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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
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Austrian Concert Promoter Accuses W.A.S.P. of Short-Changing Their Fans
An Austrian concert promoter is claiming that W.A.S.P. performed an abbreviated show in Innsbruck, Austria Wednesday night (June 2) after making an arrangement with the front-of-house man to pull the plug on the performance 45 minutes into the concert. What follows is a rough translation of the Germ...June 3, 2004
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JUDAS PRIEST's Reunion Tour: Opening Night Setlist Revealed
JUDAS PRIEST played their first concert since reuniting with singer Rob Halford Wednesday night (June 2) at Stadiumsporthalle in Hannover, Germany. The group's entire setlist for the show was follows: 01. Hellion 02. Electric Eye 03. Metal Gods 04. Heading Out to the Highway 05. The Ripper 06. Touch...June 2, 2004
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Hell Bent For Weather: Swedish Meteorologists To Perform At SWEDEN ROCK
Pär Holmgren and Pererik Åberg, the two most famous meteorologists on Swedish national TV (SVT),have put together a band that will perform at this year's Sweden Rock festival. The band, dubbed SPRIDDA SKURARS ("Scattered Showers" in Swedish),will perform well-known hard rock classics with re-writt...May 31, 2004
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THERAPY? To Begin Recording New Album
THERAPY? bassist Michael McKeegan has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Folks, It might have looked like we've been quiet for a while but we have actually been busy, busy boys. The UK tour with THE WILDHEARTS was amazing, we had an awesome time and received much, much l...May 30, 2004
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Former TWO HIT CREEPER Members Launch THE UNHEARD OF
Former TWO HIT CREEPER members Jim (guitar) and Mike (vocals) have formed a new band called THE UNHEARD OF. "Like we said a year and a half ago when we ended TWO HIT CREEPER, this band is pure unadulterated rock with influences stemming from LED ZEPPELIN, GN'R, STP, ALICE IN CHAINS, BLACK SABBATH an...May 30, 2004
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VIRGIN STEELE: Summer Festival Appearances Planned
VIRGIN STEELE frontman David DeFeis recently spoke to Germany's Dragonight web site about the band's current activities and the status of his "Lilith" project. "We are currently preparing for a few Italian open air summer festival shows, where we will be performing very long sets," David said. "Most...May 22, 2004
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STEVE VAI, TWISTED SISTER's J.J. FRENCH To Judge Guitar Face-Off
The New York Post's Page Six reports: "A gang of guitar gods has agreed to judge a photo search of America's greatest 'guitar face' — the musical mugging that some overexuberant ax-men do during a solo. The photos are being evaluated by Steve Vai, Hank Williams Jr., BILLY IDOL sideman Steve Stevens,...May 16, 2004
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MALEVOLENT CREATION, DOOMSWORD Drop Off Germany's ROCK HARD Festival
MALEVOLENT CREATION and DOOMSWORD have cancelled their participation in the upcoming the Rock Hard Festival on May 28-30 at Amphitheater in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. MALEVOLENT CREATION are citing their booking agent's failure to book additional dates around the festival as the reason for their cancel...May 14, 2004
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DINO CAZARES On New FEAR FACTORY CD: 'True Fans Know What's Up'
Former FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares was recently interviewed by HitThePit.com about his recent and upcoming activities. Asked for his opinion on the new FEAR FACTORY record, "Archetype" (the group's first since Dino's departure),Cazares replied, "I don't think my opinion matters, the true FF...May 12, 2004
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NUCLEAR ASSAULT: Surprises In Store On Upcoming Studio CD
Reunited New York Thrash metal veterans NUCLEAR ASSAULT — vocalist/guitarist John Connelly, bass guitarist Danny Lilker, drummer Glenn Evans and new guitarist Scott Harrington — are putting the finishing touches to their first collection of new material in ten years at the Manchester, NH, studios of...May 11, 2004
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CANS: Band Lineup For 2000 DECIBEL Festival Appearance Revealed
HAMMERFALL frontman Joacim Cans will be joined by Danny Gill (guitar),Stefan Pascolino (bass) and Mark Zonder (drums, FATES WARNING) during his solo appearance (under the CANS moniker) at the 2000 Decibel festival May 21-22 in Bengtsfors, Sweden (180 km north of Gothenburg). "Unfortunately neither...May 9, 2004
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ANATHEMA Confirmed For Turkey's ROCK ISTANBUL Festival
ANATHEMA have been confirmed for the Rock Istanbul music festival, a three-day event taking place June 19-21 in Istanbul, Turkey. Other bands set to appear at the festival include QUEENSRŸCHE, PENTARGRAM, HUNDRED REASONS and MUSE. For more information, click here. As previously reported, ANATHEMA ha...May 8, 2004
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IRON MAIDEN: Drummer To Perform At Guitar Show, Bassist To Play At Soccer Tournament
IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain will be performing at The London Guitar Show at The Wembley Conference Centre on May 8 and 9. McBrain will be performing a set on Saturday on the Marshall Amplification stand at around 12.30 p.m. and on Sunday around 3:00 p.m. Also playing with Nick are wizard guita...May 8, 2004
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SEPULTURA Guitarist Hosts School Workshop: Video, Photos Available
According to a posting on SEPULTURA's web site, guitarist Andreas Kisser performed to a different type of audience Friday (May 7). He was invited to host a workshop in a school. Andreas answered questions, played some guitar and talked about how he became a musician to Elementary and Middle School s...May 7, 2004
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