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M3 Announce Singer For Upcoming Tour
M3, the "classic WHITESNAKE" tribute band featuring Bernie Marsden (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Micky Moody (guitar, ex-WHITESNAKE),Neil Murray (ex-WHITESNAKE, BLACK SABBATH),Jimmy Copley (drums, ex-PAUL RODGERS, GILLAN, BECK),and Mark Stanway (keyboards, ex-MAGNUM),have recruited Stefan Berggren (S...May 12, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH For OZZFEST 2004: Official Confirmation Coming This Week?
According to a posting at the official Ozzfest web site, Ozzy Osbourne will be making a "big announcement" this Friday, May 14 via the first OzTV episode of Ozzfest 2004. Although presently unconfirmed, it is believed that the announcement will consist of the official confirmation of BLACK SABBATH a...May 12, 2004
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VH1 Counts Down '100 Most Metal Moments' In Five-Night Special
MOTÖRHEAD, W.A.S.P.'s Blackie Lawless, POISON's Bret Michaels, former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach, ANTHRAX, L.A. GUNS, KISS, ex-MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil, Ronnie James Dio and FASTER PUSSYCAT are among the artists featured in "100 Most Metal Moments", a VH1 special focusing on the "entertai...May 11, 2004
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DOHENY To Play LOHAS 8 Summit
DOHENY, the California-based band formed by ex-THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar) and former PITCHSHIFTER frontman Jon "J.S." Clayden, will be appearing at a party for the "Lohas 8" summit on Wednesday, May 12. The band will take the stage at The Ritz-Carlton in Marina Del Rey, CA a...May 11, 2004
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GUITAR WORLD Magazine Invites You To Design Your Dream Guitar
Guitar World magazine and premier guitar-makers Fender Musical Instrument Corporation are offering fans a chance to design their "dream" guitar and have it judged by three true hard rock icons: BLACK SABBATH's Tony Iommi (No. 1 on Guitar World's list of the greatest metal guitarists),AEROSMITH's Jo...May 10, 2004
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DISCHARGE To Tour Brazil In June
British hardcore pioneers DISCHARGE will embark on their first-ever tour of Brazil next month. The band's current touring lineup consists of original members Terry "Tez" Roberts (drums),Tony Bones (guitar) and Roy "'Rainy" Wainwright (bass),alongside longtime friend, VARUKERS vocalist Rat. DISCHAR...May 10, 2004
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STEVE VAI's 'Live At The Astoria London' To Air On VH1 Classic
VH1 Classic will be premiering a one-hour special featuring select performances from Steve Vai's "Live At The Astoria London" DVD on Friday, May 21 at 9:00 p.m. VH1 will begin airing promos for the concert a week before the show. VH1 Classic is available for digital cable subscribers in the USA. "Li...May 8, 2004
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MARILYN MANSON, OZZY OSBOURNE To Star In Rock Zombie Movie?
Marilyn Manson and Ozzy Osbourne are among the musicians being considered for roles in a rock zombie movie, according to NME.com. The official web site for the film, titled "Diamond Dead", allows fans to read the scripts from the films, and director Andrew Gaty has been running his casting ideas pas...May 6, 2004
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STEVE VAI To Tour Australia In July
Steve Vai and his band — Billy Sheehan (bass),Tony MacAlpine (guitar and keyboards),Jeremy Colson (drums) and Dave Weiner (guitar) — will be touring Australia in late July. The tour will kick off in Perth on July 22 and visit Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Prior to the Australian tour,...May 6, 2004
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PLANET X Part Ways With Guitarist, Announce Replacement
Progressive instrumentalists PLANET X have parted ways with longtime guitarist Tony MacAlpine. MacAlpine played on the band's first three albums, "Universe" (2000),"Live in Oz" (2002) and "Moon Babies" (2002). Keyboardist Derek Sherinian (ex-DREAM THEATER, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and drummer Virgil Donat...May 6, 2004
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Are The OSBOURNES Related To SHAKESPEARE?
Poppy Brady of the U.K.'s Evening Mail is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne could be related to the famous playwright William Shakespeare. The tomb of Ralph Arden, Shakespeare's great great great great great grandfather lies inside the church of St Peter and Paul in Aston. Research carried out by Aston c...May 5, 2004
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GRAHAM BONNET Lays Down Vocals For MOONSTONE Project: Photos Available
Legendary hard rock singer Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI, BLACKTHORNE) recently spent time at a California studio laying down vocals on the track "Not Dead Yet" from MOONSTONE, the new project of Italian guitarist Matteo Filippini. "The song is an up-tempo r...May 4, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS: Six Complete 'Asshole' Tracks Available For Download
Six complete tracks from KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' much-anticipated sophomore solo album, "Asshole", are available for download from the CDFuturity web site at this location (note: the sound quality of the files has been "degraded" due to piracy). As previously reported, Simmons' version o...May 3, 2004
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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist Wonders About THE DARKNESS
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has admitted to Launch Radio Networks that he doesn't quite know what to make of THE DARKNESS — whether they're a serious rock band, or just a big joke that's caught on in a way no one could have imagined. Iommi told Launch that he's astounded by the success of ...May 3, 2004
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DOHENY: Full Demo Track Posted Online
DOHENY, the California-based band formed by ex-THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar) and PITCHSHIFTER frontman Jon "J.S." Clayden, have posted a full demo recording of the track "Drive Me" at their official web site. Check it out here. DOHENY, who are currently unsigned, are rounded ou...May 3, 2004
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