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SOILWORK, BACKYARD BABIES, AVATAR Confirmed For Sweden's CLOSE-UP BÅTEN 2008

SOILWORK, BACKYARD BABIES and AVATAR are the first confirmed artists for the Close-Up Båten 2008. Billed as "the cheapest metal cruise on the Baltic Sea," the ferry departs Stockholm, Sweden on February 14, 2008. Three more bands will be announced. For more information (in Swedish),go to www.closeu...

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WINDS OF PLAGUE Signs With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

WINDS OF PLAGUE has inked a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. Hailing from Los Angeles, these youngsters have their share of Southern California hardcore roots running in their backyard, though the atmospheric sounds of Scandinavian black metal and classic American metal reign supreme in th...

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BRET MICHAELS: 'Rock Of Love' Marathon To Air On MTV Tomorrow

MTV will air a "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels" marathon tomorrow (Saturday August 25) beginning at 8:00 p.m. and ending at 3:30 a.m. "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels" is a 10-part series that airs Sunday nights at 9:00 p.m. EST/8:00 p.m. CST on VH1. The series focuses on the never-before-revealed...

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IN FLAMES, LACUNA COIL Confirmed For Interational Version of GUITAR HERO III

Activision revealed today an international track list for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. As a testament to the widespread anticipation of the hit franchise and global phenomenon, Activision's newest music sensation will include a diverse assortment of hit songs from across the globe, that include...

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STOLEN BABIES Added To THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, MESHUGGAH European Tour

Los Angeles' extravagant gothic/metal/carnival/rock ensemble STOLEN BABIES will make its European debut this November supporting THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN and MESHUGGAH. Confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 03 - UK - Portsmouth - Pyramid Centre Nov. 04 - UK - Sheffield - Corporation Nov. 05 - UK - B...

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FATAL SMILE Begins Recording New Album

Swedish "traditional" hard rock/heavy metal band FATAL SMILE has entered the studio to begin recording its third album, entitled "Primed & Ready", for a late 2007 release. The CD will contain the following tracks (not in final order): 01. I Do Z 02. Primed & Ready 03. Fatal Smile 04. Six Str...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: U.S. Dates Announced

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN will embark on a U.S. headlining tour in October. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Oct. 04 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody’s Oct. 05 - Pittsburgh, PA - Rex Theatre Oct. 06 - Chicago, IL - Subterranean Oct. 07 - Saint Paul, MN - Station 4 Oct. 09 - Denver, ...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: 'Ire Works' Release Date Announced

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN will release its new album, "Ire Works", on November 13 via Relapse Records. The CD was produced by Steve Evetts (SAVES THE DAY, EARTH CRISIS, SEPULTURA) and features the drumming of STOLEN BABIES' Gil Sharone following the departure of Chris Pennie (he now plays drums with...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Guitarist Explains Leave Of Absence

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN guitarist Brian Benoit has posted a lengthy statement on the band's MySpace page explaining the circumstances that have forced him to take a leave of absence from the group. An excerpt from his statement follows: "April 28, 2005… Memphis, Tennessee... the Hi Tone. This is t...

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CIRCUS DIABLO Drops Off OZZFEST

CIRCUS DIABLO frontman Billy Morrison has checked in with the following update: "As I sit here in Dallas, TX, on the bus that has taken us from our home town of Los Angeles, to the middle of the South, it pains me to tell you all that we have to call it a day for ...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Adds New Guitarist

According to the official THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN MySpace page, the band has added former HEADS WILL ROLL guitarist Jeff Tuttle to its lineup. THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN recently entered the studio with producer Steve Evetts (SAVES THE DAY, EARTH CRISIS, SEPULTURA) to begin recording its new album,...

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Classic JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, MOTÖRHEAD, SLAYER Tracks Featured On 'Heavy Metal Box'

According to Billboard.com, Rhino Records has set an October 2 release date for "Heavy Metal Box". The four-disc, 70-song set boasts classic tracks from IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD and SLAYER, among dozens of others. Arranged chronologically from 1968 to 1991, the compilation also boasts hi...

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KYLESA Guitarist/Singer Issues Update

Savannah sludge-rockers KYLESA have offered an update on the band from home. "We're happy to announce that our video for 'Hollow Severer' will be airing on MTV2's 'Headbanger's Ball' very soon," guitarist/singer Laura Pleasants says. "You can view it now on YouTube. When viewed on 'Headbanger's Ball...

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REVOLVER, CRASH KELLY Confirmed For Toronto's MQMusicFest

REVOLVER (featuring Nick Walsh from legendary Juno-winning Canadian rockers SLIK TOXIK),CRASH KELLY (featuring guitarist Sean Kelly, who recently recorded with guitarist Gilby Clarke),AUTOMAN.CA (featuring Darrell "DWaRf" Millar from metal legends KILLER DWARFS) and SCARLET SINS (Canada's premiere...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Guitarist Discusses Drummer Change

Chris Harris of MTV.com reports: Last month, when THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN revealed that founding drummer Chris Pennie had left the highly technical mathcore outfit to join progressive rockers COHEED AND CAMBRIA, no one wanted to believe it. The surprise move baffled the band's allegiant fans almos...