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Legend has it that JAMES BROWN used to make his new records on tour, pretty much as he came up with the hook for each song. He'd pull the bus over in whatever town the band was driving through, hustle everyone into the nearest studio, hum and point and snap his fingers 'till everyone got ...
March 12, 2005
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SILVER GINGER 5: 'Black Leather Mojo' Reissue To Include Bonus Disc

SILVER GINGER 5, the band featuring THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger and ex-ELECTRIC BOYS frontman/current HANOI ROCKS guitarist Conny Bloom, will have their "Black Leather Mojo" collection re-released this month by Sanctuary Records. The two-CD set features all the tracks from the original Japanese r...
March 10, 2005
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BEN JACKSON GROUP To Release 'All Over You' This Month

Florida-based heavy metal band the BEN JACKSON GROUP is set to release its new album "All Over You" on March 29, via Screaming Ferret Wreckords. "All Over You" is the band's second album. Vocalist/guitarist Ben Jackson created his own band to further expand the musical direction explored by his prev...
March 8, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Angel Of Retribution' To Debut At No. 12 On BILLBOARD Chart

According to Hits Daily Double, JUDAS PRIEST have sold approximately 58,500 copies of their new album, "Angel of Retribution", during its first week of release to debut at position No. 12 on next week's The Billboard 200 chart. PRIEST reportedly saw significant sales from their release in the DualDi...
March 8, 2005
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TONY IOMMI's Epiphone Guitar Gets Glowing Review

The March issue of U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine features a glowing review of the Epiphone Tony Iommi G-400 guitar, complete with a five-star rating. The magazine describes it as "probably the best Epiphone electric we’ve ever tried. The quality of finish is top class and the guitar has all the class...
March 8, 2005
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HANOI ROCKS Guitarist Suffering From 'After-Tour Jet Lag Blues'

HANOI ROCKS guitarist Conny Bloom (ex-ELECTRIC BOYS) has posted the following message on his official web site: "Ladies and gentlemen: HANOI ROCKS have left the building! Ever tried going to bed at the same time as you normally go to work? You got the picture; got the 'after tour jetlag blues' &...
March 8, 2005
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New DANZIG/DOYLE Live Photos Posted Online

Moshpitwookie.com has uploaded several photos from DANZIG's performance at the Electric Factory on Wednesday night (March 2). Glenn Danzig was joined during the show by his former MISFITS bandmate Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein for a special 30-minute set of MISFITS classics— one of only three East...
March 4, 2005
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TWISTED SISTER, SEBASTIAN BACH, Y&T Confirmed For U.K.'s DEMOLITION BALL

TWISTED SISTER, SEBASTIAN BACH, Y&T, ELECTRIC EEL SHOCK and ANTIPRODUCT have been confirmed for the Demolition Ball 2005, set to be held June 26 at the Newcastle Metro Arena in Newcastle, England. Primarily a showcase for artists signed to Demolition Records, the Demolition Ball will be recorded...
March 4, 2005
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MAJESTY To Enter Studio This Summer

Germany's MAJESTY will enter the studio this summer to record their new album with producer Stefan Kaufmann (former ACCEPT drummer, current U.D.O. guitarist). Commented band leader Tarek Maghari: "MAJESTY will again write metal history this year. The new songs are fantastic and we can't wait to pres...
March 4, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Live In Helsinki: Photos Available

A bunch of high-quality photos of JUDAS PRIEST performing at the Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland on Thursday (March 3) have been posted online at Sonera Plaza (all photos by Timo Isoaho). PRIEST reportedly performed in front of 7,000 people at the 12,000-capacity venue, with IN FLAMES as the ope...
March 4, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST On Track To Sell 70,000 Copies Of New Album In First Week

JUDAS PRIEST are on track to sell about 70,000 copies of their new album, "Angel of Retribution", in the U.S. in its first week of release, according to Hits Daily Double. PRIEST are reportedly seeing significant sales from their releases in the DualDisc configuration, with some retailers reporting...
March 2, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Singer Eager To Release New Album

Launch Radio Networks reports: VELVET REVOLVER will kick off their spring North American tour, dubbed the Electric Wonderland Show, in late March. But if it was up to singer Scott Weiland, the band would probably be in the studio working on their second album instead — if only to have some new songs...
February 28, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: Photos From Danish Gig Posted Online

Several photos from JUDAS PRIEST's world-tour kick-off performance last Wednesday night (Feb. 23) at the Valbyhallen in Copenhagen, Denmark have been posted online at this location. JUDAS PRIEST played at the Stockholm Globe Arena in Sweden on Saturday (Feb. 26). The group's setlist for the concert...
February 28, 2005
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PHILIP ANSELMO Working On BODY IN BLOOD Project

In an interview with SMNnews.com conducted last Thursday (Feb. 24),CROWBAR frontman Kirk Windstein was asked about the current whereabouts of his DOWN bandmate and SUPERJOINT RITUAL/ex-PANTERA frontman Philip Anselmo following the recent death of ex-PANTERA guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. An ex...
February 28, 2005
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NINE INCH NAILS: U.S. Tour Dates Announced

NINE INCH NAILS will be performing exclusive shows in select cities across the United States in April and May of 2005 in support of their new release, "With Teeth". Newly confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 27 - San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield Apr. 28 - San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield Apr. 30 ...
February 27, 2005