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BIFF BYFORD: 'This Is The Best SAXON By Far'
In a recent interview with Rockdetector.com, SAXON frontman Biff Byford spoke about the fans' and the media's reaction to the group's new album, "Lionheart". "I think we all knew as soon as we had finished it that we had something very good on our hands but the initial response from both fans and .....October 12, 2004
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GUITAR WORLD's 'Worst Riffs, Licks & Solos of All Time': Top 10 Revealed
The Associated Press is reporting that Guitar World magazine has selected the "100 Worst Riffs, Licks & Solos of All Time," identifying ones that are "lazy," "boring," "just plain stoopid," or "involve C.C. DeVille." The list includes songs by DAVID BOWIE, DEF LEPPARD, METALLICA, GREEN DAY, B.B....October 9, 2004
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THE ESOTERIC Sign With PROSTHETIC RECORDS
THE ESOTERIC, the Lawrence, KS-based outfit featuring COALESCE and REGGIE AND THE FULL EFFECT guitarist Cory White as well as former TODAY IS THE DAY drummer Marshall Kilpatric, have signed a worldwide recording deal with Los Angeles-based Prosthetic Records. Earlier this week, the band (rounded out...October 7, 2004
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HELMET Mainman Weighs In On AXL ROSE, Former Bandmates
In a recent interview with Chart Attack, HELMET mainman Page Hamilton explained that growing and experimenting musically are essential for not getting stuck in one place. "I mean, look at Axl Rose," he said. "He put out the GUNS N' ROSES album like 20 years ago and he's blocked. I mean, I'm just ...October 6, 2004
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Missouri Heavy Metal Club Loses Appeal Of Liquor License Revocation
Dan Curry of The Examiner is reporting that Independence, MO heavy-metal venue The Bunker lost its appeal of its liquor license revocation, but plans to pursue its case in state courts. The Bunker, at 10520 E. U.S. 40 in southwest Independence, lost its liquor license last month after a lengthy batt...October 5, 2004
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HOLLYWOOD ROSE: Pre-GUNS N' ROSES Demos To Receive Japanese Release With Bonus DVD
According to MelodicRock.com, HOLLYWOOD ROSE's "Hollywood Rose – The Roots Of Guns N' Roses" CD, which contains original demos featuring Axl Rose and Izzy Stradlin that pre-dated L.A. GUNS and GUNS N' ROSES, gets a more-value-added release in Japan. This version will also include a Japan-only DVD (R...October 5, 2004
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STARRATS Begin Recording Sophomore Album
Danish hard rockers STARRATS have entered Whitebranch studio in Hillerød, Denmark to begin recording their sophomore album, tentatively due in early 2005. Nine drum tracks have been recorded thus far, and four more songs, plus a couple of covers, will be tracked in the near future. The upcoming CD w...October 4, 2004
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BATHORY Tribute Album Changes Name
Germany's Black Goat Productions have changed the projected title of the upcoming BATHORY tribute album to "A Tribute from the Hordes to Bathory" from the previously announced "Twilight of the Goats". "After talking to [BATHORY's record label] Black Mark I had to change the name of the 'Twilight of...October 4, 2004
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AXL ROSE Lands Gig At Fast-Food Restaurant: Video Available
GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose brings over-the-top stagecraft to his latest gig: a McDougals fast-food counter. Watch the Camp Chaos cartoon clip at this location (Quicktime needed to view). ...October 3, 2004
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ON A PALE HORSE: New Album Track Listing Revealed
ON A PALE HORSE, the band featuring ex-SLIPKNOT guitarist Josh Brainard, have finished tracking 11 songs for their sophomore album, which will now be called "Amplify the Circle". The follow-up to "Black Is Not the Darkest Colour" was produced by Warren Riker (DOWN, CROWBAR) and is said to be "the mo...October 2, 2004
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TWILIGHTNING Enter Finnish Single Chart At No. 5
Finnish power metallers TWILIGHTNING have entered the Finnish single chart at position No. 5 with their latest single, "Into Eternity". View the whole chart here. The single features the title cut plus a cover of ALICE COOPER's "Wind-Up Toy" and the Japanese bonus track "Affection Seeker" (included...September 29, 2004
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KERRANG!'s Founding Editor To Head Up CLASSIC ROCK Magazine
Brand Republic's "Media Bulletin" is reporting that Future Publishing has revealed a new senior editorial team for its Classic Rock magazine, with new hirings including Kerrang!'s founding editor Geoff Barton. Scott Rowley takes up the reins as editor-in-chief and rock journalist Barton returns to t...September 29, 2004
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12 STONES Added To MEGADETH Tour
Christian hard rockers 12 STONES have been added to select dates on MEGADETH's "Blackmail The Universe Tour", which is scheduled to kick off on October 23 in Reno, NV. 12 STONES will reportedly be doing part of the trek while the rest of the tour will feature previously announced openers EARSHOT. It...September 28, 2004
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TWILIGHTNING Guitarist Forced To Sit Out NIGHTWISH Tour
Guitarist Tommi Sartanen of Finnish power metallers TWILIGHTNING has been forced to sit out the band's current tour with NIGHTWISH. "Tommi fractured his shoulder quite badly couple of weeks ago in a local nigthclub," the band write on their web site. "So, we have this dude called Toni Tossavainen fr...September 24, 2004
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RIKETS To Release Debut EP In November
RIKETS, the new metal "supergroup" made up of former members of SWITCHED, THE BEDROOM ALL-STARS, and ERASE THE GREY, will be releasing their debut EP, entitled "Anything for the Devil", via the Internet on November 23. The six-song EP was produced by Ben Schigel (CHIMAIRA, SWITCHED) and mixed by Log...September 24, 2004
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