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IRON MAIDEN's BRUCE DICKINSON: Pilot Of The Airwaves
Belfast Telegraph reports: Metal legend Bruce Dickinson has more talents than you might expect. Not only does he front one of the most successful heavy-metals bands of all time — IRON MAIDEN — but he's also an author of two books (on a cross-dressing 18th century toff, as it happens),a competing fe...October 21, 2004
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Israel's ORPHANED LAND Play Shuni Fortress
Over the weekend Israel's progressive metal masters ORPHANED LAND played for over 1,000 people in a Shuni Fortress for over two and a half hours. They performed both an acoustic and an electric set, and played tracks from all three of their albums (track list below). The band was impressed to see th...October 19, 2004
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MEGADETH: More 'Blackmail the Universe Tour' Dates Announced
More dates have been announced for MEGADETH's "Blackmail the Universe Tour", which is scheduled to begin October 23 in Reno. NV. All dates will include EARSHOT and EXODUS except where noted. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Oct. 23 - Reno, NV @ Reno Hilton * Oct. 24 - Las Vegas, NV @ The ...October 19, 2004
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SAMMY HAGAR Birthday Report From Cabo
According to a report at ZRock.com, VAN HALEN frontman Sammy Hagar headed back to northern California yesterday after wrapping up a record-breaking six-night run at his Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas. Joined onstage each night by his beloved WABORITAS (drummer David Lauser, bassist Mona and gui...October 15, 2004
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PAUL STANLEY Donates Guitar To Benefit St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital
A Silvertone Apocalypse special electric guitar autographed by KISS frontman Paul Stanley is being auctioned off by Guitars4kids to benefit St. Jude's Children's Cancer Research Hospital. 100 percent of the auction proceeds will go to the hospital. The guitar does not come with a case, but it does i...October 14, 2004
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METALLICA, KISS, OZZY OSBOURNE, VAN HALEN Memorabilia To Be Auctioned Off
The first major public auction ever conducted of heavy metal music memorabilia will be held November 6 at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City and online in conjunction with Julien Entertainment. "The sale includes original album cover artwork, handwritten lyrics and musical instruments from METALLIC...October 13, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH: Unreleased Song Posted Online
A 53-second MP3 sample of an unreleased BLACK SABBATH song called "When I Came Down" has been posted online at the OZZY OSBOURNE fan site Ozzyhead.com. According to the Sept. 2003 edition of Record Collector magazine, "When I Came Down" was included on a two-track BLACK SABBATH acetate 45 rpm record...October 13, 2004
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CONNY BLOOM Jams With HANOI ROCKS Members In Stockholm
Swedish guitarist/vocalist Conny Bloom (SILVERGINGER 5, ex-ELECTRIC BOYS) jammed with Andy McCoy (HANOI ROCKS) and STEVIE KLASSON'S FAT CHANCE (featuring new HANOI ROCKS guitarist Stevie Klasson) Thursday night (Oct. 7) at Tantogården in Stockholm. Conny sang "Don't Let Me Down", "Lightning Bar Blue...October 10, 2004
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12 STONES Drop Off MEGADETH's 'Blackmail The Universe Tour'
Christian hard rockers 12 STONES have officially dropped off MEGADETH's "Blackmail The Universe Tour", which is scheduled to kick off on October 23 in Reno, NV. Previously announced openers EARSHOT will act as support for the entire trek except for six West Coast dates, which will feature San Franci...October 9, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer To Perform At LONDON GUITAR SHOW 2005
IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain will be joining guitarist Phil Hilborne for a live performance at the forthcoming London Guitar Show 2005 on May 7-8, 2005 at the Wembley Conference Centre. Also appearing will be bassist Jaz Lochrie (bass) and "special guests." A classical and electric guitarist, P...October 7, 2004
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KING'S X: 'Live All Over The Place' Track Listing Revealed
KING'S X have revealed the complete track listing for their upcoming double live CD, "Live All Over the Place", due on November 2 via Metal Blade Records. The album, which was recorded at various shows on the band's most recent North American tour, includes all of the group's classics as well as an...October 4, 2004
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GENITORTURERS To Embark On 'Halloween Tour'
Florida-based shock-rockers GENITORTURERS have announced a number of dates in October/November. The upcoming tour will concentrate on the Midwest and East Coast and includes a special appearance by GWAR on Halloween night at Philadelphia's Electric Factory. GENITORTURERS "Halloween Tour 2004": Oct....October 1, 2004
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THE MIGHTY NIMBUS To Release Debut Album This Month
THE MIGHTY NIMBUS, featuring members of SIXTY WATT SHAMAN and ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY, will release their self-titled debut album on October 25 in Scandinavia, November 1 in the rest of Europe, and February 8 in USA, Canada and Mexico. The CD will be issued through Threeman Recordings (the Swedish labe...October 1, 2004
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KREATOR, DARK TRANQUILLITY To Team Up For 'Enemy Of God' European Tour
Long-running German thrashers KREATOR will be teaming up with Sweden's DARK TRANQUILLITY for the "Enemy of God Tour 2005" beginning in February 2005. Two as-yet-announced opening acts will be added to the bill. Confirmed dates are as follows: Feb. 02 - Salzburg (A) Rockhouse Feb. 03 - Zagreb (HR) Tv...October 1, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST Ringtones Now Available
According to a posting on the official JUDAS PRIEST web site, ringtones featuring several of the band's classic tracks are currently available from www.ringtones.com. The service is currently available only in the U.K. and each tone costs £3. The JUDAS PRIEST ringtones currently available for purcha...September 30, 2004