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BUCKCHERRY Singer Says Lawsuit Has 'No Merit'
Launch Radio Networks reports: BUCKCHERRY's raunchy video for the song "Crazy Bitch" was pulled from circulation last month when an underage girl sued the band, claiming she was coerced into taking her top off and dancing provocatively in the clip. BUCKCHERRY vocalist Joshua Todd told Launch that th...October 27, 2006
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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....October 25, 2006
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The Realm of Napalm Records
If you aren't already familiar with this label's preoccupation with the European bastard sons and daughters of TIAMAT, CREMATORY THE GATHERING and CEMETARY, you'll find much to love in this extensive label sampler. Of course, if you are already a disciple of heavy guitars, gothic attitudes, female v...October 22, 2006
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Former DIO Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Talks About Past And Future
Crashtest of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with former DIO and current DC4 guitarist Rowan Robertson. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: Well, you know we need to talk about it, even though it was more than fifteen years ago... your time in DIO. The legend goes t...October 22, 2006
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Former KING DIAMOND Drummer SNOWY SHAW Named New Singer Of THERION
Swedish multi-instrumentalist Snowy Shaw (MERCYFUL FATE, KING DIAMOND, DREAM EVIL) has been named the new singer in THERION. The group's new album, "Gothic Kabbalah", was recorded and mixed in Stockholm by Stefan Glaumann (RAMMSTEIN, EVERGREY, EUROPE) will be released in January 2007 via Nuclear Bla...October 22, 2006
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BLIND MELON Guitarist Discusses Decision To Reform With New Singer
Greg Prato of Billboard.com reports that it's been exactly 11 years since the death of singer Shannon Hoon effectively put an end to BLIND MELON. But now, the group's surviving members — guitarists Christopher Thorn and Rogers Stevens, bassist Brad Smith and drummer Glen Graham — are back together a...October 21, 2006
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SICK OF IT ALL Drummer Comments On Upcoming Tribute Album
SICK OF IT ALL drummer Armand Majidi has commented on the group's upcoming tribute abum, "Our Impact Will Be Felt", due on January 23, 2007 through Abacus Recordings. Said Majidi: "As we've been touring and gearing up for the next European tour, the folks at Abacus have been at work compiling tracks...October 20, 2006
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SICK OF IT ALL Tribute Album To Arrive In January; More Details Revealed
One of the most influential bands in the history of hard music, SICK OF IT ALL, is celebrating its 20th year as a band. In honor of this mark in history, SICK OF IT ALL is releasing a tribute album, entitled "Our Impact Will Be Felt", with many of today's leading bands covering their favorite ...October 20, 2006
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SEPULTURA, UNEARTH, WALLS OF JERICHO To Appear On SICK OF IT ALL Tribute Album
SEPULTURA, UNEARTH, STRETCH ARM STRONG, WALLS OF JERICHO, IGNITE and KILL YOUR IDOLS are among the artists expected to appear on the upcoming tribute album to SICK OF IT ALL, due on November 28 via Abacus Recordings. So far the following songs are known to have been tracked for inclusion on the disc...October 19, 2006
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SWEDEN ROCK 2006 DVD/CD Details Revealed
The organizers of the Sweden Rock festival have announced the details of the the DVD/CD commemorating the 2006 edition of the annual event, which was held June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. Due on October 27, the set will contain the following track listing: DVD: EDGUY - Superheroes DORO - You Are My...October 19, 2006
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BUCKCHERRY Making New Fans With Comeback Album
Launch Radio Networks reports: BUCKCHERRY was best known for its 1999 breakthrough hit, "Lit Up", before returning from an extended hiatus this year with its comeback album, "Fifteen", and current single, "Crazy Bitch". But guitarist Keith Nelson told Launch that the band's new material is earning t...October 9, 2006
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IN FLAMES Challenges Fans in EA Sports 2006 FIFA World Cup
Throughout the course of their upcoming European tour, Swedish metal titans IN FLAMES have come up with a very special way to pass time: A duel with a specially selected group of fans on a number of tour dates. The weapon of choice is EA Sports 2006 FIFA World Cup on the Xbox360. In select ...October 7, 2006
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MINI ROCKERZ Covers KISS' 'I Was Made For Loving You': Video Available
MINI ROCKERZ (a.k.a. MINIKISS),a tribute band featuring little people (from 3-foot-11 to 4-foot-4 in height) covering KISS songs, in full make-up, while playing fake wooden guitars, recently traveled to Sweden to shoot a video for their first single, "I Was Made For Loving You", with director Patri...October 6, 2006
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MORBID ANGEL Guitarist: New Material Will Be 'Neat-O'
MORBID ANGEL guitarist Trey Azagthoth has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "I gotta say I love it. I really love reading these messages from all of you. They show me that what this band has done is much bigger than performing some cool music over the years. :) "I read messages from...October 3, 2006
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Review: AXL ROSE's Delayed Return At INLAND INVASION Falls Flat
Ben Wener of The Orange County Register reports: The harder-edged sixth staging of KROQ's Inland Invasion festival was supposed to be remembered for the highly anticipated but somewhat dubious return of headliner GUNS N' ROSES, marking oft-ridiculed, long-missing Axl Rose's first major performance n...September 25, 2006
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