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TOMMY LEE: Signing Sessions Announced
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has lined up the following signing sessions in support of his upcoming solo album, "Tommyland: The Ride": August 8 Vintage Vinyl 6610 Delmar Boulevard St-Louis, Missouri August 12 Best Buy 622 Broadway New York City, New York (it's in the So-Ho District). August 25 (at...July 22, 2005
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TOMMY LEE's Reality Show Is Not A Joke On University
Sioux City Journal has issued the following report: When rock 'n' roll drummer Tommy Lee descended on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus last fall to film a reality show, there were concerns about how the finished product would make the school and the state look. Fear not, say those who were...July 20, 2005
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GOREFEST: Back Catalog Reissues Detailed
Nuclear Blast Records has just reissued the entire GOREFEST back catalog, complete with unreleased tracks, demos and other rarities. The following three two-CD sets were officially issued today (July 18): "Mindloss" (1991) + early demos: 01. Intro 02. Mental Misery 03. Putrid Stench of Human Remains...July 18, 2005
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METALLICA Frontman Attends SANDRA BULLOCK's Wedding
METALLICA frontman James Hetfield attended the wedding of actress Sandra Bullock and mechanic and reality TV star Jesse James on Saturday (July 16) at a ranch near Santa Barbara, according to "Entertainment Tonight" and Us Weekly magazine. It's the first marriage for "Miss Congeniality" star Bullock...July 17, 2005
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THE GATHERING: Opening Their Archives
THE GATHERING and Century Media are opening their archives to present a luxurious double CD set full of rare and unreleased material. "Accessories - Rarities And B-Sides" will be released in Europe on August 22, 2005. CD1 offers "the b-sides" from all of their out-of-print CD-singles, including rari...July 16, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE On OZZFEST: 'Why End Something That People Still Want To See?'
Ozzy Osbourne spoke this week to Steve Morse of the Boston Globe about the 10th anniversary of Ozzfest, which is scheduled to kick off today in Mansfield, MA. Several excerpts from the interview follow: ''I was saying to my wife Sharon, 'How long is Ozzfest going to go on?' And Sharon said, 'Darling...July 15, 2005
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NEVERMORE's JEFF LOOMIS Discusses Addition Of STEVE SMYTH To Band's Lineup
Abrasive Rock recently conducted an interview with NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Abrasive Rock: You said that [new guitarist] Steve [Smyth, ex-TESTAMENT] had some input [in the new album, "This Godless Endeavor"] then? Jeff Loomis: "Yeah." Abrasive Rock...July 14, 2005
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SYBREED Part Ways With Guitarist, Begin Work On New Material
Guitarist Thomas (a.k.a. Drop) of the Swiss metallers SYBREED has issued the following update: "Due to personal reasons, we have parted ways with guitarist Greg, who had been hired for stage performance. We are back now to our previous line-up and I'll handle the guitars on my own like before. "On t...July 13, 2005
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U.S. Death Metal Band EXMORTIS Return!
U.S. death metal band EXMORTIS, who released two classic demos (1988's "Descent into Chaos" and 1989's "Immortality's End") in the genre's heyday, has been resurrected featuring original members Brian Werking (guitarist/vocalist) and drummer Aantar Lee Coates (formerly of DIABOLIC and UNHOLY GHOST a...July 13, 2005
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ANTHRAX: 'Anthralogy: The Best Of Anthrax (1985-1991)' CD/DVD Details Revealed
According to Metal-Rules.com, Universal Music Canada have confirmed details for the upcoming ANTHRAX CD/DVD release "Anthralogy: The Best Of Anthrax (1985-1991)". The set will include the following track listing: CD Disc One: 01. A.I.R. 02. Lone Justice 03. Madhouse 04. The Enemy 05. Armed and Dange...July 12, 2005
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QUEEN Guitarist Says The West Must Learn Why Others Hate It
Launch Radio Networks reports: In the wake of the terror bombings in London last week, QUEEN guitarist Brian May says more work should be done to understand why people do this kind of thing. Writing on his official BrianMay.com web site, May says, "I sense there is a mood of quiet resolve among the...July 12, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Featured On Cover Of RISEN Magazine
Ozzy Osbourne was recently interviewed for an in-depth cover story (image) in the July/August issue of Risen magazine, on newsstands July 11. The in-depth interview and original photographs paint a much different picture than fans are used to seeing and yet is still vintage Ozzy — known and loved by...July 11, 2005
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This Godless Endeavor
"This Godless Endeavor" may just be the most complete and musically accomplished NEVERMORE album to date. Quite a pronouncement, I know, especially when considered in light of a classic like "Dead Heart in a Dead World". However, as with any NEVERMORE album, repeat listens to the 57 minutes of "This...July 9, 2005
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JOEY VERA: ARMORED SAINT To Play 'Cozy 50-Minute Set' Opening For SCORPIONS
Bassist extraordinaire Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING, ANTHRAX) has posted the following message on his official web site: "I know, it's been a while eh? Well, here's the latest poop from my end of the world. "Plain and simple, I'm enjoying some 'down time,' although I am not exactly sittin...July 8, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE: 'Tommyland: The Ride' Artwork Posted Online
The cover artwork for MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee's upcoming solo album, "Tommyland: The Ride", has been posted online at this location. Lee recently entered into an agreement with Handleman Company to have "Tommyland: The Ride" released on August 9 in conjunction with his new reality TV show, "To...July 7, 2005