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DEEP PURPLE Frontman's 'Gillan' Inn' Tour Edition Detailed
Immergent Records will release the "tour edition" version of DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan's "Gillan's Inn" CD in early February. Gillan last year completed a five-week North American run to promote "Gillan's Inn", which he released to celebrate 40 years in the music business. The CD, which came o...January 5, 2007
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LEAVES' EYES: More North American Tour Dates With KAMELOT Announced
LEAVES' EYES — the German/Norwegian band formed by ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull and members of ATROCITY (who are fronted by Liv's husband Alexander Krull) — has confirmed that it will support KAMELOT on their upcoming North American tour. So far the following dates have b...January 5, 2007
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GWAR Frontman Doles Out Holiday Bonuses
Blender.com has uploaded a video clip of GWAR frontman Oderus Urungus taking part in the site's "Spend Our Money" feature. "[We] gave Oderus $100... he decided to try to buy crack for the crew and opening bands," explains Blender.com's Joe Knaus. "Too bad it turned out to be fake." Watch the clip at...January 4, 2007
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KAMELOT, LEAVES' EYES To Team Up For U.S. Tour This Summer?
According to a posting on the web site of the New York City venue B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, KAMELOT and LEAVES' EYES are scheduled to play there on August 19. More North American tour dates are expected to be announced soon. KAMELOT and LEAVES' EYES will team up for a European ...January 4, 2007
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VELVET REVOLVER: Studio Video Footage Posted Online
A VELVET REVOLVER video blog, featuring footage of the band writing and rehearsing in the studio for their upcoming sophomore album, has been posted online at this location (Quicktime required). In other news, VELVET REVOLVER fan site Velvet-Revolver.com reports that VELVET REVOLVER will perform at...January 3, 2007
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MELIAH RAGE Guitarist Comments On METAL CHURCH Tour
Hot on the heels of the just-released "The Deep and Dreamless Sleep", Boston metallists MELIAH RAGE have secured a month's worth of dates opening for one of the founding fathers of thrash metal, METAL CHURCH. The tour will also include a January 29 date at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New Yor...January 3, 2007
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DEEP PURPLE Frontman: ELVIS PRESLEY 'Was The Greatest Singer That Ever Lived'
DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan recently spoke to Classic Rock magazine (web site) for its latest issue in which the stars of rock (plus some assorted rock-loving comedians, sportmen, MPs and other riff raff) nominate their "rock icons." The following is Gillan's explanation for why Elvis Presley be...January 3, 2007
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SEVENDUST: More Tour Dates Announced
SEVENDUST has announced more shows for its 57-date North American tour, scheduled to begin on February 8 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Support on the trek will come from DIECAST. The tour will be in support of the Atlanta-based band's sixth studio album, "Alpha", which arrives on March 6. The CD's first s...January 2, 2007
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Vocalist STEVE WHITEMAN: KIX 'Is Still A Nice Big Cash Cow'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with FUNNY MONEY/ex-KIX frontman Steve Whiteman. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How do you feel the music FUNNY MONEY creates compares to the music you recorded with KIX? Steve: "Well, initially, on all of the previous FUNNY MON...January 2, 2007
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SCOTT WEILAND Talks About Upcoming Solo Effort, New VELVET REVOLVER Album
VELVET REVOLVER is currently recording its sophomore album, tentatively entitled "Libertad", with producer Brendan O'Brien (INCUBUS, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE) for a spring 2007 release. In the meantime, the group's frontman, Scott Weiland, has also been working on his first solo effort since 1998's...December 30, 2006
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PAUL STANLEY Schedules Australian Tour Dates
KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley will embark on a tour of Australia beginning in early April. So far the following dates have been released: Apr. 11 - Twin Towns, Coolangatta Apr. 13 - WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong Apr. 14 - Civic Theatre, Newcastle Apr. 17 - Enmore Theatre, Sydney Apr. 1...December 29, 2006
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VELVET REVOLVER's SLASH Parties In Hollywood; Video Available
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) was among the celebrities that showed up at Hyde in Hollywood on Saturday (December 23). Watch footage from X17. VELVET REVOLVER is currently recording its sophomore album, tentatively entitled "Libertad", with producer Brendan O'Brien (INCUBUS, RAG...December 27, 2006
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DIR EN GREY: 'Agitated Screams Of Maggots' Video Posted Online
Japanese band DIR EN GREY has posted its video for the song "Agitated Screams of Maggots" at this location (Windows Media). The track is the title cut of the group's upcoming EP, which is due in the U.S. on January 9, 2007 as a limited-edition release sold exclusively via F.Y.E. stores. The EP ...December 25, 2006
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, DRAGONFORCE, CHIMAIRA: North American Tour Dates Revealed
House of Blues, a Live Nation brand, has partnered with clothing and lifestyle company No Fear in presenting Grammy-nominated Roadrunner Records recording artists KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. Also featured on the bill will be Roadrunner labelmates DRAGONFORCE, as well as CHIMAIRA, and HE IS LEGEND. The 35-cit...December 23, 2006
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, DRAGONFORCE, CHIMAIRA Tour To Kick Off Late February
House of Blues, a Live Nation brand, has partnered with clothing and lifestyle company No Fear in presenting Grammy-nominated Roadrunner Records recording artists KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. Also featured on the bill will be Roadrunner labelmates DRAGONFORCE, as well as CHIMAIRA, and HE IS LEGEND. The 35-cit...December 22, 2006