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IZZY STRADLIN's Bassist Says 'Dust N' Bones' Biography Is 'Example Of Schlock Journalism'

IZZY STRADLIN & THE JU JU HOUNDS bassist Jimmy Ashurst has slammed the recently published unofficial Izzy Stradlin (ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist) biography "Dust N' Bones" as "another example of schlock journalism." Writing to the Beenafix.com board, Ashurst — who was interviewed for the aforement...

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AGENT STEEL And DEKAPITATOR Confirmed For THRASH AGAINST CANCER Benefit

AGENT STEEL and DEKAPITATOR have been added to the Thrash Against Cancer benefit, which will be headlined by TESTAMENT, on July 9 at The Pound SF outdoor amphitheatre in San Francisco, California. VICIOUS RUMORS, LAAZ ROCKIT, HIRAX, MUDFACE, NEIL TURBIN'S DEATHRIDERS (featuring original ANTHRAX voca...

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Broken Valley

By the time LIFE OF AGONY broke up in 1998, the band was a shadow of its former self. Singer Keith Caputo and drummer Sal Abruscato were both gone, the former replaced — to the horror of many — by ex-UGLY KID JOE frontman Whitfield Crane. But even LOA's third album, "Soul Searching Sun", had ...

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CRUACHAN Sign With BLACK LOTUS RECORDS

Irish folk metal band CRUACHAN have inked a deal with Greece's Black Lotus Records. Founded in 1992 by Keith Fay after the end of MINAS TIRITH which existed since 1989, CRUACHAN mixes Celtic folk music, history and mythology with extreme metal. CRUACHAN's first release in 1995 ("Tuatha na Gael") was...

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THE ATOMIC BITCHWAX: New Song Available For Download

A brand-new THE ATOMIC BITCHWAX track, entitled "The Destroyer", is available for download from MeteorCity.com. "The Destroyer" comes off the group's just-released new album, "3", available on MeteorCity Records. THE ATOMIC BITCHWAX's first two albums and "Spit Blood" EP inspired a rabid worldwide f...

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ROADRUNNER 'All-Stars' Album: Progress Includes New Captain And New Team Members

Roadrunner Records has advanced in the process of putting together the groundbreaking "Roadrunner All-Stars" record to mark the label's 25th anniversary. The full-length release will contain original musical collaborations between past and present Roadrunner artists. Approximately 50 musicians are e...

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NEIL TURBIN'S DEATHRIDERS And IMAGIKA Confirmed For THRASH AGAINST CANCER Benefit

NEIL TURBIN'S DEATHRIDERS (featuring original ANTHRAX vocalist Neil Turbin) and IMAGIKA have been added to the Thrash Against Cancer benefit, which will be headlined by TESTAMENT, on July 9 at The Pound SF outdoor amphitheatre in San Francisco, California. VICIOUS RUMORS, LAAZ ROCKIT, HIRAX and MUDF...

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IZZY STRADLIN & THE JU JU HOUNDS Bassist Confirms BUCKCHERRY Collaboration

According to a posting on the Izzy Stradlin (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) fan site www.izzy.34sp.com, IZZY STRADLIN & THE JU JU HOUNDS bassist Jimmy Ashurst has confirmed that he has taken part in the recording sessions for the new album from reunited Los Angeles hard rockers BUCKCHERRY. "It is to be the b...

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CRUACHAN: Former SKYCLAD Frontman To Guest On Upcoming CD

Keith Fay (vocals, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboards) of the Irish folk metal band CRUACHAN has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I am delighted to announce that the Father of Folk Metal, Martin Walkyier, will be doing guest vocals for one track on our next al...

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RECLUSION Announce New Guitarist

Swedish death/thrash outfit RECLUSION have announced the addition of guitarist Mattias Bolander to the group's ranks. The 28-year-old Bolander has in addition to having being part of numerous bands also studied music for several years. Among other diplomas, he has a top degree from Musicians' Instit...

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BUCKCHERRY Complete Work On New Album

Reunited Los Angeles hard rockers BUCKCHERRY have completed work on their third album, tentatively due in Japan in late July/early August. The follow-up to 2001's "Time Bomb" was produced by guitarist Keith Nelson and marks the band's recording debut with their revamped lineup, featuring a new drumm...

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AEROSMITH Frontman Receives Honorary Doctorate From UMASS-BOSTON

According to the Boston Globe, more than 2,600 students collected degrees Friday (June 3) from the University of Massachusetts at Boston, where commencement day advice was delivered by Steven Tyler of AEROSMITH, broadcast journalist Emily Rooney, and the president of the Dominican Republic, Leonel F...

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AC/DC, LED ZEPPELIN, GUNS N' ROSES Photos To Be Displayed At London Exhibition

According to Gigwise.com, an exhibition of the work of photographer Ross Halfin, featuring loads of pictures of rock royalty, is scheduled to open in July. Halfin's images have come to define one of the fiercest ages in musical history. This exhibition will feature images of AC/DC, MÖTLEY CRÜE, LED...

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Former EXODUS Singer STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA To Emcee THRASH AGAINST CANCER Benefit

Steve "Zetro" Souza, ex-vocalist for Bay area thrash bands LEGACY (pre-TESTAMENT) and EXODUS, will emcee the Thrash Against Cancer benefit concert on Friday, July 9 at The Pound SF outdoor amphitheatre. Headliners TESTAMENT will be joined by HIRAX, LAAZ ROCKIT and VICIOUS RUMORS. "It's great to help...

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LAAZ ROCKIT Added To THRASH AGAINST CANCER Show

Recently reunited '80s Bay Area thrashers LAAZ ROCKIT have been added to the Thrash Against Cancer benefit, which will be headlined by TESTAMENT, on July 9 at The Pound SF outdoor amphitheatre in San Francisco, California. VICIOUS RUMORS and HIRAX will also take part in this historic gathering of Ba...