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ESTRADASPHERE: 'Palace Of Mirrors Live' DVD Trailer Available

Santa Cruz's unclassifiable and eclectic act ESTRADASPHERE has posted a three-minute trailer for the upcoming live DVD "Palace of Mirrors Live", due on October 2 via The End Records. Watch the trailer below. Commented bassist Tim Smolens and filmmaker Chip Yamada, "Making the 'Palace' DVD has been E...

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CRESCENT SHIELD: Songwriting For Next Album Nearing Completion

California's traditional melodic metal band CRESCENT SHIELD, which features the talents of former DESTINY'S END guitarist Dan DeLucie and former ONWARD vocalist Michael Grant, is nearing completion of songwriting for its sophomore record. The as-yet-untitled album "promises the same high quality son...

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Report: Heavy Metal Concerts Moved Off DISNEY Property

Greg Burk of the Los Angeles Times reports that five heavy-metal concerts scheduled at House of Blues clubs on Walt Disney Co. property in Anaheim, California and Orlando, Florida have been hastily shifted to other venues or canceled recently, according to House of Blues web site calendars. A Sept....

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CHTHONIC's Heavy Metal Message Crosses Globe

David Pierson of the Los Angeles Times reports: Lead singer Freddy Lim carefully drew black and red veins over his white-caked face while his mates in the heavy metal band adjusted their combat boots and studded leather minutes before they took the stage at the House of Blues in Los Angeles. Chris C...

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HIRAX Rejoined By Drummer FABRICIO RAVELLI For European Tour

According to a posting on his web site, drummer Fabricio Ravelli will rejoin Los Angeles thrashers HIRAX for their upcoming European tour which will kick off on Thursday, September 20 in the Netherlands. Prior to the European trek, HIRAX — with Fabricio behind the kit — will perform at The Vault 350...

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SLOUGH FEG Seeks Touring Drummer

SLOUGH FEG, the San Francisco-based group formerly known as THE LORD WEIRD SLOUGH FEG, has issued the following update: "The drumming situation has been up in the air for a little while now. We have a working drummer now, but he cannot tour much, and we have a national tour set up from November 8 .....

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NACHTMYSTIUM's Drummer Problems Force Concert Cancellations

U.S. psychedelic black metal heathens NACHTMYSTIUM have been forced to cancel two dates on their current West Coast tour with SKELETONWITCH — last night's (Sept. 6) show at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, CA and tonight's (Sept. 7) gig at the Trilogy Theater in Victorville, CA. NACHTMYSTIUM's hired...

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EVANESCENCE To Embark On Tour Of U.S., Mexico In The Fall

EVANESCENCE will embark on a headlining tour of Mexico and the United States this fall. The trek comes on the heels of the band's Family Values stint over the summer. "I am excited to be headlining our own tour this fall," frontwoman Amy Lee said, according to IGN Music. "While Family Values tour wa...

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LEATHERWOLF: Santa Ana Concert Photos Available

The "triple axe" lineup of Orange County metal legends LEATHERWOLF — featuring lead vocalist/guitarist Michael Olivieri, and lead guitarists Geoff Gayer and Carey Howe, alongside drummer Dean Roberts and fill-in bassist Pat Guyton — made its return on August 31 show at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa An...

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LEATHERWOLF: California Concert To Be Webcast

Orange County metal legends LEATHERWOLF have announced that their August 31 show at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, California with L.A. GUNS will be webcast live via Webcastia.com. The show marks the return of the band's vaunted "triple axe" lineup, featuring lead vocalist/guitarist Michael Olivie...

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L.A. GUNS: Santa Ana Concert To Be Webcast

One of the most legendary and well-respected rock bands to ever come out of the Los Angeles area, L.A. GUNS, will make their performance at the Galaxy Theater, located in Santa Ana on August 31, 2007 one that can be experienced by everyone across the country….even without being there. Webcastia of H...

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DEVILDRIVER: Video Report From Hollywood Listening Party Available

Santa Barbara's DEVILDRIVER held a listening party for its third album, "The Last Kind Words", on July 27 at On the Rocks above the Roxy in Hollywood, California. Full Metal Jackie of Hollywood Music TV attended the event, where she conducted interviews with a couple of the DEVILDRIVER bandmembers a...

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P.O.D. Bassist Schedules California Clinics

P.O.D. (a.k.a. PAYABLE ON DEATH) bassist Traa has scheduled the following clinics at Carvin stores in California: Monday, August 27, Sacramento, CA (6:00 p.m.) Wednesday, August 29, Santa Ana, CA (6:00 p.m.) Thursday, August 30, Hollywood, CA (6:00 p.m.) Friday, August 31, Covina, CA (6:00 p.m.) Sat...

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NACHTMYSTIUM Announces West Coast Dates With SKELETONWITCH

U.S. psychedelic black metal heathens NACHTMYSTIUM will be dousing the West Coast with their volatile brew of mesmerizing, organically-blackened metal. Joining the savages will be Ohio's filthy thrash assassins SKELETONWITCH, making for a solid 11 dates of pirate-style boozing, belligerent tomfooler...

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MEGADETH Bassist Is Excited To Bring The Show Back Out On The Road

MEGADETH bassist James Lomenzo has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's web site. "All right friends, new video ['Never Walk Alone'] under our belt... check! 'United Abominations' [MEGADETH's new album] still moving off the shelves... check! Tour dates for months ahead....