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Limited-Edition BLACK SABBATH Book Now Available

Music writer and drummer Joel Gausten (PIGFACE, THE UNDEAD, ELECTRIC FRANKENSTEIN) has published a special second edition of his book "The Sabbath Interviews". Originally conceived and published as a special Halloween-only release for readers of Gausten's MySpace page, "The Sabbath Interviews" is a...

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GENE SIMMONS Hoping 'Apprentice' Appearance Will Leverage Other Business Endeavors

According to MercuryNews.com, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is one of 14 celebrities who will be stepping in as participants on Donald Trump's reality show "The Apprentice" beginning on January 3. Other celebrity participants include "Sopranos" star Vincent Pastore (he was Sal "Big Pussy" Bonpe...

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DREAMSTEEL Signs With MY KINGDOM MUSIC

Italian power/progressive metallers DREAMSTEEL have inked a deal with My Kingdom Music. The band's debut album, "You", is tentatively scheduled for release in January/February 2008. DREAMSTEEL is: Alessandro Antonelli "Alex" (Vocals) Daniele Mazzanti "Power" (Guitars) Marco Zichittella (Keyboards) M...

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SYMPHONY X: German Headlining Shows Announced

According to Target Concerts, progressive metallers SYMPHONY X have scheduled the following German headlining dates in February 2008: Feb. 13 – Hamburg, GER - Markthalle Feb. 14 - Köln, GER - Live Music Hall Feb. 17 - Stuttgart, GER - Röhre Feb. 19 - Berlin, GER - ColumbiaClub Feb. 20 - Frankfurt, G...

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CROWN OF THORNS Hard At Work On New Album

CROWN OF THORNS is currently recording its new album at a Los Angeles studio with producer Bob Clearmountain. Frontman Jean Beauvoir states: "We've been working hard on the record. Tommy Lafferty just flew back to San Francisco today after some days of guitars. I head to L.A. on Thursday and we will...

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ACE FREHLEY Schedules New Year's Eve Show In Allentown

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has scheduled a New Year's Eve show at Crocodile Rock in Allentown, Pennsylvania. His itinerary is now as follows: Dec. 27 - Jaxx - Springfield, VA Dec. 28 - Jaxx - Springfield, VA Dec. 29 - The Norva - Norfolk, VA Dec. 31 - Crocodile Rock - Allentown, PA Frehley...

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ACE FREHLEY: Solo Tour Dates Announced

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has scheduled the following dates: Dec. 27 - Jaxx - Springfield, VA Dec. 28 - Jaxx - Springfield, VA Dec. 29 - The Norva - Norfolk, VA Tickets are available now via Ticketmaster.com. Frehley is aiming for an early 2008 release date for his new solo album. The ...

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RATT Guitarist Is Shooting For 2008 Release For New Studio Album

Cameron Edney of Australia's Inside_Out666 recently conducted an interview with RATT guitarist Warren DeMartini. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Inside_Out666: You reunited not too long ago and you had been apart for some time. Is there any chance that next year we will see some brand new Ratt...

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MANOWAR: Why $117 For Ticket To Next Year's MAGIC CIRCLE FESTIVAL Is A 'Bargain'

MANOWAR director Neil Johnson — who is responsible for overseeing all of the band's DVDs and music videos — has posted a video message explaining why paying $117 (80 euros) to attend the group's Magic Circle Festival in Germany next July should be considered a bargain. Watch the clip below. Magic Ci...

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LION'S SHARE: 'Emotional Coma' U.S. Release Date Announced

Swedish melodic metal masters LION'S SHARE will release their new album, "Emotional Coma", in the U.S. on January 29 via Locomotive Music. The CD was released by AFM Records in Europe and Spiritual Beast in Japan/Asia and features guest solos from ex-KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick, and MEGADETH guitari...

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KISS: 'Kissology Vol. 3' 'General Market' Bonus Disc Details Revealed

KISS' official web site has been updated with the following message: "Pictured is the actual printing proof for the front and back cover of the 'general market' bonus disc for 'Kissology 3'. This is the infamous 'first reunion performance' on June 15, 1996 at the KROQ Weenie Roast! "This bonus disc...

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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5: 'The Devil Knows My Name' DVD Trailer Available

A three-and-a-half-minute trailer for ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5's new instructional DVD, "The Devil Knows My Name", can be viewed below. A January release is expected. John has also started work on a new instrumental CD for a 2008 release. John 5 released his third solo album, "T...

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BILLY SHEEHAN, REB BEACH, BERNIE TORME Featured On CARINA LIROLA Album

Bassist Billy Sheehan (DAVID LEE ROTH, MR. BIG, TALAS, STEVE VAI),guitarists Bernie Torme (OZZY OSBOURNE, GILLAN) and Reb Beach (WHITESNAKE, WINGER, DOKKEN, NIGHT RANGER),drummer Patrick Johansson (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and keyboardist Jens Johansson (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, STRATOVARIUS) are among the musi...

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SIXX: A.M. Guitarist: Writing 'The Heroin Diaries' Songs Was Like Scoring A Movie

Amber Tomlinson of the Herald Journal reports: Most people's first response when looking at DJ Ashba (SIXX: A.M., ex-BEAUTIFUL CREATURES guitarist) is not thinking he is from Indiana. Ashba, who is covered in tattooos, wears rock star garb and sports numerous piercings, could be stereotyped as the a...

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KISS: Rare Backstage Interview From 1977 Surfaces

According to KissNews.de, a rare KISS backstage interview from 1997 has been posted at YouTube. In this clip former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley says he can't get down on his knees anymore because of an injury he had sustained. Watch the nine-minute interview below. According to a posting on KISS' off...