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Report: 'DIMEBAG' DARRELL's Guitar Work Made A Mark On Metal
Tim Brouk of Indiana's Journal and Courier Online has issued the following report: Thursday [Dec. 8] will mark the one-year anniversary of one of the most shocking moments in rock 'n' roll history. On a cold night in Columbus, Ohio, the new heavy metal band DAMAGEPLAN was launching into its first ea...December 4, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH, DEEP PURPLE, IRON MAIDEN Stars Turn Up For CLIVE BURR Benefit Event
On Tuesday night (Nov. 29) at the Hard Rock Cafe in London a special evening took place for former IRON MAIDEN drummer Clive Burr. At this specially organized event, Clive Burr's drum kit from the Beast on The Road tour was given to the Hard Rock Cafe to accompany other famous artifacts from rock hi...December 2, 2005
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'New Wave Of American Heavy Metal' Book Documents Over 600 Bands
Garry Sharpe-Young of Rockdetector has just published "New Wave of American Heavy Metal", a 376-page book with over 90 photos, featuring over 600 U.S. and Canadian alternative metal, emocore, hardcore, math metal, metal, metalcore, neo-thrash and screamo bands. In the mid-'90s, in the wake of grunge...November 30, 2005
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Former CARCASS Frontman JEFF WALKER: Solo Album Track Listing Revealed
Former CARCASS bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker has finalized the track listing for his upcoming solo album consisting exclusively of country and blues covers. The CD, entitled "Welcome to Carcass Cuntry", will include tracks from such artists as SKEETER DAVIS, HANK WILLIAMS, JOHNNY CASH, CONNIE SMITH,...November 29, 2005
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GLENN HUGHES Says DEEP PURPLE MKIII Reunion Is A Possibility
Rockdetector.com recently conducted an interview with legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rockdetector.com: Before "Soul Mover" I think it's fair to say a lot of your fans were frustrated by the sheer amount of sessions you...November 29, 2005
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GLENN HUGHES Says He Is 'Totally Up' For Touring With TONY IOMMI
Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) was asked by Greg Prato of Billboard.com about the status of the rumored Hughes/Tony Iommi tour, to support Iommi's recently released solo album, "Fused" (to which Hughes contributed vocal melodies and lyrics). "We really want to d...November 28, 2005
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GLENN HUGHES Working With 'Beautiful' RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS Guitarist On New Solo Album
Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has posted the following message on his official web site: "I spent the afternoon yesterday with John [Frusciante, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS guitarist] and Chad [Smith, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS drummer] at Chad's home. We had a funky good...November 27, 2005
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WICKED WISDOM Frontwoman: OZZFEST Crowd 'Was Truly With Us' By End Of Tour
David Carr of the LA Daily News recently conducted an interview with WICKED WISDOM frontwoman Jada Pinkett-Smith (actress and wife of actor/rapper Will Smith). The question-and-answer session follows: Q: What prompted you to start a heavy metal band? How did this take shape? Jada Pinkett-Smith: "Thr...November 26, 2005
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Frontman Checks In From New York City
YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White (CORNERSTONE, ex-RAINBOW) has posted the following message on his official web site: "Yesterday: Thanksgiving; Today: George Best died. "Well, here we are... New York City, a very fine city indeed. We have two days off and I am going to walk the streets of this...November 26, 2005
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L.A. GUNS Frontman To Appear On GUNS N' ROSES Tribute Album
L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis has replaced Joe Leste (BANG TANGO, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES) as the lead vocalist on a cover version of GUNS N' ROSES' "Nightrain", to be included on an upcoming GN'R tribute album, tentatively due in April 2006. Other musicians featured on the track include Keri Kelli (SLA...November 25, 2005
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WICKED WISDOM Frontwoman: 'OZZY Has Some Of Best Hooks In History Of Music'
WICKED WISDOM frontwoman Jada Pinkett-Smith (actress and wife of actor/rapper Will Smith) recently spoke to McAllen, Texas' The Monitor about the group's sound and musical philosophy. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the fact that her image has been a mixed blessing: "It works for me an...November 25, 2005
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DARK FORTRESS Sign With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
Century Media Records has announced the signing of German black metal hopefuls DARK FORTRESS. The group's fourth full-length CD, "Séance", will be released in Europe on January 30, 2006. Formed in 1994, DARK FORTRESS have established themselves in the top ranks of the genre with captivating, intense...November 22, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN: Never-Before-Seen Pictures Of 1972 Sydney Concert To Be Displayed At Exhibition
Jane Munro of ABC North Coast NSW is reporting that 100 never-before-seen photographs of LED ZEPPELIN's 1972 concert in Sydney will be on display in a photo-aid fundraising exhibition at the Lismore Regional Gallery is Lismore, New South Wales, Australia. The images are the work of north coast resid...November 22, 2005
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AC/DC: 'In The Begining' Early Live Recording 'Nothing But A False Rumor'
According to a posting on the AC/DC fan and collectors site AC/DC Highway To Hell, the previously announced bootleg LP containing the earliest known AC/DC recording in existence has turned out to be "nothing more than a glorified rumor created by someone in Europe to cause a stir. Apparently no such...November 21, 2005
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TOMMY LEE's Record Heist
According to ContactMusic.com, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has had the entire U.K. supply of his new album stolen from a storage warehouse in Germany. Thousands of copies of "Tommyland: The Ride" were snatched in the heist, when thieves in a lorry claimed to be the official transit vehicle for the...November 21, 2005
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