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PAUL NELSON (Ex-Liege Lord) Nominated for GrammyPAUL NELSON (Ex-Liege Lord) Nominated for Grammy
posted on: 31 Dec 2004 1:54 PM
"I'm a Bluesman" Virgin/EMI (Johnny Winter's latest release featuring Paul Nelson's collaboration as guitarist/songwriter including the title track) has been nominated for a Grammy by the recording Academy for "Best Contemporary Blues Album more...
JONATHAN DAVIS Signs Up With Brady DrumsJONATHAN DAVIS Signs Up With Brady Drums
posted on: 31 Dec 2004 1:52 PM
Jonathan Davis, best known for his role as singer of multi-platinum selling band, Korn, is also an accomplished drummer. He has worked on major motion picture scores, and recently laid down drum tracks for an exclusive trailer to X-Box's smash-hit, " more...
ENOUGH ABOUT THE KING Record With Billy MilanoENOUGH ABOUT THE KING Record With Billy Milano
posted on: 31 Dec 2004 1:49 PM
Pete Navarrete formerly of the Maverick Records recording artists Unloco, has joined Enough ABout The King as their new drummer. Also, SOD/MOD frontman and producer Billy Milano has taken them on as his latest production project. The band are busy with p more...
JIMMY PACKES Prepares A Murder Of CrowsJIMMY PACKES Prepares A Murder Of Crows
posted on: 30 Dec 2004 3:35 PM
Jimmy Packes is probably best known for his instrumental guitar playing, having worked with Blackfoot, Steve Morse, Queesnsryche, Pat Travers, Robin Trower, Loudness, members of Starz, Zebra, The Good Rats and Wendy O. Willams, to name a few, but has expa more...
BEHEMOTH UK Tour In JanuaryBEHEMOTH UK Tour In January
posted on: 30 Dec 2004 3:32 PM
BEHEMOTH, SUPREME LORD, EXMORTEM - U.K. Tour 13.01 - (UK) BRIGHTON, Pressure Point. + KILLING MODE 14.01 - (UK) BRISTOL, Bierkeller + DESECRATION 15.01 - (IRL) DUBLIN, Whelans 16.01 - (IRL) DERRY, The Nerve Centre 17.01 - (IRL) CORK, Nancy Spain 18.01 - more...
IRON MAIDEN Confirmed As Graspop HeadlinersIRON MAIDEN Confirmed As Graspop Headliners
posted on: 30 Dec 2004 3:30 PM
Twenty-five years in the business and Iron Maiden still prove they are one of the best metal bands of all time. Their incredible success is partly due to hard work, a lot of attention to artwork and merchandising, etc. The key factor, however, is their un more...
Gothic Pioneers DARKSEED Line Up 6th ReleaseGothic Pioneers DARKSEED Line Up 6th Release
posted on: 30 Dec 2004 3:29 PM
German gothic metal pioneers Darkseed will release their 6th longplayer over Massacre Records on January 24th. The website contains 7 samples of 'Ultimate Darkness' for your hearing pleasure. The album features 12 songs, including the title track of the more...
SAUNTER Release Classic Death Metal DebutSAUNTER Release Classic Death Metal Debut
posted on: 30 Dec 2004 3:26 PM
The Darkest Voice of the Soul", the first full length of Saunter, with 8 original songs and a coverof "Spirit Crusher", by Death is out now. This masterpiece which brings back the spirit of old death metal can be purchased through Saunter more...
Rock Legend BOB SEGER On New 3 DOORS DOWN AlbumRock Legend BOB SEGER On New 3 DOORS DOWN Album
posted on: 24 Dec 2004 12:42 PM
The legendary Bob Seger guests on the new 3 Doors Down album, 'Seventeen Days'. You can hear his inimitable vocals on the song 'Landing In London'. Produced by Johnny K, the record will be released in February. more...
MUDVAYNE Coming Our WayMUDVAYNE Coming Our Way
posted on: 23 Dec 2004 12:02 PM
Mudvayne are to play the following British shows; Manchester Academy III February 27, London Highbury Garage March 1, Glasgow King Tut's 2. more...
