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BLACK SABBATH, DEEP PURPLE, IRON MAIDEN Stars Turn Up For CLIVE BURR Benefit Event
On Tuesday night (Nov. 29) at the Hard Rock Cafe in London a special evening took place for former IRON MAIDEN drummer Clive Burr. At this specially organized event, Clive Burr's drum kit from the Beast on The Road tour was given to the Hard Rock Cafe to accompany other famous artifacts from rock hi...December 2, 2005
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TUNGSTEN Mainman On Post-Hurricane Katrina Scene: 'It Was Like Going To A Funeral'
Vocalist/guitarist Al Hodge of the long-running Chalmette, Louisiana-based metallers TUNGSTEN has issued the following update: "It's been three months since Hurricane Katrina destroyed the Gulf Coast and turned our hometown of Chalmette, Louisiana into the lost city of Atlantis. We got between 10-12...November 30, 2005
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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND To Tour U.S. With OPETH?
DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND are in talks to possibly open for OPETH on their upcoming U.S. headlining tour beginning in February 2006. No further details are currently available. DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND recently completed work on their new studio album, "Synchestra", tentatively due in the spring. The making of...November 29, 2005
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QUEENSRŸCHE Guitarist, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Mainman To Judge 'Unsigned Heavy Metal Band' Contest
If you're in an unsigned heavy metal band from British Columbia, Canada and think you've got the right licks to take home the loot, now is your chance to prove it. From now until December 15, 2005, drop off your two-song demo CD, along with your contact information, to any Long & McQuade locatio...November 28, 2005
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Begin Writing Material For New Album
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD drummer Gene Hoglan has posted the following tour update at the band's official web site: "What's happening? We're pulling into Tulsa, Oklahoma, and I've got my eyes peeled for that 900 ft. Jesus. I don't see anything. But hey man, if Jesus saves, I'd like to know where he shops....November 23, 2005
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MNEMIC: Live And Uncensored From The U.S.
MNEMIC guitarist Mircea Gabriel Eftemie has posted the following tour report on the group's official web site: "So we're back! I dont know how to put this, but the MESHUGGAH tour is unfortunately over. "The last week or so has been nothing but fragments of memories merging into one big pile of image...November 20, 2005
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ANGTORIA To Begin Recording Debut Album This Weekend
ANGTORIA, the new Swedish/British orchestral/metal band formed by female singer Sarah Jezebel Deva (CRADLE OF FILTH, THERION, MORTIIS),composer Chris Rehn (ABYSSOS) and Tommy Rehn (MOAHNI MOAHNA),will enter Sidelake Studios in Sundsvall, Sweden on Saturday, November 19 to begin recording their deb...November 16, 2005
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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer: 'Synchestra' is 'Truly As Epic As It Gets'
DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his official web site: "First of all, I'll update you all on the new DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND record. I have now had the final copy of the album for the past 4-5 days. I've probably listened to the full album about 15-20...November 16, 2005
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Mainman Checks In From TRANSGRESSION Tour
Canadian extremists STRAPPING YOUNG LAD recently embarked on the Decibel magazine-sponsored "Transgression Tour" alongside genre titans FEAR FACTORY, SOILWORK and DARKANE. The group completed a highly successful run on the inaugural Sounds of The Underground tour this past summer in support of their...November 3, 2005
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GENE HOGLAN Announces He's Gay, Would Rather Spend Time With Sweaty Men Than Tits
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD drummer Gene Hoglan has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Happy Halloween, ya freaks! Well, we made it to Minneapolis, and we're playing The Quest Club tonight, which was originally owned by Prince. Tonight, it gets owned by a band with an equally goo...November 1, 2005
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD: New Tour Report Posted Online
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD drummer Gene Hoglan has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Here we are at Pop's in Sauget, Illinois. The town of Sauget is basically a giant parking lot, housing Pop's Niteclub, and 4 strip bars. Legend has it that Pop owns Sauget, strip bars included,...October 30, 2005
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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND's New Album Is Full Of 'Bludgeoningly Heavy Lullabies'
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD frontman Devin Townsend recently spoke to MTV.com about the recently completed new album from DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND, "Synchestra", due in February/March via InsideOut. "Strangely enough, this is the first record I've done that was made to [be] enjoyed," Townsend said. "I'm expectin...October 14, 2005
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Guitarist Ties The Knot
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD guitarist Jed Simon and his girlfriend Susanna tied the knot on October 2. The wedding in Shrewsbury, New Jersey, was "an amazing event," according to a posting on the group's official web site. "Rico Forrester from SAVANNAH and Rob Urbinati from SACRIFICE were Jed's Best Men. Th...October 14, 2005
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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer: New Album Is 'Moving Along Very Smoothly'
DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his official web site: "First of all I would like to announce that I'm officially endorsed with Pearl Drums. I've been playing Pearl Drums since I started drumming. They have always been my only choice in drums and...September 27, 2005
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Former ANNIHILATOR Bassist RUSSELL BERGQUIST: On The Move
Former ANNIHILATOR bassist Russell Bergquist has posted the following message on his official web site: "Yo! I have not done an update since July and alot has happenned from then until now. First of all, I have been in the studio recording my own project. It is now almost all recorded. The only thin...September 26, 2005
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