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TOURNIQUET, EXTOL, VENI DOMINE Confirmed For Sweden's BOBFEST
TOURNIQUET, EXTOL, VENI DOMINE, CRIMSON MOONLIGHT, SEVENTH AVENUE, RENASCENT, INEVITABLE END, GRACE.WILL.FALL and VIRGIN FOREST have been confirmed for the seventh and final edition of the Bobfest metal festival, set to be held March 11-13 at Cupolen, Folkets Park in Linkoping, Sweden. This festival...January 23, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER Teams Up With Ex-Members Of SABBATH, PRIEST, MAIDEN On 'Heavy Hitters' CD
Legendary rock producer and musician Bob Kulick (KISS, MEATLOAF) has almost finished producing "Michael Schenker and Heavy Hitters", an all-star lineup of musicians based around guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS) paying homage to their contemporaries. This 10-track powerhouse col...January 19, 2005
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'Save METALLICA' Petition Calls For Split With Longtime Producer BOB ROCK
Several "longtime loyal" fans of METALLICA have launched a petition to force a split between METALLICA and producer Bob Rock on the grounds that his "contributions" to the group's songwriting/recording process are "quite wrong and have been getting worse as time goes on." An open letter to METALLICA...January 18, 2005
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DAMAGEPLAN Shooting: What Happened The Night DIMEBAG Was Murdered?
The following story by John Futty was published in the January 16, 2005 edition of The Columbus Dispatch: His high-pitched scream spoke to all of the things William Wever couldn't say. "It was like he suddenly realized, 'I've got another man's blood on me,' " said his friend Crystal Levings, 25, of...January 16, 2005
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MEGADETH Frontman Completes 'Peace Sells' Song For 'Rock School' Soundtrack
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the group's official web site: "Well, [Wednesday, Jan. 12] was very interesting indeed. I was approached to sing over a cover version of 'Peace Sells' for a movie/soundtrack. This version was done by young kid...January 14, 2005
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DEFTONES Drummer Talks About New Album
DEFTONES drummer Abe Cunningham recently spoke to Rolling Stone magazine about the making of the group's new studio album with legendary producer Bob Ezrin — whose credit list includes the PINK FLOYD opus "The Wall". "At this point, we just needed to change things up," Cunningham said of the decisio...January 11, 2005
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE To Record 'Peace Sells' For 'Rock School' Soundtrack
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forum" section of the group's official web site: "The last of the touring gear showed up here in Fallbrook yesterday. And excluding the new gear that we had to get, (James' bass cab cases) only my horses are left to complete my...January 6, 2005
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KAYSER: Former SPIRITUAL BEGGARS Frontman Signs New Record Deal
KAYSER, the new Swedish band featuring Spice (ex-SPIRITUAL BEGGARS),Mattias Svensson (THE DEFACED),Bob Ruben (ex-THE MUSHROOM RIVER BAND) and Fredrik Finnander (ex-AEON),have inked a deal with Italy's Scarlet Records. The band's sound is best described as "a mutation of BLACK SABBATH/MEGADETH/SLA...January 5, 2005
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RUSH: New Tribute Album In The Works?
RUSH fan site Power Windows is reporting that there have been more rumblings of one or more RUSH tribute albums in the works. Over two years ago guitarist Vinnie Moore's (UFO) web site announced that "Vinnie is recording tracks in his studio for a RUSH tribute CD that will be released by Magna ...January 3, 2005
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Drummer BILL WARD Hopes For A Great Time With BLACK SABBATH In 2005
BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has posted the following message on his official web site: "HAPPY NEW YEAR READER, "Well Ho, Ho, Ho came and went. I'm still trying to figure out who I want to send Christmas cards to. I've been trying to get myself to sit down and put pen to ...December 31, 2004
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RISE TO ADDICTION Confirmed For U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK Festival
RISE TO ADDICTION, the new project featuring former BLAZE members John Slater (guitar),Steve Wray (guitar) and Rob Naylor (bass),have been confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Bloodstock festival, set to take place on September 2-3, 2005 at The Assembly Rooms in Derby, U.K. Other bands scheduled...December 30, 2004
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MASTERS OF REALITY Mainman Suffering From 'Severe Internal Infection'
According to a posting at the MASTERS OF REALITY web site, the group's mainman Chris Goss is "suffering from a severe internal infection, but he is receiving the best of care at Eisenhower Hospital in Rancho Mirage, CA. As of [Thursday] night he's stable and resting comfortably. We have every reason...December 25, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS Named One Of The Worst Rock-Star Actors Of All Time
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has been named one of the worst rock-star actors of all time, according to IrishExaminer.com. Madonna, who has enjoyed phenomenal success as a pop superstar, but whose efforts on the silver screen have been met with an icy response from both critics and fans, lande...December 24, 2004
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MASTERS OF REALITY Mainman Falls Ill, Is Hospitalized In 'Critical' Condition
MASTERS OF REALITY mainman/producer Chris Goss has fallen ill and is in critical condition in Palm Desert, CA, according to a posting on the QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE web site. Gifts and well wishes would be much appreciated. Send to: Eisenhower Memorial Hospital 39000 Bob Hope Dr. Rancho Mirage, CA 9...December 24, 2004
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DEEP PURPLE Bassist: 'Bananas' Has Now Become A Sound And Not A Fruit
DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover has posted the following message at his official web site: "A banner year for the band, a great set of tours, very enjoyable, many lovely people all over the place, so many special moments. 'Bananas' has now become a sound and not a fruit. And an attidude. I thank al...December 22, 2004