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AC/DC: New Album Coming In January?

According to a posting on the AC/DC fan site AC/DC Highway to Hell, it is rumored that AC/DC has completed editing video footage for a brand new double DVD set to be released September, which will contain one Bon Scott DVD and one Brian Johnson DVD of AC/DC live in concert. The band ...

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HIMSA: Video Footage From Recording Studio Available

The first in a series of studio video reports from the recording of the new HIMSA album has been posted online at this location. HIMSA is tracking the drums, bass and guitars with Steve Carter (who produced the band's "Courting Tragedy and Disaster" album); Devin Townsend (LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR)...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS Launches THE HOLY RAGE

Original JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Al Atkins has set THE HOLY RAGE as the name of his band. The group's lineup consists of the following musicians: Al Atkins - Vocals Mike De Jager - Guitar Chris Johnson - Guitar Alex Reynolds - Drums Scott Dallow - Bass A MySpace page has been launched, featuring ...

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ZAKK WYLDE To Perform At DIMEBAG Hollywood's RockWalk Induction

May 17, 2007 marks the day of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's induction into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock 'n' roll. A bronze bust of Abbott will be unveil...

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ALICE COOPER Adds New Guitarist

According to ALICE COOPER fan site SickthingsUK, Cooper has recruited new guitarist Jason Hook. Jason has worked with many acts over the years, including BULLETBOYS, STEPHEN PEARCY (RATT),and VINCE NEIL. He also has a solo album out, called "Safety Dunce", which recently won the L.A. Music Award fo...

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SALEM'S WYCH Members Comment On Singer RON JOHNSON's Passing

The surviving members of SALEM'S WYCH have commented on the passing of their singer Ron Johnson, who died this past Monday (April 23) in Lima, Ohio from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Their statement reads as follows: "All of the members of SALEM'S WYCH, past and present, deepest sympa...

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SALEM'S WYCH Singer Killed In Motorcycle Accident

Ron Johnson, lead singer of the metal band SALEM'S WYCH, died this past Monday (April 23) in Lima, Ohio from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Johnson is survived by two children, life companion Cindy Ritchie, his mother, father and a sister. SALEM'S WYCH is known as one of the original '...

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HIMSA Begins Recording New Album

Seattle-based metal quintet HIMSA is scheduled to enter the studio today (Monday, April 23) to begin recording its highly anticipated Century Media Records debut. The group will track the drums, bass and guitars with Steve Carter (who produced the band's "Courting Tragedy and Disaster" album); Devin...

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DIMEBAG DARRELL To Be Posthumously Inducted Into HOLLYWOOD'S ROCKWALK

At noon on Thursday, May 17, 2007, guitarist extraordinaire "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, will be posthumously inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock...

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JUCIFER Announces Spring Tour

JUCIFER has revealed their tour plans for this coming spring. The sonically monstrous duo will hit Lansing and Detroit, Michigan this coming weekend before a string of performances in Ontario, Canada. This will be the band's first return to the province in almost three years. Immediately following,...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Says Hearing AC/DC For First Time Changed His Life

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently spoke to Neil Jeffries of Classic Rock (web site) about AC/DC's classic "Let There Be Rock" LP for the magazine's "Every Home Should Have One - Albums You Should Own" feature. "When I was in my teens, I lived in Huntington Beach, California, and there was a gi...

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ALICE COOPER To Guest On 'The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson'

According to a posting at SickthingsUK, Alice Cooper will appear on CBS-TV's "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" the night of May 3 (technically May 4 as the show airs just after midnight in many timezones). Alice Cooper recently indicated on his radio show that the group's new album has only b...

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COLISEUM Prepares To Record RELAPSE Debut, Announces Tour Dates

Louisville, KY's COLISEUM is preparing to enter the studio next month to begin work on its debut Relapse full-length album. The as-yet-untitled CD will be recorded at Godcity Studios in Salem, MA with Kurt Ballou (CONVERGE) at the helm. Advance songtitles include "The Fate Of Men", "Believer", "Seve...

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SUICIDE SILENCE Completes Work On Debut Album

Riverside, CA-based quintet SUICIDE SILENCE has just wrapped up the recording process for their debut album, which is set for a summer release via Century Media Records. The new effort was recorded with acclaimed producer John Travis (STATIC-X),and is currently being mixed by Tue Madsen (HIMSA, THE...

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ALICE COOPER: New Album Delayed

According to a posting at SickthingsUK, Alice Cooper indicated on his radio show last week that the group's new album has only been written so far but not yet recorded. The new CD has been delayed until further notice as the band is working around the producer's schedule. ALICE COOPER's upcoming alb...