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CRESCENT SHIELD: Demo Recordings Available For Download
CRESCENT SHIELD, the new "high-energy power/traditional metal" band featuring the talents of vocalist Michael Grant (ONWARD),guitarist Dan Delucie (DESTINY'S END),drummer Craig Anderson (ENGINE),and bassist Melanie Sisneros (SINERGY, THE IRON MAIDENS, NEW EDEN),have posted three demo tracks at t...October 10, 2004
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TWISTED SISTER, DIO, DOKKEN Confirmed For Mexico's MONTERREY METAL FEST
TWISTED SISTER, DIO, DOKKEN, QUIET RIOT and SHAMAN have reportedly been confirmed for the first-ever Monterrey Metal Fest, set to be held November 13 at the Auditorio Coca Cola in Monterrey, Mexico. More confirmations will be announced soon. Tickets for the one-day event officially went on sale on S...October 10, 2004
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TNT Singer To Begin Work On Solo Album
TNT singer Tony Harnell has posted the following message on his web site: "Hey everyone. Hope you had a great summer. It's been a crazy couple of years. I thought I would start off with a recap and bring you all up to date. "In 2002 I released what will likely be the last of ...October 9, 2004
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Bassist JOEY VERA Says ANTHRAX's NY Gig Was One Of His Most Memorable Concert Experiences
Bassist Joey Vera (FATES WARNING, ARMORED SAINT, ANTHRAX) has posted the following message on his web site: "Spring forward, Fall down. (That was me last night after a few too many bevies.) "I can see the leaves starting to turn out here in the Northeast of the U.S. and I doubt very much I'd see ...October 8, 2004
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Says He Doesn't Understand VIVIAN CAMPBELL's Problem With Him
In a recent interview with Rockdetector.com's Garry Sharpe-Young, Ronnie James Dio addressed the thorny issue of the bitter words flung his way by ex-DIO guitarist Vivian Campbell. "I don't really know the exact details of Vivian's grievance with me — I don't think anyone does, but he has been very...October 8, 2004
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WAR & PEACE: JEFF PILSON Comments On Live Album Recording
WAR & PEACE mainman Jeff Pilson (ex-DOKKEN/DIO) has commented on the recording of the band's upcoming live album, which took place on September 19 at the Z Rock 04 bash at the world-famous Cavern club in Liverpool, England. Said Pilson: "The live recording in Liverpool went extremely well, and I...October 7, 2004
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QUIET RIOT Return With New Lineup, Live CD
QUIET RIOT, the band who introduced the world to their chart-topping album "Metal Health", are back after an eighteen month absence. Driven by vocalist Kevin DuBrow and powered by drummer Frankie Banali, both QUIET RIOT founding members, the band is now fueled by longtime QUIET RIOT contributing bas...October 7, 2004
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FIREBALL MINISTRY Involved In Van Accident
FIREBALL MINISTRY were involved in an accident when their van collided with a deer last week. Fortunately, no one in the band suffered injuries in the early-morning incident, except for the deer, which, unfortunately, did not survive the crash. The group's van sustained two thousand dollars' worth o...October 6, 2004
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ANTHRAX Joined By PUBLIC ENEMY Rapper During NYC Gig
According to a posting at www.striglsmusicnews.com, PUBLIC ENEMY's Chuck D joined ANTHRAX on stage at the Beacon Theater in New York City last Saturday night (Oct. 2) for a version of his band's "Bring the Noise". ANTHRAX were playing the venue as part of their national tour with DIO and FIREBALL MI...October 5, 2004
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Talks Lineup Changes
Ronnie James Dio spoke with Electricbasement.com about the lineup changes the band has endured the last couple years. On the departure of bassist Jimmy Bain: "I was very surprised. When Jimmy left, we were writing at the time. When we did the album, we contacted Jeff [Pilson], who had played with us...October 5, 2004
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SEBASTIAN BACH Confirmed For Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD Festival
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach is the latest act confirmed to appear at the 2005 installment of the Bang Your Head!!! feastival, set to take place June 24-25 at Messegelände in Balingen, Germany. Bang Your Head!!! 2005 will be marks the festival's 10th anniversary and the theme of next year...October 1, 2004
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DEEP PURPLE Bassist Contributes Artwork To German Heavy Metal Magazine
DEEP PURPLE bassist Roger Glover has designed the cover of the new issue of Germany's Underground Empire magazine. The artwork can be viewed at this location. Commented Underground Empire editor Stefan Glas: "As a little tribute to the good old printed fanzine times, Underground Empire uses in its o...September 28, 2004
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Talks About SABBATH, ELF And Current State Of The Music Business
Ronnie James Dio recently spoke to RockConfidential.com about the new DIO album "Master of the Moon" and his views on the world and the current state of the music business. Several excerpts from the interview follow: RockConfidential.com: You've seen a lot of things in your career. What's your opini...September 28, 2004
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RUDY SARZO, BOBBY ROCK Among Guest Musicians On Upcoming MICHAEL ANGELO CD
Rudy Sarzo (DIO, ex-QUIET RIOT, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, WHITESNAKE, OZZY OSBOURNE),Bobby Rock (SLAUGHTER),Mark Tremonti (ALTER BRIDGE, ex-CREED),Jim Gillette (ex-NITRO) and Doug Marks ("Metal Method" founder) are among the musicians scheduled to appear on the new solo CD from former NITRO guitarist Mic...September 28, 2004
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WAR & PEACE: U.K. Show Recorded For Upcoming Live Album
WAR & PEACE, the band led by former DOKKEN/DIO bassist Jeff Pilson, recorded their headlining appearance at the Z Rock 04 bash at the world-famous Cavern club, Liverpool on Sunday, September 19 for an upcoming live album. The band's set was an amazing trip through Pilson's remarkable career and...September 24, 2004
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