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ROADRUNNER UNITED: 'The All-Star Sessions' To Surface In October
Roadrunner Records has put together a groundbreaking record to mark the label’s 25th Anniversary. The group is called ROADRUNNER UNITED and the album titled "The All-Star Sessions". This full-length release, in stores on October 11, 2005, is a "master class" in hard rock/metal. Boasting 57 artists f...August 3, 2005
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ICED EARTH Mainman Says Singer TIM OWENS Will Have Little Songwriting Input On New Album
ICED EARTH guitarist/mainman Jon Schaffer recently spoke to LocalMetal.com about his decision to record a concept album based on the "Something Wicked This Way Comes" story first touched up on the 1998 album of the same name. Asked what made him decide to do a second part of "Something Wicked This W...August 3, 2005
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DEAD TIGHT FIVE: Former SEBASTIAN BACH Bandmembers Are Back In Action
Tennessee-based DEAD TIGHT FIVE, who recently spent time backing up former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach in BACH TIGHT FIVE, have created a MySpace.com profile at this location. The group's current lineup consists of the following: Chad Smith – Vocals Mike Dover – Drums Cheeze – Bass Randall X Ra...August 3, 2005
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H.I.M.: Tenth Podcast Available
A 19-minute interview with H.I.M. drummer Gas Lipstick (real name: Mikko Karppinen) has been posted online as part of the tenth installment of H.I.M.'s podcast to document the progress of their forthcoming album, "Dark Light", due out on September 27 via Sire. Download it at this location. Among the...August 2, 2005
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ICED EARTH Guitarist Says Next CD Will Be A Three-Hour, Two-Part Concept Album
On Track Magazine recently conducted an interview with ICED EARTH/DEMONS & WIZARDS guitarist Jon Schaffer. An excerpt from the chat follows: On Track Magazine: How are you doin' health-wise? Jon: "Well, I had another procedure this past November which is the third surgical procedure that I've ha...August 1, 2005
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Is Heavy Metal Becoming More Gay-Friendly?
Joshua Rotter of AfterElton.com, a web site dedicated to "reviews and commentary on gay and bisexual men in entertainment and the media," has issued the following report: MÖTLEY CRÜE's current "Carnival of Sin" reunion tour might seem as exciting to most gay men as the NBA finals, a point that was r...July 31, 2005
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The Tomb
After two 7" singles, a split CD with NEGATIVE REACTION, and an enhanced EP on This Dark Reign ("We Will Lead You to Glorious Times"),England's RAMESSES bring you "The Tomb", a 33-minute so-called EP of crusty doom. Once again enlisting the recording (and mixing on three tracks) prowess of Billy An...July 31, 2005
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'You Will Never See JUDAS PRIEST And Me On Same Tour'
Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens has posted the following message in the "Forum" section of his official web site: "PRIEST has informed me that they don't think it is a good idea to have BEYOND FEAR on any tours with them and that it would be best fo...July 31, 2005
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More Information Revealed About PETE WELLS ROCK 'N' ROLL OUTLAW Benefit Concert
Contrary to the information previously posted on ROSE TATTOO's official web site, Jimmy Barnes and Doc Neeson's RED PHOENIX will NOT be appearing at the upcoming benefit concert for ROSE TATTOO founding member and guitarist, Pete Wells, which is scheduled to be held September 7 at the Enmore Theater...July 31, 2005
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AS I LAY DYING And SHADOWS FALL Are OZZFEST's 'Next Generation'
AS I LAY DYING vocalist Tim Lambesis and SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair recently spoke to the Indianapolis Star about their participation in this year's Ozzfest tour alongside such classic heavy metal acts as BLACK SABBATH and IRON MAIDEN. At 24, Lambesis is 32 years younger than Ozzy Osbourne. Bu...July 29, 2005
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H.I.M.: 'Wings Of A Butterfly' Video Posted Online
H.I.M.'s video for their new single, "Wings of a Butterfly", has been posted online at the WarnerReprise.com web site. Check it out: Windows Media: 56K, 100K, 300K, 450K Quicktime The "Wings of a Butterfly" clip was shot in Los Angeles and was directed by Irish ...July 29, 2005
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RIVERRED Finish Tracking New Album
Pacific Northwest rock act RIVERRED, now featuring former GRUNTRUCK members Tim Paul (bass) and Norman Scott (drums),have completed tracking their new full-length CD, "Western Empire". The band are currently seeking a suitable person to mix the album. Due to scheduling conflicts, Seattle rock kingp...July 27, 2005
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SOIL Bassist: DROWNING POOL 'Lied To Our Faces'
SOIL bassist Tim King has explained his decision to publicly slam the group's former singer, Ryan McCombs, for joining DROWNING POOL after McCombs allegedly deemed the songs on the first DROWNING POOL album "average." As previously reported, DROWNING POOL are believed to be have recruited McCombs to...July 27, 2005
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LIBERTY N' JUSTICE Continuing Work On 'All-Star' CD
Christian rockers LIBERTY N' JUSTICE have been busy for the last year finishing their new all-star CD, entitled "Soundtrack of a Soul". On Saturday, July 30, they will post two more sound clips from the forthcoming CD, featuring Mike Lee (BARREN CROSS) and Joe Cerisano (SILVER CONDOR, TRANS-SIBERIAN...July 27, 2005
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BALLISTIC Mainman: 'It's All In The Timing'
BALLISTIC mainman Tom Gattis (ex-DEUCE, TENSION, WARDOG) has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Well, it's all in the timing, I guess… We got the chance to play and entire month's worth of shows (30 total) with a major Japanese metal band here in the U.S. in the fall, but...July 27, 2005
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