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PRIMAL FEAR Comment On European Tour Postponement, Confirm WACKEN Appearance
German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR, who were scheduled to support ICED EARTH on a European tour beginning next month, have issued the following statement regarding the tour's postponement: "Life could be tough, but this situation is not funny. Health has first priority and [ICED EARTH guitarist] Jon...February 4, 2004
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ICED EARTH: European Tour Postponed
ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Hello All, "As some of you may have heard I recently had lower back surgery. It seemed early on that things were going well with my recovery, however in recent weeks a new problem has developed. I will...February 4, 2004
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M.O.D. Announce New Guitarist
M.O.D., the band led by former S.O.D. frontman Billy Milano, have announced the addition of guitarist Jon Aaron to the group's ranks. "Basically, I sent a demo to Billy Milano for his production ad that was on his website www.BillyMilano.com," the 22-year-old said of the circumstances that led to hi...February 4, 2004
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THE JON OLIVA PROJECT To Release Debut CD In May
THE JON OLIVA PROJECT, consisting of SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva and former members of CIRCLE II CIRCLE, will issue their debut album in May. An extensive tour throughout Europe and the U.S. will follow the release. The group's live performances will cover material from Oliva's solo CD as well as...February 4, 2004
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LO-PRO On The Road With STAIND: Video Available
Geffen Records is currently hosting a short video clip of LO-PRO on the road with STAIND. Check out the two-minute, 20-second clip at the following locations: Real Media: High-Speed, Low-Speed Windows Media: High-Speed, Low-Speed LO-PRO is the new project featuring former ULTRASPANK members Pete Mur...January 30, 2004
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THE JON OLIVA PROJECT To Participate In Online Chat
SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva and the rest of THE JON OLIVA PROJECT (featuring former members of CIRCLE II CIRCLE) will be participating in an online chat from the Audio Lab Studios in Tampa, FL on Monday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m. EST. The chatroom is located at Jon's official web site, www.jonoliva....January 29, 2004
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ICED EARTH's SCHAFFER: MATT BARLOW Wasn't Comfortable Playing The Rock-Star Role
ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer recently spoke to Russia's Darkside e-Zine about the group's split with vocalist Matt Barlow during the recording sessions for their new album, "The Glorious Burden". Asked about Matt's official statement announcing his departure band — in which he cited the tragic ev...January 28, 2004
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Report: KELLY OSBOURNE 'Doing It' for ABC Pilot
Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Kelly Osbourne is making her first foray into scripted series with ABC's drama pilot "Doing It". Based on British author Melvin Burgess' controversial young-adult novel, "Doing It" centers on the sexual antics of three 16-year-old Seattle boys: Dino (Sean Farris)...January 27, 2004
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PROFESSIONAL MURDER MUSIC, CROOKED To Tour Together
PROFESSIONAL MURDER MUSIC and CROOKED will be teaming up for the "All Things Lost Tour 2004" beginning in early February. CROOKED will be playing without drummer Gerry Sayong, who recently left the group to focus on his family. Angel from GENITORTURERS will be filling in for the tour, but CROOKED wi...January 27, 2004
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Former RADAKKA Members Launch New Project
SLICK, the Illinois-based band featuring former members of RADAKKA and REBELS WITHOUT APPLAUSE, have launched their official web site at www.slickband.com. Consisting of Dean Maltese (lead vocals, bass),Jon Dobbs (guitar, backing vocals),Mark Alano (guitar) and Frank Alongi (drums, backing vocals)...January 27, 2004
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ICED EARTH's SCHAFFER Explains Guitarist's Departure
ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer recently spoke to Guitar World magazine about the departure of guitarist Larry Tarnowski prior to the recording of the group's latest CD, "The Glorious Burden". According to Schaffer, Tarnowski, an ICED EARTH member for five years, left before the recording sessions a...January 25, 2004
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GUITAR WORLD's 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists Of All Time
The March 2004 issue of Guitar World magazine includes a list of the 100 greatest heavy metal guitarists as selected by the magazine's staff. "This is not a list that ranks who can play the fastest or with the most taste, feeling or technique (although many players on our list have all of those arro...January 23, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH To Tour The U.K. In April
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-THE SCORPIONS) and Sky Orchestra will perform a number of concerts in the U.K. in April 2004. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. As previously reported, Roth will be the special guest during UFO's upcoming European headlining tour, which is scheduled...January 21, 2004
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EROTIC LIQUID CULTURE Ink Deal With VIASTAR HOLDINGS
EROTIC LIQUID CULTURE, the melodic hard rock group featuring vocalist David Van Landing (ex-MSG) plus former CRIMSON GLORY members Jon Drenning (lead guitar),Jeff Lords (bass) and Ravi Jakohtia (drums),has inked a deal with Viastar Holdings Inc. Viastar acquired Quadra Records, which released the...January 20, 2004
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Report: Civil War History Set To Heavy Metal
Christina Kauffman of York Sunday News reports that for those who like to serve their Civil War history with a dose of heavy metal music, Indiana-based ICED EARTH has released "The Glorious Burden", a 12-track compact disc that highlights historic moments using an electric guitar. A self-proclaimed...January 20, 2004
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