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PRIMORDIAL Frontman Interviewed On 'The Governor's Ball'
Vocalist Alan "Nemtheanga" Averill of Irish dark metal masters PRIMORDIAL was interviewed for this week's edition of "The Governor's Ball". Also available is a chat with guitarist Paul Shields of the band CHOSEN. You can now stream the program in two parts using the audio player below. PRIMORDIAL re...October 3, 2009
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ALICE COOPER Urges Arizonans To Dine Out For The Common Good
Christine Rogel of the Arizona Capitol Times reports: Gov. Jan Brewer took the stage Sept. 10 with rocker and restaurateur Alice Cooper to convince Arizonans that dining out is good for the state. Announcing a three-month public-awareness campaign called Dine 4 AZ, they said going to restaurants sup...September 14, 2009
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OBITUARY To Tour Australia In November
Florida death metallers OBITUARY will embark on a tour of Australia in November: Nov. 18 - The HiFi - Brisbane, Australia Nov. 19 - The Corner Hotel - Melbourne, Australia Nov. 20 - Manning Bar- Sydney, Australia Nov. 21 - The Gov - Adelaide, Australia Nov. 22 - Amplifier Bar - Perth, Australia "Dar...August 27, 2009
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EARTH CRISIS To Tour Australia In June
Reunited hardcore legends EARTH CRISIS will embark on a five-show tour of Australia in June. Support on the trek will come from reformed Australian hardcore act DAY OF CONTEMPT and New Zealand's ANTAGONIST A.D. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jun. 17 - Princess Theater - Brisbane, AUS Jun. 18 - The...April 9, 2009
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AC/DC Refunding Unused Tulsa Tickets Due To Weather
According to BOKCenter.com, AC/DC and the BOK Center will refund tickets to concertgoers who were unable to attend Monday night's (Janaury 26) show in Tulsa, Oklahoma due to the icy weather conditions. Gov. Brad Henry declared a state of emergency for all 77 counties in Oklahoma Monday because of th...January 31, 2009
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BOSTON Guitarist Wants To Pull The Plug On HUCKABEE For Using Hit Song
According to FoxNews.com, BOSTON guitarist Tom Scholz has penned a letter to Mike Huckabee over the former Arkansas governor's use of his band's moniker and hit song on the campaign trail. The production wizard, composer and mastermind behind the hit '70s stadium rock band is asking Huckabee to help...February 15, 2008
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DIO's CRAIG GOLDY To Tour With BUDGIE
DIO's Craig Goldy — who is currently busy sharing his "incredible knowledge of the inner workings of the record industry" via a program called "Destiny Bridge" — will tour with Welsh hard rock legends BUDGIE as a guest guitarist. The dates featuring Goldy are as follows: UK tour dates: Jan. 31 - Cox...January 10, 2008
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MEGADETH Mainman DAVE MUSTAINE Needs Your Help
According to a posting on the Megadeth - Rattlehead HQ web site, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has left a very distressed message to all of the fans using his SayNow number (a service that enables celebrities to connect to their audience over the phone),asking them to pray for his family and other...October 22, 2007
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Utah Governor Declares DREAM THEATER Day
Larry D. Curtis of Utah's Deseret Morning News reports: Somebody better check Gov. Huntsman's iPod. When New York quintet DREAM THEATER took the stage at the Ford Theater Monday night in the E Center, it did so on its very own day, as designated by the governor. [Click here to view ...July 31, 2007
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JUDAS PRIEST: Audio Interview With ROB HALFORD Available For Download
A two-part audio interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford conducted recently by "The Governor's Ball" has been made available for download: Part#1, Part#2. Rob Halford took part in an audience question-and-answer session at the North By Northeast Music and Film Festival on June 9, 2007 at th...July 10, 2007
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Report: Israeli, Lebanese Metal Bands Join Forces To Perform 'Everything We Are'
Ronen Tsumer of Israel's Ynet reports that Israeli metal band SEEK IRONY has joined forces with Lebanese metal band BLOOD INK to perform the song "Everything We Are". "Obviously, the song deals with the last war between Israel and Lebanon, and its implications. It speaks about the silent majority ar...May 13, 2007
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TED NUGENT Fires Back At 'Media Punks'
The Associated Press reports: Rocker Ted Nugent is denying that he said anything about non-English speakers while performing at Gov. Rick Perry's inaugural ball last week. In a guest column in Thursday's Waco Tribune-Herald, Nugent said allegations that he shouted the offensive remarks — reports mad...January 26, 2007
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Report: TED NUGENT Fires Up GOP Crowd, And Not In A Good Way
The Associated Press reports: Hours after Gov. Rick Perry kicked off his second full term in office, Ted Nugent helped him celebrate at a black-tie gala, but not all attendees were pleased by the rocker's performance. Using machine guns as props, Nugent, 58, appeared onstage as the final act of the...January 18, 2007
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GREAT WHITE: Weekend Events Planned To Commemorate Third Anniversary Of Nightclub Fire
The Associated Press has issued the following report: Families and friends of those who perished in a Feb. 20, 2003 nightclub fire are expected to gather at a memorial service this weekend to remember their loved ones. The service and a ceremony for a new award that pays tribute to fire victims, sur...February 17, 2006
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TED NUGENT To Run For Michigan Governor In 2010?
UPI is reporting that fourth-term National Rifle Association director and Motor City Madman Ted Nugent says a Michigan gubernatorial run is in the cards for 2010. "I could have won in '06," the politically conservative rocker said in Saturday's New York Daily News. Nugent said Democratic Gov. Jennif...January 7, 2006
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