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Tuesday, May 13, 2008

 

Slapshock rocks the world

Filipino rockers share the stage with Velvet Revolver, Korn, Machine Head and other top acts

Slapshock, the thrash metal group that has earned raves locally with seven top-selling albums, is winning over the world as well. And they are doing it their way and on their own terms.

They performed at the Dubai Desert Rock Festival on March 7 and 8 together with internationally acclaimed bands like Korn, Machine Head, Velvet Revolver, Muse and Marky Ramone (of the seminal punk band The Ramones) and many others.

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O T H E R   R E P O R T S

 

Compositions of a champion

Pianist Angelo Ortiz makes another mark in the music industry with the release of his new album, Classica! containing his rendition of Vangelis’ “Chariots of Fire” as well as his winning pieces in the 2006 World Championship of Performing Arts in Hollywood, California and original compositions.

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ALBUM REVIEW

This nine-track album opens with his rendition of Vangelis’ “Chariots of Fire.” In this composition, piano music combined with strings evokes images of the sea, with waves splashing on big rocks on the shore.

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MAN ON THE SIDE
By Paul John Caña

When she’s not busy picking kids up in Malawi, dressing them up and making them call her “mama,” Madonna still occasionally makes music.

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PEOPLE
By Bob Garon

Loneliness is not reserved for the singles who are unsuccessful in finding a partner. The worst kind of loneliness is that of a married person who is trapped in a relationship that is no longer working.

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