Typical of DORO approach, 'Fight' is a veritable rollercoaster ride of emotions, a diverse and enthusiastic mosaic of mood and power that befits her
expressive nature. The album spotlights DORO's undying love of the freedom
to being open to outside influences, which offers 'Fight' frequent surprises.
Says DORO on the album's creation: "Compared to previous recordings, Fight
sounds even rawer, earthy, totally rooted to the soil nothing was polished
smooth, there are no loops, hardly any effects, but a lot of pure energy and
passion."

DORO's band (which includes guitarists Joe Taylor & Oliver Palotai, bassist
Nick Douglas, and drummer Johnny Dee) recorded 'Fight' in a near-live setting
at Soundmine Recording Studios in Pennsylvania, thus adding to the power and raw energy of the result. So powerful, in fact, that the title cut doubles as an anthem for boxing World Champion Regina Halmich and will be featured not only on national television in Germany, but syndicated internationally
through ESPN and other sports networks.

Adding a somber touch to the disc are special guest appearances by Type O
Negative doomsayer Peter Steele and Savatage guitarist Chris Caffery on the
track "Descent." Elsewhere on the album can be found moving tracks co-composed by the likes of Gene Simmons of KISS ("Legends Never Die"), Russ Ballard ("Wild Heart") and Jean Beauvoir ("Sister Darkness"). 'Fight' is
enveloped by fantastic cover artwork by Gillespie, responsible for WARLOCK's
legendary 'Triumph & Agony' and DORO's 'Angels Never Die'.

DORO's recorded fervor is only matched by her spellbinding live show. Having
already performed at this year's Bang Your Head and Polo Festivals in Germany and Graspop in Belgium, DORO is confirmed to headline the first night of the renowned Wacken Open-Air Festival and embark on a European tour before embracing the North American tour market this winter.

To the right, you'll see the single artwork "Hearts On Fire")

Original Lineup of Thrash Metal Innovators Prepare Live Album
For Screaming Ferret Wreckords!!

With America's societal transgressions reaching a boiling point, it has become necessary for the injustices to possess a voice. While many have attempted, none have been able to address the issues with the intoxicating volatility of New York's NUCLEAR ASSAULT. Therefore, the thrash metal pioneer's original lineup has deemed it necessary to reunite and express America's feelings in its own inimitable manner - furiously!

Vocalist/guitarist John Connelly, bassist Danny Lilker, guitarist Anthony Bramante, and drummer Glenn Evans have returned and are making their presence known throughout the year on aptly monikered 'War Against Terrorism' performance dates. Fusing dexterous yet uncompromising metal with gripping, inspired lyrical content, NUCLEAR ASSAULT is on a mission!

"We got back from Germany's Bang Your Head Festival a few weeks ago and I am happy to report we played (in my opinion) one of our best sets. BYH was a great experience and would have only been better if we had actually gone on to play the Rock Wave Festival in Greece. We are cursed when it comes to Greece. This is the 3rd show that has been cancelled due to reasons that had nothing to do with us. Apparently we are destined to never play
Greece. As a fan stated on our website's guest book said, 'The Gods do not love Greece.' Apparently the Gods do not want us to play the land of the Gods.

Other than that, we're rehearsing like motherfuckers for the Wacken festival and the Blind Guardian dates. We're also working on a few surprises for the autumn, but it's way too early to say anything further, so please stay tuned......and of course, stay METAL!!!!!!"

DIAMOND HEAD ON THE ROAD

Original Lineup of Thrash Metal Innovators Prepare Live Album
For Screaming Ferret Wreckords!!

With America's societal transgressions reaching a boiling point, it has become necessary for the injustices to possess a voice. While many have attempted, none have been able to address the issues with the intoxicating volatility of New York's NUCLEAR ASSAULT. Therefore, the thrash metal pioneer's original lineup has deemed it necessary to reunite and express America's feelings in its own inimitable manner - furiously!

Vocalist/guitarist John Connelly, bassist Danny Lilker, guitarist Anthony Bramante, and drummer Glenn Evans have returned and are making their presence known throughout the year on aptly monikered 'War Against Terrorism' performance dates. Fusing dexterous yet uncompromising metal with gripping, inspired lyrical content, NUCLEAR ASSAULT is on a mission!

NEIL FACES ARREST

Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil faces possible arrest over an alleged assault on producer Michael Shuman outside a night club in Los Angeles last April. Shuman claims Neil punched him several times in the face.

