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RANDY RHOADS Collectible Figure Due In October
KnuckleBonz, Inc. has announced plans to create the Randy Rhoads sculpture for the Guitar Hero limited edition collectible figure series. The Rhoads estate has licensed the rights to Randy's image and likeness, which permits the company to create this hi-end, limited edition resin sculpture. The fig...June 19, 2004
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BLOOD DUSTER Singer Shatters Collarbone, Band Cancel Gigs
Australian grindcore band BLOOD DUSTER have been forced to cancel their previously announced shows in Adelaide and Perth due to vocalist Tony Forde shattering his collarbone following an incident at a gig in Geelong. "[Tony] was taken to Geelong hospital as soon as we had finished and given the news...June 17, 2004
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SONATA ARCTICA: Bonus Tracks Revealed
Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA laid down cover versions of VANISHING POINT's "Two Minds One Soul" and DEPECHE MODE's "World In My Eyes" during the recording sessions for the group's new album, "Reckoning Night", due later in the year through Nuclear Blast Records. The album, which is descr...June 16, 2004
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DOHENY Recording With ROB ZOMBIE Producer
DOHENY, the California-based band formed by ex-THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar) and former PITCHSHIFTER frontman Jon "J.S." Clayden, are in the process of recording a new demo track with producer Scott Humphrey (ROB ZOMBIE, POWERMAN 5000, TOMMY LEE) at an undisclosed location in t...June 15, 2004
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Sweden's ALIEN Reunite, Begin Work On New Album
Swedish AOR/hard rock outfit ALIEN have reunited and are working on a new album. Guitarist Tony Borg and vocalist Jim Jidhed, having topped the Swedish charts in 1988 with their debut, platinum-selling album, are currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on a new collection of material....June 7, 2004
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KELLY KEELING To Sing On Italy's MOONSTONE Project
Powerhouse rock vocalist and former Atlantic recording artist Kelly Keeling (BATON ROUGE, BLUE MURDER, MSG, JOHN NORUM) will sing on the track "Slave Of Time" from MOONSTONE, a "straight rocker with a southern feel" that is set to appear on the new project of Italian guitarist Matteo Filippini. In a...June 6, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD: 'Let's Rock!'
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has told Launch Radio Networks he's going to have to take a trip through the group's old records to get ideas for a set list for the band's upcoming appearance at this year's Ozzfest. “I mean, it's not new for me to listen back to the old stuff, because I ...June 4, 2004
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GODSMACK Attend INDY 500 Celebrity Parade
GODSMACK were among the stars on hand for the Indianapolis 500 Celebrity Parade on Sunday (May 30) at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. Check out pictures from Wire Image. GODSMACK are currently taking a break from live performances before resuming their tour with METALLICA on Au...June 3, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist TONY IOMMI To Launch KERRANG! RADIO
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi will be pressing the "go" button to launch Kerrang! Radio in the West Midlands on Thursday, June 10. The station will broadcast on 105.2 FM. The campaign to promote the launch of the new station kicked off last month and involved 200,000 gig-style set lists being,...June 3, 2004
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It's Official: Original BLACK SABBATH Lineup To Play OZZFEST 2004!
After initially declining an offer to join BLACK SABBATH members Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler for a reunion on Ozzfest 2004, drummer Bill Ward has now reconsidered. The original lineup is now complete for their much-anticipated headlining slot on the 9th annual Ozzfest. Sharon Osbourn...June 2, 2004
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Bassist TONY FRANKLIN To Take Part In CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL
Bassist extraordinaire Tony Franklin (ex-THE FIRM, BLUE MURDER, WHITESNAKE) has posted the following message on his web site: "Hello folks. It's been a long time since my last update, so let's get right to it!! I'll start with the most current happenings and work back from there. "I will be particip...June 1, 2004
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BOB GELDOF: No Plans For 'Live Aid II'
Reuters is reporting that Irish rock star Bob Geldof has denied he has teamed up with U2 singer Bono for a repeat of the 1985 Live Aid concerts to raise money to help ease third world debt. The Sun newspaper had earlier run a front page story saying Prime Minister Tony Blair was backing "Live ...May 31, 2004
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JEFF KOLLMAN And VIRGIL DONATI To Team Up For Special Performance
Guitarist Jeff Kollman (GLENN HUGHES, $IGN OF 4) will make an appearance at the Baked Potato, 3878 Cahuenga Blvd W., in North Hollywood, CA on Thursday, June 3 for a special one-night only performance with drummer extraordinaire Virgil Donati (PLANET X, STEVE VAI),celebrated German bassist Jörg "J....May 31, 2004
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PLANET X Announce New Bassist
Progressive instrumentalists PLANET X have announced the addition of bassist Rufus Philpot into the band. Rufus has played with many great musicians such as Al DiMeola, Gary Husband and Adam Nussbaum. More information is available at his web site, RufusBass.com. As previously reported, PLANET X rece...May 30, 2004
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DEADLY BLESSING: Making Up For Lost Time
Away from the daily grind, as a courier for Fed Ex, the former (current?) DEADLY BLESSING vocalist "Ski" could easily be mistaken for any Normal Joe in the crowd, especially now with his bald head and eye glasses. The recent reunion show (minus guitarist Tony Kerr) has revitalized the quiet frontman...May 30, 2004
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