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TAPROOT Singer On New Album: 'We Weren't Sure If We Could Finish Due To Finances'
TAPROOT have set the tentative track listing for their new album, "Blue-Sky Research", due on August 16 via Velvet Hammer Music/Atlantic. The follow-up to 2002's "Welcome", "Blue-Sky Research" was produced by Michael Beinhorn in Los Angeles and features guest appearances by Billy Corgan (ex-SMASHING...July 4, 2005
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Vocalist CHITY SOMAPALA Quits FIREWIND
Vocalist Chity Somapala (ex-AVALON, FARO) has officially left FIREWIND due to "personal reasons." Somapala originally joined FIREWIND in early 2004 as the replacement for Stephen Fredrick. Chity appeared on the band's third disc, "Forged by Fire", which was produced by band leader/guitarist Gus G. a...July 3, 2005
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HANSI KÜRSCH Talks About New DEMONS & WIZARDS Album
Sweden's Metalshrine.se recently conducted an interview with DEMONS & WIZARDS frontman Hansi Kürsch (BLIND GUARDIAN). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metalshrine.se: When you started working on this album, how long did it take from the first step to the final product? Was it a difficu...June 30, 2005
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Vocalist JIZZY PEARL To Release Solo Album In July
Vocalist Jizzy Pearl (RATT, LOVE/HATE) will be releasing his new solo album, "Vegas Must Die", on July 19 via Shrapnel Records. The album's title is said to be a humorous homage to "Sin City," where Jizzy spent a "lost weekend" lasting more than a year. Locking himself away in a room with five pound...June 24, 2005
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THE PANIC CHANNEL To Work With P.O.D. Producer
THE PANIC CHANNEL, the new band featuring three quarters of the most recent lineup of JANE'S ADDICTION (guitarist Dave Navarro, drummer Stephen Perkins, and bassist Chris Chaney) and former SKYCYCLE vocalist Steve Isaacs, are scheduled to enter the studio on Thursday (June 23) to re-record their son...June 22, 2005
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PHOENIX MOURNING: New Song Posted Online
Tampa, FL-based PHOENIX MOURNING have uploaded the track "My Future Actress" from their upcoming debut album, "When Excuses Become Antiques", to their MySpace.com page. "When Excuses Become Antiques" was produced by Tom Morris (ICED EARTH, OBITUARY). PHOENIX MOURNING is: Jeremiah Ruff – Vocals Ahmed...June 22, 2005
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STRYPER: Pictures From Official Photo Shoot Posted Online
Last Friday (June 10),STRYPER ventured out to New York City for the official photo shoot with photographer Stephen Stickler. Check out the pictures at this location. STRYPER's new album "Reborn", is scheduled for release on August 16 via Big3 Records. "Reborn" marks STRYPER's first complete studio...June 17, 2005
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W.A.S.P. To Play 'Greatest Hits' Set On AMERICAN METAL BLAST 2005 Tour
In the annals of rock 'n' roll, few theatrical stage shows have shocked, horrified and entertained America as much as W.A.S.P.'s did on the Los Angeles-based band's 1983-84 debut tour. Now, W.A.S.P. is resurrecting this not-for-the-faint-of-heart spectacle of blood and gore for the first-ever Americ...June 15, 2005
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Former ALICE IN CHAINS Guitarist: 'You Can't Replace A Guy Like LAYNE STALEY'
Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell recently spoke to MTV.com about his upcoming solo album, which he expects to complete by the fall. "I've spent the last year and a half in writing mode, compiling a lot of material, writing with a lot of different people," Cantrell told MTV.com. "I've...June 15, 2005
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STEPHEN PEARCY, JACK FROST To Guest On LIBERTY N' JUSTICE CD
Former RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy is the latest guest vocalist scheduled to appear on the new album from Christian rockers LIBERTY N' JUSTICE. Pearcy's contribution will come in the form of the track "Killer Grin", also featuring Tommy Denander on guitars and Ez Gomer (JET CIRCUS) on bass. LIBERTY...June 15, 2005
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Former ALICE IN CHAINS Guitarist Working With AEROSMITH Producer
Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist has finished demoing 13 new songs and is currently working on material for his upcoming solo CD with acclaimed songwriter/producer Marti Frederiksen (AEROSMITH, FAITH HILL, DEF LEPPARD). Cantrell just cut a new track called "Swine" with Frederiksen and ex-JANE'S ADDI...June 15, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Singer Involved In Flight Row Over City Air Space
Stephen Breen of Ireland's Sunday Life has issued the following report: Angry residents [Saturday] night [June 11] hit out at Belfast City Airport bosses for introducing more flights over the summer. The east Belfast airport is set to offer its first-ever flights to Malaga with the Teleticket travel...June 14, 2005
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Former ALICE IN CHAINS Guitarist Buys New Los Angeles Home
Former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell has just bought his first Los Angeles home which has been kept up in the vintage 1930s style. There is a guest house that will be turned into a studio. Cantrell recently spent time at Doug Fieger's studio in Los Angeles recording new music for his upco...June 14, 2005
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HIMSA Part Ways With Guitarist, Announce Replacement
Seatle's HIMSA have parted ways with guitarist Matt Wicklund and have replaced him with returning axeman Sammi Curr. Curr, a key member of the band for a number of years through the release of 2003's "Courting Tragedy and Disaster" album, will be back touring with the band on their Dirty Black Summe...June 13, 2005
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CARDBOARD VAMPYRES To Open For JUDAS PRIEST, QUEENSRŸCHE In California
CARDBOARD VAMPYRES, the new "covers" band featuring former ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell and ex-THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy, will be opening for JUDAS PRIEST and QUEENSRŸCHE on Saturday, July 2 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. In addition, there will be a spe...June 9, 2005
