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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Says New PRIEST Album Is Up There With 'Ram It Down'
Former JUDAS PRIEST singer Tim "Ripper" Owens has spoken out about the group's brand new album, "Angel of Retribution". PRIEST's first studio album in 15 years to feature vocalist Rob Halford, "Angel of Retribution" is the follow-up to 2001's "Demolition" (featuring Owens on vocals),which was widel...March 1, 2005
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Says DIMEBAG Memorial Concert Was 'An Amazing Experience'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "I'm on a short bus somewhere between Sao Paulo and Rio emailing El Brento [ANTHRAX webmaster]. This Blackberry gizmo is quite handy. Thanks technology! "Last Wednesday night we played the benefit for Dime...February 27, 2005
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Concert Review: Heavy Metal Pals Pay Tribute To 'DIMEBAG' DARRELL
Bob Gendron of the Chicago Tribune reviewed Wednesday night's (Feb. 23) benefit show at Chicago's Aragon Ballroom in memory of slain DAMAGEPLAN/PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. An excerpt from his review follows: "Combining belching staccato rhythms with tongue-twisting vocal snarls, DIST...February 25, 2005
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Ohio Musician Files Countersuit Against STAIND For Trademark Infringement
An Ohio musician has filed a contersuit against Jordan Schur, president of Geffen Records, STAIND, and their management company for breach of contract, fraudulent inducement to enter into an agreement, negligent misrepresentation and concealment of information, trademark infringement, and cyber pira...February 24, 2005
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HENRY ROLLINS To Appear In MINUTEMEN Documentary
Henry Rollins and FUGAZI's Ian MacKaye are among the musicians that were interviewed for the the new documentary "We Jam Econo - The Story of the Minutemen" chronicling the MINUTEMEN's world from their birth in 1980 through singer/guitarist D. Boon's tragic death in 1985, according to Billboard.com....February 24, 2005
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ANTHRAX: Classic 'Among The Living' Lineup Confirmed For France's FURY FEST
ANTHRAX's classic "Among the Living" lineup has been confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Fury Fest, set to take place June 24-26 in Le Mans, France. Also newly confirmed for the festival are DARK TRANQUILLITY, EPICA, ILLDISPOSED, LACUNA COIL, MY DYING BRIDE and MISFITS. The list of bands currently...February 21, 2005
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Ex-ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ Joins Forces With YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Drummer In WASABI
Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz has teamed up with YNGWIE MALMSTEEN drummer Patrik Johansson in a brand new project called WASABI. "The material is quite a bit faster and heavier than the Nicko McBrain/Dan Spitz project [SEVEN X SEVENTY]," says Spitz. "Patrik Johansson is an amazing double bass d...February 21, 2005
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ROB HALFORD Says Only JUDAS PRIEST Can Get Away With Singing About LOCH NESS Monster
JUDAS PRIEST singer Rob Halford recently spoke to the U.K.'s Kerrang! (web site) magazine about the group's much-anticipated "comeback" release, "Angel of Retribution": Kerrang!: How does it feel to be talking about a new JUDAS PRIEST album? Rob Halford: "It fels amazing, it feels sensational. I was...February 19, 2005
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ANTHRAX: 'Among The Living' Lineup Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
ANTHRAX's legendary "Among the Living" lineup has been confirmed for the Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 9-11 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The complete list of artists currently scheduled to perform at the festival is as follows: A.C.T ACCEPT ANTHRAX ("Among the Living" lineup) BEHEMOTH BLACK LA...February 17, 2005
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Says 'No One Is Leaving' The Band
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has rejected an Internet report that singer John Bush will be leaving the group at the end of their South American tour. A rumor was started earlier this week that Bush will officially quit the group in order to make way for a reunion of the band's "Among the Living" line...February 16, 2005
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Reunited AVENGER Confirmed For HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR Warm-Up Show
Reunited NWOBHM outfit AVENGER, featuring former ATOMKRAFT singer Ian Davison Swift and ex-BLITZKRIEG drummer Gary Young, have been confirmed for the Headbangers Open Air warm-up show on July 7 at the Cantina in Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Germany. Headbangers Open Air is scheduled to take place July 8-9...February 16, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE: Recording Lineup For 'Under Covers' Disc Revealed
According to a posting on the OZZY OSBOURNE fan site Ozzyhead.com, Sony Music Japan's official web site has revealed the complete list of musicians performing on the recently completed "Under Covers" disc for the new OZZY box set, "Prince of Darkness". As previously reported, the first two discs in...February 16, 2005
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NINE INCH NAILS Shoot Video For 'The Hand That Feeds'
According to a posting on The NIN Hotline, footage for NINE INCH NAILS' video for "The Hand that Feeds", the first single off their upcoming "With Teeth" CD, was shot this past weekend in Pleasant Hill, San Francisco and Oakland (all in California). The video is being directed by Ian Inaba, from ...February 16, 2005
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Former ANTHRAX Singer Discusses Reunion Rumors
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former ANTHRAX vocalist Joey Belladonna. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: This certainly isn't the first time reunion rumors have been circulating. How was your collaboration with ANTHRAX on "Ball Of Confusion" (for the "Atta...February 14, 2005
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Angel Of Retribution
One of the most eagerly awaited (and pre-ordained) reunions in metal history has finally taken place, and the recorded results are here at last. The first JUDAS PRIEST album in nearly 15 years to feature original vocalist Rob Halford, "Angel of Retribution" may not be the masterpiece some were expec...February 13, 2005
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