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Photographer: 'LARS ULRICH Really Let Me Down As A Friend'
Scotsman.com has interviewed legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin about his new exhibition, Made of Metal, at Proud Galleries in London, which displays more than 50 of Halfin's images taken over the last 30 years. "When you photograph a band member or celebrity, 10 per cent is taking the picture,...July 16, 2005
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ROB ZOMBIE Wants To Have Fun At OZZFEST
Launch Radio Networks reports: As Ozzfest 2005 kicks off today in Mansfield, Massachusetts, former main stage performer ROB ZOMBIE will headline the festival's second stage for the first time. Zombie told Launch that getting close to the fans on the smaller second stage has been on his mind for a wh...July 15, 2005
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DOZER Putting Finishing Touches On New Album
Swedish "stoner" rockers DOZER have posted the following message on their official web site: "The completion of the yet-untitled fourth DOZER album is now near. A few minor mixing details and mastering is all that remains. The album is set to be released in October in Europe and February in the U.S....July 15, 2005
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New Setlist For BLACK SABBATH At OZZFEST
Launch Radio Networks reports: The members of BLACK SABBATH are getting ready for this year's Ozzfest, which kicks off today (Friday, July 15) at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. SABBATH have headlined the day-long traveling festival a couple of times now, and they've usually done the...July 15, 2005
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RAUNCHY: Studio Update
Danish modern metallers RAUNCHY have entered Hansen studios in Ribe, Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen (INVOCATOR) to begin recording their third album, tentatively due in early 2006 through an as-yet-undetermined label. The band's drummer, Morten Toft Hansen, has posted the following recording upd...July 14, 2005
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Court Dismisses Drug Charges Against SCOTT WEILAND
According to The Los Angeles Times, a Pasadena court commissioner Tuesday (July 12) dismissed a drug case against Scott Weiland, the former lead singer of STONE TEMPLE PILOTS and current frontman for VELVET REVOLVER, because he has completed a rehab program under Proposition 36. The 37-year-old rock...July 13, 2005
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Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist: 'BLACKIE LAWLESS Was More Of A Business Man Than Part Of The Band'
Glam-Metal.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former W.A.S.P. and current ANIMAL guitarist Randy Piper. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Glam-Metal.com: What was it like touring with Chris Holmes? Randy Piper: "With Chris Holmes? Just like fucking old times man! Getting back toget...July 12, 2005
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NAPALM DEATH, VOIVOD, BRUTAL TRUTH Featured On DIE KREUZEN Tribute Album
Legendary Milwaukee punk/hardcore kings DIE KREUZEN have beeen honored by an Erosion Records tribute compilation featuring both local Wisconsin and national artists, including VOIVOD, NAPALM DEATH and BRUTAL TRUTH. Liner Notes were written by Thurston Moore of SONIC YOUTH and the disc is packaged in...July 10, 2005
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MTV, VH1 To Rebroadcast LIVE 8 Footage
Billboard.com is reporting that MTV and VH1 have confirmed plans to rebroadcast 10 hours of Live 8 performances tomorrow (July 9),including — presumably — sets by DEEP PURPLE, MÖTLEY CRÜE, VELVET REVOLVER and DEF LEPPARD. VH1 will offer five hours of programming beginning at 10 a.m. ET, with MTV ta...July 8, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Don't Ask Me About Other OZZFEST Bands'
Launch Radio Networks reports: Ozzy Osbourne is gearing up for his annual Ozzfest heavy metal caravan, which begins next Friday at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Osbourne will headline the shows with his band BLACK SABBATH, while IRON MAIDEN moves in to the next-to-last spot on the...July 8, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Bassist Comments On London Terrorist Attacks
ABC ePrep reports: VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan says that the mood in London in the wake of the tragic attacks is very different from the mood only a few days ago, when VELVET REVOLVER performed at the London Live 8 concert. He described the atmosphere at the show as a, "worldwide...just gro...July 8, 2005
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NEAR LIFE EXPERIENCE Putting Finishing Touches On New CD
NEAR LIFE EXPERIENCE, the band featuring Steve Blaze (LILLIAN AXE) on vocals and lead guitar, Richard Kendrick (DARK AUGUST, STRAITJACKET SMILE) on guitar, Eric Morris (CATCH VELVET) on bass, and Rob Hovey (FOGHAT) on drums, are putting the finishing touches on their new CD, entitled "Golden Dragon"...July 7, 2005
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MY RUIN Announce New Rhythm Section, Plan New CD Release
MY RUIN, the Los Angeles-based band fronted by ex-TURA SATANA singer Tairrie B., will release their new album, "The Brutal Language", on September 27 via their own label imprint, Rovena Recordings. "We've been discussing the idea of our own label for a while now and we were made an offer we couldn't...July 6, 2005
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FIREBALL MINISTRY: Former SYSTEMATIC/MY RUIN Bassist Joins The Fold
Los Angeles-based heavy hitters FIREBALL MINISTRY have announced the addition of bassist Johnny Chow (a.k.a. John Mark Bechtel, ex-SYSTEMATIC, MY RUIN) to the group's ranks. FIREBALL MINISTRY will be teaming up with CKY and THE KNIVES for the Adio Footwear-sponsored Rock Adio Tour, which will kick o...July 6, 2005
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22-Year-Old Tennessee Native Crowned GUITARMAGEDDON 2005 Winner
Screaming amps and sonic electricity merged on June 18, 2005 at the Wiltern LG Theater during Guitar Center's Guitarmageddon 2005 grand final competition. Utilizing a percussion-inspired and funk-laden performance, Tennessee native Robert Provine blitzed the crowd with his finest chops to capture th...July 6, 2005
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