Wayward Sons KANSAS Summering In LondonWayward Sons KANSAS Summering In London
posted on: 23 Dec 2004 11:58 AM
The legendary, classic, fabulous (as many superlatives as you can think of) Kansas are to play the Shepherds Bush Empire in London on June 12 2005 as part of their European tour. more...
PORCUPINE TREE Roll Around The UKPORCUPINE TREE Roll Around The UK
posted on: 23 Dec 2004 11:55 AM
Classic rockers Porcupine Tree will play a series of UK shows early in the New Year. These are at Nottingham Rescue Rooms March 31 (a special warm-up date), Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall April 1, London Astoria 2, Bristol Bierkeller 3, Cambridge Junction 5, more...
HAYSEED DIXIE Rock'n'RollHAYSEED DIXIE Rock'n'Roll
posted on: 22 Dec 2004 1:22 PM
Hayseed Dixie return to Britain next February to play a series of shows; Birmingham Carling Academy II February 1, Liverpool Carling Academy 2, Newcastle Northumbria University 3, Bristol Carling Academy 8, London Shepherds Bush Empire 12 more...
ROBIN TROWER Crosses The Bridge To The UKROBIN TROWER Crosses The Bridge To The UK
posted on: 22 Dec 2004 1:19 PM
Legendary guitarist Robin Trower plays a series of UK shows next March at; Manchester Life Café March 16, Bilston Robin II 17,Wilbarston Hall 19, Sheffield Leadmill 20, Frome Cheese And Grain 26, Nottingham Rescue Rooms 30, Swindon Arts Centre 31, Swans more...
JUDAS PRIEST Add DatesJUDAS PRIEST Add Dates
posted on: 22 Dec 2004 1:17 PM
Judas Priest and the Scorpions have added two shows to their UK tour. These will be at the London Hammersmith Apollo March 17 and the Manchester Apollo on March 22. The full list of dates is now as follows: London Hammersmith Apollo March 16/17, Bir more...
SATYRICON Guitarists On Rape ChargeSATYRICON Guitarists On Rape Charge
posted on: 22 Dec 2004 1:13 PM
Satyricon guitarists Steinar Gundersen and A.O. Gronbech have been arrested and charged with rape by Canadian police. A woman alleges she was drugged and raped by the pair on the Satyricon tour bus, following the band's recent show in Toronto. Under C more...
VICIOUS RUMORS - News And WORLDWIDE FanclubVICIOUS RUMORS - News And WORLDWIDE Fanclub
posted on: 20 Dec 2004 2:57 PM
Sol Music has the pleasure to communicate that finally the DVD " CRUSHING IN THE WORLD Part 1" will be released in February/March 2005 from MASCOT RECORDS (Holland) and it will be distributed in all Europe. In the meantime, VICIOUS RUMORS will more...
WHITE SKULL - Justice Problems For VocalistWHITE SKULL - Justice Problems For Vocalist
posted on: 20 Dec 2004 2:54 PM
Gus, singer of White Skull, is tormented after a denunciation by a man who accused him a enough controversial act. For this he has been arrested but immediately released waiting for the judicial process. The penal judge of the Court of Alessandria has di more...
VLE Signs To New Label - Double Disc Planned
posted on: 20 Dec 2004 2:52 PM
VLE has officially signed to DEEPSEND RECORDS for the release of their next currently untitled record. Tracking for the effort will take place at the artist's home base throughout the New Year and commence in March for a release shortly thereafter. The la more...
New Release On The Way From Transylvanian Black Metallers NEGURA BUNGETNew Release On The Way From Transylvanian Black Metallers NEGURA BUNGET
posted on: 20 Dec 2004 2:50 PM
Transylvanian Black Metallers NEGURA BUNGET started recording their new album scheduled for late march 2005 on code666, titled "OM" ("man" in romanian). Another concept-album, this time dealing with purification, part of a ritual to more...
