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Download 2013 Review
By Howard Keogh – Our Intrepid Reporter / Purveyor of Fine Wine Friday It’s that time of year again. Midsummer is nearly upon us and Liggers, Loggers, Bloggers, Blaggers and a good smattering of Daft Buggers congregate on the hallowed turf of Donington Park for the annual metal bash that is the Download festival 2013. This year there are again 5 stages and the addition of a zip wire that spans from one side of the main Arena to the other for all those Adrenaline junkies who need more excitement than the 150 plus bands scheduled to defile our ear drums over the next three days. After a stiff…
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Baby Laura Madden – R.I.P.
First of all – Thank You Thanks to all of you for all the kind words, comments, calls, visits, flowers & gifts we have received over the past few days. Our world has been turned upside down since last week and we are still devastated at the loss of our lovely little baby Laura. Summary of Events Laura was born on Friday 20th April and seemed perfectly normal. We all spent a few wonderful hours bonding and Laura was transferred to the ward where she had the first little blip where she occasionally struggled to breathe. As the day progressed, the breathing difficulties increased in frequency and progressed to choking…
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Tony Iommi Cancer Report
It is with great sadness that we announce the news that Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with cancer.The recently reunited band’s statement on the current situation is as follows: “With the news that Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, his bandmates would like everyone to send positive vibes to the guitarist at this time. Iommi is currently working with his doctors to establish the best treatment plan–the “IRON MAN” of Rock & Roll remains upbeat and determined to make a full and successful recovery. This comes as Black Sabbath…–Ozzy Osbourne (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass) and Bill Ward…
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Gotthard Returns
Gotthard…’”Remember It’s Me” New Singer Announced Gotthard’s new singer has been confirmed. The successor to Steve Lee, who was killed in a tragic accident last year, is Nic Maeder and is Swiss-born. Nic was born in 1971 in Lausanne, lived in Melbourne, Australia and grew up between Switzerland and "Down Under". Band Statement. Dear GOTTHARD Fans – it gives us great pleasure to announce that we have found a new singer. The successor is Nic Maeder. "Nic not only has a great voice and is a fantastic musician, but we also have a great person in our midst", says Leo. "We can rock again at last". During the months after…
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The Dirty Youth release long anticipated new Album
‘Red Light Fix’ finally hits the stores Hot on the heels of their recent appearances at Sweden Rock and Download Festival, Wales’ finest, The Dirty Youth have finally released their long awaited new album – ‘Red Light Fix’. The album was mixed by Martyn ‘Ginge’ Ford and Colin Richardson, both of whom who have recently worked with such bands as Slipknot, Trivium and Bullet for my Valentine. The album was mastered at the famous Sterling Sound in New York. Heady stuff indeed for a band that six months ago were drawing huge crowds at sell-out gigs but incredibly remained unsigned. All that has changed now with fresh management and major…
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Black Veil Brides at Download Festival 2011
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The Dirty Youth – Unplugged
The Dirty Youth – Exclusive Download Festival Preview Special Download Festival Acoustic Preview Tipped to be one of the hottest break-through acts of the year, our good friends The Dirty Youth have released, exclusively to you today, video footage of a track from their forthcoming album RED LIGHT FIX. ‘THIS IS FOR YOU’ is one of 10 astounding tracks on their debut album, due for release on September 19th, 2011. The Dirty Youth are packed full of energy and Danni, Matt, Luke, Leon and Tom have been found tearing up stages across Europe in the last year alone. Normally pushing the decibels and rocking out as a full five piece,…
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New Slipknot Exhibition by photographer Paul Harries
SLIPKNOT EXHIBITION TO TAKE PLACE IN LONDON JULY 12TH-24TH To commemorate 30 years of Kerrang! Magazine as the World’s biggest music weekly and in celebration of the 12 years in which freelance photographer, Paul Harries, has photographed the mighty Slipknot, there will be a photographic exhibition running for two weeks next month at The Strand Gallery in Central London. This is the perfect opportunity to display Paul Harries’ fascinating work that has taken him all over the world. This includes Slipknot’s hometown of Des Moines, Iowa and as far away as Australia. Over sixty photographs will be on display, including behind the scenes and previously unseen images, only possible due…
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Win Tickets to Download 2011
Win a pair of weekend tickets TO DOWNLOAD with camping ! Our good friends at Virtual Festivals have a pair of Standard Weekend tickets with camping to this year’s Download Festival to give away! Taking place at Donington Park from 10-12 June, this year’s Download Festival is headlined by rock legends DEF LEPPARD, the recently reformed SYSTEM OF A DOWN, and multi-million selling US rockers LINKIN PARK. Other acts include ALICE COOPER, ROB ZOMBIE, AVENGED SEVENFOLD,SKUNK ANANSIE, GASLIGHT ANTHEM, PENDULUM plus many more. Prize does not include travel or accommodation, or camping equipment. Tickets are general admission only. Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or…
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Grand Magus at London Forum
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