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Former ANTHRAX/WHITE LION Drummer Joins ANTIPRODUCT
After spending the last few years as a successful producer in Los Angeles, former ANTHRAX/ZAKK WYLDE/WHITE LION drummer Greg D'Angelo (or "GD3", as he's now known) has joined ANTIPRODUCT as permanent replacement for ailing drummer Simon the Gonk. ANTIPRODUCT are continuing work on recordings at Albe...June 30, 2005
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ANTHRAX Guitarist: 'We're All Open To The Idea' Of Writing New Album With Reunited Lineup
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I'm sitting in a cafe in Zagreb drinking really strong coffee and watching some guy with the greatest mullet I have ever seen. It's magnificent! The anti-mullet forces have not reached this far yet. Thank...June 30, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist: 'People Want To Hear A Good Mixture Of Memorable Songs'
Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST guitarist K.K. Downing. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: How is PRIEST dealing with the increase in press and the amount of people interested in your personal lives? Is it more or less difficult to come to t...June 30, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN, AC/DC, AEROSMITH, METALLICA Are Top-Selling Metal/Hard Rock Artists In U.S.
The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) recently updated their list of top-selling music artists in the United States. The following are the cumulative album sales totals for the most popular heavy metal/hard rock arists in the U.S. (sales totals are in millions): #3: LED ZEPPELIN 107.5...June 28, 2005
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BIG MACHINE: More Live Dates Announced
BIG MACHINE, the new Florida-based band featuring former NEUROTICA/ATHEIST frontman Kelly Shaefer, have lined up the following dates during the coming weeks: Jul. 01 - Rockerfella's - Bradenton, FL Jul. 16 - Clubhouse - Sarasota, FL Sep. 23 - Boomerz - Seminole, FL BIG MACHINE recently signed an exc...June 28, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Talks About Meeting QUEEN ELIZABETH II
The Washington Post recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. Several excerpts from the chat follow: On meeting Elizabeth II, the queen of England, on March 1 at Buckingham Palace at a royal reception recognizing British music and its contribution to the nation's cultur...June 21, 2005
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Report: Heavy Metal Is Alive And Well In Bulgaria
Hugh Fraser of Bulgaria's SofiaEcho.com has issued the following report: With BLACK SABBATH and its famous front man Ozzy Osbourne hitting town next week, I wanted to take a look at the worldwide phenomenon of heavy metal and what heavy metal culture is in Bulgaria. Knowing little about the heavy me...June 20, 2005
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KISSWORLD Staging 'Closing Down Sale'
Kissworld, the first official KISS store in Melbourne, Australia, has issued the following statement regarding the store's current status: "Dear KISS fans, "Many of you have been wondering what the progress of the store is and after many months of discussions and negotiations, the store will no long...June 17, 2005
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TANK: More Details Revealed About 'War Of Attrition' Vinyl Release
TANK have revealed more details about the upcoming vinyl version of the "War of Attrition" live album that is scheduled for release later in the year in a limited edition of 500 copies via Maniacal Records. According to a posting on the TANK "This Means War" web site, the release will be a ...June 16, 2005
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AC/DC, AEROSMITH, JACKYL, SKID ROW Members To Tear It Up On SPEED CHANNEL's 'NASCAR Nation'
Segment 2 of a special TV program featuring Brian Johnson of AC/DC (photo),Brad Whitford of AEROSMITH, Jesse Dupree of JACKYL and Rachel Bolan of SKID ROW tearing it up at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on "NASCAR Nation" will air Wednesday, June 15 at 7:00 p.m. EST on the Speed Channel. Some of ....June 15, 2005
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HYDROGYN Cover AC/DC's 'Back In Black', Offer Free Download
West Virginia's HYDROGYN have posted a cover of the AC/DC classic "Back In Black" on their web site, located at www.hydrogyn.com. The track is an early mix produced by Michael Wagener (OZZY OSBOURNE, SKID ROW) and hints at the dynamic final version to be featured on their forthcoming album "Bombshel...June 15, 2005
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TANK To Release Vinyl Version Of 'War Of Attrition' Live Album
TANK will be releasing a vinyl version of the "War of Attrition" live album later in the year in a limited edition of 500 copies via Maniacal Records. The LP will contain "many bonus tracks (live, radio sessions and demos)," according to guitarist Cliff Evans's posting on the TANK "This Means War" w...June 14, 2005
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METALLICA's 'Enter Sandman' Used To Torture 9/11's '20th Hijacker'
According to the Lexington Herald-Leader, METALLICA's "Enter Sandman" was cited in a City Journal magazine story about the treatment at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, of prisoner Mohammed al-Qahtani — known as the 20th hijacker on Sept. 11 — as having been used during Qahtani's interrogation, saying it broug...June 14, 2005
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AC/DC's MALCOLM YOUNG Voted 'Most Underrated Guitarist'
According to a posting on AC-DC.net, AC/DC guitarist Malcolm Young was voted "Most Underrated Guitarist" in the February 2005 issue of Guitar World magazine. Meanwhile, Malcolm's brother Angus won the top position in the "Who Would You Most Like To Have A Drink With" category. AC/DC are expected to...June 14, 2005
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NINE INCH NAILS And QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE: U.S. Tour Dates Announced
NINE INCH NAILS and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE will be teaming up for a U.S. tour beginning in late September. Confirmed dates so far are as follows; Sep. 16 - San Diego, CA - Cox Arena Sep. 17 - Tucson, AZ - TCC Arena Sep. 19 - Phoenix, AZ - America West Arena Sep. ...June 13, 2005
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