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Oblivion Beckons

It already sucks that West Virginia prog-thrash wizards BYZANTINE had to break up, but to do it just as their new album, "Oblivion Beckons", was being released? I mean, that's taking your album title to literal extremes, for one thing. For another, so much for the CD release party — or much chance o...

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TIGERTAILZ Frontman: 2007 Was 'Our Best Year Ever And Our Worst'

Reactivated UK rockers TIGERTAILZ have updated their official web site with a new interview with guitarist/lead vocalist Kim Hooker. An excerpt from the chat follows: Q: 2007 – your thoughts? Kim: Yes, I know, our best year ever and our worst. We had some great times and bad. Pepsi [Tate, late TIGER...

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FATAL SMILE: 'World Domination' U.S. Release Date Announced

Swedish "traditional" hard rock/heavy metal band FATAL SMILE will release its third album, "World Domination", in the U.S. on April 8 via Locomotive Records. The CD, which was issued in Europe on February 15, was mixed by the legendary producer Michael Wagener (METALLICA, OZZY OSBOURNE, MÖTLEY CRÜE)...

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HELIX Confirmed For JAVELINA HARLEY-DAVIDSON FESTIVAL

Canadian hard rock veterans HELIX have been confirmed for the Javelina Harley-Davidson Festival, which is set to take place on July 11-12 in Boerne, Texas. Also scheduled to appear are Y&T, KROKUS, SKID ROW, and L.A. GUNS. No further details are currently available. ...

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HIM: 'Digital Versatile Doom' DVD Sneak Peek

Finnish "love metallers" HIM will release their new CD/DVD, "Digital Versatile Doom: Live at the Orpheum Theatre", on April 1 through Warner. The live portion of the DVD was recorded/filmed at the band's November 14-15, 2007 concerts at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. According to the HIM newsle...

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Y&T: San Francisco Show Sold Out

Y&T's March 29, 2008 concert at the Fillmore club in San Francisco, California is officially sold out. Also scheduled to appear are Eric Martin (MR. BIG) and Mark Slaughter (SLAUGHTER),who will be opening the show as an acoustic duo. Locomotive Records released the two-DVD/CD set "Live: One Hot...

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LAETHORA To Debut New Material At Gothenburg Concert

LAETHORA, the Swedish death/grind band featuring DARK TRANQUILLITY guitarist Niklas Sundin, will play its second show ever this Friday, Febraury 29 at Sticky Fingers in Gothenburg, Sweden. Headlining the concert will be WITHIN Y, who will celebrate the release of its new album. According to a postin...

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Live: One Hot Night

The aptly titled "Live: One Hot Night" captures hard rock journeymen Y&T at a 2006 performance in The Netherlands, and the band is as vibrant now as they were when classic albums like "Earthshaker" (1981),"Black Tiger" (1982),and "Mean Streak" (1983) were released. Pop-based hit "Summertime Gi...

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RAVEN: 2006 Performance Footage Posted Online

Legendary British/American heavy metal trio RAVEN has posted performance footage from a 2006 Bang Your Head!!! festival warm-up concert. Watch the clip below. RAVEN has posted a new song, entitled "Breaking You Down", on their official web site. The track comes off the group's new album, "Walk throu...

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WITHIN Y: '21' Video Posted Online

"21", the new video from Swedish metallers WITHIN Y, can be viewed below. The clip was directed by Dino Medanhodzic (guitar player in CARNAL FORGE and SOULBREACH) from Arboga, Sweden. "21" comes off the Swedish melodic death metal band's third album, "The Cult", which is scheduled for release on Feb...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist's ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO: Tour Dates Announced

ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, the experimental band led by TESTAMENT/ex-SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick, has scheduled the following dates: March 08 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Dr. Watson's Pub March 09 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Club Cafe March 10 - Charleston, West Virginia - Empty Glass March 11 - At...

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Y&T, KROKUS, SKID ROW, L.A. GUNS To Take Part In JAVELINA HARLEY-DAVIDSON Festival

According to Meniketti.com, Y&T, KROKUS, SKID ROW and L.A. GUNS are among the confirmed bands for the Javelina Harley-Davidson Festival, set to take place July 11 in Boerne, Texas. No further details are currently available. TheRighttoRock.com recently issued a podcast featuring an interview wit...

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How To Apply KISS Makeup: A Step-By-Step Visual Guide

According to a posting on the KISS fan site KissNews.de, two clips have surfaced on YouTube that serve as a step-by-step visual guide on how to apply the KISS makeup — one for Peter Criss and one for Ace Frehley. Watch the clips below. According to Pollstar.com, KISS has scheduled two ...

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KISS: TV Commercial For Australian Dates Posted Online

A TV commercial promoting KISS' upcoming Australian tour dates can be viewed below. According to Pollstar.com, KISS has scheduled two shows in Russia in May. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Mar. 16 - Melbourne, Australia - Ing F1 Grand Prix Mar. 18 - Brisbane, Australia - Entertai...

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WITHIN Y: New Song Posted Online

A new WITHIN Y track, entitled "King Of Flies", has been posted on the group's MySpace page. The song comes off the Swedish melodic death metal band's third album, "The Cult", which is scheduled for release on February 27 via the Gothenburg-based label Gain. The CD artwork was created by Niklas Sund...