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KONKHRA Part Ways With Guitarist
Danish extreme metallers KONKHRA have parted ways with guitarist Kim Mathieson. No reason was given for Mathieson's departure. KONKHRA recently announced via their official web site that they will be taking the "first break in [the band's] 16-year history" due to "personal reasons." The group were s...March 29, 2005
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TOMMY LEE On Upcoming Solo Album: 'This Is The Best Thing I've Ever Done!'
MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has spoken to MTV.com about his upcoming solo album, "Tommyland: The Ride", tentatively due in August. "It's true, this is the best thing I've ever done!" Tommy said. "I mean, people will be like, 'Is that fucking Tommy?' It's like an event record. "This is more like my...March 24, 2005
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SHARON Discusses The End Of 'The Osbournes'
The Associated Press has issued the following report: Although the last episode of MTV's "The Osbournes" will quietly air Monday, Sharon Osbourne said the first celebrity family of reality TV has already moved on. The persnickety bride of rocker Ozzy Osbourne is pondering putting their gothic Califo...March 21, 2005
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Was KISS Fan Unfairly Dismissed From German Reality TV Show?
A photo of the controversial tattoo that caused a 42-year-old KISS fan from Frankfurt to be dismissed from the German reality TV show "Big Brother" after it was deemed too similar to the symbol used by Nazi stormtroopers during World War II has been posted online at KissForum.de. Although the tattoo...March 21, 2005
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Descent into Chaos
If you can set aside your AT THE GATES worship for just a moment, you'll be able to recognize NIGHTRAGE's "Descent into Chaos" for what it really is: Dependable Swedish melodic death metal. Don't get starry-eyed over the fact that it's Gus G who is laying down the meaty guitar parts and solos or tha...March 20, 2005
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EXCALION To Release 'Primal Exhale' In May
Sound Riot Records has set a May 17 release date for the new album from the Finnish symphonic power metallers EXCALION, entitled "Primal Exhale". Desribed as a blend of NIGHTWISH and STRATOVARIUS, "Primal Exhale" was recorded and mixed at Watercastle Studios and was mastered at The Digital Audio in...March 19, 2005
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KISS Fan Dismissed From German Reality TV Show Over 'Nazi' Tattoo
A 42-year-old KISS fan from Frankfurt was dismissed from the German reality TV show "Big Brother" because his tattoo of the original KISS logo was deemed too similar to the symbol used by Nazi stormtroopers during World War II. In an official statement, RTL 2, the German TV station responsible for ....March 19, 2005
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NEVERMORE Debut New Songs At London Concert
NEVERMORE debuted four new songs — "Born", "This Godless Endeavour", "Final Product" and "Bittersweet Feast" — during their exclusive one-off show in London at The Underworld on Friday (March 18). The group's complete setlist for last night's concert was as follows: 01. Narcosynthesis 02. The River...March 19, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE To Guest On 'Dr. Phil' Monday
Dr. Phil McGraw and Ozzy Osbourne may seem like strange bedfellows, but on Monday (March 21),TV's top doc knocks on the stained oak doors of the Prince of Darkness' manse for a most unusual house call. Fans of Dr. Phil's can catch the hourlong session on his daily syndicated show, while fans of MTV...March 18, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Talks About Dangers Of Substance Abuse
Ozzy Osbourne recently spoke to Metal Edge magazine about his four-disc retrospective box set, "Prince of Darkness", and his family's MTV reality show "The Osbournes", among other topics. An excerpt from the interview follows: Metal Edge: The first time I interview you was twelve years ago, and from...March 17, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE Signs Solo Deal That Bypasses Record Labels
Handleman Company today announced it has entered into an agreement with MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee to be the exclusive distributor of Lee's new solo album, "Tommyland: The Ride", scheduled to be released in August 2005. Lee is represented by Carl Stubner, CEO of Sanctuary Artist Management. Launc...March 16, 2005
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OZZFEST 2005: Complete Details Revealed
It's big. It's bad. And it's back for more. Got a problem with that? Ozzfest — the king of festivals — triumphantly returns this summer to celebrate its hard-earned 10th anniversary with the staggering line-up of BLACK SABBATH, IRON MAIDEN, ROB ZOMBIE, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, SHADOWS FALL and BLACK LABEL...March 15, 2005
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SALEM: 'Act Of War' Video Tops Russian Chart
SALEM's video for the track "Act of War" was reportedly selected by the viewers of the Russian TV channel "Music Box" as the top video for the month of January 2005. The video countdown is updated daily and the "Act of War" clip was No. 1 the entire month, according to a posting on the ...March 15, 2005
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OZZY And SHARON Seek Counselling As Children Leave Home
IrishExaminer.com is reporting that Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne are so distraught about their three children leaving home, they've sought advice from TV counsellor Dr. Phil McGraw. The couple's offspring — Aimee, 21, Kelly, 20, and Jack, 19 — have all moved out of their parents' home, leaving Ozzy and...March 14, 2005
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Commentary: GENE SIMMONS Is Nowhere Near As Cool As He Thinks He Is
Brian Moran of WCNC.com has written a commentary on last week's episode of NBC's "The Apprentice", featuring a guest appearance by KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons. An excerpt from his write-up follows: "Gene Simmons' effort in this show probably deserves its own column but I'll do my best with a...March 13, 2005
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