The MEGADETH / MetalUK Competition!The MEGADETH / MetalUK Competition!
posted on: 17 Dec 2004 10:49 PM
And the winners were... N Dutton, I Hunter and P Stanley (no, not that one)! As you will all know, Megadeth are returning to the UK and Ireland in February, promoting their new album "The System Has Failed". You can check out the full details more...
IRON MAID-EN EuropeIRON MAID-EN Europe
posted on: 17 Dec 2004 10:37 PM
Iron Maiden have confirmed more European shows for next Summer. The European tour now runs from May 29 to July 9, taking in Poland, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, France, Norway, Finland, Holland, Sweden. Nothing lined up for us poor old Brits, with Eu more...
KISS Planning Major UK Show?KISS Planning Major UK Show?
posted on: 17 Dec 2004 10:35 PM
Although there has been no official announcement, the rumour mill has it 'on good authority' that Kiss are planning a major show at London's Hyde Park in SUmmer 2005. Watch the skies! more...
MEGADETH Confirm Extra London ShowMEGADETH Confirm Extra London Show
posted on: 16 Dec 2004 10:52 AM
After selling out the first show, Megadeth have added a second night at the London Astoria on Wed February 9th. Following the sellout of the first London show, Megadeth have added a second date at the London Astoria on 9th February. Their Blackmail th more...
VIRGIN STEELE Confirm Bang Your Head ShowVIRGIN STEELE Confirm Bang Your Head Show
posted on: 16 Dec 2004 10:50 AM
VIRGIN STEELE are confirmed to play at BANG YOUR HEAD!!! 2005-festival. The event is set to take place in Germany at the Messegelände of Balingen on the 24th and 25th of June. BANG YOUR HEAD!!! 2005 will be the 10th BANG YOUR HEAD!!! in a row and is the more...
Death Metal Ballet!Death Metal Ballet!
posted on: 15 Dec 2004 9:55 AM
Ballet Deviare is the merging of what may appear at first glance to be complete opposites, the beauty and grace of ballet and the power and force of metal. Ballet Deviare was conceived as a vehicle through which Artistic Director and choreographer, Laura more...
ALIEN STASH TIN Xmas Tour & New Line UpALIEN STASH TIN Xmas Tour & New Line Up
posted on: 15 Dec 2004 9:52 AM
Bristol retro rockers Alien Stash Tin have announced a Christmas 'Mini -tour' of the Bristol area to celebrate the release of their of their new live mini album 'Live Zebra'. The tour kicks off at The Louisiana, Bristol, on Thursday 16th December, where more...
QUIET RIOT Announces UK Tour And Posts MP3 SamplesQUIET RIOT Announces UK Tour And Posts MP3 Samples
posted on: 15 Dec 2004 9:50 AM
QUIET RIOT will commence their 2005 world tour in England, where the group has not performed in twenty years, with the following dates: 2/11/05 BRADFORD, UK - RIO 2/12/05 LONDON, UK - THE UNDERWORLD 2/13/05 NOTTINGHAM, UK - ROCK CITY 2/14/05 DUDLEY, UK more...
Top Names On ELEKTRA SoundtrackTop Names On ELEKTRA Soundtrack
posted on: 15 Dec 2004 9:43 AM
Evanescence and Jet are among the top names featured on the soundtrack album for new movie 'Elektra', which stars Jennifer Garner. The record is released next month, and also has tracks from Alter Bridge, 12 Stones, Finger Eleven and The Donnas. more...
Phil Anselmo 'Not Welcome' At DIMEBAG FuneralPhil Anselmo 'Not Welcome' At DIMEBAG Funeral
posted on: 15 Dec 2004 9:38 AM
Looks like the bad blood has gone a bit too far with Phil Anselmo not attending the funeral of his former Pantera bandmate Dimebag Darrell. Apparently he was told that he wouldn’t be welcome. Those who did turn up included ex-Pantera bassist Rex Brow more...
