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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer To Make 'A Few Amendments' On New Solo CD
Original JUDAS PRIEST frontman Al Atkins will shortly return to the recording studio to "make a few amendments" on his fifth solo album, "Demon Deceiver", because "he wasn't 100 percent happy with it," according to a posting on the singer's web site. With regards to a label deal, the posting adds, "...May 11, 2005
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CLAWFINGER Replace SPIRITUAL BEGGARS At Sweden's 2000 DECIBEL Festival
SPIRITUAL BEGGARS have cancelled their previously announced appearance at the sixth edition of the 2000 Decibel festival, set to take place on May 21 at Valhall in Bengtsfors, Sweden (180 kilometres north of Gothenburg). According to the event organizers, "ARCH ENEMY, Michael Amott's [SPIRITUAL BEGG...May 6, 2005
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Will There Ever Be A New BLACK SABBATH Album?
Launch Radio Networks reports: Will there ever be a new BLACK SABBATH studio album? The question is asked frequently, especially when the legendary quartet regroups to play live, as it will on this summer's Ozzfest. Frontman Ozzy Osbourne told Launch he'd like to do another album with SABBATH, but t...May 6, 2005
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RONNIE JAMES DIO To Appear In TENACIOUS D's 'In the Pick Of Destiny' Movie?
According to Ain't It Cool News, heavy metal legend Ronnie James Dio (RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) has signed on to appear in the upcoming TENACIOUS D movie, "Tenacious D: In the Pick of Destiny". The film will be directed by Liam Lynch, who also directed the video for "Tribute" and the clips shown...May 3, 2005
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THE GATHERING Frontwoman Auctioning Guitars
THE GATHERING frontwoman Anneke van Giersbergen is currently selling three guitars via eBay. One of the guitars — a Gibson Epiphone Chet Atkins classic electric acoustic — was used on the "How to Measure a Planet?" recording and subsequent tour, while another, a Gibson Epiphone EO-2EB electric acous...April 17, 2005
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Bassist RUDY SARZO: I Am Not Leaving DIO
Bassist Rudy Sarzo, who has played with such hard rock heavyweights as WHITESNAKE, OZZY OSBOURNE, QUIET RIOT and YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, has shot down rumors that he may be leaving DIO in order rejoin WHITESNAKE as the replacement for the recently departed Marco Mendoza. In a statement posted on DioMessag...April 12, 2005
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SPIRITUAL BEGGARS To Support DIO In Japan
Sweden's SPIRITUAL BEGGARS have been confirmed as the support band for DIO on their upcoming tour of Japan. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 27 - Zepp - Nagoya, JPN May 28 - Zepp - Osaka, JPN May 29 - Zepp - Tokyo, JPN Prior to the Japanese tour, SPIRITUAL BEGGARS will play a hometown ...April 11, 2005
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BOB DAISLEY Discusses RANDY RHOADS And Early Days With OZZY OSBOURNE
Cameron Edney from Inside_Out666 recently conducted an in-depth interview with legendary bassist Bob Daisley (OZZY OSBOURNE, RAINBOW, URIAH HEEP, GARY MOORE). Several excerpts from the interview follow: Inside_Out666: I have heard that Ronnie James Dio is a very hard man to work with. Did you find t...April 9, 2005
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STONER KINGS' STARBUCK Is The 'Other' Professional Wrestler To Front Rock Band
FOZZY vocalist Chris Jericho isn't the only professional wrestler to front a known rock band. For the few and far between, stemming back to Nasty Ronnie from NASTY SAVAGE in the late '80s (Ronnie worked as a wrestler/manager in the Florida area),add STONER KINGS vocalist Starbuck to that list. Star...April 7, 2005
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RONNIE JAMES DIO, RUDY SARZO To Guest On TWISTED SISTER Guitarist's Solo Album
Legendary singer Ronnie James Dio and renowned bassist-for-hire Rudy Sarzo (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE, DIO, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) are among the confirmed guests on the upcoming solo album from TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda. Dio reportedly sings on one track, while Sarzo appears on two...April 6, 2005
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WORLD BELOW: 'Maelstrom' Track Listing Revealed
WORLD BELOW, the new band featuring CARNAL FORGE/CENTINEX guitarist Jonas Kjellgren, ex-SIDEBURNERS bassist/vocalist Mikael Danielsson, and CENTINEX drummer Ronnie Bergerståhl, have finalized the track listing for their sophomore album, "Maelstrom", due mid-April via Austria's Psychedoomelic Records...April 4, 2005
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KISS Frontman PAUL STANLEY To Sing On New MONTROSE Album
KISS frontman Paul Stanley has confirmed a MelodicRock.com report that he will be featured on the upcoming MONTROSE album as one of the guest lead vocalists. MONTROSE's current recording lineup include Ronnie Montrose on guitar, Ricky Philips on bass and Eric Singer on drums. Guest singers lined up...March 31, 2005
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Guitarist RALPH SANTOLLA Discusses Working With SEBASTIAN BACH
Guitarist extraordinaire Ralph Santolla (SEBASTIAN BACH, ex-DEATH, ICED EARTH) recently spoke to FourteenG.net about his influences, his experiences in the music industry and the recent SEBASTIAN BACH European tour, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: FourteenG.net: Like...March 31, 2005
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WORLD BELOW: 'Maelstrom' Cover Artwork Posted Online
WORLD BELOW, the new band featuring CARNAL FORGE/CENTINEX guitarist Jonas Kjellgren, ex-SIDEBURNERS bassist/vocalist Mikael Danielsson, and CENTINEX drummer Ronnie Bergerståhl, have posted the cover artwork for their sophomore album, entitled "Maelstrom", at this location (artwork created by Twiligh...March 25, 2005
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS Completes Work On New Solo Album
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins has completed work on his fifth solo album, entitled "Demon Deceiver". The CD, which features artwork by MAGNUM bassist Al Barrow (who also runs Generic Designs),was pieced together over the last ten months with the help of South African guitarist Mike de Jage...March 20, 2005