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Finger-Fitness Guru Hangs Out With DEEP PURPLE In China
David Wecker of The Cincinnati Post has issued the following report: Hamilton finger-fitness guru Greg Irwin usually calls me when he returns from one of his trips to China, if something memorable has happened. This time, he was calling to report that, while in Beijing, he partied with DEEP PURPLE,...March 12, 2005
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ADLER'S APPETITE: BANG TANGO's LESTE To Fill In For JIZZY PEARL in Japan
Due to personal obligations, vocalist Jizzy Pearl (RATT/ex-LOVE/HATE) was unable to join ADLER'S APPETITE for their current tour of Japan. "Fortunately, the guys were able to recruit BANG TANGO's own Joe Leste to substitute his vocal talents for the shows," reads a posting on The Official Steven Adl...March 11, 2005
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LABYRINTH: 'L.Y.A.F.H.' Video Posted Online
Italian power metallers LABYRINTH have poste the video for the song "L.Y.A.F.H." at their official web site. Check it out at this location (Quicktime required). "L.Y.A.F.H." is the opening track from the group's new album, "Freeman", available now on Arise Records. The Italian version of the album,...March 10, 2005
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist To Interview Ex-RAMONES Drummer
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman will have his new song "Street Demon" featured on the "D1 Grand Prix" CD, due on March 16 via Avex. In the upcoming issue of Player magazine, Ayumi Hamasaki guitarist Yoshio Nomura and Marty tee off in "Marty Friedman vs. Yoshio Nomura", where the two of them...March 9, 2005
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CLUTCH, OPETH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Confirmed For SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND Tour
Independent label powerhouses Ferret Music, Prosthetic Records, Trustkill Records and Metal Blade Records, along with sponsors Music Choice, Revolver, PureVolume.com and Hot Topic have joined together with 18 of the hottest bands in the metal and hardcore scenes to present the Sounds of the Undergro...March 7, 2005
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DESASTER Confirmed For Ireland's DAY OF DARKNESS FESTIVAL
German dark thrashers DESASTER are the latest addition to the lineup for this year's Day of Darkness Festival, set to be held at Ballylinan, Co Laois, Ireland on July 9. The four-piece, who recently inked a deal with Metal Blade Records, will make a triumphant return to the Emerald Isle following a...March 2, 2005
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Drummer STEFAN SCHWARZMANN To Rejoin ACCEPT For Summer Festival Appearances
Drummer Stefan Schwarzmann (HELLOWEEN, U.D.O., RUNNING WILD) has recently become available and will be rejoining legendary German metallers ACCEPT for the 2005 summer festivals. Stefan has performed with the band since the "good old days" when he replaced original drummer Stefan Kaufmann. This offic...March 1, 2005
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LABYRINTH: Italian Edition Of 'Freeman' To Include Bonus DVD
Italian power metallers LABYRINTH will release their new album, "Freeman", in their home country on March 25 (the rest of Europe will receive the album on March 4 via Arise Records). The Italian release will contain the exclusive bonus DVD with a Tokyo show (Banzai Tour 2004),"best of" London Cadme...February 27, 2005
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THE RED CHORD: New Song Posted Online
Massachusetts-based metal/grind band THE RED CHORD have uploaded a new song, entitled "Antman", at this location. "Antman" comes off the group's sophomore full-length album, "Clients", due on May 17 via Metal Blade/Black Market Activities Records. "We're extremely excited to see how everyone is goin...February 25, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: Japanese Tour Dates Announced
JUDAS PRIEST will be embarking on a Japanese tour in early May. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 08 - Pacifico - Yokohama, JPN May 10 - Shimin Kaikan - Nagoya, JPN May 11 - Koseinkin Kaikan - Kanazawa, JPN May 13 - Yubin Chokin Hall - Hiroshima, JPN May 14 - Zepp - Fukuoka, ...February 23, 2005
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MEGADETH: Australian Tour Dates Announced
MEGADETH have announced the dates for their Australian tour, set to take place in mid-April. Prior to the Australian trek, the band will be hitting Japan for a handful of shows. The group's schedule is shaping up as follows: Apr. 02 – Tokyo, JPN @ Kosei Nenkin Hall Apr. 03 - Kawasaki, JPN @ Club ...February 23, 2005
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Classic HADES Albums To Be Reissued In May
On Tuesday, May 10, 2005, Rock Ridge Music will reissue two albums from the '80s heavy metal band HADES. The two recordings, "Resisting Success" and "If At First You Don't Succeed", each include a newly-recorded, previously unreleased track. HADES was formed by guitarist Dan Lorenzo back in 1978, pl...February 23, 2005
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JACOBS DREAM To Release New Album In March
Columbus, Ohio's JACOBS DREAM will be releasing their new album, "Drama of the Ages", on May 2 via Metal Blade Records. "The album will debut our new singer Chaz Bond," the band write in a news update. "Aside from Chaz, the band is back to its original members. We have come down a long road ...February 22, 2005
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GOD DETHRONED Seek Touring Mates
Dutch death metallers GOD DETHRONED have posted the following message on their official web site: "ANOREXIA NERVOSA will not be joining us on our European tour [in support of the new GOD DETHRONED album] 'The Lair of the White Worm'. If there are bands out there who would like to take their place, a...February 19, 2005
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CRISIS: Former SOCIETY 1 Drummer To Fill In For Upcoming Shows
CRISIS will be playing the South by Southwest Music Festival (SXSW) this year as part of The End Records showcase. The show will take place at the Backroom in Austin, TX on March 18. The full roster of bands for the night includes EPOCH OF UNLIGHT, LILITU, NOVEMBERS DOOM, and THINE EYES BLEED. CRISI...February 13, 2005
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