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POISON: New Compilation Album From EMI Due In April
According to the Canton Repository, EMI is working on a new compilation of songs from the 1980s glam-rock band POISON, slated for release in April. No further information is currently available. As previously reported, POISON's "Greatest Hits 1986-1996" collection, which was originally released in N...December 27, 2005
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VINCE NEIL's Former Personal Trainer Arrested For Murder
Boston's WHDH-TV is reporing that professional bodybuilder Craig Titus — who helped MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil lose 20 pounds as part of VH1's "Remaking: Vince Neil" special — and his wife, Kelly Ryan, were arrested Friday (Dec. 23) in Massachusetts as fugitives in the slaying of a woman whose...December 26, 2005
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Venganza
Mexico's HACAVITZ was birthed from RAVAGER (an earlier incarnation of which was called DOMAIN),a band that released a couple of albums on Osmose. DOMAIN/RAVAGER founder/vocalist/guitarist Antimo Buonnano charged forth, releasing a self-titled 7" on Osmore before infecting the earth with "Venganza"....December 26, 2005
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DERANGED Pull Out Of European Tour With NATRON, GOD DETHRONED Step In
Swedish gore death masters DERANGED have cancelled their previously announced European trek with Italy's NATRON after their guitarist "coudn't get permission from his job" to leave for the tour, according to a posting on NATRON's web site. "With almost all gigs already confimed, getting over a first...December 23, 2005
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VANDEN PLAS: First Tour Dates Of 2006 Announced
German progressive metallers VANDEN PLAS have announced the first tour dates in support of their upcoming CD, "Christ.0". They are as follows: Mar. 18 - Cologne Prog Night (Bürgerzentrum Ehrenfeld) - Köln, GER Apr. 02 - Headway Festival - NETH May 05 - Festival - Beauvais, FRA (w/ THERION, WITHIN TE...December 21, 2005
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ENTOMBED: Studio Update
ENTOMBED have entered Soundland studio in Upplands Väsby, Sweden to begin recording their new album, "Serpent Saints", due on June 6, 2006 via Threeman Recordings. The upcoming CD will be the group's first without the contributions of guitarist Uffe Cederlund, who left the band in September. ENTOMBE...December 14, 2005
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Ex-MEGADETH Bassist: 'Being A Rock Star Isn't As Cool As It Used To Be'
Jesse Capps of RockConfidential.com recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: RockConfidential.com: I would almost bet that after dealing with your former situation you were left disheartened or maybe a litt...December 14, 2005
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POISON's 'Greatest Hits 1986-1996' Certified Double-Platinum
POISON's "Greatest Hits 1986-1996" collection, which was originally released in November 1996, has been officially certified double-platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for shipments in excess of two million copies in the United States. According to Yahoo! Music, "Greates...December 13, 2005
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Trial Date Set For GREAT WHITE's Former Tour Manager
The Associated Press has issued the following report: A judge set a May 1 trial date for one of three men charged in a 2003 nightclub fire that killed 100 people. Daniel Biechele, the former tour manager for the rock band GREAT WHITE, faces 200 counts of involuntary manslaughter. He lit the pyrotech...December 12, 2005
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VANDEN PLAS To Release New CD In February
German progressive metallers VANDEN PLAS will release their new album, "Christ.0", on February 24, 2006. It is a concept album inspired by Alexandre Dumas' novel "The Count of Monte Cristo". The recordings are currently taking place at the Bazement studios near Wiesbaden, Germany. The track listing...December 10, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Says He Wants To Record New Studio Album Next Year
This Is London recently conducted an interview with Ozzy Osbourne. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On singing before the Queen at the Royal Variety Performance, alongside Sir Cliff Richard, Charlotte Church and Shirley Bassey: "She [the Queen] looked at me and she goes, [puts on a high, posh vo...December 9, 2005
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SEVENDUST Drummer Remembers DIMEBAG: Video Available
Thursday (December 8) marked the one year anniversary of the death of former PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. Darrell, along with three other people, was viciously gunned down at a club in Ohio. Dimebag is missed by his fans and by his fellow bands. SEVENDUST's Morgan Rose,...December 9, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Play Surprise Show In Las Vegas: Photos Available
VELVET REVOLVER played an unannounced show last night (Dec. 7) in Las Vegas. The band performed a 11-song set at Body English at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, where Maxim held a Billboard Music Awards afterparty. Earlier that night, the band presented an award to Mariah Carey during the ceremony...December 8, 2005
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THOR: West Coast Dates Announced
Smog Veil Records has announced select West Coast tour dates for THOR. The band will support their current album, titled "Thor Against The World", and retrospective DVD, titled "An-THOR-logy". Both are available in stores now. Jon Mikl Thor, the rock music, film and body-building legend (Mr. America...December 7, 2005
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Hypnotize
Double album sets have often been seen as an indulgence by an artist or band overcome with their own confidence in their creativity and abilities. With the rare exception of a concept record like THE WHO's "Tommy" or PINK FLOYD's "The Wall", even acclaimed collections like the SMASHING PUMPKINS' "Me...December 5, 2005