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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Explains Decision To Record Blues Album
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell has launched his new official web site at www.viviancampbell.com. Campbell will release his first solo album, "Two Sides of If", on September 6. Campbell will be joined on the blues-oriented album by ZZ TOP's Billy Gibbons, singer Joan Osbourne, and former FRANK...August 1, 2005
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BLACKFOOT Concert Cancelled For Being Too Loud
icAyrshire.co.uk is reporting that BLACKFOOT were forced to pull the plug on their comeback concert in Glasgow on Sunday night (July 31) after residents complained about the noise. BLACKFOOT, who have toured with THE WHO and IRON MAIDEN, had reformed for a world tour and were to play their only Scot...August 1, 2005
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ALICE COOPER Guitarist Talks About 'Dirty Diamonds', Current Hard Rock Scene
Australia's Inside_Out666 recently conducted an interview with ALICE COOPER guitarist Ryan Roxie. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Inside_Out666: How much input did you have in terms of writing for the new album? Ryan Roxie: "Alice was very cool about co-writing with the band on the last couple...July 30, 2005
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DISSECTION: New Songs Available For Download
Reactivated Swedish death metallers DISSECTION have uploaded rough-mix versions of two new songs from their forthcoming CD on their official web site. Check them out: "Xeper-I-Set" (mp3, lyrics),"Starless Aeon" (mp3, lyrics). DISSECTION entered the studio on February 2 to begin recording their long...July 29, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: Covers CD Delayed
According to a posting on DEF LEPPARD's official web site, the release date of DEF LEPPARD's all-covers set, entitled "Yeah!" has been pushed back to late 2005/early 2006 from the previously announced September 20. No reason was given for the delay. Guitarist Phil Collen recently told Billboard.com...July 27, 2005
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More Details Surface About Death Of Original CARNIVORE Guitarist
More information has surfaced regarding the passing of original CARNIVORE guitarist Keith Alexander (later of the short-lived PRIMAL SCREAM project),who was killed in a bike accident on July 11. The following account was posted on Bikeblog ("Perspectives on bike culture in NYC and beyond") a short...July 27, 2005
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CLAWFINGER Sign With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
Swedish rap/metal combo CLAWFINGER have inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The band's new album is scheduled for release this fall. Commented frontman Zak Tell: "I feel like a kid in a candy store and proud as a god as I know how much work we have put into these songs. All the same, ...July 27, 2005
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COURTNEY LOVE: DAVE GROHL Is 'One Of The Biggest Jerks' In Rock
The Associated Press has issued the following report: Though some have labeled Dave Grohl of the FOO FIGHTERS the "nicest guy in rock," Courtney Love would beg to differ. "Dave gets to walk away unscathed and be the happy guy in rock, when he's one of the biggest jerks," Love says in the August issu...July 25, 2005
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ROB ZOMBIE Talks About Making Of 'The Devil's Rejects'
ROB ZOMBIE recently spoke to U-Press Telegram about his second feature film, "The "Devil's Rejects", and his headlining stint on the second stage of this year's Ozzfest, which kicked off on July 15 in Mansfield, MA. An excerpt from the interview follows: U-Press Telegram: Your wife has said that "On...July 25, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist To Release Solo Album
Launch Radio Networks reports: DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell will release his first solo album, "Two Sides of If", on September 6. Campbell will be joined on the blues-oriented album by ZZ TOP's Billy Gibbons, singer Joan Osbourne, and former FRANK ZAPPA and MISSING PERSONS drummer Terry Boz...July 25, 2005
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Thor Against the World
One of those legendary 1980s types that no one you know actually seems to have ever have heard of, Jon Mikl Thor is some sort of Canadian bodybuilding heavy metal movie star. He's been working on a comeback for a few years now, releasing an album last year (the quasi-conceptual "Thor Vs. The Beastwo...July 25, 2005
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Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Discusses His Time With DIO
The Dio Message Board recently conducted an interview with former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson. A few excerpts from the interview follow: The Dio Message Board: Is it true you almost replaced Craig [Goldy] after September 11th and have you talked to Ronnie recently? Rowan Robertson: "No, it's not t...July 23, 2005
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ALIEN: 'Dark Eyes' Details Revealed
Frontiers Records has announced the details surrounding the highly anticipated comeback of Swedish AOR masters ALIEN. Their long-overdue new album, "Dark Eyes", will be released on Frontiers Records in Europe on October 24, 2005 with a Japanese release to happen on Marquee/Avalon. "Dark Eyes" track...July 22, 2005
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CELTIC FROST: Preparing To Record New Album
CELTIC FROST frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has posted the following message on his official blog: "Yes, I know, we're only making an album. It's not an earth-shattering event, and we never claimed it was (although, yes, this blog is quite pretentious at times). Nor will most people on this planet car...July 22, 2005
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CELTIC FROST Frontman To Write Monthly Column For Swiss Magazine
According to a posting on CELTIC FROST frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer's official blog, Fischer has been asked to write a monthly column about CELTIC FROST for Swiss music/lifestyle magazine Rockstar. FROST bassist Martin Ain is already a contributor. As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported on June 16, CELT...July 21, 2005
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