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JUDAS PRIEST-Inspired Art Exhibit Opens In Toronto

Mike Doherty of The Globe and Mail reports that an Ontario-based artist has opened a gallery in Toronto dedicated to the work of JUDAS PRIEST. The show "Electric Eye", a fundraiser for Toronto's Sis Boom Bah gallery, features 49 works in various media by 49 artists, each of whom was assigned a song...
July 12, 2004
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Review: BLACK SABBATH Sounded As Pertinent And Vital As Ever At OZZFEST 2004 Kick-Off

Phillip D'Amour of The Republican reviewed BLACK SABBATH and JUDAS PRIEST's performances at the opening show of this year's Ozzfest, which took place Saturday (July 10) in Hartford, Connecticut. "SABBATH opened its 60-minute set with its 1971 metal masterpiece 'War Pigs' from the classic album 'Para...
July 12, 2004
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ANATHEMA To Return To Turkey In October

ANATHEMA will be playing two shows in Istanbul, Turkey on October 1-2, 2004 at the Beyoglu Music Hall (Yenimelek). ANATHEMA are continuing to tour in support of their seventh studio album, "A Natural Disaster", which was released in the U.S. in February through KOCH Records/Music For Nations. The fo...
July 11, 2004
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Former TESTAMENT Guitarist Performs With 30-Piece Orchestra In 'Jekyll & Hyde: The Concert'

Former TESTAMENT/SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick recently took part in the premier of "Jekyll & Hyde: The Concert", featuring a 30-piece orchestra. " It was simultaneously one of my most challenging and most rewarding musical experiences," Alex said. "To play in such a situation requires a lot...
July 9, 2004
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ULI JON ROTH/MICHAEL SCHENKER: First Tour Dates Announced

The first three dates have been announced for the forthcoming American tour featuring guitar legends Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) and Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO). As previously reported, the tour will comprise of approximately 20 shows some of the concerts are also going to feature George Lynch. Both...
July 7, 2004
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It's Official: ULI JON ROTH, MICHAEL SCHENKER To Team Up For American Tour

It has been officially confirmed today that legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) will embark an American co-headlining tour with the MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP (MSG) starting at the end of August. The tour will comprise of approximately 20 shows some of the concerts are also going to feature...
July 3, 2004
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BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Guitarist Reflects On European Tour

A bunch of BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION live photos taken at this past weekend's Graspop Metal Meeting at De Boeretang in Dessel, Belgium have been posted online at this location (courtesy of Datapix Agency). In other news, BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION guitarist Tracii Guns has posted the following message on the...
July 1, 2004
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CALLENISH CIRCLE: Early Recordings To Be Reissued

Dutch melodic death metallers CALLENISH CIRCLE will have their complete pre-Metal Blade Records history reissued on a two-CD set through Karmageddon Media. Entitled "Forbidden Empathy", the collection will feature brand-new artwork by Swedish art-wizard Niklas Sundin at Cabin Fever Media (IN FLAMES,...
June 30, 2004
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FIRESWITCH To Support TRASH LIGHT VISION At U.K. Date

Birmingham, England-based four-piece FIRESWITCH have been confirmed as support for TRASH LIGHT VISION (featuring guitarist Acey Slade) on July 8 at Jailhouse in Coventry, U.K. FIRESWITCH, who recently added drummer Tim Gascoigne to their ranks, "stand alone boldly between genres," the band write on...
June 25, 2004
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FLAMETAL: When Flamenco Meets Speed Metal, With A Little Help From MARTY FRIEDMAN

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has contributed guest guitar leads to a track from FLAMETAL, a self-described "flamenco metal" project that mixes flamenco and speed metal. The brainchild of innovative musician/artist Benjamin Woods, FLAMETAL's music is based off flamenco rhythms and tonalit...
June 23, 2004
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Producer EDDIE KRAMER: Classic Rock Auction Details Revealed

Backstage Auctions has announced The 2004 Classic Rock Auction, featuring the private collection of Eddie Kramer. The auction begins on July 18, 2004 and runs for two weeks. Eddie Kramer is one of the most renowned and respected record producers in music, spanning a career of more than four decades,...
June 21, 2004
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Legendary Producer EDDIE KRAMER To Auction Off KISS, ZEPPELIN, HENDRIX Memorabilia

Legendary producer Eddie Kramer will be auctioning off personal items from KISS, JIMI HENDRIX and LED ZEPPELIN during the 2004 Classic Rock Auction starting July 18 via Backstage Auctions, Inc. Throughout his 30-year career, Eddie Kramer has been behind the boards for the biggest names in music. But...
June 13, 2004
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AYREON: New Single To Arrive In July

AYREON, the brainchild of Dutch guitarist Arjen Lucassen (ex-BODINE, VENGEANCE),will be releasing an alternative version of the song "Day Sixteen: Loser", simply called "Loser", as the next single from their "Ayreon: The Human Equation" CD. "In this version Joost van den Broek (ex-SUN CAGED, AFTER...
June 10, 2004
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W.A.S.P. Live In Switzerland: Photos Available

A bunch of photos from W.A.S.P.'s gig at Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland last Saturday (June 5) have been posted online at this location (courtesy of ManyFaced.com). The group's set list for the show was as follows: 01. Overture (Intro) 02. Opening Medley: - On Your Knees - Inside The Electric Circus -...
June 8, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST: More New Live, Studio Photos Posted Online

Several photos taken during JUDAS PRIEST's first concert since reuniting with singer Rob Halford Wednesday night (June 2) at Stadiumsporthalle in Hannover, Germany have been posted online at this location. In addition, legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin has uploaded three Polaroid shots of JUDA...
June 5, 2004