JUDAS PRIEST Name New AlbumJUDAS PRIEST Name New Album
posted on: 14 Dec 2004 9:47 AM
Judas Priest are to call their new album 'Angel Of Retribution'. This is due out via Sony on February 28 in the UK/Europe, and a day later in America. The band's UK tour with the Scorpions currently runs from March 16-31. Why this took so long is any more...
WAYSTED Rejig UK DatesWAYSTED Rejig UK Dates
posted on: 14 Dec 2004 9:45 AM
Waysted have made changes to their upcoming British tour. The confirmed dates are: Milton Keynes Stables January 20, Newcastle Park 21, Swansea Patti Pavilion 22, Southampton Brook 27, London Mean Fiddler 30. Support comes from Swedish band Million. more...
QUEEN Confirm New Lineup With Paul RodgersQUEEN Confirm New Lineup With Paul Rodgers
posted on: 14 Dec 2004 9:43 AM
Queen are planning to tour next Spring with Paul Rodgers on vocals. The tour is official and will take place in the Spring of 2005 across mainland Europe and the UK. The show will consist of both Queen and Paul Rodgers material. This is the latest in P more...
DAMAGEPLAN: Final Victim Named & Vinnie Paul StatementDAMAGEPLAN: Final Victim Named & Vinnie Paul Statement
posted on: 13 Dec 2004 1:31 PM
The fifth person to die during the shooting in Columbus, Ohio has now been named. He's Jeff 'Mayhem' Thompson, who was Damageplan's Head Of Security. The others to die were Dimebag Darrell, club employee Erin Halk, audience member Nathan Bray and gunman N more...
THE HAUNTED Materialise In The UKTHE HAUNTED Materialise In The UK
posted on: 13 Dec 2004 1:29 PM
The Haunted are returning to the UK to play the following shows, supported by Dead To Fall and Martyr AD. The dates are: London Mean Fiddler February 24, Birmingham Academy 25, Leeds Cockpit 26, Glasgow Cathouse 27, Manchester Academy III 28, Portsmouth more...
New ANTHRAX Video Online! - Competition Winners AnnouncedNew ANTHRAX Video Online! - Competition Winners Announced
posted on: 11 Dec 2004 7:17 PM
It's out now - the Anthrax video for "Deathrider." An early present from Santa? http://www.concreteplanet.com/assets/deathrider_56.mov http://www.concreteplanet.com/assets/deathrider_100.mov http://www.concreteplanet.com/assets/deathrider_300. more...
RHINO BUCKET Riding The Studio HardRHINO BUCKET Riding The Studio Hard
posted on: 11 Dec 2004 7:08 PM
The final mixes are done for "The Outdoorsmen" songs and, even I have to admit, I am blown away by how good they sound! GOOD JOB STEPHAN! (The man behind the board and now an official member of the Bucket family) Now we just need to record the more...
16 year old reaches final of National Young Drummer of the Year Competition 200516 year old reaches final of National Young Drummer of the Year Competition 2005
posted on: 11 Dec 2004 7:05 PM
Gifted musician Louis Davis aged 16 of Tameside is to represent the North West in the final of the 2005 National Young Drummer of the Year Competition. Louis has already fought off fierce competition from more than 430 young drummers to be one of 12 in more...
ILLDISPOSED Photos From Video Shoot OnlineILLDISPOSED Photos From Video Shoot Online
posted on: 11 Dec 2004 7:04 PM
Illdisposed shot a video for the track "Still Sane" on Sunday, November 28th. The video was directed by the Danish artist and director Lasse Hoile who also made all artwork for the "1-800 Vindication" album. The person featured on th more...
Original ALICE COOPER Group Guitarist/Songwriter In The StudioOriginal ALICE COOPER Group Guitarist/Songwriter In The Studio
posted on: 11 Dec 2004 7:02 PM
Michael Bruce, former guitarist and chief songwriter for the original Alice Cooper Group, is currently in the studio recording a new solo album. Bruce, who penned such classic Cooper hits as "I'm Eighteen," "No More Mr. Nice Guy," &quo more...

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