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MAJESTY Begin Recording New Album
Germany's MAJESTY have entered the studio with producer Stefan Kaufmann (former ACCEPT drummer, current U.D.O. guitarist) to begin recording their new album. The following is band leader Tarek Maghari's report on the CD's recording sessions: "Hail metalheads! I'm writing to you directly from the stu...June 28, 2005
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L.A. GUNS Complete Work On 'Tales From The Strip'
L.A. GUNS have completed work on their new album, "Tales from the Strip", tentatively due late July via Shrapnel Records. The tentative track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. 90069 02. It Don't Mean Nothing 03. Electric Neon Sunset 04. Gypsy Soul 05. Original Sin 06. Vampire 07. Hollywood's Bur...June 27, 2005
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GENE SIMMONS Co-Hosts Philadelphia's BABEFEST: Photos Available
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons co-hosted Couzin Ed's Babefest 2005 on Friday, June 24 at The Electric Factory in Philadelphia, PA. "Rockin' crowd, beautiful girls and lots of fun," Simmons writes on his web site. "Sang CHUCK BERRY's 'Rock and Roll Music' with local band OCTANE. And then, went of...June 27, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Come On, Come In' Video Posted Online
VELVET REVOLVER's video for the song "Come On, Come In" has been posted online at Yahoo! Music. "Come On, Come In" was written and recorded for the forthcoming "Fantastic Four" film and soundtrack album. Reaching radio June 21, the track was recorded in Raleigh and Cleveland in May during the band's...June 26, 2005
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JIMI HENDRIX: Infamous 1966 Fender Guitar Hits The Auction Block
A fascinating and genuine piece of rock 'n' roll history has hit the shelves of eBay. Jimi Hendrix handpicked this guitar in 1966 (Fender Serial #L68290) from a New York City music store and began playing it on the some of the most widely recognized songs in history. The rare guitar is exhaustively...June 24, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH Perform In Vienna: Photos Available
BLACK SABBATH performed at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria on Monday (June 20). Check out pictures from TheRockRadio.com. A review of the show can be found here. The group's setlist for the concert was as follows: 01. NIB 02. After Forever 03. War Pigs 04. Dirty Women 05. Fairies Wear ...June 24, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Film 'Come On, Come In' Video With Director WAYNE ISHAM
VELVET REVOLVER have recorded a new song, "Come On, Come In", for the forthcoming "Fantastic Four" film and soundtrack album. Reaching radio June 21, the track was recorded in Raleigh and Cleveland in May during the band's U.S. headlining "Electric Wonderland Show" arena tour. VELVET REVOLVER co-pro...June 22, 2005
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LANDE/ALLEN: 'The Battle' Track Listing, Credits Revealed
MelodicRock.com has revealed the details behind who takes the mic on individual tracks on "The Battle", the highly anticipated album featuring SYMPHONY X's Russell Allen and MASTERPLAN's Jorn Lande. The complete track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Another Battle (Jorn & Russell) 02....June 22, 2005
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GLENN HUGHES Guitarist Launches ALBATROSS Project
What was originally planned as Glenn Hughes' (ex-DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) longtime co-writer and guitarist JJ Marsh's debut solo album is now being put together as an actual band project called ALBATROSS. ALBATROSS' recording lineup: JJ Marsh: Vocals, Guitar, Bass Tomas Broman: Drums Kjell Harald...June 21, 2005
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SLAYER: H'arpeggione Version Of 'Reign In Blood' Released by Georgia Composer
Erik Hinds, an Athens, Georgia-based composer and performer, has just released his solo H'arpeggione version of SLAYER's classic "Reign In Blood" album on Solponticello Records. Audio samples from the CD can be heard at CDBaby.com. Hinds plays quartertone electric guitar and the H'arpeggione, an upr...June 15, 2005
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H.I.M. Set Release Date For 'Killing Loneliness' Single
Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. have set an August 9 release date for "Killing Loneliness", the first single off their forthcoming "Dark Light" album, due on September 26 via Sire Records. According to Billboard.com, "Dark Light" was mixed at New York's Electric Lady studios with producer Tim Palmer (...June 13, 2005
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GAIA EPICUS Announce New Bassist
Norwegian power metallers GAIA EPICUS have announced the addition of bassist Hans Aage Holmen (ex-ENSLAVEMENT OF BEAUTY) to the group's ranks. "This guy is a wizard on his six-string bass guitar, and he can play fast as hell with his fingers," the band write on their web site. GAIA EPICUS, who are c...June 12, 2005
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H.I.M. To Embark On European Club Tour In September
Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. will embark on a very special series of European club shows before the release of their new album, "Dark Light", in September. Confirmed dates are as follows: Aug. 29 - Stockholm, SWE @ Circus Sep. 02 - Munich, GER @ Zirkus Krone Sep. 05 - Paris, FRA @ Le Trabendo Sep....June 11, 2005
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Report: TWISTED SISTER Show To Benefit Sick Roadie
The Associated Press has issued the following report: Charlie Barreca is too sick to rock 'n' roll, but too young to die. The longtime sound man for the heavy metal group TWISTED SISTER, Barreca needs a liver transplant, but has nothing left from the money he made traveling around the world, making...June 10, 2005
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RUSSELL ALLEN/JORN LANDE: Album Artwork, New Audio Sample Posted Online
Frontiers Records has revealed the original art painted by the legendary designer Rodney Matthews (ASIA, MAGNUM, DIAMOND HEAD, PRAYING MANTIS) for the forthcoming highly anticipated studio project featuring SYMPHONY X's Russell Allen and MASTERPLAN's Jorn Lande. Check it out at this location. With s...June 10, 2005
