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Former ALICE COOPER Guitarist 'Entirely Alert' Following Heart Attack
Former ALICE COOPER guitarist Dick Wagner, who has also played with KISS, AEROSMITH and LOU REED, recently suffered a "serious" heart attack but is expected to make a "full recovery." Suzy Michelson, Wagner's business partner, has issued the following update: "I just saw Dick at the hospital and he...July 9, 2007
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The Return Of BALANCE
Shaking off the cobwebs of a 25-year slumber, BALANCE — the iconic legendary '80s band who released such AOR masterpieces as "In for the Count" and the self-titled debut, has resurfaced with a vengeance. Grammy Award-winning producer/guitarist Bob Kulick, whose credits read like a "who's who" of har...July 6, 2007
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GENE SIMMONS' 'Moneybag' Partner On KISS Bassist: 'He's Just A Machine'
Sarah Rowland of 24 Hours reports: For 27 years, Gene Simmons sat on his Moneybag trademark waiting for the perfect designer to collaborate with. So when the king of merch handpicked Vancouver's very Jason "Deuce" Dussault to work him on a line of bad ass Ts, bags and accessories, it was a pretty .....July 6, 2007
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POISON Frontman Talks Touring, Upcoming VH1 Show
Patrick Douglas of The Culture Shock recently conducted an interview with POISON frontman Bret Michaels. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Culture Shock: What's the biggest difference for you guys as a touring band, as POISON today, in comparison to 20 years ago, as far as taking the show on...July 5, 2007
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OZZY OSBOURNE To Help CHTHONIC In Taiwan's U.N. Membership Quest
Reuters reports: After 14 failed attempts at joining the United Nations using media campaigns and presidential appeals, Taiwan is turning to a local goth-style rock band backed by Ozzy Osbourne in its quest for membership to the world body. The band, named CHTHONIC, will travel to at least 80 cities...July 4, 2007
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CHRIST ON PARADE Announces Reunion Shows
Legendary hardcore band CHRIST ON PARADE will reunite for two shows at 924 Gilman in Berkeley, California later this month: July 27 with FINAL CONFLICT (Long Beach),LOOK BACK AND LAUGH, BUMBKLAATT (Mexico),ACTS OF SEDITION July 28 with ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT (reunion),ELDOPA, REAGAN SS (Los Angeles)...July 3, 2007
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HAIL OF BULLETS Begins Recording First Demo
GOREFEST drummer Ed Warby has issued the following update on HAIL OF BULLETS, his new band also featuring THANATOS guitarists Stephan Gebédi and Paul Baayens, former PESTILENCE/ASPHYX singer Martin Van Drunen and former HOUWITSER bass player Theo van Eekelen: "Yep, we've finally started recording ou...July 3, 2007
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BODY OF SCARS Announces New Bassist
BODY OF SCARS, the new Phoenix, Arizona-based band featuring JAG PANZER drummer Rikard Stjernquist and former 40 GRIT vocalist/guitarist James Santiago, has announced the addition of bassist Joe Dunn to the group's ranks. BODY OF SCARS has just completed 10 tracks for its self-titled debut CD, tenta...July 2, 2007
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POWER QUEST Finalizing New Record Deal
U.K. melodic power metallers POWER QUEST have issued the following update: "The past few weeks the band have been busy negotiating with a number of labels ahead of the recording sessions. While there are still a number of things to iron out, we are confident that we are close to finalizing a deal. M...July 2, 2007
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Woman Admits To Stalking LINKIN PARK Singer
The Associated Press reports that a former national laboratory worker has admitted that she used government computers to access the e-mail account of LINKIN PARK lead singer Chester Bennington and hacked into a cell phone company's Web site to obtain his phone number. Devon Townsend, 28, appeared Fr...June 30, 2007
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Build a Nation
It gives me no pleasure to trash a BAD BRAINS album. The band's importance in the hardcore, punk and metal genres cannot be overstated, and their body of work has remained impressive through years of personal turmoil. Despite reports of vocalist H.R. looking and sounding pretty haggard at recent reu...June 30, 2007
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BODY OF SCARS: New Album Track Posted Online
BODY OF SCARS, the new Phoenix, Arizona-based band featuring JAG PANZER drummer Rikard Stjernquist and former 40 GRIT vocalist/guitarist James Santiago, is currently in the studio laying 10 tracks for its self-titled debut CD, tentatively due later in the year. The group is putting the finishing tou...June 28, 2007
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BRING ME THE HORIZON Explains PRESSURE FESTIVAL Cancellation
Britain's BRING ME THE HORIZON was forced to cancel its previously announced appearance at the Pressure Festival, which took place June 23-25 at the Gysenberg Hall in Herne, Germany. Commented the band: "On the way to the show our front tire lost a wheel bearing and we almost crashed! We had to wait...June 25, 2007
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SLASH Is 'Looking Forward' To Hearing 'Chinese Democracy'
James Wigney of Australia's Herald Sun recently conducted an interview with VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On his current relationship with GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose: "I'm just glad that he (Axl) is out there doing his thing again. We did...June 25, 2007
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KAMELOT Singer Talks About 'Ghost Opera', Possible Solo Album
Chaosankh of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with KAMELOT frontman Roy Khan. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: It looks like you have scheduled quite a few U.S. tour dates which is really refreshing as an American metal fan because so many bands choose not t...June 24, 2007
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