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Costa Rica's SIGHT OF EMPTINESS Nominated For Two ACAM Awards
Costa Rica-based melodic death metallers SIGHT OF EMPTINESS have been nominated in two categories at this year's ACAM Awards, which will be held on May 26. ACAM (Asociacion de Compositores y Autores Musicales de Costa Rica) is the equivalent of ASCAP in the USA. One of SIGHT OF EMPTINESS' nomination...May 9, 2008
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University Gains Control Of DIMEBAG-Designed 'Razorback' Guitar Line
Ohio.com reports that the University of Arkansas now has licensing control over Razorback electric guitars, commemorating late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott who was killed during a show in Columbus, Ohio. Two Florida companies created the line and began selling the guitars af...May 8, 2008
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CIPHER SYSTEM Announces New Guitarist
Swedish progressive metallers CIPHER SYSTEM have announced the addition of guitarist Andreas Allenmark (ANATA) to the group's ranks. Commented the band: "What we wanted was to have a guy that has been in the game for a while, and has his shit together musically. Also, we wanted him to live close so...May 4, 2008
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SKYCLAD: More European Tour Dates Announced
British folk metal act SKYCLAD has scheduled the following European dates: May 24 - Sala Q - Sevilla, ES May 25 - Ritmo y Compas - Madrid, ES May 26 - Sala TNT - Santiago de Compostela, ES May 27 - Sala Fabrica Chocolate - Vigo, ES May 30 - S-Osis - Turku, FI (with ...May 4, 2008
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FATAL SMILE To Perform At 'K-1 Rumble Of The Kings' Event
Swedish hard rockers FATAL SMILE will open the K-1 Rumble Of The Kings event at Hovet in Stockholm, Sweden on May 31. K-1 Rumble Of The Kings is said to be one of the largest martial arts events in the world. Some of the participants in Stockholm are Lumpini and WBC world champion Yodsaenklai and .....May 2, 2008
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HELSTAR, SNAKE SKIN PRISON Confirmed For SOUTH TEXAS ROCK FEST
HELSTAR and SNAKE SKIN PRISON have been confirmed for the "second stage" at the first annual South Texas Rock Fest, set to take place on July 11-13 (the same weekend as the similarly themed Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma) at the Javelina Harley-Davidson Festival grounds in San Antonio, Texas...May 2, 2008
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Germany's ROCK HARD FESTIVAL: Trailer Available
A short trailer for this year's Rock Hard Festival which will be held May 9-11, 2008 at the Gelsenkirchen Amphitheatre in Gelsenkirchen, Germany can be viewed below. The festival running order is as follows: Friday, May 9: 15:00 - 15:35 THE CLAYMORE 15.55 - 16.40 STORMWARRIOR 17.00 - 17.45 LAKE OF T...May 1, 2008
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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT To Perform At ROCK AGAINST DIABETES Event
GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal will take part in this year's Rock Against Diabetes event by forming an all-star band of some of the music world's best to perform at the concert. The group's setlist will comprise of a selection of hits from each bandmember as well as a selection of cov...May 1, 2008
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LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT, JEFF SCOTT SOTO To Headline BAY AREA ROCK FESTIVAL
LIQUID TENSION EXPERIMENT the instrumental progressive rock/metal project featuring DREAM THEATER members Mike Portnoy (drums),John Petrucci (guitar) and Jordan Rudess (keyboards) alongside progressive rock icon Tony Levin (bass) of KING CRIMSON and PETER GABRIEL fame and legendary hard rock singer...April 30, 2008
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ACE FREHLEY, BRITNY FOX Confirmed For SOUTH TEXAS ROCK FEST
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley and BRITNY FOX have been confirmed for the first annual South Texas Rock Fest, set to take place on July 11-13 (the same weekend as the similarly themed Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma) at the Javelina Harley-Davidson Festival grounds in San Antonio, Texas....April 29, 2008
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UFO Confirmed For SOUTH TEXAS ROCK FEST
Legendary UK rock band UFO has been confirmed for the first annual South Texas Rock Fest, set to take place on July 11-13 (the same weekend as the similarly themed Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma) at the Javelina Harley-Davidson Festival grounds in San Antonio, Texas. The festival billing is...April 27, 2008
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Former MEGADETH/SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Drummer To Take Part In 'Drummer's Choice' Event
Jimmy DeGrasso (MEGADETH, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, Y&T, F5),Terry Bozzio (FRANK ZAPPA, KORN) and Kenny Aronoff are among the confirmed performers for tomorrow's (Sunday, April 27) Drummer's Choice event in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Drummer's Choice is celebrating 15 years of the highest quality of...April 26, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: 'Nine Lives' Video Available
DEF LEPPARD's video for the track "Nine Lives" featuring country music superstar Tim McGraw can be seen online at link text VH1 Latin America or YouTube. The song was co-written by McGraw, who penned the track with LEPPARD members Phil Collen, Joe Elliott and Rick Savage for inclusion on the group's...April 23, 2008
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MINOLI Signs With CHAVIS RECORDS
Chavis Records has announced the signing of Italy's MINOLI. According to a press release, MINOLI features Angelo Minoli (vocals, guitar),Nicola Rossi (keyboards),Michele Maffei (guitar),Giacomo Della Cella (bass) and Emanuele Rivara (drums). Having just completed its first studio debut, titled "L...April 21, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: Indian Shows Postponed
DEF LEPPARD has issued the following update: "We are sorry to report that due to unforseen circumstances, the two Indian shows that were supposed to take place in Bangalore and Mumbai on May 16 and 18 have been postponed. At this moment, the band is working on rescheduling these shows for dates in t...April 21, 2008
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