JANE’S GUITARIST ADDICTED TO CHRISTINA

Jane’s Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro is the surprise guest on one track from the upcoming album by pop diva Christina Aguilera. No further details are available as yet. Well, if it was good enough for Slash and Michael Jackson…

TALISMANIC SIGNING

Swedish/American hard rockers Talisman have just signed a deal with Frontiers Records. Talisman includes two former Yngwie Malmsteen band members, vocalist Jeff Scott Soto and bassist Marcel Jacob.

DRAG SEEK VOCALIST

DRAG, the band featuring former Vision Of Disorder trio Matt Baumbach (guitar), Brian Mayer (bass) and Marc Levy (drums), are currently looking for a suitable singer. Interested? Email: mattvod@hotmail.com

DISTURBED: FULL ALBUM TRACK LISTING

PLANT, STONES WALK A ‘MILE’

Robert Plant, the Rolling Stones and T. Rex all have songs included on the soundtrack album for ‘Moonlight Mile’. The film, which opens in America next month, is set in the early 1970s and stars Susan Sarandon, Dustin Hoffman and Holly Hunter. It deals with the real life murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer. Featured music includes ‘20^th Century Boy’ – T. Rex, ‘Moonlight Mile’ – Rolling Stones, ‘Sweet Head’ – David Bowie, ‘Comin’ Back To Me’ – Jefferson Airplane’, ‘Buckets Of Rain’ – Bob Dylan and ‘Song To The Siren’ – Robert Plant.

LIFEHOUSE IN LONDON

TOTO ARE ‘GLASSED’

Toto have signed a new record deal with EMI and are set to release a covers album called ‘Through The Looking Glass’ in October. The full track listing for this is: ‘Bodhisattva’ (originally done by Steely Dan), ‘Could You Be Loved’ (Bob Marley), ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ (George Harrison), ‘Can’t Get Next To You’ (Al Green), ‘Livin’’ For The City’ (Stevie Wonder), ‘Maiden Voyage/Butterfly’ (Herbie Hancock), ‘Burn Down the Mission’ (Elton John), ‘Sunshine Of Your Love’ (Cream), ‘Watching The Detectives’ (Elvis Costello) and ‘House Of The Rising Sun’ (most famously covered by The Animals) and ‘It Takes A Lot To Laugh’ (Bob Dylan)

COURT DATE SET FOR OSBOURNES

Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne will go to court on February 13, 2003 to contest a law suit brought against them by Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake, the bassist and drummer respectively on the first two Ozzy albums, ‘Blizzard Of Oz’ and ‘Diary Of A Madman’. The latter pair are claiming for alleged owed royalties. Both albums were recently re-issued with Daisley and Kerslake’s contributions wiped off and replaced by those of Robert Trujillo and Mike Bordin.

PISTOLS INVADE CALIFORNIA

Seven years in the making, KISS Alive Forever is the end result of exhaustive research by its authors Curt Gooch and Jeff Suhs, who reveal hundreds of previously unknown stories and facts about KISS herein. Exclusive interviews with over 100 former KISS employees, friends, and even band members make KISS Alive Forever a thoroughly addictive, immersive experience. The already rich text is brought to life by the inclusion of over 175 color photographs, most of which have never been published before. For the first time, readers will be able to see the infamous 1974 photo shoot where Ace could apply only half of his KISS makeup, as well as several 1970s-era non-makeup shots.

KISS Alive Forever succeeds in deconstructing the myths behind KISS's world-renowned concerts and lays bare the underlying story: the compelling tale of four young New York musicians who grew up to conquer the world of rock and left an indelible stamp on American pop culture.

The last several months have been very hectic, chaotic and busy as hell. We greatly appreciate everyone’s patience and support throughout the process of us pulling everything together. Not only have we recorded and arranged the release of an album, but we have also been consistently touring. That is what we are and what we do. When we finished the 100 shows in 50 days and set the Guinness World Record, we were all physically drained. This was in the beginning of 1999. The entire event put us in the red in excess of $60,000 because most of the shows were totally free. Then we found out that Geffen Records was consolidated along with 20 other labels and all reduced to no more than imprints under the Interscope umbrella. All of this is the industry bullshit that you never hear about. Most of you… our extended family and friends are aware of all the changes that took place at this time. It was essential that Jeff, Chris and Jesse RE-BOOT (as in when your computer locks up).

Jeff and Chris grew up with Captain Virgil Hamilton (Super V). Some may even remember the white boy boogie, which was the dance that Jesse and Virgil would do during Brain Drain. Jeff, Chris and Virgil have always been creative and before they built Worley Brothers Studios, recorded with Virgil in Jesse’s studio. It is no secret that Jesse is hands on with Jackyl’s business. He has also helped in the solicitation of the Super V project with both labels and live performances. It is still intended that the Super V material will be released when the time is right. Virgil has and always will be a source of inspiration and energy to Jackyl. Virgil is a star!

