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Promoters In Australia, Japan In Negotiations To Extend AC/DC's 'Black Ice Tour'

The West Australian reports that organizers for the much-anticipated AC/DC "Black Ice Tour" are still locked in negotiations with promoters in Japan to postpone a scheduled tour there so that they can hold a third concert in Perth . AC/DC promoter Garry Van Egmond said he has not been able to reach...

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CHICKENFOOT Interviewed On WAAF Radio Station; Video Available

CHICKENFOOT — the new rock supergroup comprised of drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),bassist Michael Anthony (ex-VAN HALEN),guitarist Joe Satriani and vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN) — was interviewed on the Worcester/Boston radio station WAAF prior to the band's May 26, 2009 concert...

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JUDAS PRIEST's HALFORD, TIPTON Get Probed By RICK WAKEMAN

Vocalist Rob Halford and guitarist Glenn Tipton, members of JUDAS PRIEST, recently talked to Rick Wakeman and provided a mesmerizing insight into the drive and determination that led the Metal Gods from the working-class steel town of Birmingham, England to becoming one of the biggest heavy metal ba...

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METAL CHURCH Singer RONNY MUNROE: More Solo Tracks Posted Online

METAL CHURCH singer Ronny Munroe has posted five songs from his recently released "The Fire Within" solo album — "Ride Me", "Evil Genius", "Ivory Towers", "Rebuild The Ruins" and "Demon Opera" — on his MySpace page. "The Fire Within" was released last month via Rat Pak Records. The singer previously...

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Fate Of Third AC/DC Perth Concert Known Tomorrow

The West Australian reports that organizers for the much-anticipated AC/DC "Black Ice" tour should know by tomorrow whether the popular band will hold a third concert in Perth, Australia after the first two concerts sold out within hours. AC/DC promoter Garry Van Egmond told The West Australian toda...

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CHICKENFOOT In Cambridge; Photos, Video Footage Available

CHICKENFOOT — the new rock supergroup comprised of drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),bassist Michael Anthony (ex-VAN HALEN),guitarist Joe Satriani and vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN) — performed last night (Tuesday, May 26) at the Middle East club in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Check ou...

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CHICKENFOOT: '12 Days of the Foot: Day 2' Clip Posted Online

CHICKENFOOT — the new rock supergroup comprised of drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),bassist Michael Anthony (ex-VAN HALEN),guitarist Joe Satriani and vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN) — has posted the second in a series of clips where the members of the band share some background infor...

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ARMORED SAINT Singer Says Nine Songs Have Been Completed For New Album

Rock Gone Wild, America's newest and most diverse rock festival, will feature over 50 rock legends on two stages during the festival's four-day run. One of those bands, Los Angeles metal legends ARMORED SAINT, will be making its return to Iowa after playing the legendary Iowa Jam in 1986. Rock Gone...

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LIFE OF AGONY Frontman Completes Work On 'Bleed For Something Beautiful' Video

LIFE OF AGONY frontman Keith Caputo has completed work on a video for the song "Bleed For Something Beautiful" with director William Rot. Caputo says, "We recorded the video in Malibu and in Silverlake, California with Julie Becker, the brilliant and infamous tattoo artist." "Bleed For Something Bea...

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CHICKENFOOT: '12 Days of the Foot: Day 1' Clip Posted Online

CHICKENFOOT — the new rock supergroup comprised of drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),bassist Michael Anthony (ex-VAN HALEN),guitarist Joe Satriani and vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN) — has posted the first in a series of clips where the members of the band share some background inform...

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Former AFTER FOREVER Bassist Joins XYSTUS

Former AFTER FOREVER bassist Luuk van Gerven has joined the Dutch progressive metal band XYSTUS. XYSTUS' third album, "Equilibrio", was released in North America last September via Sensory Records. This rock opera was recorded with a 60-piece orchestra and a 30-member choir, and includes guest perfo...

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AC/DC Homecoming Tour Sells Out In 15 Minutes

Iain Shedden of The Australian reports that Aussie rock legends AC/DC can look forward to the biggest homecoming in their history following record ticket sales for their Australian tour today. Tickets for the band's "Black Ice" tour went on sale in Australia this morning. Within 15 minutes, shows at...

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Oracles

"FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE play death metal with a 'classical" approach;' inspired by CANNIBAL CORPSE and SUFFOCATION, and influenced by J.S. Bach and L. Van Beethoven," reads the Willowtip press release regarding "Oracles"; the Rome, Italy band's debut for the label. Sound far-fetched? It's really not, a...

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SNOWY SHAW's 'Beloved' GIBSON Bass Stolen

Swedish multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw (THERION, DREAM EVIL, KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME) has issued the following update: "I recently had my old favorite Gibson bass [see photo below] stolen out of our touring van that was parked in Gothenburg city [Sweden] during a few...

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CHICKENFOOT To Perform On 'The Tonight Show'

CHICKENFOOT — the new rock supergroup comprised of drummer Chad Smith (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),bassist Michael Anthony (ex-VAN HALEN),guitarist Joe Satriani and vocalist Sammy Hagar (ex-VAN HALEN) — will be the featured musical guests on Conan O'Brien's "The Tonight Show" on Friday, June 5 at 11:35...