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When Worlds Collide

In theory, each album should stand on its own without any external factors being weighed in. But there's something intangible that just grabs you when you're hearing the real thing. There's no “conviction" knob on a studio mixing board, but when it oozes from every pore of a record, you feel it, and...

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HATEBREED Frontman Says New CD Is 'An All-Out Onslaught Of In-Your-Face Brutality'

Australia's X-Press Online recently conducted an interview with HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Recalling an incident a few years back on the Tattoo The Earth tour with SLIPKNOT and COAL CHAMBER when things got decidedly out of hand: "So we're in Nebraska and it'...

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SOIL: 'Give It Up' Video To Receive 'Headbanger's Ball' Premiere

SOIL's video for the track "Give It Up" will receive a "Headbanger's Ball" premiere on May 13. "Headbanger's Ball" airs Saturday nights between 10:00 p.m. and midnight on MTV2. A few photos from the "Give It Up" video shoot have been posted online at the RockConcertFotos.com web site (photos courtes...

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TOMMY LEE To Headline C.A.O. Party

According to CigarAficionado.com, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee will headline C.A.O.'s party at the Retail Tobacco Dealers of America trade show this summer in Las Vegas. The party is open to all RTDA attendees. RTDA is the industry's annual trade show, where cigarmakers, distributors and retailers...

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ALLELE Cancel Tour Dates

Due to "unforeseen circumstances," ALLELE — the new project featuring former COLD guitarist Kelly Hayes and former OTEP guitarist Lane Maverick — have been forced to reschedule their previously announced Northwest dates. In addition, the band have dropped off the last few dates of the SWITCHED tour...

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EVANESCENCE To Release 'The Open Door' In August

Blender magazine is reporting that EVANESCENCE have set "The Open Door" as the title of the follow-up to their multi-platinum major label debut, "Fallen", tentatively due in August via Wind-Up Records. The upcoming CD will be the group's first since the departure of guitarist/chief songwriter Ben Mo...

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Out For Blood

One of the great injustices of extreme music history is that SADUS are known primarily as a secretarial pool for bigger bands. Drummer Jon Allen does time in TESTAMENT and DRAGONLORD, while bassist Steve DiGiorgio has seemingly jammed with everyone heavier than the MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR (partial r...

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Hosannas From the Basements of Hell

Pick a band, any band, and if they incorporate any sort of tribal drone, ethereal wall-of-noise roar, mystical third-eye ravings or percussive punk-driven art house nihilism in their music, you can likely thank KILLING JOKE for the influence. The launching pad for a hundred metal, punk and new wave...

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SOIL: 'True Self' E-Card Available

A brand-new SOIL e-card, featuring four songs from the band's upcoming "True Self" album, an be accessed at this location. "True Self" is scheduled for release on May 2 via DRT Entertainment. The follow-up to 2004's "Redefine" was recorded and mixed at Bomb Shelter studios in Los Angeles, California...

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KISS, MÖTLEY CRÜE, VAN HALEN Memorabilia Reported Stolen

The Record-Courier is reporting that autographs, ticket stubs, guitar picks and backstage passes from rock 'n' roll legends KISS, MÖTLEY CRÜE, VAN HALEN and other groups were reported missing from a home in Gardnerville, Nevada. The victim estimated the loss at $8,000. The items also included drum s...

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ACE FREHLEY, VINNIE PAUL, SULLY ERNA To Play Poker For Charity

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, ex-PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul and GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna are among the starts that will take part in the VH1 Classic Rock 'n' Roll Charity Poker Tournament presented by CelebrityPokerPlayer.net. The event, hosted by Phil Laak, will take place on...

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DAATH Sign To ROADRUNNER RECORDS

Roadrunner Records has announced the signing of Atlanta-based extreme metal band DAATH. DAATH (pronounced like "Goth," but with a "D") were signed by longtime Roadrunner A&R man Monte Conner. Says Conner: "DAATH fuses elements of cutting-edge death and black metal with expansive orchestral and e...

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THE ACCIDENT EXPERIMENT Featuring Former P.O.D. Guitarist: Tour Dates Announced

Former P.O.D. founder/guitarist Marcos Curiel's band THE ACCIDENT EXPERIMENT will finally release their long-anticipated debut album, "United We Fear", on May 9. The band will begin a coast-to-coast tour along with FIVE.BOLT.MAIN and ELEMENT EIGHTY on May 6 in Longview, TX. So far 25 dates have been...

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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist Reunites With REPLACEMENTS Bandmates

According to Billboard.com, current GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson has reunited with his REPLACEMENTS bandmates Paul Westerberg and Chris Mars to record two new songs for an upcoming retrospective, "Don't You Know Who I Think I Was?: The Best of the Replacements". Due June 13 via Rhino, the set...

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SEVENDUST, SOIL: More U.S. Tour Dates Announced

SEVENDUST will be teaming up with SOIL for a U.S. tour beginning on May 4 in Wisconsin. Additional support will come from HOURCAST. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: May 04 - La Crosse, WI - La Crosse Center May 05 - Superior, WI - Wessman Arena May 06 - Peoria, IL - Expo ...