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KORN: New York City Show To Be Filmed For MTV2 Special

MTV.com is reporting that KORN's one-off gig at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom on November 29 will be taped for a half-hour special on MTV2 airing December 3 at 9:30 p.m. and December 6 at 10:30 a.m. KORN will also be hosting MTV2's "T-Minus Rock Countdown" December 6 at 11 a.m., and the Hammerstei...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE: Dutch TV Interview With TOMMY LEE Available Online

Dutch TV show "RTL Boulevard" aired an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee where Lee talked about being the only single guy in the band, being a father, how the word "pop" bothers him, his thoughts on Nick Carter of the BACKSTREET BOYS, a rumor that he has AIDS, and more. Watch the feature...

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EPICA's Appearance On Brazilian TV Expected To be Seen By 10 Million Viewers

Next week, the Dutch gothic metal sensation EPICA will fly over to São Paulo, Brazil, to make an appearance on the TV show "Do Jô". Described as "the South-American equivalent of the 'Late Night Show with David Letterman'," "Do Jô" draws approximately ten million viewers every day. On November 17, E...

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PRIMORDIAL: Limited-Edition Picture Disc Released

Ireland's Sentinel Records has released a special limited edition 7" picture disc featuring Irish titans PRIMORDIAL and their fledgling Irish counterparts MAEL MORDHA. The picture disc features a live version of PRIMORDIAL's "The Soul Must Sleep" recorded in Vienna, Austria in 2003 and the title tra...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN To Perform At ASIA SONG FESTIVAL

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's web site has been updated with the following message: "The album Marty recorded with Aikawa Nanase, 'R.U.O.K.', will be released next week on November 9. "In his first and second music video appearance with Aikawa Nanase, filming for ultra-high-energy rock...

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TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY To Open For DISTURBED; Debut Album Due In January

TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, the new band featuring former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson, W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland, guitarist Peter Scheithauer (BELLADONNA, KILLING MACHINE) and vocalist Todd Barnes (13-A),will release their debut album, "Lethal Agenda", on January 13, 2006 via Demolition...

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DIO: Aaarhus Date Cancelled

According to a posting on Ronnie James Dio's official web site, DIO's December 1 date in Aarhus, Denmark has been cancelled. No reason was given for the cancellation. The first date of DIO's Scandinavian run will now be December 3 in Copenhagen. Also appearing on the bill will be URIAH HEEP and ASIA...

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JON OLIVA'S PAIN: Touring Plans Outlined

JON OLIVA'S PAIN, the new band fronted by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva, have posted the following message on their official web site; "JON OLIVA'S PAIN would like to announce that they will be joining forces with Dirk Lehberger and Shooter Promotions from Germany to handle their European, Asia, and...

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SAXON Drummer Says Whole Second Leg Of European Tour Was 'Great'

SAXON drummer Nigel Glockler has posted the following message on his official web site: "The second leg of the tour is over. Everyone is back at home chilling out before the next run of gigs. Unfortunately, we lost our tour bus driver during the recent break — Les was rushed to hospital in Essen and...

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F5 Guitarist STEVE CONLEY: Solo Track Posted Online

F5 guitarist Steve Conley has uploaded a solo track, entitled "Marching to Mars", at www.myspace.com/steveconley. In addition to Conley and a drummer by the name of Bruce, the song features former MEGADETH and current F5 bassist David Ellefson. F5 released their debut album, "A Drug for All Seasons"...

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Former MEGADETH Bassist To Take Part In Web Chat

F5 members David Ellefson (bass; ex-MEGADETH) and Dale Steele (vocals) will be at the Ultra Entertainment studios on Sunday, October 30 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time for a live web chat. Join Dale and David in the F5 chat room to ask your questions. According to the band, this won't be just some text c...

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AZURE Sign With PULVERISED, DEATHGASM

Swedish "fantasy black metal" band AZURE have signed a deal with Pulverised Records for Europe, Asia and Australia. A deal for the U.S. market has been signed with Deathgasm Records. Both labels are expected to release the band's already-completed new album, entitled "King of Stars - Bearer of Dark"...

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CLOUDSCAPE Frontman To Guest On SILENT MEMORIAL's New Album

CLOUDSCAPE frontman Mike Andersson will handle all vocals on the Swiss project-band SILENT MEMORIAL's second album. The CD will most likely surface next year. SILENT MEMORIAL released their debut album in 1998 in Asia with Thomas Vikstrom (STORMWIND, BRAZEN ABBOT, ex-CANDLEMASS) on vocals. Mike is a...

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TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY Film 'Lethal Agenda' Video, Prepare To Hit The Road

TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY, the new band featuring former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson, W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland, guitarist Peter Scheithauer (BELLADONNA, KILLING MACHINE) and vocalist Todd Barnes (13-A),have posted the following message on their official web site: "The appearances and...

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STATETROOPER Announce U.K. Dates

STATETROOPER, the reunited British hard rock outfit fronted by former MSG (MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) singer Gary Barden, have announced plans to return to the live stage in October. The band, which also features Jeff Summers (WEAPON),Bruce Bisland (SWEET) Gavin Cooper (KILLERS) and Martin Mikkels, wi...