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TOMMY THAYER Says He's Enjoying Playing Never-Before-Performed KISS Songs

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer has posted the following message on his web site: "Hello! I want to start out by thanking everyone for the amazing number of e-mails and letters I've been getting as of late from all of you. Your words show that the caring devotion to the 'Hottest Band in the Land' runs ....

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DEADLY BLESSING: Making Up For Lost Time

Away from the daily grind, as a courier for Fed Ex, the former (current?) DEADLY BLESSING vocalist "Ski" could easily be mistaken for any Normal Joe in the crowd, especially now with his bald head and eye glasses. The recent reunion show (minus guitarist Tony Kerr) has revitalized the quiet frontman...

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DREAM THEATER: DVD Reissue Delayed

The release date of DREAM THEATER's upcoming DVD reissue of their first two home videos, "Dream Theater - Images And Words: Live In Tokyo" (1993) and "Dream Theater: 5 Years in a Livetime" (1998) has been pushed back to July 13 from the originally announced June 29 date due to "manufacturing delays,...

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The OSBOURNES, THE DARKNESS Attend MTV VMA Japan: Photos Available

The Osbourne family (Sharon, Ozzy, Kelly and Jack) and THE DARKNESS were on hand for the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards Japan on Sunday (May 23) at Tokyo Bay NK Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Check out pictures from Wire Image (arrivals, show, pressroom),Sky News, and

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ANTHRAX: 'Chicago Is The Heavy Metal Capital Of The United States!'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian (guitar) has told Daily Southtown that he and the rest of his band firmly believe "Chicago is the heavy metal capital of the United States!" "We've proved it by recording and praising Chicago on our DVD and our record," Ian said. "And we're coming back for like the fifth...

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DISILLUSION, COMMANDER, INTO DARKNESS To Tour Germany

DISILLUSION, COMMANDER and INTO DARKNESS will be teaming up for a three-date "Summer Death Tour" of Bavaria/Germany in June. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jun. 10 – Munich, GER - Garage Jun. 11 – Jenkofen (Landshut),GER - Wolperdinger (w/ ILLEGIMITATION) Jun. 12 - Landsberg a. Lech, GER - Juze (w...

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GENE SIMMONS: The 'Asshole' Concept Doesn't Work In Japan

KISS hit Japan Thursday (May 27) for the first of six dates, including a three-night stand at the Budokan Hall in Tokyo. Besides playing live, bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is also promoting his new solo album "Asshole", which comes out in the U.S. on June 8. Simmons is hosting "Asshole" parties whi...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Honored With 'Legend' Award At MTV VMA JAPAN

Ozzy Osbourne was honored with the "Legend Award" at the MTV Video Music Awards Japan 2004 on Sunday (May 23),according to The Daily Yomiuri. Introduced as "the Prince of Darkness" by playful British retro rockers THE DARKNESS, Ozzy Osbourne turned up on stage at Tokyo Bay NK Hall with wife Sharon,...

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THE CROWN: Release Date Set For 'Crowned Unholy'

Metal Blade Records Europe has set an August 9 release date for THE CROWN's "Crowned Unholy". A bonus DVD will be included as well. "Crowned Unholy" is a remake of the band's fifth album, "Crowned In Terror", with re-recorded vocal tracks by Johan Lindstrand, re-recorded bass tracks by Magnus Olsfel...

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Australia's DAYSEND Sign With METAL BLADE RECORDS

Sydney, Australia-based metallers DAYSEND have inked a deal with Metal Blade Records for the North American territory. The label will release the band's current album "Severance" and future recordings. The band are currently in negotiations with a European label for a multi-album deal. DAYSEND's nex...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Sign With CRASH MUSIC INC.

Crash Music, Inc. have announced that they have signed thrash metal act FLOTSAM AND JETSAM to a two-album deal. FLOTSAM AND JETSAM was formed in Phoenix, Arizona in 1984 by bassist Jason Newsted, who eventually left the band to join METALLICA. FLOTSAM debuted with tracks on the "Speed Metal Hell II"...

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CATARACT: European Tour Dates Announced

Swiss metalcore band CATARACT have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Jun. 07 – Winterthur, SWI @ Endstation Jul. 24 – Braunschweig, GER @ B58 Aug. 07 – Leisnig, GER @ Sucks N' Summer Festival Aug. 21 – Absgmünd, GER @ Summer Breeze Festival Sep. 17 – Zürich, SWI @ Abart Club ...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: Tour Dates Announced

BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the band featuring former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his fiancée Candice Night, have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Jun. 08 - Stockholm, SWE - Chinese Theater Jun. 10 - Helsinki, FIN - House of Culture Jun. 13 - St Petersburg, RUS -...

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UNEARTH Complete 'The Great Dividers' Video Shoot

Massachusetts-based metallers UNEARTH have posted the following message on their official web site: "Thanks to everyone who came out to represent in Spanish Harlem NYC for our video shoot. Dale at Raging Nation did a killer job! This guy is one of the best in the business. He has shot videos for HAT...

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FALCONER Part Ways With Guitarist, Bassist

Sweden's FALCONER have parted ways with second guitarist Anders Johansson and bassist Peder Johansson. "A big discussion took place after the gig in Motala (Swe) as we started to talk about the future of FALCONER," mainman Stefan Weinerhall writes in an official press release. "Two camps quickly for...