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ERIC SINGER: No One Cops ACE FREHLEY Solos Like TOMMY THAYER Does

KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, recently spoke with KISS drummer Eric Singer to get some of the fans' "Ask KISS" questions answered. The Q&A session follows: Question #1 - From John Montury, Shaker Heights, Ohio: I grew up in the Cleveland area myself. Who was the ONE drummer that influ...
August 20, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Inducted Into HOLLYWOOD ROCKWALK: Photos Available

IRON MAIDEN were officially inducted into Guitar Center's Hollywood RockWalk Friday evening (August 19). Band members added their handprints — with a fake skeleton hand to stand in for their album cover skeleton mascot, "Eddie" — to the sidewalk gallery outside the Guitar Center on Sunset Boulevard,...
August 20, 2005
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Ex-MACHINE HEAD Drummer: 'I Was Sick Of The Tough-Guy Sh*t And Working For One Guy's Dream'

Metal Sludge recently conducted an interview with former MACHINE HEAD/TESTAMENT drummer Chris Kontos as part of their regularly weekly "20 Questions With?" feature. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Sludge: What are you currently up to? This is your one and only chance to plug your sh...
August 17, 2005
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STREAM OF PASSION: Full-Length MP3 Available For Download

A full-length MP3 of the STREAM OF PASSION track "Deceiver", taken from the group's upcoming album, "Embrace the Storm", has been made available for download at this location. "Embrace the Storm" is the debut album from STREAM OF PASSION, which features in its ranks AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen....
August 16, 2005
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VAN HALEN: New Book To Focus On Band's History And Influence

After two years of research, and a lifetime of being a VAN HALEN fan, author Abel Sanchez has completed a brand new VAN HALEN book. Entitled "Van Halen 101", it is currently being published by Author House and slated for release in September 2005. "Van Halen 101" is a comprehensive guide to the amaz...
August 15, 2005
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VAN HALEN Suit Against ORIOLES Will Go to Trial

The Associated Press is reporting that a breach-of-contract lawsuit brought by the rock group VAN HALEN against the Baltimore Orioles seeking at least $2 million from a failed concert deal will go to trial, a lawyer for the rockers said Wednesday. U.S. District Judge William Matthew Byrne Jr. last w...
August 11, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN To Be Inducted Into HOLLYWOOD ROCKWALK

IRON MAIDEN will be inducted into Guitar Center's Hollywood Rockwalk, located at 7425 Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, CA, on Friday, August 19 at 7:30 p.m. This event is FREE and open to the public. Hollywood's RockWalk is the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a sign...
August 10, 2005
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VAN HALEN Bassist's Family Of Sauces Is Growing

According to a posting on VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony's web site, "Michael and the fine folks over at Mike & Diane's Gourmet Kitchen are putting the finishing touches on TWO BBQ sauces — Mad Anthony's Original and Extra Hot! "The labels are being designed and bottling should begin before t...
August 10, 2005
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DARKANE Guitarist Completes Work On NON-HUMAN LEVEL Solo Project

DARKANE guitarist Christofer Malmström has posted the following message on his official web site: "My solo project NON-HUMAN LEVEL is finally finished! Peter [Wildoer; DARKANE drummer/NON-HUMAN LEVEL vocalist] has been working hard mixing the album at Not Quite studio here in Helsingborg and the res...
August 10, 2005
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Rumors Of STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/FILTER Collaboration Are Getting Stronger

According to MJI Interactive, a new report seems to confirm rumors that former STONE TEMPLE PILOTS brothers Robert and Dean DeLeo have formed a new project with FILTER frontman Richard Patrick. Veteran session drummer Ray Luzier apparently is leaving ex-VAN HALEN singer David Lee Roth's tour to join...
August 10, 2005
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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer: New Album 'Is Going To Be Amazing'

DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his official web site: "It's time!!! The DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND are ready to go into the studio to record our new album, 'Synchestra'. "We will be entering the luxurious Armoury Studios on August 10th to record my drum...
August 8, 2005
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SAMMY HAGAR: 'I Don't Like Being Around EDDIE VAN HALEN'

Singer Sammy Hagar recently spoke to Billboard.com about VAN HALEN's 2004 reunion tour and his current solo trek, which he has dubbed "The Tequila Made Me Do It". According to Hagar, the VAN HALEN reunion didn't work out as planned, and he places the blame almost solely with guitarist Edward Van Hal...
August 4, 2005
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SAMMY HAGAR Hopes To Make Concerts Free In The Future

Launch Radio Networks reports: Sammy Hagar hopes that in the near future he won't have to charge for a concert ticket again. Hagar told Launch that his other ventures, like Cabo Wabo tequila and his Cabo Wabo Cantina clubs, are making enough money to subsidize his live dates. He plans to pass that b...
August 1, 2005
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Former DIO Guitarist, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Drummer To Appear On DAVID LEE ROTH Tribute CD

Former DIO/WWIII guitarist Tracy G will be teaming up with YNGWIE MALMSTEEN drummer Patrick Johansson and Italian hard rock singer Chris Heaven for the recording of a song for the upcoming DAVID LEE ROTH tribute CD. It is not presently clear if this is the same ROTH tribute album currently being put...
July 31, 2005
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CANDIRIA: In Writing Mode

Brooklyn-based CANDIRIA have posted the following message on their official web site: "Plans for fall touring are being worked out. In the meantime, now that the set is getting tighter with the latest lineup, it is time we started doing some writing. "Remember: CANDIRIA has never put itself in any m...
July 31, 2005