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Heavy Metal's Premier Guitarists Pick Their Dream G3 Lineups
Norway's Imhotep zine recently asked more than 100 guitarists to choose their own dream G3 lineups. "The respect that the guitar players have for Joe Satriani and Steve Vai is a proven fact," writes the magazine's Thiago Pinto Corrêa Sarkis (also of Brazil's Whiplash). "Anyway, talking with some mus...July 14, 2004
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THE FIFTH SUN In Talks With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
Minnesota-based melodic death metallers THE FIFTH SUN are reportedly in negotiations with Century Media Records about the release of their second album, "The Hunger to Survive". "The Hunger to Survive" (view cover by renowned artist Mattias Noren at this location) was recorded at Studio Fredman in G...July 13, 2004
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Former TESTAMENT Guitarist Performs With 30-Piece Orchestra In 'Jekyll & Hyde: The Concert'
Former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick recently took part in the premier of "Jekyll & Hyde: The Concert", featuring a 30-piece orchestra. " It was simultaneously one of my most challenging and most rewarding musical experiences," Alex said. "To play in such a situation requires a lot...July 9, 2004
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LIFE OF AGONY: Behind-The-Scenes Touring Footage Posted Online
LIFE OF AGONY have posted a Quicktime video clip of some funny moments on their recent European summer tour set to GREEN DAY's "Time of Your Life" song. The clip was put together by the band's merchandise guy Ray Ray on some very long drives at the end of the tour. Check it outJuly 9, 2004
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POISON Singer: 'Every Rose' Is The 'Freebird' Of Our Generation
Jeff Vrabel of the Chicago Sun-Times writes: "Every Rose Has Its Thorn", POISON's quintessential breakup song of the glitzy '80s — that lighter-waving weeper, occasional prom theme and karaoke nightmare — is the Godzilla of the monster ballads, demolishing all others in its path (In the interest of...July 8, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH/MICHAEL SCHENKER: First Tour Dates Announced
The first three dates have been announced for the forthcoming American tour featuring guitar legends Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) and Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO). As previously reported, the tour will comprise of approximately 20 shows some of the concerts are also going to feature George Lynch. Both...July 7, 2004
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NIKKI SIXX To Sue DRAGONFLY CLOTHING
BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION/MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message to the "Diary" section of CRÜE's official web site: "The good, the bad and the ugly "The good: Finally [wife] Donna and I are taking the kids on a vacation. 10 days of nothing but sun, sun and more sun. A well-dese...July 7, 2004
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Report: How Did ATHENS OPEN AIR Turn Into One Of The Worst Festival Experiences Ever?
Orpheus Spiliotopoulos, Chief Editor of the popular Greek webzine Metal-Temple.com, has submitted the following report on the disastrous events that led to a partial cancellation of the Athens Open Air festival in Athens, Greece this past weekend: "The Athens Open Air 'I wannabe a' festival was supp...July 7, 2004
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CELTIC FROST: New Demo Track Posted Online
CELTIC FROST have posted a new version of the previously released demo track "Ground" at this location. Commented guitarist/producer Erol Unala: "This Saturday I just finished mixing a new version of 'Ground', this time it's the full band, recorded live at our rehearsal room. The vocals and lead gui...July 6, 2004
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STRATOVARIUS Tribute Album Due In November
KALEDON, DARK HORIZON and HIGHLORD are among the band confirmed to appear on an upcoming tribute to STRATOVARIUS, "Within Infinity - Tribute to Stratovarius", tentatively due in November 2004 through Steelborn Records. The provisional track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. HIGHLORD – "Against t...July 3, 2004
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It's Official: ULI JON ROTH, MICHAEL SCHENKER To Team Up For American Tour
It has been officially confirmed today that legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) will embark an American co-headlining tour with the MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) starting at the end of August. The tour will comprise of approximately 20 shows some of the concerts are also going to feature...July 3, 2004
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W.A.S.P.'s LAWLESS Says He's Not Trying To Be Shocking
ARTILLERY guitarist Michael Stützer interviewed Blackie Lawless of W.A.S.P. for Denmark's Antenna magazine (formerly Metal Reference) when the American shock rockers paid Copenhagen a visit in order to promote their new album, "The Neon God". What follows are several excerpts from the interview: Ant...June 30, 2004
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ARMORED SAINT: New Album Due In 2005
ARMORED SAINT have posted the following message on their official web site: "Well, kiddies, Phil & Gonzo have reformed their rock/blues band called YO DIDDLEY along with current members of LIFE AFTER DEATH, Ray 'Geezer' Burke & that illustrious vocalist Jack 'Lo' Emrick. They will be playing...June 29, 2004
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LIFE OF AGONY: Stockholm Show Cancelled
LIFE OF AGONY have cancelled their previously announced July 1 show in Stockholm, Sweden because their gig in Leipzig, Germany was pushed back a day. There are currently no plans to reschedule the concert. As previously reported, LIFE OF AGONY have uploaded a short clip of a new song, entitled "Just...June 29, 2004
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CELTIC FROST's TOM FISCHER To Release Solo Album
CELTIC FROST mainman Tom G. Fischer has announced plans to release a solo album sometime in 2005. The following is Fischer's official statement on the matter: "Yes, I am working on a solo album, and I am aiming at releasing it next year. This will in no way negatively affect or delay work on the ...June 29, 2004
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