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QUEENSRŸCHE, DEF LEPPARD, COAL CHAMBER Autographed Items Auctioned For LOONEY TUNES

On August 30, West Babylon New York's #1 source for great music for over 35 years, Looney Tunes, was destroyed by a fire. Thankfully, no one was injured but the store itself was all but lost. Down, but not out, like the legendary Phoenix we will soon rise from our ashes. Here is how you ...

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Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN Issues Post-Greece Report

Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin has issued the following update: "We just got back from Greece. I did an anniversary show to commemorate 20 years since I joined BLACK SABBATH. Since the very first show was in Athens in Greece and it's exactly 20 years since then. The show was great and I jus...

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QUEENSRŸCHE: Fresno Footage Available

Fan-filmed video footage of QUEENSRŸCHE performing the song "Empire" on October 2, 2007 in Fresno, California can be viewed below. QUEENSRŸCHE's new collection of covers, "Take Cover", is available for streaming in its entirety at ArtistDirect.com. Singer and chief songwriter Geoff Tate, guitarists...

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Singer JAMES RIVERA Says End-Of-Tour Altercation Led To His Exit From VICIOUS RUMORS

Veteran heavy metal vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, SEVEN WITCHES, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM) has confirmed his departure from VICIOUS RUMORS, the long-running San Francisco Bay Area metal band he joined in September 2005. In a statement released to BLABBERMOUTH.NET earlier today, Rivera said about his dec...

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Ex-BLACK SABBATH Singer To Guest On Greece's METALZONE Internet Radio Tomorrow

Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin will guest on the "Stargazer" show on Metalzone Internet Radio tomorrow (Sunday, November 11) at noon 12.00 (GMT +2). You can listen to the program live at www.metalzone.gr. Tony Martin is scheduled to perform tomorrow night (Sunday, November 11) at Ydrogeios...

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LEATHERWOLF Parts Ways With Guitarist GEOFF GAYER

Southern California metal band LEATHERWOLF have parted ways with guitarist Geoff Gayer. As a result, the group's European tour had to be cut short by one date. Commented the group: "First of all, we would like to apologize to the Rock House crew in Pescara, Italy and all the fans that were looking f...

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QUEENSRŸCHE Cancels UK Tour With THIN LIZZY

QUEENSRŸCHE has issued the following update: "QUEENSRŸCHE is disappointed to announce the unfortunate cancellation of our upcoming tour of the United Kingdom with THIN LIZZY and other shows in Europe due to a personal emergency. We'd like to thank our loyal fans for their continued support and under...

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SSS Track Used In New Commercial For Pro Skater GEOFF ROWLEY

The track "Son of Beast" taken from the Merseyside crossover-thrashers SSS' latest release "Short Sharp Shock" is featured in a Geoff Rowley skate commercial for Independent trucks. Speaking about the commercial, SSS frontman Foxy has stated: "Geoff is a major force to be reckoned with as a sk8er. I...

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RHINO BUCKET: 'Ride With Yourself' Video Posted Online

RHINO BUCKET's video for the song "Ride with Yourself" — featuring footage from the band's 2007 tour — can be viewed below. RHINO BUCKET will end its highly successful 2007 U.S. trek this Friday, November 9 in Hollywood at The Knitting Factory. The band has played in 21 cities across the U.S. RHINO...

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QUEENSRŸCHE: Entire 'Take Cover' Album Available For Streaming

QUEENSRŸCHE's upcoming collection of covers, "Take Cover", is available for streaming in its entirety at ArtistDirect.com. Singer and chief songwriter Geoff Tate, guitarists Michael Wilton and Mike Stone, bassist Eddie Jackson, and drummer Scott Rockenfield put their stamp on 11 classic tracks with...

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QUEENSRŸCHE To Begin Recording New Album In March

Komodo Rock recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Komodo Rock: With the UK tour in December, what can fans expect from the show? With it being a co headlining spot with THIN LIZZY. Will you be bringing a big stage show or ...

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QUEENSRŸCHE: 'Take Cover' E-Card Available

An e-card for QUEENSRŸCHE's upcoming collection of covers, "Take Cover", is available at this location. Singer and chief songwriter Geoff Tate, guitarists Michael Wilton and Mike Stone, bassist Eddie Jackson, and drummer Scott Rockenfield put their stamp on 11 classic tracks with "Take Cover" (cover...

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QUEENSRŸCHE To Play Special 'Operation: Mindcrime' Set In Spain

According to Rafabasa.com, QUEENSRŸCHE has come up with a special setlist for the group's upcoming shows in Spain, which are scheduled to take place in November. The band last played in Spain in August when they performed a one-off show in Madrid. At that concert, QUEENSRŸCHE's setlist spanned the g...

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QUEENSRŸCHE's Cover Of PINK FLOYD's 'Welcome To The Machine' To Be Released Tomorrow

QUEENSRŸCHE's cover of PINK FLOYD's "Welcome to the Machine", the first single from the band's new album, "Take Cover", will be released on iTunes tomorrow, October 16. Fan-filmed video footage of QUEENSRŸCHE performing "Welcome to the Machine" on September 15, 2007 at the Bank Atlantic Center in Su...

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QUEENSRŸCHE: More KOMP 92.3 Acoustic Performance Footage Available

QUEENSRŸCHE members Geoff Tate, Michael Wilton and Mike Stone performed acoustic versions of the songs "The Hands" and "Bridge" at the studios of the Las Vegas radio station KOMP 92.3 during the band's U.S. tour with HEAVEN AND HELL and ALICE COOPER. Watch the performance below. Geoff Tate will be t...