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SPIDERS & SNAKES To Appear On MÖTLEY CRÜE Tribute
Hollywood glam rock heroes and Corporate Punishment Records recording artists SPIDERS & SNAKES are set to appear on "Crüe Believers", a tribute to MÖTLEY CRÜE being released by Deadline/Cleopatra Records this fall. Appearing on the tribute with SPIDERS & SNAKES will be L.A. GUNS, BULLETBOYS,...July 4, 2008
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EARLY MAN Signs With THE END RECORDS
The End Records has announced the signing of the Brooklyn-based trio EARLY MAN. The band (and duo at the time) won critical praise in 2005 with the release of its debut album, "Closing In", a fully charged heavy metal machine with a gung-ho attitude and punk sensibility. The CD spawned the successfu...July 3, 2008
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Former CRYPTOPSY Keyboardist/Samplist Explains Her Departure
Former CRYPTOPSY keyboardist/samplist Maggy Durand has posted the following message on her MySpace page: "You guys never saw me on stage, interview and videos with CRYPTOPSY because, both of us decided that it was better for me to leave the band for many reasons, but the principal one is money probl...July 1, 2008
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DISTURBED Guitarist Says He 'Confronted' THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN's WEINMAN Regarding Feud
The war of words between DISTURBED and THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN guitarist Ben Weinman has come to an end after DISTURBED guitarist Dan Donegan "confronted" Weinman in person at the UK's Download festival and "cleared up" the matter once and for all. The entire thing started when Australia's Beat ma...June 27, 2008
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DARK EMPIRE: New Members Announced
Guitarist Matt Moliti of the New Jersey-based thrash/prog/metal act DARK EMPIRE has issued the following update: "I'm really pleased to announce that we can name the new drummer and bass player for DARK EMPIRE. Filling in the long vacant bass position is Randy Knecht, and taking up the drum position...June 27, 2008
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DE PROFUNDIS Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement
London, UK-based progressive doom metal band DE PROFUNDIS has parted ways with drummer Sterghios Moschos (PANTHEIST). "Following his move to Canterbury, it would no longer have been possible for Sterghios to rehearse and play shows with us frequently because of the distance involved," the group writ...June 23, 2008
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HALLOWEEN Parts Ways With Guitarist
Detroit metallers HALLOWEEN have issued the following update: "Due to a difference in artistic vision, HALLOWEEN and Donny Allen [guitar] have decided to part ways. Donny has been a staple in this band for over 16 years and we love him like a brother, he will always be family and we hope the best fo...June 22, 2008
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer Talks About His Early Songwriting Contributions To Band
Stalker magazine recently conducted an interview with original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Stalker: What band were you in prior to the formation of JUDAS PRIEST? Atkins: Late 1968, I was in a band I named THE CHAPTERS OF LIFE, but our agency thought the...June 22, 2008
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THE QUIREBOYS: 'The Best Of' Two-CD Collection Out Now
EMI Records has just released "The Best Of" from THE QUIREBOYS, a double CD of material from the band's EMI-era recordings. It contains many previously unreleased tracks and rarities and is available at a budget price. "The Best Of" track listing: Disc 1: 01. 7 O'Clock 02. Pretty Girls 03. How Do Yo...June 17, 2008
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DROWNING POOL, Former Singer Trade Barbs Over Split; Video Available
Ex-DROWNING POOL and current AM CONSPIRACY singer Jason "Gong" Jones slammed his former bandmates during a recent interview with Altitude, stating about his departure from the group, "I left DROWNING POOL because I wasn't really getting paid for the work I was doing at all whatsoever and wasn't real...June 14, 2008
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ALESTORM Parts Ways With Drummer
Guitarist Gavin Harper of the Scottish folk/power metal band ALESTORM has issued the following update: "I'm very sad to report that [Ian] Wilson [drums] has informed us last night that he is unable to continue in ALESTORM due to a heavy touring schedule and a career that unfortunately leaves little...June 14, 2008
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BREAKER: New Song Posted Online
Cleveland metal band BREAKER has posted a new song titled "Black Light Ark" at this location. The track comes off the group's forthcoming "Peace Love Death" CD (Auburn Records),which will be released in Europe to coincide with the group's appearance at the Bang Your Head!!! festival (June 26-28 in...June 13, 2008
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ENDORPHINS Calls It Quits
Toronto-based metal quartet ENDORPHINS has issued the following update: "We have all traveled this journey together which is why we feel the need to share our most recent news with you. We have been together for over 10 years and we've accomplished many goals and obstacles such as writing, recording...June 10, 2008
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STRATOVARIUS Members Release Open 'Thank You' Letter To TIMO TOLKKI
STRATOVARIUS members Timo Kotipelto (vocals),Jrg Michael (drums) and Jens Johansson (keyboards) have issued the following open letter to guitarist Timo Tolkki, who drew up and signed an official waiver on May 20, 2008 giving up all rights to the STRATOVARIUS name. "Dear Timo, we thank you for the w...June 9, 2008
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Ex-MORBID ANGEL Frontman STEVE TUCKER Quits LOWA, Reportedly 'Retires' From Music
LOWA, the new band featuring ex-GRIP INC./ HEATHEN bassist Jason VieBrooks and former FORBIDDEN/MANMADEGOD drummer Steve Jacobs, has parted ways with former MORBID ANGEL bassist/vocalist Steve Tucker. According to a posting on the LOWA MySpace page, "Steve Tucker has decided that this was the right...June 6, 2008
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