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IRON MAIDEN: The SHIRLEY Daily Recording Update

IRON MAIDEN producer Kevin Shirley, who is currently working with the band at a London studio on their as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2000's "Brave New World", has posted the following recording update via his official web site: "Thur 16th – Engineer's Log! Slow start today - big meeting with Sanctuar...
January 17, 2003
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IRON MAIDEN: Latest SHIRLEY Studio Update

IRON MAIDEN producer Kevin Shirley, who is currently working with the band at a London studio on their as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2000's "Brave New World", has posted the following recording update via his official web site: "Widdleywiddleywiddleywiddley-Weeeeeeeeee!!! went Tuesday. 'Day of the So...
January 15, 2003
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IRON MAIDEN: Recording Update

IRON MAIDEN producer Kevin Shirley, who is currently working with the band at a London studio on their as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2000's "Brave New World", has posted the following recording update via his official web site: "Today's MAIDEN diary update is care of Drew, my faithful and trusty engi...
January 14, 2003
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IRON MAIDEN Producer Says Band Sounds 'Much More Solid' Than On 'Brave New World'

IRON MAIDEN producer Kevin Shirley, who is currently working with the band at a London studio on their as-yet-untitled follow-up to 2000's "Brave New World", has posted the following recording update via his official web site: "The Three Amigos in the studio! IRON MAIDEN guitarists, Dave, Jannick an...
January 12, 2003
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Former MEGADETH Bassist Explores New Avenues

In the ten months that have passed since MEGADETH announced their decision to disband, bassist David Ellefson has kept a relatively high — albeit primarily behind-the-scenes — profile, involving himself with a production company and committing himself to several recording projects that have yet to s...
January 8, 2003
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MCBRAIN/SPITZ/ELLEFSON Project To Pick Up Steam After IRON MAIDEN Tour

A spokesperson for IRON MAIDEN's Nicko McBrain has confirmed that the drummer has been jamming with ex-ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz and ex-MEGADETH bassist Dave Ellefson as part of what he is calling a "work in progress." This as-yet-unnamed "supergroup" is in its very early stages and will be explor...
January 3, 2003
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Former MEGADETH Bassist Joins Forces With Ex-ANTHRAX Guitarist, IRON MAIDEN Drummer In New Band

Former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has reportedly joined the new project formed by ex-ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz and IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain. The as-yet-unnamed group, who are said to follow an "extremely heavy" musical direction, commenced the recording sessions for their debut album...
December 27, 2002
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IRON MAIDEN Among Guests At Former LED ZEPPELIN Guitarist's Charity Party

Former LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page and other music and film celebrities came out to celebrate UK charity Task Brasil's 10 years of commitment to improving the plight of street children in Brazil. Gibson Guitar and Baldwin Piano sponsored the Christmas Samba Party together with Task Brasil and...
December 17, 2002
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IRON MAIDEN Trio Join DEEP PURPLE During London Gig

Three members of IRON MAIDEN — drummer Nicko McBrain, guitarist Janick Gers, and vocalist Bruce Dickinson — joined DEEP PURPLE on stage during the latter's concert at London's Hammersmith Apollo on Saturday, September 7th for a rendition of the DP classic "Smoke On The Water" (with McBrain handling...
September 9, 2002
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The World Of Metal According To SLAYER's KERRY KING

SLAYER's typically-outspoken guitarist Kerry King has once again offered his opinion on a number of other bands during a recent interview with Metal Update, which has been posted online at this location. Here are a few of Kerry's comments as they appear in said interview: On IN FLAMES: "Um, they're...
August 30, 2002
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W.A.S.P. Drummer Launches THE HOWLIN' DOGS

W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland, now residing in Florida, has joined forces with bassist/vocalist Bryce Barnes (BLACKFOOT, EDWIN DARE),guitarist/vocalist Joe Monroe (ENGINE JOE),and guitarist/vocalist Steve Lutke (TOBASCO KAT) in a brand new group called THE HOWLIN' DOGS. Self-described as "Florida'...
August 27, 2002
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IRON MAIDEN To Launch First-Ever Auction

IRON MAIDEN will launch their first-ever official auction on Friday, June 28th, with the proceeds set to go to the Clive Burr MS Trust fund. Among the items that will be auctioned off will be a signed guitar, drummer Nicko McBrain's "massive" drum kit.... and a "full stage [band mascot] Eddie". More...
June 18, 2002
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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Frontman To Sing On Debut KRUX CD

Sweden's KRUX, the brainchild of CANDLEMASS mainman Leif Edling, have enlisted former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/ABSTRAKT ALGEBRA frontman Mats Levén to handle the vocal duties on their debut album, which is currently being recorded at Dog Pound studios with producer/engineer Nicko Elgstrand for a late 2002 r...
June 7, 2002
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Nicko McBrain Gives His Life To Christ

Seems like there's more to the previously-reported collaboration between former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz and IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain than meets the eye. Cross Rhythms, a UK Christian Music Resource, posted the following article in February of this year (all quotes taken from a Willow Cr...
June 4, 2002
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Ex-ANTHRAX Guitarist, IRON MAIDEN Drummer Join Forces In "Extremely Heavy" Project

Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz and IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain have joined forces in a brand new project that is "currently recording an extremely heavy album," according to a message posted at the web site of Dean Guitars, with whom Spitz has an endorsement deal. "Together they have sold...
June 3, 2002