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Venganza

Mexico's HACAVITZ was birthed from RAVAGER (an earlier incarnation of which was called DOMAIN),a band that released a couple of albums on Osmose. DOMAIN/RAVAGER founder/vocalist/guitarist Antimo Buonnano charged forth, releasing a self-titled 7" on Osmore before infecting the earth with "Venganza"....

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Former ANDREW WK Guitarist JIMMY COUP Confirmed For VIBE FOR PHILO

Former ANDREW WK and current THE COUP DE GRACE guitarist Jimmy Coup has been confirmed for the 20th Vibe for Philo, an annual concert held in Dublin to remember and commemorate the music of Philip Lynott, songwriter, musician and poet. Jimmy will be teaming up for some THIN LIZZY classics with THE S...

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LULLACRY Guitarist: 'Rock And Roll Is Supposed To Be A Little Bit Dangerous'

Panu Koski of Norway's Imhotep recently conducted an interview with LULLACRY guitarist Sami Vauhkonen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Imhotep: In the not-that-distant past, the mere presence of a female band member — not to mention a lead vocalist — was enough to stir disbelief, doubt an...

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THE NEW YORK DOLLS To Enter Studio In January

On January 15, 2006, seminal lower-east side punk-rockers THE NEW YORK DOLLS will enter a hometown studio with producer Jack Douglas (AEROSMITH's "Toys in the Attic", JOHN LENNON, NEW YORK DOLLS' self-titled debut, etc.) to record their first album of entirely new material since their sophomore albu...

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Late THIN LIZZY Frontman's Music To Be Commemorated At Irish Concerts

Former THIN LIZZY guitarist Brian "Robbo" Robertson has confirmed that he will be joining the bill for the 20th Vibe for Philo, an annual concert held in Dublin to remember and commemorate the music of Philip Lynott, songwriter, musician and poet. As a 16-year-old unknown virtuoso, Robbo strode into...

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BEAUTIFUL CREATURES To Rock The 'Rockies'

BEAUTIFUL CREATURES have been confirmed as the headlining act of the Rock City News' "Rockie Awards", set to be held this Thursday, December 8, 2005 at B. B. King's, Universal Citywalk, California. Also scheduled to perform at the event are LED ZEPAGAIN, WHOLE LOTTA ROSIES, H.T.T.H., VIE, THE FADED,...

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SLAYER's New Song May Address 9/11 Attacks From Terrorists' Perspective

Los Angeles thrash masters SLAYER are preparing to enter the studio to begin recording the long-awaited follow-up to the band's acclaimed 2001 release, "God Hates Us All". According to Revolver magazine, SLAYER guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman are currently finishing up the lyrics, which will...

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SLIPKNOT Frontman Escapes with 'Star Wars'

StarWars.com recently conducted an interview with SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: "My first 'Star Wars' memory took place in a drive-in. There was a double feature of 'Smokey and the Bandit' and 'A New Hope', so my first heroes were Darth Vader and Burt Rey...

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DARKANE To Film California Gigs For Possible DVD

DARKANE drummer Peter Wildoer has posted the following tour report on the band's official web site: "First of all, I have to say that this tour has been far more better than I could ever have expected. We've done and seen so many cool things that the memories will last a lifetime. The crowds at ...

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Rock And Roll Appraisal Event To Be Held At Hard Rock Casino Dec. 3 In Florida

On Saturday, December 3, in what could be music to many collectors' ears, Gary Sohmers, who appears as an appraiser in "Collectibles, Memorabilia, and Toys" on the Emmy-nominated hit PBS television program "Antiques Roadshow", holds court at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino from 11:00 a.m....

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LED ZEPPELIN: More Details Revealed About MCFARLANE TOYS' 3D Art

McFarlane Toys will be releasing the artwork of the classic debut album from LED ZEPPELIN, "Led Zeppelin I" — with every feature sculpted to the finest detail — in February 2006. McFarlane Toys' artists have crafted this exquisitely detailed re-creation using both modern sculpting methods and the an...

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PHIL VARONE Talks About 'Waking Up Dead' Movie, Playing With SKID ROW

Dave Iozzia of Rock Is Life recently conducted an interview with former SKID ROW/SAIGON KICK drummer Phil Varone. A few excerpts from the question-and-session follow: Rock Is Life: Let's start off in 2005, where you are featured in the new documentary film "Waking Up Dead". In your words, give us a...

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AKERCOCKE's MENDONCA: MORTICIAN Tour Continuing Despite WILL RAHMER's Absence

AKERCOCKE vocalist/guitarist Jason Mendonca has issued a statement confirming that the group's European tour with MORTICIAN and BLOOD RED THRONE is continuing despite MORTICIAN vocalist/bassist Will Rahmer's recent arrest in Poland on a charge of robbery with a dangerous weapon. His statement reads...

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MORTICIAN Frontman Facing Jail Time For Robbery, Assault On Police Officer

Poland's Gazeta Wyborcza is reporting that MORTICIAN vocalist/bassist Will Rahmer is likely to spend the next few weeks at a Polish jail while the prosecutors prepare an indictment against him for robbery with a dangerous weapon. The judges from the Polish town of Krosno Odrzanskie (where Rahmer is...

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Update: METALLICA 'Superfan' Fugitive Apprehended

Nicholas Collias of Idaho's Boise Weekly has issued the following update on the METALLICA "superfan" William James Thompson III (photo) who was wanted by The Canyon County Court after ditching his probation duties for robbery and aiding and abetting: "Last week, our article 'Headbanging Fugitive Ale...