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ROB HALFORD: RIPPER OWENS And I 'Have A Wonderful Musical And Professional Relationship'
Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an exclusive interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: When the title track to [HALFORD's] "Resurrection" came out, a lot of fans were going, "Damn, Rob is starting to sound like PRIE...November 1, 2005
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TOKYO DRAGONS To Support THE ALMIGHTY At Charity Shows
British hard rockers TOKYO DRAGONS have just been confirmed as the opening act for THE ALMIGHTY's forthcoming charity shows in January (Jan. 5 at Glasgow Garage and Jan. 6 at London Mean Fiddler). As previously reported, THE ALMIGHTY are reforming for two very special benefit shows to raise money fo...October 31, 2005
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Halloween Wedding For HIRAX Member
HIRAX bassist Angelo Espino will marry his girlfriend of three years, Shannon Breshears, on October 31. The ceremony will take place in a graveyard setting and will be performed by former REVEREND drummer Jason Ian (brother of ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian). HIRAX are preparing for their first-ever to...October 31, 2005
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LECHEROUS NOCTURNE Part Ways With Bassist
LECHEROUS NOCTURNE, the Greenville, South Carolina-based extreme metal band featuring NILE guitarist Dallas Toler-Wade on drums, have parted ways with bassist Joe Payne due to "lack of experience and enthusiasm," according to a statement released by the group's guitarist, Chris Lollis. "The slot has...October 30, 2005
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STARWOOD Bassist Checks In From Japan
Los Angeles-based rock outfit STARWOOD, featuring members of the Eighties heavy metal band LIZZY BORDEN, have scheduled several shows in Japan, including a November 1 party in Tokyo for the hair product Manic Panic. The group's bassist, Marten Andersson, has posted the following update on his offici...October 30, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: Complete 'Rising In The East' DVD Details Revealed
Heavy metal icons JUDAS PRIEST will release the new live DVD, "Rising in the East" (view cover here),on November 15, 2005, via Rhino Home Video. Vocalist Rob Halford, lead guitarists Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing, bass guitarist Ian Hill and drummer Scott Travis filmed "Rising in the East" in May 2...October 28, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Headed To Russia For First Time
Launch Radio Networks reports: JUDAS PRIEST will play its first dates in Russia at the end of November, with shows slated for Kiev, Moscow and St. Petersburg. Guitarist Glenn Tipton told Launch that Russia is one country PRIEST has long wanted to visit. "We know there's a big demand for the band the...October 27, 2005
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3 Sign With METAL BLADE RECORDS
Metal Blade Records has announced the signing of the Woodstock, NY-based band 3. According to a press release, "3 is a band apart: Dark yet uplifting, spiritual without any connection to religion — theirs is a sound that transcends the genre conformity of modern pop culture. Rapid-fire acoustic guit...October 27, 2005
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SYMPHORCE Part Ways With Drummer
German power metallers SYMPHORCE, featuring BRAINSTORM frontman Andy B. Franck, have issued the following update: "Right after an amazing tour, Sascha [Sauer, drums] suddenly decided to leave after more than four years in the band. His decision was based on personal reasons. But since we have to tak...October 27, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Rising In The East' DVD Release Date Confirmed
A representative at the Warner/Rhino video department has confirmed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET that the new JUDAS PRIEST live DVD, "Rising in the East", will be released in North America on November 15. In addition, the DVD's artwork has also been confirmed to the image currently being displayed by most on...October 26, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Rising In The East' DVD Pushed Back To January?
According to unconfirmed Internet reports, the release date of the new JUDAS PRIEST live DVD, "Rising in the East", has been pushed back to January 2006. Meanwhile, most online retailers are still listing a November 15 North American release date for the set, which was recorded at the band's May 18-...October 26, 2005
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SLASH Jams With QUEEN At Hollywood Bowl
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) joined QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS on stage at the Hollywood Bowl Saturday night (Oct. 22) for a rendition of the BAD COMPANY classic "Can't Get Enough". QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS have six dates scheduled in Japan in late October/early November, including a two...October 23, 2005
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EDGUY Members Consider Sex Change
German melodic metallers EDGUY have posted the following message on their official web site: "Against certain rumors and speculations, Tobias Sammet [EDGUY vocalist] has not undergone a sex change operation yet: 'Of course, after the success of NIGHTWISH, WITHIN TEMPTATION and EVANESCENCE, we sat do...October 21, 2005
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MEMORY GARDEN Confirmed For SWEDISH METAL ATTACK III Festival
MEMORY GARDEN, the Stockholm, Sweden-based band featuring former ABSKTRAKT ALGEBRA guitarist Simon Johansson, have been confirmed for the Swedish Metal Attack III festival, set to take place November 26 at Klubb Kaos in Halmstad, Sweden. Also scheduled to appear are TORCH, X-BOW and SUICIDAL WINDS....October 21, 2005
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BRAINSTORM: No More Shows In 2005
German power metallers BRAINSTORM have posted the following message on their official web site: "We're sad to inform you, that because of Andy's [B. Franck, vocals] painful neuritis, we decided to cancel all confirmed shows in 2005! Please stay tuned for some more details and all news on our 'Inside...October 21, 2005
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