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Legend has it that JAMES BROWN used to make his new records on tour, pretty much as he came up with the hook for each song. He'd pull the bus over in whatever town the band was driving through, hustle everyone into the nearest studio, hum and point and snap his fingers 'till everyone got ...March 12, 2005
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ADLER'S APPETITE: BANG TANGO's LESTE To Fill In For JIZZY PEARL in Japan
Due to personal obligations, vocalist Jizzy Pearl (RATT/ex-LOVE/HATE) was unable to join ADLER'S APPETITE for their current tour of Japan. "Fortunately, the guys were able to recruit BANG TANGO's own Joe Leste to substitute his vocal talents for the shows," reads a posting on The Official Steven Adl...March 11, 2005
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TOMMY LEE To Release New Album Through His Own Label Imprint
Hits Daily Double reports: Word has it that MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee is putting the finishing touches on a new album on his own imprint intended to be a companion piece to his upcoming NBC reality series, "Tommy Lee Goes To College", coming this summer. The album is said to feature guests inclu...March 10, 2005
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SILVER GINGER 5: 'Black Leather Mojo' Reissue To Include Bonus Disc
SILVER GINGER 5, the band featuring THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger and ex-ELECTRIC BOYS frontman/current HANOI ROCKS guitarist Conny Bloom, will have their "Black Leather Mojo" collection re-released this month by Sanctuary Records. The two-CD set features all the tracks from the original Japanese r...March 10, 2005
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QUIET RIOT Bassist: 'We Are Like A Band Of Brothers'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with QUIET RIOT bassist Chuck Wright. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How did you become reunited with QUIET RIOT? Chuck Wright: "It all started with a couple one off shows I did with Kevin [DuBrow, vocals] and Frankie [Banali, d...March 9, 2005
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STEVEN ADLER's Book Collaborator Talks About Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer's Early Years
Swedish web site Metalshrine recently interviewed Brooke Ellis, who runs Steven Adler's (ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer) official fan site and who also worked on a book about Steven's life. The interview is mostly about the book, tentatively entitled "No Bed of Roses", with some stories from Steven's past...March 9, 2005
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BEN JACKSON GROUP To Release 'All Over You' This Month
Florida-based heavy metal band the BEN JACKSON GROUP is set to release its new album "All Over You" on March 29, via Screaming Ferret Wreckords. "All Over You" is the band's second album. Vocalist/guitarist Ben Jackson created his own band to further expand the musical direction explored by his prev...March 8, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST: 'Angel Of Retribution' To Debut At No. 12 On BILLBOARD Chart
According to Hits Daily Double, JUDAS PRIEST have sold approximately 58,500 copies of their new album, "Angel of Retribution", during its first week of release to debut at position No. 12 on next week's The Billboard 200 chart. PRIEST reportedly saw significant sales from their release in the DualDi...March 8, 2005
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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE Says He Wants To Begin Getting New Songs Out Of His Head
In three brand new postings on MEGADETH's official web site, the group's mainman Dave Mustaine revealed plans to record brand new material, and has commented on the band's upcoming U.S. tour plans and the recently released "Of Mice and Men" promotional video. Read on: "Yesterday [March 7] I chatted...March 8, 2005
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TONY IOMMI's Epiphone Guitar Gets Glowing Review
The March issue of U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine features a glowing review of the Epiphone Tony Iommi G-400 guitar, complete with a five-star rating. The magazine describes it as "probably the best Epiphone electric we’ve ever tried. The quality of finish is top class and the guitar has all the class...March 8, 2005
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HANOI ROCKS Guitarist Suffering From 'After-Tour Jet Lag Blues'
HANOI ROCKS guitarist Conny Bloom (ex-ELECTRIC BOYS) has posted the following message on his official web site: "Ladies and gentlemen: HANOI ROCKS have left the building! Ever tried going to bed at the same time as you normally go to work? You got the picture; got the 'after tour jetlag blues' &...March 8, 2005
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DISIPLIN To Release 'Anti-Life' Next Week
Moonfog Productions has set a March 14 release date for DISIPLIN's second album, entitled "Anti-Life". The CD will include 11 "demonic" tracks and a "blood-curdling, unholy" bonus video for the title track. The follow-up to the group's 2003 self-titled debut was recorded at Akkerhaugen Lydstudio and...March 6, 2005
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New DANZIG/DOYLE Live Photos Posted Online
Moshpitwookie.com has uploaded several photos from DANZIG's performance at the Electric Factory on Wednesday night (March 2). Glenn Danzig was joined during the show by his former MISFITS bandmate Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein for a special 30-minute set of MISFITS classics— one of only three East...March 4, 2005
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TWISTED SISTER, SEBASTIAN BACH, Y&T Confirmed For U.K.'s DEMOLITION BALL
TWISTED SISTER, SEBASTIAN BACH, Y&T, ELECTRIC EEL SHOCK and ANTIPRODUCT have been confirmed for the Demolition Ball 2005, set to be held June 26 at the Newcastle Metro Arena in Newcastle, England. Primarily a showcase for artists signed to Demolition Records, the Demolition Ball will be recorded...March 4, 2005
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MEGADETH: Upcoming DVD To Include Never-Before-Seen Footage
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forum" section of the group's official web site: "We all leave to go home tomorrow — my family and John Leeder's family and as soon as I get home I am going to the hospital because I can't seem to shake this horrible road ...March 4, 2005
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