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ENGINE OF PAIN Signs With LION MUSIC

Dutch thrashers ENGINE OF PAIN, who feature in their ranks former AFTER FOREVER (1995-2000) drummer Joep Beckers, have inked a deal with Finnish record label Lion Music for the release of their new album, "I Am Your Enemy". According to the band, Lion Music is traditionally "a home for some of the w...

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STEVE HARRIS' Daughter Added To Remainder Of IRON MAIDEN's European Tour

IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris' daughter Lauren Harris and her band have been added to MAIDEN's European tour for all dates from and including Den Bosch, Holland on November 26 through to the two nights at Earl's Court, London December 22-23. Says manager Rod Smallwood: "Lauren supported MAIDEN in...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: 'Winter Carols' Enters New Age Chart At No. 7

BLACKMORE'S NIGHT's holiday album, "Winter Carols", has entered Billboard's New Age album chart at position No. 7. View the whole chart at this location. Ritchie Blackmore has been known worldwide for his guitar shredding in DEEP PURPLE and RAINBOW. He has also shown hints of his penchant for mediev...

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STEVE HARRIS' Daughter 'Looks Better With Age': Photos Available

Legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin has uploaded a number of photos of Lauren Harris — daughter of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris — who supported MAIDEN on their recent Japanese tour and Danish tour dates. Halfin says, "I've photographed her since she was born — and you know, she looks better...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: 'I Had A Very Artistic Kind Of Upbringing'

Dave Harrison of Australia's X-Press Online recently conducted an interview with legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen. A few excerpts from the chat follow: X-Press Online: Where did the idea to combine classical music and rock guitar come from? Yngwie: I was the youngest member of my family,...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO: I'm Not About To Leave DIO For Anything Else

Norway's Metal Express Radio recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW). A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Express Radio: How's your upcoming studio album shaping up? Dio: We've been writing three or four things at the...

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HEAVY METAL MANIACS FESTIVAL VII: Final Lineup, Running Order Announced

The final lineup and running order has been announced for the Heavy Metal Maniacs Festival VII, which is set to take place this Saturday, October 28 at Manifesto in Hoorn, Holland. It is as follows: Doors open: 15h00 16h15 – 17h00 SNAKES & SIRENS (NETH) 17h15 – 18h00 ACCELERATE (NETH) 18h15 – 19...

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DIO On Possible BLACK SABBATH Reunion: 'I Would Absolutely Say No If It Was For Nostalgia'

Paul Jackson of Daily Yomiuri recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW). A few excerpts from the chat follow: On revisiting the "Holy Diver" material on a recently released live CD: "It was cool and fun to play those songs agai...

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Former RAINBOW Singer To Interview RITCHIE BLACKMORE Biographer

Former RAINBOW and current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White will interview Jerry Bloom, author of the new Ritchie Blackmore biography "Black Knight: The Ritchie Blackmore Story", on his Total Rock radio show on Wednesday, September 27 between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. (GMT). Commented White: "I...

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STEVE HARRIS' Daughter To Open For IRON MAIDEN In Japan

LAUREN HARRIS (photos) — daughter of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris — will support MAIDEN on their Japanese tour. The dates are as follows: Oct. 25 - Budokan - Tokyo, JPN Oct. 26 - Yubinchokin Hall - Horoshima, JPN Oct. 30 - Jo Hall - Osaka, JPN Oct. 31 - Shimin Hall - ...

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DEEP PURPLE Singer: 'I'm Having More Fun Than A Butcher's Dog On This Tour'

Jon Matsumoto of The Mercury News recently spoke to DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan about his current tour in support of his solo album, "Gillan's Inn", which celebrates his 40-year career in rock. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On touring solo: "I'm having more fun than a butcher's dog on thi...

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DEEP PURPLE Frontman: RITCHIE BLACKMORE Is 'A Difficult Guy'

DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan took some time off from his current North American solo tour and answered a few questions from Darryl Sterdan at Winnipeg Sun. A few excerpts follow: On touring: "Every now and again I have my arm twisted to take some time off. But a week or 10 days is about ...

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STEVE HARRIS' Daughter To Open For IRON MAIDEN In Denmark

According to a posting on the IRON MAIDEN fan site MaidenFans.com, MAIDEN's European support act TRIVIUM will not be able to make it to the two sold-out shows in Denmark (November 9-10) and will be replaced for those gigs only by LAUREN HARRIS (photos) — daughter of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve ...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO On BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW Reunion Rumors, Upcoming DIO CD

Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) was the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" on August 16. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the status of the new DIO album: "I think because we've had to tour so much in the last three...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: First-Ever Unauthorized Biography Due In September

"Black Knight", the first-ever unauthorized Ritchie Blackmore biography, will be published in the U.K. on September 4 by Omnibus Press. "Black Knight" was written and researched by Jerry Bloom, who first met Ritchie more than twenty years ago; has followed his career since the Seventies, and since 1...