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ROCK ON THE RANGE 2009: Day-By-Day Lineups Revealed

The day-by-day line-ups for Rock On The Range — America's premier destination rock festival have been revealed. Each day will feature more than 18 bands on three stages, encompassing over 11 hours of non-stop music. Simultaneously, single-day tickets will go on sale at all Ticketmaster outlets and a...

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ANVIL Inducted Into Canadian INDIES HALL OF FAME; Video Available

Canadian metal veterans ANVIL were inducted into the "Hall of Fame" at the The Indies (Independent Music Awards),which was held this past Saturday, March 14 at the Royal York Hotel (Canadian Room) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The band performed at the event and was inducted by Canadian singer Bif N...

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WOLF: Entire New Album Available For Streaming

"Ravenous", the new album from the Swedish heavy metal band WOLF, is available for streaming in its entirety at MetalKult. "Ravenous" will be released in North America on March 24 via Century Media Records. Out in Europe since late last month, the CD features a guest guitar solo by Hank Shermann (FO...

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STATIC-X: 'Rockline' Appearance Available For Streaming

Guitarist/vocalist Wayne Static and bassist Tony Campos of the Los Angeles-based metal band STATIC-X were the featured guests on the March 16, 2009 episode of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn. The program is now available for streaming at this location. As previou...

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ANNIHILATOR Honored At Canada's INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS

Canadian metal veterans ANNIHILATOR were honored in the "Favorite Metal Artist/Group" category at the 2009 Indie Awards (Independent Music Awards),which was held this past Saturday, March 14 at the Royal York Hotel (Canadian Room) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Also nominated in the "Metal" category...

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OLIVER WEERS: 'Get Ready' To Receive Wider European Release

Since the Danish release of his debut album, "Get Ready", in September 2008, OLIVER WEERS and his band have managed to establish themselves as one of Denmark's finest hard rock acts. The LP was issued in Sweden in January 2009 with great reviews and is scheduled to be made available in the rest of E...

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GENE SIMMONS Vs. BOB LEFSETZ: Video Of Entire Debate Available

Video footage of the entire 34-minute debate between Bob Lefsetz, who is described one of the music industry's most influential online analysts, and KISS bassist Gene Simmons, which took place yesterday (Friday, March 13) in the main ballroom at the Royal York Hotel in downtown Toronto during Canadi...

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KAMELOT Guitarist Issues Pre-Tour Update

Guitarist Thomas Youngblood of American/Norwegian melodic metallers KAMELOT has issued the following update: "Well, it's less than one week from the European tour kick-off at the sold-out Tilburg, Netherland show on March 20. I can honestly say I have never been so excited about a tour as I am with...

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Music Industry Analyst Calls GENE SIMMONS An 'A**hole' And A 'Weasel'

Bob Lefsetz, who is described one of the music industry's most influential online analysts, and KISS bassist Gene Simmons took part in a hastily convened debate earlier today (Friday, March 13) in the main ballroom at the Royal York Hotel in downtown Toronto during Canadian Music Week. A three-minut...

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THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND Replaces TONY HARNELL At U.K.'s Z ROCK 2009 Festival

THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND — the U.K.-based group led by former GRIM REAPER/ONSLAUGHT singer Steve Grimmett — has replaced ex-TNT frontman Tony Harnell on the billing of the Z Rock 2009 festival, set to take place May 29-30, 2009 at JB's in Dudley, England. The event organizers said in a statement: "As...

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ANATHEMA: New Tour Dates Announced

U.K. atmospheric rock band ANATHEMA has scheduled the following dates: Apr. 04 - Acropolium of Carthage - Cathage - Tunisia Apr. 29 - Palace Hal - Bucarest - Romania May 05 - Incrivel Almadense - Lisbon - Portugal May 06 - Teatro Sá da Bandeira - Porto - Portugal May 07 - Santana 27 - ...

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CORNERSTONE, H.A.R.D. Confirmed For Z ROCK 2009 Festival

CORNERSTONE (from Australia; **NOT** to be confused with the Danish/British melodic metal band featuring ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/RAINBOW frontman Doogie White and ex-ROYAL HUNT bassist Steen Mogensen) and H.A.R.D. have been confirmed for the Z Rock 2009 festival, set to take place May 29-30, 2009 at JB'...

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THE HAUNTED: New Bands Announced For North American Tour

Swedish metallers THE HAUNTED have announced a new lineup of bands that will be joining them on their upcoming North American tour, which kicks off in early April. The package will now be as follows: THE HAUNTED NACHTMYSTIUM MERAUDER THE AGONIST The dates are as follows: Apr. 02 - The Glasshouse - P...

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SACRED OATH To Release New Album In May

Connecticut old-school metallers SACRED OATH — Rob Thorne (vocals, guitar),Bill Smith (Guitar),Scott Waite (bass),and Kenny Evans (drums) — will release their self-titled album on May 12. The standard version contains 10 songs in a jewel case. The deluxe edition has 14 songs and is packaged in an...

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STATIC-X Taps EVANESCENCE Drummer For Video, Tour

Los Angeles-based metal band STATIC-X has tapped drummer Will Hunt (EVANESCENCE, DARK NEW DAY, ex-SKRAPE, TOMMY LEE) to fill in for Nick Oshiro on the group's upcoming tour. Hunt also appears in STATIC-X's new video, "Stingwray", which can be viewed below. Oshiro is reportedly "taking a break" from...