Jesse had invested several years on the road with guitarist John Hayes. Jesse was introduced to the guys in Jackyl because they used to come out and smoke pot with John in the dressing room of a club in Greenville, SC. Jesse was approached to put out a solo record and took the opportunity to work with his longtime friend. The album contained material that reflected Jesse’s influences and would not have necessarily worked for a Jackyl album. Undoubtedly, the best thing to come out of Jesse’s solo album was Roman Glick (everything happens for a reason). John is back in Holland performing with the John Hayes Project and the next time Jackyl plays in Amsterdam, you can bet that Jeff, Roman and John will be hanging out at the Bulldog.

We’re all family.

Jackyl (Jesse, Jeff, Chris and Roman) entered the studio fresh and full of piss and vinegar at the beginning of 2001. Recorded approximately a dozen tunes and then went out on the road to stretch its legs and perform a handful of shows. They came home, went back into the studio and recorded another dozen songs. Toward the end of 2001, beginning of 2002 they went out and soaked up the energy from the road once more before returning to the studio for a third time to record yet another batch of songs. Then came the process of selecting the songs that
are now the album RELENTLESS.

We are close to finishing up The Rock Never Stops tour. We will not be performing on the Greenville, SC date as we will be playing the hemp festival (Jackylstock) in Maine. This has been on the books for over a year. We will however not miss the opportunity to have a Halloween celebration for the release of RELENTLESS. This year also marks the 10 year anniversary of our debut album, so we will have to make our Greenville homecoming extra special.

Once again, we appreciate everyone’s input, output and support and to all you nay-sayers we dedicate the last track on the album to you… When You Hate It (It Makes Me Love It More)

The more you hate it, it makes me want it more The things you think are crap are things that I adore You have opinions but you haven’t got a clue As for those opinions WHOOP-T-FUCKING-DOO!

The more you hate it, it makes me want it more I’m all the things you struggled to ignore
When it comes to life well I’m a whore The more you hate it, it makes me want it more

Be loud, proud, hard and honest. NEVER LET UP… BE RELENTLESS

This 1990 Solo Debut By Legendary IRON MAIDEN Vocalist Includes Five Bonus Tracks

In 1990, vocalist BRUCE DICKINSON had nothing left to prove. He'd spent eight years fronting the legendary British heavy metal quintet IRON MAIDEN; a band that set a standard of quality for the genre that has never been equaled or surpassed.

But DICKINSON was restless. He's a tireless man who likes to keep busy both creatively and physically. DICKINSON decided to branch out, and he released his debut solo album, 'Tattooed Millionaire', on Columbia Records in 1990. Now, it is being reissued in a remastered, expanded edition by Columbia Records/Legacy Recordings on September 10, 2002. The five bonus tracks -- four studio and one live -- follow the original running order of "Son Of A Gun," "Tattooed Millionaire," "Born In '58," "Hell On Wheels," "Gypsy Road," "Dive! Dive! Dive!," the Mott The Hoople cover "All The Young Dudes," "Lickin' The Gun," "Zulu Lulu" and "No Lies."

Three of the five bonus tracks are covers. The bonus tracks are:

* Arthur Brown's "Spirit of Joy" -- U.K. B-side of the "Tears of the Dragon" single (from DICKINSON's 1994 album 'Balls to Picasso')
* DICKINSON original "Darkness Be My Friend" -- U.K. B-side of the "All the
Young Dudes" single
* AC/DC's "Sin City" -- U.K. B-side of the "All the Young Dudes" single
* DICKINSON original "Winds of Change" - U.K. B-side of the "Tattooed
Millionaire" single
* Samson's "Riding With the Angels" recorded live at the London Astoria in
1990 -- U.K. B-side of the "Dive! Dive! Dive!" single

Brown -- known as The Crazy World of Arthur Brown on his signature hit "Fire" -- is a favorite of DICKINSON. Samson, of course, was DICKINSON's pre-IRON MAIDEN band. "Riding With the Angels" was actually written and first recorded by former Argent guitarist Russ Ballard, who had more success as a songwriter and producer than as a solo artist.

'Tattooed Millionaire' marked a transitional phase in DICKINSON's career. Fans who expected an IRON MAIDEN-style heavy metal album were in for a surprise. Instead, the album was more of a straightforward hard-rock record that reflected DICKINSON's roots and influences.

DICKINSON recruited three little known musicians for his solo band. Guitarist Janick Gers had played with Ian Gillan (which certainly pleased Deep Purple fanatic DICKINSON), and he went on to replace Adrian Smith in IRON MAIDEN. Bass guitarist Andy Carr was a member of 3 Rivers. Drummer Fabio Del Rio was a member of Jagged Edge.

