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Former AC/DC Drummer To Perform With All-Female AC/DC Tribute THUNDHERSTRUCK
Former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade — who performed on 1990's quintuple platinum "The Razor's Edge", as well as the group's landmark live album recorded during the corresponding tour — will make a guest appearance at the "Girls Got Rhythm" record release party tonight, when he takes the stage to join t...August 21, 2006
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DEATH BREATH: Audio Samples Available
Audio samples of all 10 tracks that will be featured on the debut album from DEATH BREATH — the new Swedish old-school death metal project featuring former ENTOMBED drummer and main songwriter Nicke Andersson (currently the frontman of his rock 'n' roll band THE HELLACOPTERS) — are available at this...August 17, 2006
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DEATH BREATH Signs North American Deal With RELAPSE RECORDS
DEATH BREATH, the new Swedish old-school death metal project featuring former ENTOMBED drummer and main songwriter Nicke Andersson (currently the frontman of his rock 'n' roll band THE HELLACOPTERS),has inked a North American deal with Relapse Records. The group's debut record, "Stinking Up The Nig...August 3, 2006
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The Muse of Senor Ray
Fans of hand-clappin', booty-shaking California stoner pop (i.e. FU MANCHU's "California Crossing" album, the most straightforward QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE cuts, or a lot of the HELLACOPTERS' output) may want to check out THE MATADORS. They're not the most distinctive band in the world, but they do d...July 17, 2006
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REPULSION 'Making Progress' With DVD Release
Guitarist Matt Olivo of the reunited death metal/grindcore pioneers REPULSION has issued the following update on the band's current activities: "Scott Carlson [bass, vocals] has recorded vocals for Nicke Andersson's [ex-ENTOMBED, currently in THE HELLACOPTERS] DEATH BREATH project. This album will b...July 5, 2006
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Founding NIHILIST Guitarist Passes Away
According to Tartarean Desire, former NIHILIST guitarist Leif "Leffe" Cuzner recently passed away in Montreal, Canada. Leif was one of the founding members of NIHILIST, the legendary Swedish death metal act he formed in 1987 together with Alex Hellid (ENTOMBED) and Nicke Andersson (THE HELLACOPTERS,...June 12, 2006
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THE HELLACOPTERS To Release 'Best Of' Collection
Sweden's THE HELLACOPTERS, who feature in their ranks former ENTOMBED drummer Nicke Andersson on guitar/vocals, have posted the following message on their official web site: "It comes a time when a band decides to release a 'greatest hits'. Why? To mark the end of an era? To keep the record company...June 8, 2006
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DEATH BREATH Featuring Ex-ENTOMBED Drummer: Record Deal Signed, Debut CD Completed
DEATH BREATH, the new Swedish old-school death metal project featuring former ENTOMBED drummer and main songwriter Nicke Andersson (currently the frontman of his rock 'n' roll band THE HELLACOPTERS),have issued the following update: "The [debut] album's done and we've just inked a deal for Europe w...June 4, 2006
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THE HELLACOPTERS, BACKYARD BABIES, MILLENCOLIN To Team Up For Swedish Tour
THE HELLACOPTERS, BACKYARD BABIES and MILLENCOLIN will be teaming up for the "Where The Action Is" tour of Sweden, set to take place in July/August. THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES and THE HIVES will also play on selected dates. The details are as follows: Jul. 27 - Strömstad, SWE @ Gästhamnen* Jul. 28...April 27, 2006
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THE HELLACOPTERS: 'Rock & Roll Is Dead' To Receive Vinyl Release In The U.S.
Sweden's THE HELLACOPTERS, who feature in their ranks former ENTOMBED drummer Nicke Andersson on guitar/vocals, will release the vinyl edition of their latest album, "Rock & Roll Is Dead", in the U.S. on May 16 via Sacred Heart Recordings. It is a picture disc with two bonus tracks: "It Might Me...April 23, 2006
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BACKYARD BABIES: 'People Like' North American Release Date Announced
Abacus Recordings has set a May 2 North American release date for the new BACKYARD BABIES album, entitled "People Like People Like People Like Us". Produced by Nicke Andersson (guitarist/vocalist of THE HELLACOPTERS and former ENTOMBED drummer),the Swedish band's CD is said to be "a celebration of...April 17, 2006
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KORN, DEFTONES, ROB ZOMBIE, SEVENDUST Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: KORN, MUDVAYNE, 10 YEARS Venue: Cricket Arena City/State: Charlotte, N.C. Date: March 22, 2006 Gross Sales: $236,131 Attendance: 6,596 Capacity: 6,596 Artist/Event...April 5, 2006
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Live Live in Paris
Is it finally time for the BACKYARD BABIES to conquer their last frontier? They've toured with AC/DC, SOCIAL DISTORTION and VELVET REVOLVER, and they pre-date THE HELLACOPTERS. They've collaborated in various side projects with everyone from members of ENTOMBED to MICHAEL friggin' MONROE. Yet here i...April 3, 2006
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BACKYARD BABIES: More European Tour Dates Announced
Sweden's BACKYARD BABIES have lined up the following European dates during the coming months: Apr. 12 - Helsinki, FIN @ Noustori Apr. 13 - Helsinki, FIN @ Tavastia Apr. 14 - Tampere, FIN @ Pakkahuunhe Apr. 15 - Eskilstuna, SWE @ Kåren Apr. 16 - Gävle, SWE @ Sin City Apr. 17 - Åre, SWE ...March 27, 2006
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The Chuck Norris...
There is something to be said about back-to-basic, riff-heavy rock and roll, but it may not always be said in glowing terms. Featuring members of RICKSHAW, TIAMAT, and TAURUS, Sweden's THE CHUCK NORRIS EXPERIMENT [Insert lame and beat-to-death Chuck Norris joke here] have not made an awful retro roc...March 27, 2006
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