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PEARL JAM Dedicate Song To Late VOIVOD Guitarist
PEARL JAM dedicated the song "Porch" at their Montreal gig on Thursday (September 15) to late VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour, who died Aug. 26 from complications of colon cancer. The track was introduced by PEARL JAM frontman Eddie Vedder, who pointed out that PEARL JAM drummer Matt Cameron...September 16, 2005
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Reactivated LEEWAY To Record New Live Album
Legendary New York hardcore/metal act LEEWAY are currently negotiating a new licensing deal and are planning on recording a live CD in New York City. The band are currently rehearsing and expect to begin gigging in the next 3-5 months. In other news, LEEWAY frontman Eddie Sutton has been very busy w...September 13, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN: NICKO MCBRAIN U.K. Road Show 2005 Announced
Premier Percussion has announced the launch of the 2005 Nicko McBrain Road Shows. The events will take place in September and October in association with some of the top U.K. retailers. Nicko McBrain, IRON MAIDEN's charismatic sticksman for over 20 years, will be showcasing his larger-than-life play...September 8, 2005
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RIOT Singer: Rap Is Not Music
In a recent interview conducted by Rock N Roll Universe, vocalist Mike DiMeo (RIOT, THE LIZARDS) discussed RIOT's upcoming album, THE LIZARDS' recent tour with hard rock legends UFO, the rumors that he'd quit RIOT, as well as the differences between European and American audiences. DiMeo also offere...September 8, 2005
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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist EDDIE OJEDA: 'Axes 2 Axes' Artwork Posted Online
The cover artwork for the debut solo album from TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda, entitled "Axes 2 Axes", has been posted online at this location (artwork by German artist Timo Wuerz). Due in Europe on October 24 via Greece's Black Lotus Records (January 2006 in the U.S.),the CD will feature gu...September 7, 2005
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TESLA Guitarist To Donate CD Proceeds To Victims Of Hurricane Katrina
TESLA guitarist Frank Hannon has issued the following update: "We [FRANK HANNON BAND] are planning a CD release party October 7, and have offered my new CD, 'Guitarz From Marz', for sale to our fans to buy in advance online at www.frankhannon.com as a way for our far-away fans to get the CD ...September 5, 2005
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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist's Solo Debut Gets A Release Date
Greece's Black Lotus Records has set an October 24, 2005 European release date (January 2006 in the U.S.) for the debut solo album from TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda, entitled "Axes 2 Axes". The CD will feature guest appearances by such acclaimed hard rock/heavy metal vocalists as Ronnie Jame...September 5, 2005
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SAMMY HAGAR Discusses The Future Of VAN HALEN
Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an exclusive interview with Sammy Hagar. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: You were quoted [recently] as saying that you wanted to figure out how to play free concerts. Sammy Hagar: I do because I think it would be the ultima...September 3, 2005
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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'I Always Thought VAN HALEN Were A Lot More Interesting Than DIO'
Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: DEF LEPPARD is a great live band. However, you don’t show off much in this band. Your playing is very straightforward and Phil Collen...August 28, 2005
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BRUCE DICKINSON: Everyone Knows SHARON OSBOURNE Was Behind OZZFEST Fiasco
The U.K.'s The Sun Online paper spoke to IRON MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson about the group's ill-fated final Ozzfest performance in San Berardino and their future plans. Read on: The Sun Online: Why is Reading so special? Bruce Dickinson: "It's where I was asked to join the band and it's also the...August 26, 2005
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DJ/VH1 Host EDDIE TRUNK: 'There Is NO Excuse' For How MAIDEN Were Treated At Final OZZFEST Show
Popular hard rock/metal DJ and VH1 host Eddie Trunk has posted the following message on his official web site: "Many have asked for my thoughts on the shocking events during MAIDEN's last Ozzfest date in California. What makes me sad is that it's stereotypical crap like this that gives the genre a b...August 26, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Manager Comments On OZZFEST's 'Disgusting' And 'Unprofessional' Behavior
IRON MAIDEN's manager, Rod Smallwood of Sanctuary Artist Management, has issued the following statement regarding the band's final Ozzfest performance this past weekend in Devore, CA: "MAIDEN are currently returning from America and preparing for U.K. festivals this weekend and don't wish to waste t...August 23, 2005
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OZZFEST, Hang Your Head In Shame: The Backstage Perspective
The manager of a well-known heavy metal band (*NOT* IRON MAIDEN) who attended this past weekend's Ozzfest show at the Hyundai Pavillion in Devore, California has submitted the following first-hand account of the evening that will surely go down as one of the most shameful moments in recent rock hist...August 22, 2005
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Review: Controversy Ruled The Day At OZZFEST
Paul Saitowitz of The Press-Enterprise has issued the following report: Between the brutal metal assault from 21 bands and the 30,000-strong revelers who would have been just as at home at a professional wrestling match, controversy was the day's most interesting story at the Ozzfest. IRON MAIDEN's...August 22, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Pelted With Eggs During OZZFEST; SHARON OSBOURNE Calls BRUCE DICKINSON A 'Prick'
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has received a number of e-mails regarding last night's (August 20) Ozzfest concert in Devore (near San Bernardino),California, which reportedly included an on-stage appearance following IRON MAIDEN's set by Sharon Osbourne during which she called MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson a...August 21, 2005
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