Ontario. The story is based on a concept of Thor's and will feature some ver...

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SECRET SPHERE Complete Pre-Production For New Album

Italian melodic metallers SECRET SPHERE have completed pre-production for their new album, tentatively due in early 2005 through Nuclear Blast Records. With regards to the musical direction of the new material, SECRET SPHERE guitarist Aldo Lonobile writes on the group's web site, "We have changed a...

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LED ZEPPELIN's JIMMY PAGE: Video Interview Posted Online

A video interview with LED ZEPPELIN legend Jimmy Page discussing the Jimmy Page Signature Model Les Paul guitar has been posted online at the new Gibson web site. Check it out here. As previously reported, the much-anticipated music DVD from Page and ZEPPELIN singer Robert Plant, "No Quarter: Unledd...

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AC/DC Jacket Among Top-Selling Items At Australian Auction

Australia's Undercover News is reporting that items by AC/DC and THE EAGLES were the biggest-selling items at this past weekend's auction for the late famed tour manager Wane Swampy Jarvis. "[AC/DC guitarist] Angus Young's jacket and a guitar signed by THE EAGLES were the biggest items," Wane's wife...

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SCUM OF THE EARTH Completing First Video

SCUM OF THE EARTH, the new band led by ROB ZOMBIE guitarist Riggs, have just begun editing the music video for their first single, "Get Your Dead On". The clip was shot over the course of a week on several locations in the Los Angeles area. The main character in a unique horror film currently ...

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Former EMPEROR Drummer Talks About Passing Of BATHORY Legend, Upcoming Projects

Former EMPEROR drummer Bård "Faust" Eithun has answered a number of fan questions via his official web site. Several excerpts follow: On the passing of BATHORY frontman Quorthon: Faust: "Anyone who have had a relationship to extreme music in one form or another will have come across the death of Quo...

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Former LED ZEPPELIN Guitarist Rules Out Reunion

Former LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page has ruled out the possibility of a ZEPPELIN reunion in the future. Speaking to the Associated Press, Page said that if something was going to happen, it would have happened after the band's "Led Zeppelin" live DVD was released last year. "It is far too nebula...

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ULI JON ROTH Says He Lost $200K On Last U.S. Tour

Guitar legend Uli Jon Roth talked with ElectricBasement.com about his storied career with the SCORPIONS, ELECTRIC SUN and his own projects. He is also coming to the U.S. to tour for the first time in years, sharing the bill with MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP. He explains the daunting nature of the last U.S...

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Ex-LED ZEPPELIN Guitarist Gets Spot On London's 'Walk Of Fame': Photos Available

Former LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page cast his hand prints in cement Monday (August 23) as the first music legend to feature on London's reply to the Hollywood Walk of Fame (photos: LFI, Film Magic, Wire Image),according to the Associated Press. "It's a real privilege and a great ...