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HAGGARD Mastermind Discusses Lineup Changes

In a recent interview with Boris Van Berlo of Tartarean Desire, Asis Nasseri — mastermind and frontman of German orchestral metallers HAGGARD — discussed the recent lineup changes within the band. According to Asis, HAGGARD parted ways with female singer Gaby Koss because she was "not good enough" a...
October 10, 2005
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It's Official: DAVID LEE ROTH To Succeed HOWARD STERN

Roger Friedman of FOXNews.com has issued the following report: The rumors were true: I can tell you exclusively that sometime next month, Infinity Broadcasting will announce that David Lee Roth is taking over for Howard Stern. The one-time lead singer of VAN HALEN will assume the microphone in New Y...
October 10, 2005
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A PERFECT CIRCLE Guitarist Completes Work On Soundtrack, Ponders The Future

According to a posting at APerfectCircle.net, A PERFECT CIRCLE guitarist Billy Howerdel recently completed the soundtrack for the video game Jak X: Combat Racing, due out October 18 for PlayStation 2 from Naughty Dog Software. Gamespy has posted an interview with Billy discussing the project at this...
October 10, 2005
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DEE SNIDER Says VAN HELSING'S CURSE's Second Season Will Be Bigger Than Last

VAN HELSING'S CURSE, the classical/rock music brainchild of TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider, is back this Halloween bringing its horror-inspired ambience to the stage throughout the month of October. Playing in select cities through October 31, Snider's masterpiece promises to, once again, take a...
October 7, 2005
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GEORGE LYNCH Pays Tribute To RANDY RHOADS On ICARUS WITCH CD

George Lynch, the LYNCH MOB/ex-DOKKEN axemaster best known for his fiery, melodic guitar leads and stylish post-Van Halen proto-metal rhythms on such classics as "Paris Is Burning", "Breaking The Chains", "Into The Fire", and "Dream Warriors", is making a rare special guest appearance on the new alb...
October 6, 2005
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SEVEN WITCHES: New Album, DVD Update

The following update has been posted at SEVEN WITCHES' official web site: "The first big question: When the hell is the DVD coming out? "The DVD is finished and will be out worldwide in January, or you can pre-order it through Crash Music in November. The second big question: When the hell are the n...
October 5, 2005
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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist Announces More Dates With German Singer NENA

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Richard Fortus will be playing the following dates with German singer NENA: Oct. 14 – Bozen, ITA @ Sporthalle Oct. 15 – Innsbruck, AUT @ Open Air Fortus makes an appearance on NENA's new album, which has been certified platinum in Germany. In a recent interview with Splat, Fo...
October 5, 2005
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VAN HALEN Bassist's Ford GT To Be Displayed At 2005 SEMA

VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony's Ford GT will be on display at the Ford booth at the 2005 SEMA show in Las Vegas, NV November 1-4. The GT will feature a set of one-off Bonspeed wheels and a new Borla exhaust. The YGD (Yamaha Custom shop) is also getting involved to create a special one-of-a-kind...
October 5, 2005
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EDDIE VAN HALEN: Brand-New Audio Interview Available For Download

A brand-new 19-minute interview with Eddie Van Halen, conducted over the phone Monday morning (October 3) by Greg Dwyer and Bill Michaels of the Davenport, Iowa radio station KCQQ Q106.5 FM, has been posted online at this location (file size: 7.7 MB). ...
October 4, 2005
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DAVID LEE ROTH: New Tour Dates Announced

Former VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth has announced the following solo dates in November: Nov. 11 - Saint Petersburg, FL @ Vinoy Waterfront Park Nov. 12 - Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live Nov. 14 - Hollywood, FL @ Seminole Hard Rock Live Nov. 25 - Saint Charles, MO @ Ameristar Casino Nov. 26 ...
October 4, 2005
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN: New Audio Interview With JOHN DOLMAYAN Posted Online

A nine-minute audio interview with SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan, conducted late last month by Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM, has been posted online at this location (Windows Media). As previously reported, American Recordings/Columbia will release two versions of "Hypnotize", SYSTEM...
October 4, 2005
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SPHERE OF SOULS Complete Work On Debut Album

SPHERE OF SOULS, the Dutch prog-metal formation featuring ex-SUN CAGED vocalist André Vuurboom, have completed work on their debut album, "From the Ashes". The CD is said to be of a conceptual nature and contains thirteen tracks encompassing a wide range of influences and styles. The music is being...
October 3, 2005
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THE PROPHECY Continuing Work On 'Revelations'

Yorkshire, England-based doom/death metallers THE PROPHECY have announced that "Revelations", the follow-up album to the successful "Ashes" CD, is nearing completion. Unfortunately due to technical problems at Performance Studios, work on the album was delayed by five weeks. These problems have now...
October 2, 2005
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JIMMY PAGE, EDDIE VAN HALEN Original Interview Tapes To Be Auctioned

Backstage Auctions is proud to present for the very first time a collection of unique and one of a kind rock collectibles in "The Spotlight Auction", set to start October 16. The auction features a group of renowned music industry professionals who have spent their career behind the scenes. One of t...
September 30, 2005
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THERION: Omaha Show Cancelled

THERION mainman Christofer Johnsson has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "We are at this moment travelling to Omaha for the show (in a fucking uncomfortable van with a trailer). We drove 'till 5 in the morning and continued to drive today after four hours of sleep and w...
September 29, 2005