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CHILDREN OF BODOM Officially Drops Off LAMB OF GOD Tour

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM have officially dropped off the "No Fear Energy Tour" with LAMB OF GOD, AS I LAY DYING, GOD FORBID and MUNICIPAL WASTE. The band's frontman, Alexi Laiho, broke his shoulder late last month when he was ejected from his bunk as a result of the group's tour bus takin...

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ACE FREHLEY: More Footage From 'Supergroup' Benefit Concert Posted Online

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has posted more video footage (see below) of his appearance at the second annual "Supergroup" benefit concert on Sunday, April 26 at Berklee Performance Center in Boston, Massachusetts . Joining him for the show were Alice Cooper, guitarist Ricky Byrd (ex-JOAN JET...

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HOLYHELL Putting Finishing Touches On Debut Album

Female-fronted metallers HOLYHELL are currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on their debut album, tentatively due this summer via MANOWAR's Magic Circle Music label. Already prominent players in the metal scene, HOLYHELL's "Apocalypse" EP landed on the German chart after selling over...

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RAMMING SPEED Preparing To Release New Seven-Inch Single

Boston thrash/grind/crust road warriors RAMMING SPEED are putting the finishing touches on a new seven-inch single, to be unleashed just in time for their two-month summer "world tour." The record, entitled "Always Disgusted, Never Surprised", will be released by Punks Before Profits Records and wil...

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THE RED CHORD: Video Footage From The Studio Posted Online

Boston, Massachusetts death metal/grindcore band THE RED CHORD has entered Jonny Fay Backyard Studios, which is owned by the group's former guitarist Jonny Fay, to begin recording its new album for a fall release. The first in a series of clips documenting the recording process has been posted on Me...

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ACE FREHLEY Celebrates 58th Birthday In Boston; Video Available

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was presented with a birthday cake (he turned 58 on April 27) during his appearance at the second annual "Supergroup" benefit concert on Sunday, April 26 at Berklee Performance Center in Boston, Massachusetts (see video below). Joining him for the show were Alice...

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REVOCATION Signs With RELAPSE RECORDS

Relapse Records has announced the signing of the Boston-based metal band REVOCATION. The group is currently recording its second full-length album, "Existence Is Futile", at Damage Studios in Southbridge, Massachusetts with Pete Rutcho for a fall 2009 release. Commented REVOCATION guitarist/vocalist...

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AEROSMITH To Be Interviewed On 'Entertainment Tonight'

AEROSMITH members Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Joey Kramer will talk about their upcoming tour on this Wednesday's (May 6) edition of "Entertainment Tonight". A longer segment will air on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, with additional interview footage and more about what's going on with the ban...

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HEAVEN & HELL: North American Dates Announced

HEAVEN & HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — will bring its wicked world tour to North America for a select number of shows this August. The band will start its summer headlining music fes...

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DREAM THEATER, ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA, PAIN OF SALVATION: More 'Progressive Nation' Dates Announced

New York progressive metal veterans DREAM THEATER will take their Progressive Nation tour back on the road for its second incarnation with a run through America and Canada in July/August 2009. In addition to a headlining set by DREAM THEATER, this year's package will feature the outstanding musician...

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DUFF MCKAGAN Rocking The South

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES bassist Duff McKagan has penned the latest installment of his weeky column, which appears every Thursday on Reverb at SeattleWeekly.com. An excerpt follows below. "I am back out on the road with LOADED. This is our first-ever foray into the U.S. rock marketplace. A b...

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ERA FOR A MOMENT Prepares To Release 'When Earth Meets Sky'

Boston-based female-fronted hard rock band ERA FOR A MOMENT will make its sophomore album, "When Earth Meets Sky", available on Friday May 1 via a CD-release show at Oliver's Nightclub, inside the legendary Cask n' Flagon in Boston. The album will be available at retail on May 5 and can be purchased...

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AEROSMITH Bassist Talks To MAGIC 106.7 About 'Banned In Boston' Event; Audio Available

AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton will be "Banned In Boston" again tonight (Wednesday, April 29),when he will put his best dress on for charity at the new House of Blues on Lansdowne Street. Hamilton will be in costume at the 14th annual "Banned In Boston" charity event, which raises money for Urban I...

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AEROSMITH Guitarist To Guest On Fox 25 News WFXT

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry will be interviewed on Boston's Fox 25 News WFXT tomorrow morning (Wednesday, April 29) around 8:30 a.m. EST. He will be talking about the band's ucoming tour and the Boston show on June 16 at the Comcast Center. AEROSMITH is seriously considering playing one of its cla...

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DREAM THEATER, ZAPPA PLAYS ZAPPA, PAIN OF SALVATION: 'Progressive Nation' Dates Announced

New York progressive metal veterans DREAM THEATER will take their Progressive Nation tour back on the road for its second incarnation with a run through America and Canada in July/August 2009. In addition to a headlining set by DREAM THEATER, this year's package will feature the outstanding musician...