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RACHEL BOLAN Says 'Grunge' Movement Put Bands Like SKID ROW Out Of Business
SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan recently spoke to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review about the group's "comeback" following a split with singer Sebastian Bach in the late 1990s. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On how the '90s shift into grunge music affected bands like SKID ROW: "Bands like NIR...April 16, 2005
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BRET MICHAELS, SKID ROW, SLAUGHTER Confirmed For Iowa's WATERSTOCK ROCK
Kyle Munson of Des Moines Register is reporting that POISON lead singer Bret Michaels, FOREIGNER (led by Mick Jones, minus Lou Gramm),SLAUGHTER, SKID ROW (minus Sebastian Bach) and HELLS BELLS (a Florida-based AC/DC cover band) have been confirmed for the the second annual installment of Waterstock...April 14, 2005
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Photos From TWISTED SISTER Frontman's 50th Birthday Party Posted Online
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider's official web site has been updated with photos from Dee's 50th birthday party, which was held at the Castle on Sands Point Preserve on Long Island. The party, which was filmed for an upcoming Discovery Channel TV show, "Party Planner", was attended by Dee's TWIST...April 14, 2005
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Tyranny of Souls
There's a silent majority of us out here in IRON MAIDEN fandom. Sure, we're happy when Steve Harris warms up a plate of reheated past glories, hires a community college dropout to whip up some artwork (that "Dance of Death" cover… sheesh!) and graces us with another increasingly clunky, bloodless, s...April 14, 2005
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Ex-SKID ROW/SAIGON KICK Drummer's Documentary To Be Screened In Beverly Hills
"Waking Up Dead", the new documentary starring former SAIGON KICK/SKID ROW drummer Phil Varone, will be shown at the Beverly Hills Film Festival on Saturday, April 16, 2005. The feature-length documentary was shown at the Chicago International Documentary Festival this past Saturday (April 9). Produ...April 13, 2005
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Checks In With GIGANTOUR Update
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the group's official web site: "I thought I would start to inform you of what you can expect from the Gigantour Festival this summer. "First off the set times on the main stage will be approximately 90 minutes...April 12, 2005
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MOB RULES: 'Signs Of The Time' DVD Delayed
Due to "production problems," German melodic metallers MOB RULES have pushed back the projected release date of their "Signs of the Time - Live" DVD to early June. "Signs of the Time - Live" (view cover here) was recorded last year during the band's hometown gig in Wilhemshaven, Germany in support o...April 11, 2005
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Bassist Discusses The Band's New Album
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY bassist Mike Dean recently spoke to Dave Pehling of KTVU.com about about the band's history, their hard-hitting new effort, "In the Arms of God", and what it was like working with GALACTIC drummer Stanton Moore. A few excerpts from the interview follow: KTVU.com: COC's approa...April 11, 2005
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PENTAGRAM/PLACE OF SKULLS Guitarist's Solo Album To Be Released On CD
Legendary doom metal guitarist/vocalist Victor Griffin (PENTAGRAM, DEATH ROW, PLACE OF SKULLS) will have his "Late for an Early Grave" solo album issued on CD via Outlaw Recordings. A collection of previously unreleased demos, including original songs (some featuring THE OBSESSED/ST. VITUS' Wino),P...April 9, 2005
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SKID ROW To Play For U.S. Troops In Korea
On May 9, SKID ROW will head east to Korea to play five shows at five different military bases for the United States armed forces. When asked about the upcoming performances, bassist Rachel Bolan said, "This is awesome. With all the traveling we do, we meet a lot of people in the service but we've ....April 3, 2005
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SEBASTIAN BACH Joins Forces With 'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK
Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, TESTAMENT, PAINMUSEUM) has officially joined Sebastian Bach's (ex-SKID ROW) solo band. Bach's statement on the matter reads as follows: "For the past 20 years, it has always been my goal, and pleasure, to share the stage with the most incredible musicians I...March 31, 2005
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World Premiere Of Ex-SKID ROW/SAIGON KICK Drummer's Documentary Set For Chicago
Eris Productions and PTP Productions announced today that the new documentary "Waking Up Dead", starring former SAIGON KICK/SKID ROW drummer Phil Varone, will have its world premiere next month in Chicago. The feature-length documentary will be shown at the Chicago International Documentary Festival...March 29, 2005
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POWDERBURN Named 'Best Metal Band' At AUSTIN MUSIC AWARDS
Heavy metal outfit POWDERBURN were recognized as the top metal artist at the 2005 Austin Music Awards (AMAs) last week. The AMAs is an annual awards ceremony held during the city's SXSW Music Festival. Awards go to artists of various genres who receive the most votes per The Austin Chronicle, the ci...March 21, 2005
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SONIC X Release Debut Album Via Z RECORDS
Toronto-based hard rockers SONIC X have just released their self-titled debut CD on Z Records. "It's great to see the classic bands such as MÖTLEY CRÜE, JUDAS PRIEST, and even BILLY IDOL releasing new material and touring," said Adam Troy, lead singer for SONIC X, "It is very timely for what is happ...March 18, 2005
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PANDEMIA To Support MORBID ANGEL In Prague
Czech Republic-based death metallers PANDEMIA have been confirmed as the second support act for MORBID ANGEL at their sole Czech show on April 2 in Prague. PANDEMIA are currently negotiating with record labels the release date for their recently completed third full-length album, "Riven". The band's...March 14, 2005
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