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DEEP PURPLE Frontman: 'RITCHIE BLACKMORE Is Wasting His Time'

Sweden's Metalshrine recently conducted an interview with DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan. A coulple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metalshrine: Have you heard any of the BLACKMORE'S NIGHT stuff? Ian Gillan: "I have! I had to do an anomynous review. I heard his records and I listened to it very c...

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THE GATHERING Check In From Studio; Singer ANNEKE To Take Part In LENNON Tribute

From a small church that has been turned into a full-fledged studio in the small town of Maurik (southern Holland) comes an update from THE GATHERING about their recording experience. Singer Anneke van Giersbergen reports: "We are in the studio! Hello dear people! Here we are. We have been in the st...

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THE GATHERING Guitarist Selling Guitars, Amps On EBAY

THE GATHERING's founding member/guitarist René Rutten is selling some of his equipment on eBay this month. The guitarist recently bought new guitars and explains why he chose to sell some of his older gear on eBay: "Yes! We are doing a clean-up! So we can start next year tour with fresh new gear! Th...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Begin Writing Material For New Album

STRAPPING YOUNG LAD drummer Gene Hoglan has posted the following tour update at the band's official web site: "What's happening? We're pulling into Tulsa, Oklahoma, and I've got my eyes peeled for that 900 ft. Jesus. I don't see anything. But hey man, if Jesus saves, I'd like to know where he shops....

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BLACK SABBATH: UK MUSIC HALL OF FAME Performance, Interview Posted Online

BLACK SABBATH's performance of "Paranoid" at Wednesday night's (Nov. 16) UK Music Hall of Fame ceremony was broadcast on BBC Radio 2 during Mark Radcliffe's show from backstage at the Alexandra Palace in London. Radcliffe also interviewed Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward and Ozzy Osbourne after...

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RAZOR: Original Bassist MIKE CAMPAGNOLO Rejoins The Fold

Original RAZOR bassist Mike Campagnolo has returned to the group in time for their appearance at the Montreal Metal Massacre on December 10 at Le Spectrum in Montreal. Mike will also be joining the recording process for the new RAZOR CD, due out in 2006 on The End Records in North America and Mausol...

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GLENN HUGHES: New Solo Album To Include Track By RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Guitarist

According to GHPG.net, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has posted the following message on the site's "Fan Forum": "I got together with Chad [Smith, drums; RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS] yesterday and played the new songs to him again on acoustic guitar. We'll be finishi...

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Mooning OZZY OSBOURNE Steals HALL OF FAME Show: Photos Available

Ireland Online is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne stole the show at the UK Music Hall of Fame ceremony by baring his bottom at the audience (Photo#1, Photo#2, Photo#3, Photo#4). Osbourne was performing on stage with his band, BLACK SABBATH, to mark their induction last night. ...

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Original ALICE COOPER Guitarist MICHAEL BRUCE Discusses Possible Reunion

In a brand new exclusive interview conducted by Rock N Roll Universe, original ALICE COOPER GROUP guitarist Michael Bruce discusses his new limited edition "Second Coming Of Michael Bruce: Live & Recooperated" live CD, the recently released "Good To See You Again, Alice Cooper" DVD, his days in...

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Former DAVID LEE ROTH Drummer Releases New Instructional DVD

Former DAVID LEE ROTH and current ARMY OF ANYONE drummer Ray Luzier has just released a new DVD, entitled "Double Bass Techniques, Hand and Foot Coordination, Drum Fills and Warm-Up Exercises". The disc contains one hour and 43 minutes of instruction and live performances featuring Billy Sheehan, To...

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GLENN HUGHES: New Solo Album Will Contain 'The Most Varied Material'

According to a posting on GHPG.net, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) is currently working with RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer Chad Smith on the material for Hughes' new solo CD, which will be recorded at Smith's home studio in Hollywood, California. 12 songs have b...

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METALLICA: Review, Photos From ROLLING STONES Concert Posted Online

METALLICA's official web site has been updated with the following "review" of the band's performance last night (Nov. 13) as the support act for THE ROLLING STONES at SBC Park in San Francisco, California: "It seems like a long year ago that METALLICA left the stage in San Jose to enjoy their person...

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OZZY, BLACK SABBATH 'Supergroup' To Perform At UK MUSIC HALL OF FAME

According to Ozzy.com, OZZY OSBOURNE and the BLACK SABBATH "supergroup," including Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) will be performing at the the second annual UK Music Hall Of Fame ceremony, which is being held November 16 at the Alexandra Palace in North London. Both Ozzy as a solo artist...

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QUEEN's LIVE AID Performance Crowned 'World's Greatest Gig'

According to Ireland Online, QUEEN's flamboyant performance at Live Aid 20 years ago has been crowned the world's greatest rock gig. The set came top of a poll voted for by a panel of over 60 artists, music journalists, broadcasters and music industry executives. JIMI HENDRIX at Woodstock, the ultim...

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OZZY Talks About MAIDEN Vs. SHARON Fiasco, 'Under Cover' CD: Audio Available

Ozzy Osbourne spoke to Doug Podell of Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM earlier this month about his recently released "Under Cover" album, the Ozzfest fiasco involving IRON MAIDEN, and his surprise appearance at the ABC's "NFL Kickoff" show in September, among other topics. Listen to the seven-minute intervi...