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Exclusive: SACRED REICH Frontman Discusses 20th Anniversary Tour, Future Plans

The original lineup of the long-defunct Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH — Phil Rind (bass, vocals),Wiley Arnett (lead guitar),Jason Rainey (rhythm guitar) and Greg Hall (drums) — will reunite for several shows in Europe next summer, including an appearance at the Wacken Open Air festival on August...

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AEROSMITH Bassist Expected At Connecticut Show

Launch Radio Networks reports: AEROSMITH's got a show practically in their own backyard tonight (Wednesday, November 29),and they're expecting a special guest — bass player Tom Hamilton. The band is playing the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, which isn't far from their home base in B...

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Drummer BRIAN TICHY Comments On EDDIE VAN HALEN Jam

Drummer Brian Tichy (BILLY IDOL, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, GILBY CLARKE, PRIDE & GLORY) performed with Eddie Van Halen in late September for the launch of a porn movie called "Sacred Sin", for which Eddie recorded two songs. Dubbed "The Gathering", the private, invitation-only bash took place on Septemb...

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FATAL SMILE Will Not Support W.A.S.P. In Spain

Despite a previous announcement to the contrary, Swedish "traditional" hard rock/heavy metal band FATAL SMILE will NOT support W.A.S.P. on their Spanish dates. As previously reported, FATAL SMILE is currently writing songs for its next studio album, tentatively due in early 2007. According to the ba...

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Danava

There's no denying that, on several blissful occasions, psychedelic proto-metal nutters DANAVA channel the loose, loopy sinister vibe of "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath" and the drug-shoveling mindmelt of prime HAWKWIND. The whole thing is as off the rails and lunatic as you'd expect from a bunch of wild-ey...

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GUNS N' ROSES: View From The Side Of The Stage

Longtime GUNS N' ROSES associate Del James has released the following report via the band's official web site: "Hello and welcome to 'View From The Side Of The Stage.' I was asked to write a column for GunsNRoses.com and have mixed emotions about doing so. I have a 21-year history with GUNS N' ROSES...

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FATAL SMILE Working On New Material

Swedish "traditional" hard rock/heavy metal band FATAL SMILE is currently writing songs for its next studio album, tentatively due in early 2007. According to the band, the new material "seems to be heavier and angrier than the previous ones, so prepare for some heavy duty when the 'Fatals' are deli...

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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY: 'I Hate All Politicians Just By Definition'

The Pitch recently conducted a short interview with MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: The Pitch: L.A. seems too fake for you. What do you get out of being there? Kilmister: It's isn't fake. There's a lot of really talented people here, too, don't forget....

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THE HAUNTED Frontman Says He Would Outlaw Capitalism And Religion

Graham Finney of Planet Loud recently conducted an interview with THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Planet Loud: If you were given the chance to change anything in the world what would it be? Peter: Capitalism and religion I would fucking outlaw, I'd fuck...

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STOLEN BABIES Drummer Schedules Clinic At PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY Event

STOLEN BABIES drummer Gil Sharone will be conducting a clinic this November at the annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) in Austin, Texas at the Austin Convention Center (November 8-11). The scheduled clinic — titled "Expression Through Technique" — will be held November 9,...

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MEGADETH, ARCH ENEMY, ANTHRAX Perform At Japan's LOUD PARK 06 Festival: Photos Available

MEGADETH, ARCH ENEMY, ANGRA, ANTHRAX, NAPALM DEATH, BACKYARD BABIES and ZEROMIND are among the bands that performed at the Loud Park 06 festival, which took place October 14-15, 2006 at the Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Halls 9-11 in Tokyo, Japan. Check out pictures at the Rock and Roll Al...

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MUSHROOMHEAD Drummer: SLIPKNOT 'Traded A Platinum Record For Dignity, Honor And Respect'

Midwest Movement recently conducted an interview with MUSHROOMHEAD drummer Steve "Skinny" Felton. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Midwest Movement: As I'm sure you know, Calek's [director Chad Calek] been making headlines in the likes of Revolver and MTVNews.com with his documentary, "A C...

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BACKYARD BABIES: European Tour Dates Announced

Swedish rock 'n' rollers BACKYARD BABIES have lined up the following European dates in November/December: Nov. 20 - Oxford (UK) - Zodiac Nov. 21 - Dudley (UK) - JB's Nov. 22 - Manchester (UK) - Academy 3 Nov. 23 - London (UK) - Mean Fiddler Nov. 24 - Aarchot (B) - Klinker Nov. 26 - ...

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MEGADETH: More Japanese Dates Announced

MEGADETH has scheduled headlining gigs in Kawasaki and Nagoya, Japan in October immediately prior to and following the band's appearance at the Loud Park 06 festival. The group's Japanese and Australian schedule is now shaping up as follows: Oct. 13 - Kawasaki, JPN - Club Citta Oct. 14 - Tokyo, JPN...

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ALICE COOPER To Voice 'Hungry Hamsters' Character

Rock legend and cartoon fan Alice Cooper will provide his voice talent in the new HD CGI sitcom animation "Hungry Hamsters". Cooper joins a stellar principal cast from the U.K., which includes Brian Blessed, Jack Davenport and Harry Hill. "Hungry Hamsters" is a new comedy animation series of 26 half...