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TOMMY LEE Bassist To Tour With IMPELLITTERI
Bassist Marty O'Brien (TOMMY LEE, ex-KILGORE) has been asked to play bass for the band IMPELLITTERI for their one-week tour of Japan next month. "The band is quite popular in Japan, and just recently released a new CD ['Pedal to the Metal'] over there," says Marty. "We are in rehearsals right now. T...June 4, 2004
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UNEARTH: New Song Available For Download
A brand-new UNEARTH track, titled "The Great Dividers", has been posted online in MP3 format at this location. "The Great Dividers" comes off the group's forthcoming album, "The Oncoming Storm", due on June 29 through Metal Blade Records. A video for the track was recently shot in New York City's Sp...June 3, 2004
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Ex-PANTERA Drummer VINNIE PAUL: REX BROWN Got The Biggest Free Ride Of Anyone
Ex-PANTERA drummer Vinnie Paul recently gave a lengthy interview to KNAC.com about the break-up of his previous group and the formation of DAMAGAPLAN. What follows are some of the highlights of that discussion: KNAC.COM: There was an incident that wasn't very widely reported that concerned you and D...June 3, 2004
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DEATH ANGEL, TESTAMENT, OVERKILL To Team Up For Japanese Tour
DEATH ANGEL, TESTAMENT and OVERKILL will be teaming up for the "Thrash Domination 04" Japanese tour in September. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 24 - Osaka, JPN @ Namba Hatch (web site) Sep. 25 - Tokyo, JPN @ Club Citta (web site) Sep. 26 - Tokyo, JPN @ Club Citta ...June 2, 2004
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VADER Open For METALLICA In Poland: Photos Available
Polish death metallers VADER performed in front of 50,000 people as the opening act for SLIPKNOT and METALLICA on May 31 at Silesian Stadium in Chorzów, Poland. "Unfortunately, there were some technical problems, nevertheless they played a pretty successful show, containing a few VADER classics: 'So...June 1, 2004
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TOMMY THAYER Says He's Enjoying Playing Never-Before-Performed KISS Songs
KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer has posted the following message on his web site: "Hello! I want to start out by thanking everyone for the amazing number of e-mails and letters I've been getting as of late from all of you. Your words show that the caring devotion to the 'Hottest Band in the Land' runs ....June 1, 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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DREAM THEATER: DVD Reissue Delayed
The release date of DREAM THEATER's upcoming DVD reissue of their first two home videos, "Dream Theater - Images And Words: Live In Tokyo" (1993) and "Dream Theater: 5 Years in a Livetime" (1998) has been pushed back to July 13 from the originally announced June 29 date due to "manufacturing delays,...May 29, 2004
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The OSBOURNES, THE DARKNESS Attend MTV VMA Japan: Photos Available
The Osbourne family (Sharon, Ozzy, Kelly and Jack) and THE DARKNESS were on hand for the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards Japan on Sunday (May 23) at Tokyo Bay NK Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Check out pictures from Wire Image (arrivals, show, pressroom),Sky News, andMay 28, 2004
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ANTHRAX: 'Chicago Is The Heavy Metal Capital Of The United States!'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian (guitar) has told Daily Southtown that he and the rest of his band firmly believe "Chicago is the heavy metal capital of the United States!" "We've proved it by recording and praising Chicago on our DVD and our record," Ian said. "And we're coming back for like the fifth...May 28, 2004
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DISILLUSION, COMMANDER, INTO DARKNESS To Tour Germany
DISILLUSION, COMMANDER and INTO DARKNESS will be teaming up for a three-date "Summer Death Tour" of Bavaria/Germany in June. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jun. 10 – Munich, GER - Garage Jun. 11 – Jenkofen (Landshut),GER - Wolperdinger (w/ ILLEGIMITATION) Jun. 12 - Landsberg a. Lech, GER - Juze (w...May 28, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS: The 'Asshole' Concept Doesn't Work In Japan
KISS hit Japan Thursday (May 27) for the first of six dates, including a three-night stand at the Budokan Hall in Tokyo. Besides playing live, bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is also promoting his new solo album "Asshole", which comes out in the U.S. on June 8. Simmons is hosting "Asshole" parties whi...May 28, 2004
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OZZY OSBOURNE Honored With 'Legend' Award At MTV VMA JAPAN
Ozzy Osbourne was honored with the "Legend Award" at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2004 on Sunday (May 23),according to The Daily Yomiuri. Introduced as "the Prince of Darkness" by playful British retro rockers THE DARKNESS, Ozzy Osbourne turned up on stage at Tokyo Bay NK Hall with wife Sharon,...May 26, 2004
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THE CROWN: Release Date Set For 'Crowned Unholy'
Metal Blade Records Europe has set an August 9 release date for THE CROWN's "Crowned Unholy". A bonus DVD will be included as well. "Crowned Unholy" is a remake of the band's fifth album, "Crowned In Terror", with re-recorded vocal tracks by Johan Lindstrand, re-recorded bass tracks by Magnus Olsfel...May 26, 2004
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Australia's DAYSEND Sign With METAL BLADE RECORDS
Sydney, Australia-based metallers DAYSEND have inked a deal with Metal Blade Records for the North American territory. The label will release the band's current album "Severance" and future recordings. The band are currently in negotiations with a European label for a multi-album deal. DAYSEND's nex...May 26, 2004
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