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WHITESNAKE: Next Round Of Remasters Due In March
According to Deep-Purple.net, the next three WHITESNAKE remasters have finally been scheduled for March 12 release in the U.K. 1981's "Come An' Get It" features DEEP PURPLE members Jon Lord and Ian Paice alongside WHITESNAKE mainman David Coverdale; "Live In The Heart Of The City" comprises material...January 23, 2007
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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist Calls AXL ROSE A 'Piece Of Sh*t'
As an epilogue to his 2006 Bananiversary Celebration, rock & roll comic C.C. Banana has interviewed all five members of TWISTED SISTER. In the first of these five holiday-themed interviews, C.C. Banana speaks with founding TWISTED SISTER guitarist Jay Jay French about their current album, "A Twi...January 22, 2007
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GENE SIMMONS Enters U.K. Reality TV Debate
World Entertainment News Network reports that KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has laughed off the racism row engulfing British reality TV, insisting there will always be prejudiced people in the world. "Celebrity Big Brother" has created controversy in both Britain and India over allegations Boll...January 22, 2007
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AFTER FOREVER: New Album Release Date Announced
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal outfit AFTER FOREVER will release its new, self-titled album on April 20 via Nuclear Blast Records. According to an article on the Dutch web site Metalfan.nl, the song "Discord" will feature the Prague Symphonic Orchestra, while vocalist Doro Pesch can be heard d...January 20, 2007
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TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY: Preserving The True Spirit Of Metal
Hard-hitting veterans Peter Scheithauer (guitar),Todd Barnes (vocals),Dave Ellefson (bass),and Stet Howland (drums) have united to create the bone-jarring, uncompromising metal band TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, whose debut album, "Lethal Agenda", is set for February 27 release on Demolition Records. Guit...January 19, 2007
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Family Of Metalheads Sought By Producers Of ABC-TV's 'Wife Swap'
Rachelle Mendez, a casting producer for ABC Television's hit reality show "Wife Swap", has sent the following message to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "I'm conducting a national casting search to find metal fans to feature on the current season of our show, and am contacting you in hopes of discussing the possi...January 19, 2007
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GENE SIMMONS On OZZY Comparisons: 'My Family Is More Structured And They Behave Properly'
The U.K.'s The Sun Online reports that it seems KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is fed up of comparisons to Ozzy Osbourne, after also giving the TV cameras access to all areas of his family life for a reality show. He blasted: "My family is more structured and they behave properly. My kids don't...January 18, 2007
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SYBREED Announces New Drummer
Swiss metal group SYBREED has issued the following update: "We just completed our two first shows of the year with our new drummer and it was a great success. Thus, we can officially announce the name of SYBREED's new official drummer Kevin! We are looking forward to introduce him to you all during...January 18, 2007
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AFTER FOREVER: New Album Pushed Back
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal outfit AFTER FOREVER has revealed via its official web site that the release date of its new, self-titled album has been pushed back from the previously announced March 23 (release date for Germany; the rest of Europe was due to receive the CD on March 26). A new...January 16, 2007
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HEIR APPARENT Mainman Sets Record Straight Regarding Split With Touring Lineup
Guitarist Terry Gorle of the reactivated Seattle-based progressive/power metallers HEIR APPARENT has issued the following update: "There have been many questions from all corners about the status of the band HEIR APPARENT over the past several years. Most recently, a 'news' post. "In an effort to pr...January 14, 2007
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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: European Tour Dates Announced
Riding the highly successful wave from the CD release "Maniacal Renderings" by JON OLIVA'S PAIN, SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva and company have announced the following tour dates: Mar. 31 - Cheltenham, UK @ ProgPower UK Apr. 01 - Weert, NETH @ De Bosuil Apr. 03 - Pratteln, SWI @ Z7 Apr. 05 - Mulhous...January 13, 2007
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'ProgPower USA VIII' DVD: Complete Details Revealed
The "ProgPower USA VIII" DVD is now available for pre-orders with a confirmed shipping date of January 29, 2007. The DVD will be released as region-free NTSC in Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound with a running time in excess of three hours. It will also be available as two-CD set. The track listing is as fol...January 11, 2007
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North Carolina's SLAVEMACHINE Resurrected
North Carolina metal act SLAVEMACHINE has reformed two years after disbanding due to personal differences. Lead vocalist and founding member Ryan Taylor said, "We've been thinking about this for over a year now, and it just feels like the right time to launch the band again. We've received numerous...January 10, 2007
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HANOI ROCKS Frontman Publicly Apologizes To NIKKI SIXX, GENE SIMMONS And TRACII GUNS
Saviours of Rock recently conducted an interview with HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Saviours of Rock: Is [MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman] Vince Neil ever redeemable in your book [Vince Neil caused the tragic car accident in 1984 that killed his passenger, HANO...January 10, 2007
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It's Official: VAN HALEN To Be Inducted Into ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
Jonathan Cohen of Billboard.com reports that VAN HALEN, R.E.M., PATTI SMITH, THE RONETTES and GRANDMASTER FLASH AND THE FURIOUS FIVE will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame March 12 during a ceremony at New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. To be eligible for induction, this year's class ha...January 8, 2007
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