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OBITUARY Prepare For DVD Shoot
OBITUARY frontman John Tardy has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Where do I start! First, thanks to our crew and all our fans that came out to support us this festival season. Without you guys all this would not be possible!!! "I did not have Internet for the last few...July 5, 2006
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ZAKK WYLDE Says He Was Just A 'Studio Guitar Player' On Last OZZY OSBOURNE Record
Mick Stingley of Metal Edge magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarist Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Edge: It's been a while since you and Ozzy wrote together. Zakk: "Well, we didn't… With the last album [2001's 'Down t...July 3, 2006
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THE BRAIN SURGEONS: Tour Dates Announced
THE BRAIN SURGEONS, the critically acclaimed New York City-based collaboration between BLUE ÖYSTER CULT founder Albert Bouchard and punk/metal guitar legend Ross the Boss (DICTATORS, MANOWAR),has lined up the following dates: Jul. 27 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom Jul. 28 - Chicago, IL - The...July 3, 2006
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MARTY FRIEDMAN's New Solo Album Enters Japanese Chart At No. 33
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's latest solo album, "Loudspeaker", has entered the Japanese national chart at position No. 33. This marks the first Top 40 chart position for any of of Marty's solo albums. The special first edition of "Loudspeaker" contained one bonus track, a vocal version...July 3, 2006
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CAMP FREDDY Jam With SLASH, DAVE KUSHNER In Las Vegas: Video Clip, Photos Available
A video clip of CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — pe...July 3, 2006
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MARK ZONDER's TEMPLEWITHIN Project Changes Name
FATES WARNING drummer Mark Zonder has posted the following update on his new band featuring Zonder, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP guitarist/keyboardist Wayne Findlay and ex-TRIBE OF GYPSIES singer Gregg Analla: "We have been under going a few changes but things are moving in a very positive direction. We h...July 1, 2006
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VOIVOD Frontman: 'Right Now There Is An Emergency For The Planet'
Roman M. Temin of Blistering.com recently conducted an interview with VOIVOD members Michel "Away" Langevin (drums) and Denis "Snake" Belanger. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the passing of guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour at age 45: Away: "We were at home, and we got a call from his closest...June 30, 2006
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PLANET ALLIANCE: Debut Album Sample Available
MelodicRock.com has uploaded a two-minute audio sample from the forthcoming self-titled CD by PLANET ALLIANCE, the all-star project featuring former OZZY OSBOURNE bassist Bob Daisley, HAMMERFALL members Magnus Rosén (bass) and Anders Johansson (drums),and NARNIA guitarist Carl-Johan Grimmark. Check...June 30, 2006
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN To Film 'Elixir' Video This Weekend
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "The special first edition of 'Loudspeaker' [Marty's new solo album] contained one bonus track, a vocal version of 'Static Rain', ending theme of 'Rock Fujiyama'. This edition was limited to the...June 29, 2006
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ZAKK WYLDE: 'Everything DIMEBAG Did Came Out Awesome'
Debby Rao of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with OZZY OSBOURNE/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Zakk Wylde. A few excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: Now you are going to be doing double duty [at Ozzfest] this year. You are also playing with Ozzy. Wylde: "Yeah, I always have a blast with...June 29, 2006
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MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO Films Live DVD In Japan
World-renowned progressive rock guitarist Michael Angelo Batio's official web site has been updated with the following message: "[Michael Angelo Batio] just returned from performing a phenomenal concert in Tokyo, Japan. The next day he spent the entire afternoon filming a live DVD, including an exte...June 29, 2006
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MINISTRY To Guest On SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO Tonight
MINISTRY's Al Jourgensen, Paul Raven, Tommy Victor and John Bechdel will invade the Sirius Satellite Radio studios for an exclusive interview with Hard Attack host Mario tonight (Wednesday, June 28) at 8:00 p.m. EST. Hear Al, Tommy, Raven and John go off on everything from cheap wine to the current...June 28, 2006
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DEVILDRIVER Frontman Checks In From Europe
DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara has posted the following message on the band's official MySpace profile: "I'm sitting in the bus at Graspop festival in Belgium. It's pouring rain outside, and we just played. The pit was MASSIVE. Needless to say, we destroyed the place. Thanks go out to the fans in B...June 28, 2006
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RUSH Drummer Checks In With Songwriting Update
RUSH drummer Neil Peart has posted a lengthy update at his official web site. An excerpt from message follows: "My bandmates and I had decided to spend May working together in a Toronto studio, to refine some of the songs we had worked on long-distance over the winter, and hopefully to write some ne...June 27, 2006
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WITHIN TEMPTATION Explain Abbreviated HURRICANE FESTIVAL Performance
WITHIN TEMPTATION's official web site has been updated with the following message: 'Unfortunately, our show at the Hurricane Festival last night had to be cancelled after 30 minutes, because of the bad weather coming in. We'd like to thank all of you who were there in the pouring rain, and we know t...June 27, 2006
