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ANNUNAKI To Support VITAL REMAINS On Two East Coast Dates

New Jersey death-thrashers ANNUNAKI, featuring ex-BLOOD FEAST drummer Kevin Kuzma, will support VITAL REMAINS on the following East Coast dates: Dec. 19 - Liquid - Bayonne, NJ Dec. 20 - Sterling Hotel - Allentown, PA ANNUNAKI appeared on the "Philly Trash Brigade" compilation by Creeping Vine Produc...

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SUBSIGNAL Parts Ways With Keyboardist/Guitarist

SUBSIGNAL, the new band formed by former members of cult German progressive metallers SIEGES EVEN, Arno Menses (vocals) and Markus Steffen (guitar),has parted ways with guitarist/keyboardist Alan Williamson. A new keyboardist has already been recruited in the shape of David Bertok (DREAMSCAPE). SUB...

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Free DR PEPPER Coupons Begin Arriving In The Mail

Soft drink manufacturer Dr Pepper Snapple Group has reportedly begun sending out coupons (see scan below) for a free can of soda to everyone who requested one as part of its GUNS N' ROSES-related promotional giveaway. Dr Pepper promised everyone in the U.S. a free can of soda if the new GUNS album,...

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GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, ALICE COOPER Members To Take Part In ROCK 'N' ROLL FANTASY CAMP

Gary Graff of Billboard.com reports: Former and present members of GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER, YES, KISS, STRAY CATS, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD and ALICE COOPER's and PAUL MCCARTNEY's bands will take part in next year's Hollywood edition of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, which will take place April 29-Ma...

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PRIMORDIAL: Dublin Show To Be Filmed For Possible DVD Release

Vocalist Alan "Nemtheanga" Averill of the of the Irish dark metal masters PRIMORDIAL has issued the following update: "There has been rumours flying around about the show we are doing on January 24th in Dublin but we can confirm now that it will be pro-filmed for a possible DVD release. The last sho...

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METALLICA's ULRICH, HAMMETT Talk 'Guitar Hero'

Mike Snider of USA Today conducted an interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist Kirk Hammett, as well as Activision lead designer Alan Flores, about the upcoming Guitar Hero: Metallica game, due early in 2009. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Q: How did this game com...

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When KISS Was Just Another All-Black Arena Rock Band From New Orleans

Before Gene Simmons, before the Hollywood Walk of Fame, KISS was just another all-black arena rock band from New Orleans. Check out this hilarious KISS-related clip (see below) from the Comedy Central series "Chocolate News", starring David Alan Grier. According to The New York Times, "Chocolate New...

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RUDRA Prepares To Film New Video

Singaporean metallers RUDRA have issued the following update: "We are currently preparing for the shooting of our first professional music video for the upcoming 'yet-to-be-titled' album. This epic video will be for a track titled 'Hymns From The Blazing Chariot', directed by Jacen Tan. "We are work...

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Brooklyn's HULL Signs To THE END RECORDS

The End Records has announced today the signing of Brooklyn heavy metallers HULL. The hard-working quintet has made a name for itself in the New York underground over the past few years and will be a welcome addition to The End's growing family of diverse artists. The band comments: "We are very exc...

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VINCE NEIL's Fourth Annual Off The Strip Poker Tournament Announced

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas will host MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil's fourth annual Off The Strip Poker Tournament inside the Poker Lounge on Saturday, January 17, 2009. Celebrities, poker pros and the adult entertainment industry's hottest stars will join Neil for a wildly entertaini...

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LENG TCH'E: Sherbrooke Footage Available

Belgian razorgrind warriors LENG TCH'E have uploaded video footage from their November 6, 2008 concert at Bar Magog in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. Watch the clip below. LENG TCH'E recently parted ways with vocalist Boris Cornelissen and replaced him with Serge Kasongo from southern Belgian band ACKR...

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NICKO MCBRAIN, CARMINE APPICE To Be Inducted Into Guitar Center’s Drum-Legends Hall Of Fame

After months of local and regional competitions held at each of Guitar Center's 214 stores across the country, the top six undiscovered drummers in the nation have been selected from a field of nearly 5,000 competitors. The six finalists will go head to head on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Guitar C...

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NERVECELL: New Live Video Posted Online

Dubai-based death/thrash act NERVECELL has released the official video for the song "Flesh & Memories", recorded live at the Dubai Desert Rock Festival 2008. NERVECELL recently confirmed its appearance at next year's Dubai Desert Rock Festival — along with MOTÖRHEAD, OPETH, ARCH ENEMY, CHIMAIRA...

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GUNS N' ROSES Lawyer: Fans Blame AXL For The Fact That They Didn't Get Their Free Soda

CNN's Kareen Wynter has filed a two-minute video report (see below) on the legal dispute between GUNS N' ROSES and Dr Pepper over what the group is calling "a complete fiasco" of a publicity stunt. The soft drink manufacturer promised everyone in the U.S. a free can of soda if the new GUNS album, "C...

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METALLICA's TRUJILLO Holding His Own With Rock Royalty

Alan Sculley of The Vancouver Province reports: Prior to joining METALLICA, bassist Robert Trujillo played with one of the most colorful figures in all of rock history, Ozzy Osbourne, serving as his bassist for seven years. "I've learned how to cater to personalities, I think, pretty well, even when...