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TNT: Retrospective DVD 'The Collection: Volume 1' Now Available
Sorcery Studios has made available a new TNT DVD of lost gems entitled "The Collection: Volume 1". Described as "a video retrospective that spans the last 20 years of the band," this collection is a release that is finally being made available after a huge demand by the fans worldwide and is also an...June 14, 2005
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AC/DC: ANGUS And MALCOLM YOUNG Sculptures Due In Early 2006
KnuckleBonz, Inc. announced its plans to create limited-edition sculptures of renowned AC/DC guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young. The figures will be the latest in the Guitar Hero limited-edition collectible series. These are officially licensed products from AC/DC, Angus and Malcolm Young. The sculp...June 13, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH Drummer's Second Audio Diary Entry Available
BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward's official web site has been updated with the second entry in his audio diary series. Bill phoned in from England with the latest entry. Recorded earlier today (June 10),this new diary touches on several topics, including: * Tour rehearsals, the start of tour, and Bi...June 10, 2005
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DIMMU BORGIR: New Full 'Story/Concept' Album Due Late 2006
Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have issued the following update on their current and upcoming activities: "Finally there's an official update on this site to let you guys in on what the Hell is happening at the moment and whatever else that we might be conspiring behind closed door...June 10, 2005
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SATELLITE PARTY Confirmed For LOLLAPALOOZA
According to MTV.com, former JANE'S ADDICTION frontman Perry Farrell's newest band, the SATELLITE PARTY — which includes former EXTREME guitarist Nuno Bettencourt and world-music percussionist Gabriele Corcos — will be performing at this summer's two-day Lollapalooza (July 23-24) in Chicago. The gro...June 9, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH Drummer Talks About Hanging Out With LED ZEPPELIN
Sabbathlive.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Sabbathlive.com: Can you tell us more about your relationship with LED ZEPPELIN? Bill Ward: "Well, we honestly respected the band. We'd known Robert Plant, o...June 9, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'Heavy Hitters' CD To Surface Next Month
According to CD Universe, the "Michael Schenker and Heavy Hitters" album, featuring an all-star lineup of musicians based around guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS) paying homage to their contemporaries, is scheduled for release on July 12. This 10-track powerhouse collection was...June 8, 2005
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IZZY STRADLIN & THE JU JU HOUNDS Bassist Confirms BUCKCHERRY Collaboration
According to a posting on the Izzy Stradlin (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) fan site www.izzy.34sp.com, IZZY STRADLIN & THE JU JU HOUNDS bassist Jimmy Ashurst has confirmed that he has taken part in the recording sessions for the new album from reunited Los Angeles hard rockers BUCKCHERRY. "It is to be the b...June 8, 2005
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ULI JON ROTH Guests On IAN GILLAN's Anniversary CD
Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) will be featured as a guest performer on DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan's upcoming album "Gillan's Inn". The album celebrates Ian's 40 years in the world of rock, and Ian invited a dazzling number of friends and fellow musicians to contribute performa...June 6, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH Fans Ask Band To Consider Recording 'Unplugged Album'
BLACK SABBATH fans have launched a petition to ask BLACK SABBATH founding members Tony Iommi, Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward to consider the possibility of recording a live, acoustic album. The text of the petition reads as follows: "We, BLACK SABBATH fans, are humbly asking you to cons...June 6, 2005
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New TONY IOMMI/GLENN HUGHES Audio Interview Posted Online
Last month, Dutch music site Toazted.com interviewed BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi and ex-DEEP PURPLE/BLACK SABBATH vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes on their European promotional trip in support of Iommi's upcoming solo album, "Fused". Clocking in at just under 25 minutes, the interview includes t...June 4, 2005
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ALTARIA Begin Recording New CD
DrummerTony Smedjebacka of the Finnish melodic metallers ALTARIA has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "ALTARIA have during the spring been pre-producing material for the yet untitled third album. The release has been pushed forward to early 2006 instead of autumn 2005 a...June 2, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Confirmed For LIVE 8 Concert In London
VELVET REVOLVER have been confirmed for the Live 8 London concert on July 2 in Hyde Park. A total of five enormous, free concerts will be held July 2 in Philadelphia, London, Paris, Berlin and Rome, according to the Washington Post. The extravaganza, which is being organized by Bob Geldof, who 20 ye...June 1, 2005
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BALLISTIC: Negotiating With Record Labels
BALLISTIC mainman Tom Gattis (ex-DEUCE, TENSION, WARDOG) has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "First, I'm going to be a dad, finally! I had been working on it ever since Frankfurt last year and it finally took. Words can't express how excited I am. "We are currently shop...May 30, 2005
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MUNICIPAL WASTE Complete Work On New Album
Richmond, Virginia's thrash-core kings MUNICIPAL WASTE have finished work on their debut album for Earache Records. Entitled "Hazardous Mutation", the WASTE's new album was recorded in the band's hometown of Richmond by Corey Smoot (a.k.a. Flattus of GWAR). "We are very excited about this record and...May 30, 2005
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