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JAKE E. LEE: New Album Samples Posted Online
JakeELee.com has uploaded exclusive sample tracks from former OZZY OSBOURNE/BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee's upcoming "covers" album, which is scheduled for release this spring via Shrapnel Records. The CD, which is being engineered by Michael Lardie (formerly of GREAT WHITE),will feature the follo...March 1, 2005
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SCARVE To Record New Album Next Winter
France's SCARVE will enter the studio next winter to begin recording the follow-up to last year's "Irradiant", tentatively due in early 2006. In other news, the band have postponed plans to have their debut album, "Translucence" (originally released in 2000),reissued in 2005 with a bonus DVD. "Prep...February 25, 2005
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Ex-OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist JAKE E. LEE Talks About Upcoming 'Covers' Album
Former OZZY OSBOURNE/BADLANDS guitarist Jake E. Lee recently gave a rare interview to JakeELee.com about his upcoming album of cover songs from the 1970s. Asked why he decided to go ahead with the project, Jake said, "When Mike [Varney of Shrapnel Records] first approached me about this project, I a...February 24, 2005
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Former KORN Guitarist HEAD: 'A Lot Of People Think I'm Crazy'
Danielle C. Belton of The Bakersfield Californian has issued the following report: Brian "Head" Welch, founding guitarist of the Bakersfield-based metal act KORN for 13 years, is leaving the platinum-selling group for God. "KORN has parted ways with guitarist Brian "Head" Welch, who has chosen Jesus...February 23, 2005
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Guitarist ALEX SKOLNICK Comments On TESTAMENT 'Reunion' Tour
Former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick has issued a statement confirming his participation in the upcoming TESTAMENT "reunion" tour alongside lead vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarist Eric Peterson, bassist Greg Christian and drummer Johnny Tempesta (HELMET, ex-ROB ZOMBIE). The tour will last...February 21, 2005
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TONY IOMMI Talks About His Influences in GUITAR ONE Magazine
In the March 2005 issue of Guitar One magazine, BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi talks about the music that influenced him in their "Under The Influence" column. Here is a selection of his quotes: Artist: HANK MARVIN & THE SHADOWS: Tony Iommi: "The vibe and sound of the instrumental stuff real...February 21, 2005
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RAGE: Austrian Tribute Album Due In June
A tribute album to German power metallers RAGE consisting of contributions from 28 Austrian metal bands will be released on June 3. Entitled "Back In Time - A Tribute To Rage" (view cover here),the double CD will contain the following tracks: 01. ASPHYXIA - "All I Want" 02. CEEJAY & SEQUOIA DEN...February 21, 2005
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MAYHEM: Even The Darkest Satanists Have A Human Side
Chris Campion of The Observer has issued the following report: Backstage after the first show of a whistle-stop winter tour of Norway, Necro Butcher, bassist with Norwegian Black Metal band MAYHEM, is already a bit tipsy. He is gleefully reading back his own words from an article about the band in t...February 20, 2005
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SKID ROW Singer, F5 Among Artists Contributing To 'Waking Up Dead' Soundtrack
SKID ROW singer Johnny Solinger, ex-SAIGON KICK frontman Matt Kramer and F5, the new band formed by ex-MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, are among the artists contributing material to the soundtrack of the movie "Waking Up Dead", starring former SAIGON KICK/SKID ROW drummer Phil Varone. Also set to a...February 20, 2005
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EXHUMED Film Los Angeles Shows For Upcoming DVD
Californian gore-metallers EXHUMED have just completed filming two shows in Los Angeles at the Alterknit Lounge room of the Knitting Factory. "Both shows were oversold, and all the necromaniacs and slaughtercultists in attendance made it truly a weekend well worth filming," the group write on their...February 18, 2005
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Late AC/DC Singer BON SCOTT To Be Inducted Into West Australian Music Hall Of Fame
Simon Collins of the West Australian is reporting that Perth-raised former AC/DC singer Bon Scott is to be inducted into the WA Music Industry Association's Hall of Fame — nearly 25 years to the day after he was found dead in a car in London. Scott still inspires fervor among fans headbanging along...February 18, 2005
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LIGHT THIS CITY Sign With PROSTHETIC RECORDS
Bay Area thrashers LIGHT THIS CITY have inked a deal with Prosthetic Records. The group will release their second full-length album, "Remains of the Gods", on May 3. Having cut their teeth playing shows with everyone from HIMSA to BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME and CATTLE DECAPITATION, the band are ready...February 17, 2005
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TESTAMENT To Embark On 'Reunion' Tour
TESTAMENT lead vocalist Chuck Billy and founding guitarist Eric Peterson have announced that original guitar player Alex Skolnick and original bassist Greg Christian (HAVOCHATE),along with previous TESTAMENT drummer Johnny Tempesta (HELMET, ex-ROB ZOMBIE),will be joining them for a reunion tour of...February 17, 2005
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MY RUIN Part Ways With Drummer, Bassist
MY RUIN, the Los Angeles-based band fronted by ex-TURA SATANA singer Tairrie B., have reportedly parted ways with drummer Yael and bassist Johnny Chow (a.k.a. John Mark Bechtel, ex-SYSTEMATIC). Although both Yael and Johnny has already completed their parts for the group's new album, "Brutal Languag...February 17, 2005
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POWERMAN 5000 Almost Done Recording; New Lineup Revealed
POWERMAN 5000 frontman Spider One has posted the following message on the group's official message board: "O.K., so here's a long overdue update. First off, the new record is just about done. We still have to track a bit more and then mix, but I'm pretty sure we are done writing. Although who knows....February 15, 2005
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