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FIREBALL MINISTRY: Former SYSTEMATIC/MY RUIN Bassist Joins The Fold
Los Angeles-based heavy hitters FIREBALL MINISTRY have announced the addition of bassist Johnny Chow (a.k.a. John Mark Bechtel, ex-SYSTEMATIC, MY RUIN) to the group's ranks. FIREBALL MINISTRY will be teaming up with CKY and THE KNIVES for the Adio Footwear-sponsored Rock Adio Tour, which will kick o...July 6, 2005
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HAMMERFALL Guitarist Checks In
HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "First off, sorry for not updating the news in a while. As you probably know, we have been on tour quite a lot the past months, and that is one of the reasons for my tardiness. But if you live ...July 6, 2005
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HELLOWEEN: More European Tour Dates Announced
German power metallers HELLOWEEN have lined up several U.K. dates as part of their upcoming world tour. Confirmed HELLOWEEN tour dates are as follows: Nov. 18 - CZ - Zlín, hala Novesta Nov. 19 - CZ - Pardubice, Duhová Aréna Nov. 20 - CZ - Plzen, hala Lokomotiva Nov. 22 - SK - Zilina, Na ...July 5, 2005
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POWERMAN 5000 Singer Talks About Losing Major Label Deal, Playing Clubs
POWERMAN 5000 frontman Spider One recently spoke to the Boston Herald about the group's split with major label Dreamworks and the recording process for their new CD. Regarding playing clubs, Spider said, "It's where I feel most comfortable. We've sort of run the gamut from doing the smaller clubs in...July 5, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH's IOMMI Gets 'Trashed' On New IAN GILLAN Album
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi recently took time out of his schedule to record the guitar parts for a remake of "Trashed" from BLACK SABBATH's "Born Again" album, which featured Ian Gillan (DEEP PURPLE) on vocals. The new version of the track will be included on Gillan's upcoming album "Gillan'...June 30, 2005
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DANZIG, CHIMAIRA, BEHEMOTH Confirmed For 'BLACKEST OF THE BLACK' Tour
Glenn Danzig, at the forefront of the hardcore/dark metal movement for more than 25 years, has announced that the 2005 "Blackest of the Black" tour will kick off in San Diego at the end of September and end on the West Coast on Halloween. For the sophomore year of this fall traveling festival, Danzi...June 29, 2005
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SEBASTIAN BACH To Co-Headline Italy's EVOLUTION FESTIVAL
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has posted the following message on his official web site: "I am totally excited to announce the Evolution Festival, which happens this July 16 in Toscolano Maderno, Italy!! This will be the first outdoor festival I have ever played in my life in Italy, which...June 29, 2005
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TRIVIUM's HEAFY Reveals Details Of 'Roadrunner All-Stars' CD
TRIVIUM's Matt Heafy has revealed more details about his contributions to the upcoming "Roadrunner All-Stars" record to mark Roadrunner Records' 25th anniversary. The full-length release will contain original musical collaborations between past and present Roadrunner artists. Approximately 50 musici...June 27, 2005
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TESTAMENT: More 'Reunion' Tour Dates Announced
TESTAMENT's original lineup — Chuck Billy (vocals),Eric Peterson (guitar),Alex Skolnick (guitar),Greg Christian (bass),and Louie Clemente (drums) — have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Jul. 02 - Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre (w/ JUDAS PRIEST) Jul. 08 - Tacoma,...June 27, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE To Receive Star On HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME
MÖTLEY CRÜE are among the entertainers in motion pictures, television, radio, live theater, and recording that have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it was announced Friday (June 24) by Johnny Grant, chairman of the Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Comm...June 24, 2005
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Original TESTAMENT Lineup To Open FOR JUDAS PRIEST In California
San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT have been added to 107.7 The Bone's "Bone Bash VI" concert on Saturday, July 2 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. They will share the main stage with JUDAS PRIEST, QUEENSRŸCHE and CARBOARD VAMPYRES (featuring former ALICE IN CHAINS...June 23, 2005
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GREAT WHITE Guitarist Reinvents Himself After Surviving Terrible Nightclub Fire
Bruce Fessier of The Desert Sun has issued the following report: Mark Kendall, a co-founder of the GREAT WHITE rock band, moved to Palm Desert from Los Angeles for all the usual reasons. The weather, the environment, those twinkling things in the sky. "The vibe is really good here," said guitarist M...June 22, 2005
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HENRY ROLLINS Stops By Camp Hansen
Erik Slavin of Stars and Stripes has issued the following report: The line continued out the door at the MHG mess hall on Monday, with Marines eagerly awaiting a handshake and autograph from the man many indicated they viewed as a punk music legend. "I hope he signs my guitar. He might break ...June 21, 2005
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OCTAVIA SPERATI To Support CRADLE OF FILTH On U.K. Tour
Norwegian six-piece, all-female band OCTAVIA SPERATI have been confirmed as the support act for CRADLE OF FILTH on their upcoming U.K. tour. The dates are as follows: Dec. 01 – Southampton, UK @ Guild Hall Dec. 02 - Norwich, UK @ Uea Dec. 03 - London, UK @ The Forum Dec. 05 - Cardiff, UK ...June 21, 2005
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SEX PISTOLS Sign Up For LIVE 8?
U.K.'s News of the World reports that the SEX PISTOLS will be reuniting to perform at Live 8 after frontman Johnny Rotten finally agreed to do the show his bandmates immediately gave the green light to to. "The others said 'Yes' straight away but Johnny took his time," a source said. "He knew ...June 20, 2005
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