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SHADOWKEEP Name New Singer And Drummer
U.K. power metallers SHADOWKEEP have formally anounced the addition of vocalist Richie Wicks (ex-ANGEL WITCH, TYGERS OF PAN TANG) and drummer Scott Higham (ex-SAMSON, ANGEL WITCH) to the group's ranks. Richie and Scott join original guitar duo Chris Allen and Nicki Robson, plus U.S.-based bassist St...October 20, 2005
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FROM BEHIND To Enter Studio In February
FROM BEHIND, the new band featuring ex-SAMSON/MAMMOTH singer Nicky Moore and former NAZARETH guitarist Manny Charlton, will enter the studio in February 2006 to begin recording their debut album, tentatively titled "Size Doesn't Matter", for a late spring release via Lion Music. FROM BEHIND play "bl...September 11, 2005
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Ex-SAMSON Drummer THUNDERSTICK Talks About His Time Playing For IRON MAIDEN
Swedish SAMSON fan site (Until Recently) The Only Samson Site On The Web recently conducted an interview with former SAMSON/IRON MAIDEN drummer Barry Purkis (a.k.a. Thunderstick). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Q: So what led you onto the IRON MAIDEN gig then? Was it an audition, adverti...September 11, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Keep 'Dignified Silence' Over OZZFEST Feud During LEEDS Festival Performance
According to NME.com, IRON MAIDEN kept a "dignified silence" over their high-profile feud with Sharon Osbourne as they brought the first day of the Carling Weekend Leeds Festival to a close. Friday night's (Aug. 26) main stage headline spectacular was MAIDEN's first performance since their infamous...August 27, 2005
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SHARON OSBOURNE Issues Statement: BRUCE DICKINSON Tried To Ruin OZZFEST For Everyone
Sharon Osbourne has issued the following statement via the official Ozzfest web site, Ozzfest.com: "IRON MAIDEN were chosen for the Ozzfest tour because the Ozzfest committee felt they were a good band, plus the fact that they had not done shows in the U.S. for some time. From day one, Bruce Dickins...August 22, 2005
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GMT Featuring BERNIE TORMÉ, JOHN MCCOY To Play One-Off Concert In August
GMT, the band featuring guitarist Bernie Tormé (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE, DESPERADO),bassist John McCoy (GILLAN, MAMMOTH, SAMSON),and drummer Robin Guy (BRUCE DICKINSON, RACHEL STAMP),will be playing a one-off show at The Peel Music Venue in Kingston, Surrey, U.K. on Saturday, August 13. Doors open...July 5, 2005
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FROM BEHIND To Record VENOM Cover
FROM BEHIND, the new band featuring ex-SAMSON/MAMMOTH singer Nicky Moore and LOCOMOTIVE BREATH/ex-OVERDRIVE guitarist Janne Stark, are negotiating a record contract with an as-yet-undisclosed label and will start recording their debut album in late March. Among the 13 tracks planned for inclusion on...February 17, 2005
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Former SAMSON/MAMMOTH Singer Resurfaces In FROM BEHIND
FROM BEHIND, the new band featuring ex-SAMSON/MAMMOTH singer Nicky Moore and LOCOMOTIVE BREATH/ex-OVERDRIVE guitarist Janne Stark, have finalized eight tracks that will be used as a demo recording to procure a record deal before going back into the studio in March to record their debut album. The gr...January 29, 2005
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Former SAMSON Singer To Be Backed By LOCOMOTIVE BREATH At SWEDEN ROCK
Former SAMSON singer Nicky Moore will be backed by members of the Swedish band LOCOMOTIVE BREATH during his appearance at Sweden Rock festival on June 12 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Moore will be playing a set of SAMSON material as a tribute to late SAMSON guitarist Paul Samson and the band. Nicky is sai...April 30, 2004
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BESEECH Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
Swedish "gothic metallers" BESEECH have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 10-12 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The complete list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as follows: The complete list of bands currently scheduled to a...April 26, 2004
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SWEDEN ROCK Festival: SKID ROW Out, Y&T In
SKID ROW have cancelled their previously announced appearance at this year's Sweden Rock festival and have been replaced on the bill by Y&T. SKID ROW's decision to pull out of the festival is being blamed on "the fact that [SKID ROW guitarist] Snake decided to bring his wife to be to the altar a...April 23, 2004
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SWEDEN ROCK Festival Nearing Sell-Out
Last year, Sweden Rock festival sold out all the 15,000 two-day tickets two days before the first band took the stage. That was actually the first time ever the festival was sold out. This year the tickets will sell out much earlier. As of today, more than 13,000 of the 16,000 three-day tickets have...April 22, 2004
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MONTROSE, TNT, NIFELHEIM Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
MONTROSE, TNT, DANGER DANGER, NIFELHEIM, CRAZY LED and MARYSLIM are the latest confirmations for this year's installment of Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 10-12 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The complete list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as follows: JUDAS PRIEST EURO...March 31, 2004
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D.A.D., PINK CREAM 69 Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK Festival
D.A.D., PINK CREAM 69 and RITUAL are the latest bands confirmed to appear at this year's installment of Sweden Rock festival, set to be held June 10-12 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The complete list of bands currently scheduled to appear at the festival is as follows: JUDAS PRIEST EUROPE SCORPIONS UFO MON...March 17, 2004
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NICKY MOORE To Perform Set Of SAMSON Material At SWEDEN ROCK Festival
Former SAMSON singer Nicky Moore will be playing a set of SAMSON material at this year's Sweden Rock festival as a tribute to late SAMSON guitarist Paul Samson, who passed away at his Norfolk, England home on August 9, 2002 following a lengthy battle with cancer. Nicky's performance at Sweden Rock w...February 17, 2004
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