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COZY POWELL's BLACK SABBATH Drum Kit Being Auctioned
A nine-piece double-bass, gold-and-black custom drum kit (Yamaha 9000 custom) used by the late great Cozy Powell while in BLACK SABBATH and Brian May's (QUEEN) band is currently being auctioned on eBay at this location. According to the seller, "all shells are in fantastic condition and cased in fib...January 17, 2005
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QUEEN: European Tour Dates Announced
According to Soundgenerator.com, QUEEN have today unveiled their first tour in almost 19 years, with a series of European live dates starting late March. The 23-date European trek, billed as QUEEN featuring Paul Rodgers, launches on March 30 in Paris, following a warm-up show at London's Brixton Aca...January 17, 2005
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PENTAGRAM Frontman Hospitalized Following Aborted D.C. Concert
PENTAGRAM frontman Bobby Liebling was reportedly hospitalized Saturday night (Jan. 15) after failing to perform as scheduled at the band's show at the Black Cat club in Washington D.C. Also appearing on the bill were ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY and THE HIDDEN HAND. One person who attended the show, "supern...January 16, 2005
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QUEEN'S 'Champions' Makes Final Five In British Song Contest
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that QUEEN's "We Are The Champions" is among the five finalists for BRITs25: The Best Song Award, choosing the best British song of the past 25 years to commemorate the silver anniversary of Great Britain's Grammy counterpart, the Brit Awards. "We Are The Champions...January 13, 2005
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QUEEN Members Perform With Cast Of 'We Will Rock You' Musical In London
According to TheRockRadio.com, Brian May and Roger Taylor of QUEEN made a rare appearance at Dominion Theatre, London, on Wednesday night (Jan. 12) to mark the 1000th show of "We Will Rock You" — the musical. Brian May, who exploded to the stage via a hole on the floor, announced that all proceeds ....January 13, 2005
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QUEEN Musical May Add DIMEBAG Tribute
antiMUSIC is reporting that the QUEEN musical "We Will Rock You" may add a tribute to late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott during a key sequence in the show. Dimebag was shot by a deranged fan that stormed the stage during a DAMAGEPLAN concert in Ohio last month. Paul Crook is...January 12, 2005
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TESLA To Kick Off Acoustic Tour Next Month
TESLA will continue to support their latest studio album, "Into The Now", by hitting the road in early 2005 for a special acoustic tour commemorating the 15th anniversary of their groundbreaking album "Five Man Acoustical Jam". Each show on the "Five Man Acoustical Jam 2005" tour will be an evening...January 11, 2005
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DAVE MUSTAINE Signature Guitar Goes Up For Auction On EBAY
A limited-edition, collectible 2004 ESP Dave Mustaine Signature Series Electric Guitar signed by more than 30 music superstars was put up for auction on eBay today to benefit The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports music education in schools across the country. The...January 10, 2005
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HEATHEN Sign Distribution Deal With IDN
Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN have inked a North American distribution deal with the New York-based based Innovative Distribution Network (IDN). The band, who are currently unsigned, released their latest CD, "Recovered", independently this past spring. The effort featured covers...January 7, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Prince Of Darkness' Covers Disc Track Listing Changed
According to a posting at Ozzyhead.com, the track listing and song order for Disc Four of OZZY OSBOURNE's upcoming box set, "Prince of Darkness", has changed. As previously reported, the first two discs in the set will encompass re-mastered versions of Ozzy's most popular solo smash hits. The third...January 7, 2005
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN Looks Back At 2004
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman recently gave an interview to his official web site regarding the events of 2004 as it relates to Friedman's career. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: So what stood out in 2004 for you? Marty Friedman: "So much happened for me this year but right...January 4, 2005
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE, ALICE COOPER To Contribute To 'Rock School' Soundtrack
DailyLocal.com is reporting that MEGADETH's Dave Mustaine and Alice Cooper are among the prominent artists contributing to the soundtrack of "Rock School", a documentary that focuses on the Philadelphia-based Paul Green School of Rock, which teaches music to children by grouping them into bands and...January 3, 2005
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HEATHEN Schedule German Festival Appearances
Reunited San Francisco Bay Area thrashers HEATHEN have been confirmed for the Headbangers Open Air 2005 festival, set to take place July 9-10, 2005 in Germany. Also scheduled to perform at the festival are TYRANT'S REIGN, WEAPON, RAVENSTHORN, ALL SOULS' DAY, Z-IRON, INNER WISH, ATTACKER, WARRANT (no...December 31, 2004
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MEGADETH: 'Anarchy' Request Denied By SEX PISTOLS Frontman
According to Popbitch.com, SEX PISTOLS frontman Johnny Rotten (a.k.a John Lydon) has reportedly refused to give permission for the lyrics to the PISTOLS' "Anarchy in the U.K." to be used in the forthcoming new complete MEGADETH anthology. Rotten was reportedly quoted as saying, "They got them wrong...December 30, 2004
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LED ZEPPELIN's 'Stairway' Tops Rock Song Poll
LED ZEPPELIN's "Stairway to Heaven is the best rock song of all time, according to a survey published today, reports Ireland On-Line. "Bohemian Rhapsody" by QUEEN, "Smoke On The Water" by DEEP PURPLE and "Hotel California" by THE EAGLES all made the top 10. But the 1971 LED ZEPPELIN classic polled o...December 24, 2004
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