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WE ARE THE FALLEN To Release Debut Album In May

WE ARE THE FALLEN — the new band featuring original EVANESCENCE members Ben Moody (guitar) and John LeCompt (guitar) and Rocky Gray (drums) along with "American Idol" powerhouse vocalist Carly Smithson — will release its debut album on May 11 via Universal Republic Records. The group's first single,...

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METALLICA's Santiago Concert Attended By 76-Year-Old Grandmother

According to Emol.com, METALLICA's January 26, 2010 concert in Santiago, Chile was attended by Graciela Mora, a 76-year-old grandmother who is affectionately known as "Granny Metallica." As her 16-year-old grandson, whom she invited to the concert, made his way to the front of the stage in order to...

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VINCE NEIL Confirmed For Sweden's STOCKHOLM ROCK OUT Festival

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil has been confirmed for the inaugural edition of the Stockholm Rock Out festival, set to take place April 30 - May 1, 2010 at Gamla Tryckeriet in Alvik, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: VINCE NEIL JANI LANE STEELHEART KEEL DIZZY REED PRETTY BOY FLOY...

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BRET MICHAELS, MICHAEL ANTHONY, LEMMY Among Confirmed Mentors At ROCK 'N' ROLL FANTASY CAMP

Aspiring rock stars attending this year's Los Angeles Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp will not only have their chance to perform alongside current and former members of KISS, VAN HALEN, POISON, MOTÖRHEAD, TRAFFIC and WINGER — they'll also be part of a new VH1 Classic reality series. Set for February 23-2...

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AEROSMITH's JOE PERRY On Early Influences, Current Guitar Setup

Premier Guitar recently conducted an interview with AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Premier Guitar: What was the spark that ignited your desire to play guitar? Perry: It was a series of things, really. I had an uncle who owned a homemade four-string in...

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MOLLY HATCHET To Release 'Justice' In May

The motto of the new MOLLY HATCHET release, "Justice" (due on May 31 via SPV/Steamhammer),was coined by guitarist Bobby Ingram years ago. "Southern rock ain't no fake or hype!" was his comment on the basic philosophy of the band from Jacksonville, Florida. This basic honesty, which runs like a thre...

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METALLICA's KIRK HAMMETT Interviewed In Peru; Video Available

Peru's Netjoven conducted an interview with METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett shortly after the band's arrival in Lima earlier today (January 19). Watch the chat below. METALLICA is scheduled to perform tonight at the University of San Marcos Stadium in Lima. According to LivingInPeru.com, the band i...

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AMORAL Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement

Finnish metallers AMORAL have parted ways with guitarist Silver Ots. Commented the group in a statement: "For the past months it has been unclear whether or not Silver would continue in the band, and now he has made up his mind to leave. Apparently he didn't feel motivated enough to be part of AMORA...

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NEMHAIN's 'From The Ashes' To Finally See Light Of Day This Month

NEMHAIN — the U.K.-based band featuring AT THE GATES/ex-CRADLE OF FILTH drummer Adrian Erlandsson and his wife, Amber — will release its long-awaited debut album, "From The Ashes", on January 22 via Tiefdruck-Musik. The CD was recorded and mixed over a three-week period in April 2008 at Studio Fredm...

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CREATURE WITH THE ATOM BRAIN To Support ALICE IN CHAINS

Belgian alternative rock band CREATURE WITH THE ATOM BRAIN will support ALICE IN CHAINS on the following dates: Feb. 02 - Orpheum Theater - Vancouver, BC Feb. 04 - Paramount Theater - Seattle, WA Feb. 05 - Paramount Theater - Seattle, WA Feb. 06 - Salem Armory - Salem, OR Feb. 08 - Knitting Factory...

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METALLICA Named One Of Worst Celebrity Autograph Signers To Come Through Canada During 2009

HoundsTV.com, which features the latest in celebrity autograph news and video, has compiled a list of the best and the worst musicians for autographs and meeting fans in Canada in 2009. METALLICA came in at No. 5 on the list, which was topped by BRITNEY SPEARS, U2 and ELTON JOHN (in that order). ...

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Insurrection Rising

Word has it that the U.K.'s SAVAGE MESSIAH kicked up some dust in its native country with the release of debut album "Spitting Venom" on its own imprint, SMR Productions. Candlelight Records took notice, signed the lads, and released the follow up, "Insurrection Rising", a shiny slice of thrash and...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, EVERY TIME I DIE, SUICIDE SILENCE Confirmed For VANS WARPED TOUR

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, EVERY TIME I DIE, SUICIDE SILENCE and WHITECHAPEL are among the confirmed bands for next year's Vans Warped Tour, which is scheduled to take place between June 24 and August 10, 2010. The following acts will take part in the entire tour: ACE ENDERS AFTER MIDNIGHT PROJECT A...

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DREAM THEATER: South American Tour Dates Announced

Progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER will embark on a tour of South America in March. Confirmed dates are as follows: March 11 - Santiago, Chile - Movistar Arena March 13 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Luna Park March 16 - Porto Alegre, Brazil - Pepsi On Stage March 18 - Curitiba, Brazil - Master Hal...

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LEAVES' EYES Singer Talks About Upcoming Solo Album

Metal-Experience.com recently conducted an interview with LEAVES' EYES/ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY singer Liv Kristine Espenaes Krull. An excerpt from the chat follows below. On her upcoming solo album (the follow-up to 2006's "Enter My Religion"): Liv Kristine: "The new solo album is almost finished. It...