The entire album is hard rock, but the songs reflected DICKINSON's variety of moods. "Son Of A Gun" and "No Lies" are dramatic, "Born in '58" is openly autobiographical, "Dive! Dive! Dive!" and "Zulu Lulu" illustrate his wickedly playful sense of humor through clever double entendres and the faithful take on "All The Young Dudes" is a reverential salute to the rock 'n' roll of his
youth. The title cut "Tattooed Millionaire" was fluidly catchy -- especially the chorus -- and it became a hit.

DICKINSON decided to take 'Tattooed Millionaire' on the road. Replacing Del Rio on drums for the concert trek was Dickie Fliszar. To broaden his set, in addition to incorporating some of the bonus tracks included on this reissue, he also inserted "Bring Your Daughter ... To The Slaughter" -- the theme of A Nightmare On Elm Street 5: The Dream Child -- which IRON MAIDEN then re-recorded for 'No Prayer For The Dying'. The reward was a # 1 single in
England!

It turned out that DICKINSON felt he was growing increasingly limited musically in IRON MAIDEN, and he left the band in 1993. He released a string of solo albums and toured the world until he and Smith re-joined the band in 1999.

IMPALED- “Raising the Stakes on the airwaves”

After carving up audiences from coast to coast, IMPALED have returned home after their tour with INCANTATION, Decapitated, and Vehemence.  The band’s new album, “Mondo Medicale” has been making some serious waves on College Radio, and has infested the top 20 for the past 2 weeks…  This could be the beginning of something infectious!  Call your local radio station and demand that they “Raise the Stakes” and play IMPALED!

www.impaled.info

DARK FUNERAL- “Changing of the Guard”

Black Metal legends DARK FUNERAL have confirmed the departure of guitarist Dominion from the band.  Magus Caligula had this to say:

"It's a sad day for DARK FUNERAL. Dominion, our brother and long-time friend has decided to leave the band," revealed bassist/vocalist Emperor Magus Caligula. "The reason for his departure is that he felt it was time to move on, and try something different. The purpose of this statement is to let our fans know the truth from us first. This way people who 'like' to talk about cannot start false rumors."

"The truth is: it was his decision, he didn't commit suicide, nor is he in jail for murder or church burnings. But most importantly he wasn't kicked out from DARK FUNERAL," continued Caligula. "Dominion has been a great friend (and still is) to all of us. It will not be easy to replace him. DARK FUNERAL will continue to work on new material as we work through the difficult choice of replacing our comrade."

Jyrki Hämäläinen explains the reason why he started the book project: “I have read many books written on AC/DC and all of them are written from some rock journalists point of view. I wanted to bring fan’s own experiences of AC/DC into the daylight.”

“AC/DC may be a rock and roll dinosaur in some point of view, but it still is as electrifying as it was back in the 70’s.”, Jyrki Hämäläinen says and continues, “AC/DC is more than a rock and roll band, it’s a phenomenon.“

The book is written online where everybody can take part into writing the book and send in their own ideas and suggestions for the book. You can also see how the book is getting on in the website www.acdcbook.tk. People who will contribute to the book will be credited and will get the book for a discounted price or even completely free. More details will be on the website. The book will be published in the spring 2003 but you can already reserve your copy on the site.

All information and material can be sent to:

AC/DC Book project
c/o Jyrki Hämäläinen

But Bruce's importance and long-lasting influence does not rest solely on his significant accomplishments with Cream. After Cream, he embarked on a solo career in which he further explored the boundaries of rock, jazz and blues.

He often performed with other legends, and Classic Pictures' new DVD 'Jack Bruce and Friends - Live' -- the title's first-ever release on home video -- preserves just such a concert recorded on October 18, 1980, at the Rockaplast in Essen, Germany. 'Jack Bruce and Friends - Live' is being released in North America and the DVD is mastered in Dolby Digital 5.1 sound and features a fully animated menu. DVD extras include a Bruce profile, discography and
photo gallery.

Joining Bruce on the 60-minute 'Jack Bruce and Friends - Live' are guitarist Clem Clempson (formerly of blues-rock band Humble Pie), keyboardist David Sancious (formerly of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band) and jazz-rock drummer Billy Cobham (who performed with jazz legends like trumpeter Miles Davis and guitarist John McLaughlin).

"Right now Jim's focus is on his personal situation," commented singer Boleyn. "As an artist I need a manager who can focus their energies on myself and the band. I do not know the details of the case but I am hoping the truth will come out in court and wish Jim nothing but the best."