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JOHN SYKES: 'Is This Love' Audio Clip Posted Online
Legendary guitarist John Sykes (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE, BLUE MURDER) has posted an audio sample of his live version of WHITESNAKE's "Is This Love" at his official web site. The song comes off Sykes' recently released (in Japan) live CD, "Bad Boy Live", which was recorded in April 2004 on Sykes' Japa...January 16, 2005
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ADEMA Respond To Former Singer MARKY CHAVEZ
ADEMA have responded to former singer Marky Chavez's claim that he left the group following an argument with the band's drummer over the direction of ADEMA's music. In a letter sent to the MarkyChavez.com fan site, Marky previously wrote, "When ADEMA signed a new deal with Earache Records, I was exc...January 15, 2005
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AEROSMITH Guitarist Talks Hot Sauce, The Blues And METALLICA
AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry recently spoke to Newsday.com about the latest flavor of his Rock Your World hot sauce, called Mango Peach Tango, the group's "Honkin' on Bobo" album and METALLICA's "Some Kind of Monster" documentary. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Newsday.com: You kno...January 14, 2005
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THROWDOWN Prepare To Record New Album
THROWDOWN are about to enter the studio with producer Zeuss (HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL) to begin work on their new album, "Vendetta", and the band, as always, are on a mission. "We want to remind the hardcore and metal world what this music is and isn't about, because some people seem to have forgotte...January 14, 2005
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TRAMP'S WHITE LION: More U.S. Dates Announced
TRAMP'S WHITE LION — the new touring band led by ex-WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp which concentrates on playing nothing but WHITE LION classics — has announced several additions to their upcoming U.S. tour. The updated schedule is as follows: Feb. 20 - San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick Feb. 23 - San Fra...January 14, 2005
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NEW YORK DOLLS Tribute Album Due Later This Month
FastLane Records will release "Jetboys of Babylon", a tribute to the NEW YORK DOLLS on January 25. Pre-orders can be taken at [email protected] . The long-awaited tribute will feature David Johansen (NEW YORK DOLLS),Steve Jones (SEX PISTOLS),THE ALARM and many more. Digital downloads and...January 14, 2005
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SUFFOCATION: Complete U.S. Itinerary Released
Reunited death metal legends SUFFOCATION have announced a headlining tour in support of their current release, "Souls to Deny". Support on select dates will be provided by CATTLE DECAPITATION, BEHEMOTH (Atlanta through Baltimore only) and DEVILINSIDE. The tour will kick off on January 17 in Nashvill...January 14, 2005
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Former FORBIDDEN Guitarist Explains 'Illusion Of Freedom' Comment
Former FORBIDDEN/MANMADEGOD and current SPIRALARMS guitarist Craig Locicero has posted the following message in the "Guestbook" section of SPIRALARMS' official web site: "Well, well, I got a call [on Sunday, January 9] to go check out the Blabbermouth site and see how much people were upset with my...January 12, 2005
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HANOI ROCKS: 'Another Hostile Takeover' Artwork Posted Online
The cover artwork for HANOI ROCKS' new album, "Another Hostile Takeover", has been posted online at this location. "Another Hostile Takeover", tentatively due on April 30, is the group's first album to feature guitarist Conny Bloom (SILVERGINGER 5, ex-ELECTRIC BOYS),who joined the band last year. A...January 12, 2005
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TRAMP'S WHITE LION Announce First U.S. Dates
According to MelodicRock.com, TRAMP'S WHITE LION — the new touring band led by ex-WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp, concentrating on playing nothing but WHITE LION classics — has announced its first set of U.S. dates. They are as follows: Feb. 18 - San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick Feb. 23 - San ...January 12, 2005
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THE GATHERING Set Working Title For New Album, Plan DVD Release
Holland's THE GATHERING have issued the following update on their current activities: "Just a quick newsflash to let you know we are all fine. First of course Anneke [van Giersbergen, vocals]. She is healthy and fine and will deliver her first child the beginning of February 2005. Everything looks g...January 12, 2005
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MASTERPLAN Confirmed For ROCK THE BOAT Festival
MASTERPLAN, the German/Norwegian band featuring ex-HELLOWEEN guitarist Roland Grapow, ex-HELLOWEEN drummer Uli Kusch and former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/ARK singer Jorn Lande, have been confirmed for the Rock the Boat festival on April 22-23. The festival will take place on Stena Saga, a big ferry which goe...January 11, 2005
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Former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Bassist Says FARM FUR Project Is Not Long-Term Band
Former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS bassist Robert DeLeo has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I can confirm that Dean [DeLeo, former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS guitarist] and I will be playing with FARM FUR, but for only three shows. Our friend Steve Ferrone asked us to sit in, and we...January 11, 2005
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Former SOUL SIRKUS Drummer Says His Replacement Kicks His Ass
Former SOUL SIRKUS drummer Deen Castronovo, who left the group last week because the workload between SOUL SIRKUS and JOURNEY left him little to no personal/family time, has commented on his replacement, Australian drummer Virgil Donati (STEVE VAI, PLANET X). Said Castronovo in a posting on SOUL SIR...January 10, 2005
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NIGHTWISH Donate $13,000 To Tsunami Relief Fund
Finland's NIGHTWISH have posted the following statement on their web site: "Since NIGHTWISH is having a break from touring at the moment we do not have any chance to participate in any of the Asia-charity concerts organized in January. This is something we really would have wanted to take part in. S...January 9, 2005