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TESTAMENT Guitarist: 'If We Do Another Record I'd Rather Have The Original Lineup'

TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson recently spoke to RockConfidential.com about the new DRAGONLORD CD and TESTAMENT's upcoming reunion tour with guitarist Alex Skolnick, bassist Greg Christian and drummer Louie Clemente. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: RockConfidential.com: There's ju...
March 16, 2005
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ERIC SINGER PROJECT: Debut Album To Be Re-Released With Bonus Tracks

According to KissAsylum.com, ERIC SINGER PROJECT (ESP),the band featuring Eric Singer (KISS) , Bruce Kulick (GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, ex-KISS),John Corabi (ex-SCREAM, MÖTLEY CRÜE) and Chuck Garric (ALICE COOPER, DIO),will have their debut album repackaged and re-released during the summer. The CD wil...
March 15, 2005
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THE MICKY MOODY BAND Announce U.K. Tour Dates

THE MICKY MOODY BAND, led by former WHITESNAKE guitarist Micky Moody, have lined up the following U.K. dates during March/April: Mar. 16 - The Borderline – London Mar. 17 - Patti Pavilion – Swansea Mar. 18 - Tivoli Theatre - Wimborne – Dorset Mar. 24 - Hotel California - Birkenhead Apr. 01 - The Ast...
March 13, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE Compilation Offers OZZFEST Tie-In

Bilboard is reporting that early purchasers of OZZY OSBOURNE's March 22 boxed set, "Prince of Darkness", will get a little bonus. The initial pressing of the set will include a buy-one-get-one-free coupon for this summer's Ozzfest, valued at $40. To redeem, customers go to the Ozzfest.com web site a...
March 13, 2005
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TED NUGENT: 'Sometimes War Is The Only Answer'

Ted Nugent recently spoke to Hardrock Haven's Matthew Hoffman about his early musical influences, his strong political convicitons and his tour with country singer Toby Keith, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Hardrock Haven: What's it like to go on a show like [CNB...
March 13, 2005
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More ERIC SINGER PROJECT European Dates Announced

KISS drummer Eric Singer and former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick, along with former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer John Corabi and ALICE COOPER bassist Chuck Garrick, will be several European dates as ESP (ERIC SINGER PROJECT) in late April/early May. While Singer is on a tour break with KISS, and Kulick is...
March 9, 2005
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SKINLAB Guitarist's PRIMATE Project Working With STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Drummer

SKINLAB guitarist Mike Roberts has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET with the following update on his PRIMATE project (which also includes ex-SYSTEMATIC bassist Nick St. Denis on second guitar): "We got a new bass player around June/July 2004, his name is Rik Miles (ex-SUBINSICION, FACE, DRUNK ON KEROSENE)...
March 9, 2005
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Classic TESTAMENT And LAAZ ROCKIT Band Lineups Confirmed For Holland's DYNAMO OPEN AIR Festival

Following ANTHRAX's example, both TESTAMENT and LAAZ ROCKIT have confirmed appearances at this year's Dynamo Open Air festival in their classic '80s lineups. TESTAMENT lead vocalist Chuck Billy and founding guitarist Eric Peterson will be joined by original guitar player Alex Skolnick and original b...
March 8, 2005
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'KISS Cover To Cover' Artwork Posted Online

Lunar Moth Entertainment and TributeAlbums.com have unveiled the official cover art to "KISS Cover to Cover", the collection of songs that KISS themselves chose to cover during their career. "At TributeAlbums.com, we believe that presentation is everything," reads an official press release. "With th...
March 8, 2005
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OUTBURST: New Music Posted Online

Dutch thrashers OUTBURST have uploaded two tracks from their upcoming debut album, "Fair and Balanced", at PureVolume.com. Check out the tracks "Hollow" and "My Own Hell" at this location. "Fair and Balanced" was recorded at Double Noise studio in Tilburg, Holland with producer Jochem Jacobs (TEXTUR...
March 7, 2005
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GALY RECORDS Founder Rushed To Hospital

Galy Records chief Eric Galy was reportedly rushed to the hospital Friday (March 4) in Houston. He is currently on tour with CRYPTOPSY. Galy was diagnosed with an infection in his foot, treated and released yesterday. He is expected to make a full recovery. Galy Records is based in Montreal and is h...
March 5, 2005
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Former DEICIDE Guitarist ERIC HOFFMAN Joins UNHOLY GHOST

UNHOLY GHOST have announced the addition of former DEICIDE guitarist Eric Hoffman to the group's ranks. "Eric is an amazing guitarist and we are all very excited to be working with him!!" reads a posting on the group's web site. Hoffman joins the band as the replacement for founding member/lead guit...
March 4, 2005
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Original KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Working On 'Autobiographical' Solo Album

Billboard.com is reporting that original KISS drummer Peter Criss is currently hard at work at his own recording studio, laying down tracks for an as-yet-untitled solo album. "I started writing this stuff a couple of years back, actually," Criss told Billboard.com. "I was procrastinating, that's the...
March 3, 2005
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JUDAS PRIEST Singer Says He Chatted With QUEEN For Five Minutes

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford was one of guests at a Buckingham Palace party Tuesday (March 1) to honor the British music industry. Regarding the experience of meeting Queen Elizabeth II for the first time, Halford said, "Amazing!!! I shook her hand and chatted with her for five minutes." As pre...
March 2, 2005
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Queen Elizabeth Doesn't Recognize Famous Guitarists

The Associated Press is reporting that Queen Elizabeth II met four of Britain's most famous guitarists Tuesday (March 1),asking them: "And what do you do?" QUEEN's Brian May, Jimmy Page of LED ZEPPELIN, Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck were all guests at a Buckingham Palace party to honor the British mus...
March 1, 2005