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SAMMY HAGAR Signs With RHINO RECORDS
Rhino Records has set an August 1 release date for the new SAMMY HAGAR AND THE WABOS album, entitled "Livin' It Up". In a recent interview with Billboard.com, Hagar said about the upcoming CD, "'Livin' it Up" is really a lifestyle record. It's not a metal record at all. I would say it's ...June 8, 2006
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SAMMY HAGAR Says THE OTHER HALF Is Better Than VAN HALEN
Launch Radio Networks reports: Sammy Hagar is doing double duty while on tour this summer. He's playing a full set with his band the WABORITAS, and he's also doing a full-on VAN HALEN performance with THE OTHER HALF, which includes VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and WABOS guitarist Vic Johnson an...June 8, 2006
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Former PENANCE Vocalist Announces Debut Of ARGUS
Former PENANCE vocalist Brian "Butch" Balich has issued the following update: "I am proud to announce the debut of ARGUS. The band and I met in January of this year through their former vocalist, and friend of mine, Eric Johnson. After jamming once, we knew the chemistry was right. I was asked to jo...June 6, 2006
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VINNIE PAUL: 'I Will Never Talk To PHILIP ANSELMO Again'
Johnson Cummins of the Montreal Mirror recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Montreal Mirror: The last time you and I spoke was right after PANTERA played in Montreal, the time Phil Anselmo made some white-supr...June 1, 2006
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Former THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD Members Resurface In FROM GRAVES OF VALOR
FROM GRAVES OF VALOR, the new Florence, South Carolina-based death metal band featuring former THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD members Jeff Springs, Richard Turbeville and Dayton Cantley, have posted two recent demo recordings — "Architect" and "Kiss the Snake" — on their MySpace page. Formed in late 2...May 30, 2006
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THE GATHERING Frontwoman Wins ' Best Singer' Award At 'Muzikantendag 2006'
THE GATHERING singer Anneke van Giersbergen has another award to be proud of this year. In March 2006 van Giersbergen — along with her band THE GATHERING — won the famous Dutch "Edison Award" in the category "Best National Music DVD" for their recently released double live DVD "A Sound Relief" and n...May 30, 2006
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The Mystery Spot
Slinky, sleazy blues-and-booze rock from the Rust Belt of the USA, lumped in with the stoner rock crowd because there's really nowhere else for 'em to get lumped (at least not until you all wise up and go buy some TENDERLOIN records). Ohio's prodigal drunks get a lot more love in Europe than they do...May 29, 2006
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CLUTCH Drummer Featured On New FIVE HORSE JOHNSON Album
CLUTCH drummer Jean Paul Gaster makes an appearance on the new FIVE HORSE JOHNSON album, "The Mystery Spot", which was released on May 23 via Small Stone Records. An MP3 of the track "Ten Cent Dynamite" is available for download at this location. FIVE HORSE JOHNSON are said to combine their love and...May 27, 2006
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MOTÖRHEAD Announce New Album Title
MOTÖRHEAD have set "Kiss of Death" as the title of their new album, tentatively due on August 29 via Sanctuary Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Inferno" was produced by Cameron Webb, who also worked with the group on their last effort. A new MOTÖRHEAD track, entitled "Kingdom of the Worm", received...May 24, 2006
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AC/DC: The Search For 'Rosie' Continues
The Tasmanian newspaper The Advocate recently published the following article on the search for Rosie — the woman immortalized in the AC/DC song "Whole Lotta Rosie": The search for rock 'n' roll's most ample and arguably most famous groupie has moved to Wynyard. Australian rock band AC/DC immortaliz...May 23, 2006
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GEORGE LYNCH Gets Hitched: Photos Available
Legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) married his girlfriend Danica on Saturday, May 6 in the Yucca Valley area of California. According to one person (DJStereoMike) who attended the ceremony, "The wedding was to be held in a small chapel in Pioneertown, which was like a little (make...May 23, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist's 'Lesson In Humility'
DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse has posted a lengthy message in the "Notes from the Road" section of his official web site. An excerpt from his latest entry follows: "Just before this trip [to Australia and New Zealand], I had the great pleasure of taking my son to a concert with Joe Satriani and...May 22, 2006
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Embrace the Gutter
The tendency by many will be to take the lazy route and refer to THE AUTUMN OFFERING's "Embrace the Gutter" as metalcore. Why? Because the riffs of Tommy Church and Matt Johnson are chunky, the production is tight and modern, and Dennis Miller's vocals are gruff with a bit of bark? It certainly isn'...May 22, 2006
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DON CABALLERO Release First Album In Five Years; Announce Tour Plans
Seminal instrumental band DON CABALLERO saw the North American release of "World Class Listening Problem", its newest record and first in almost five years, yesterday (Tuesday, May 16). "World Class Listening Problem" marks the first recorded work by the band's new incarnation (founder and drummer e...May 17, 2006
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Former BUCKCHERRY Drummer Joins BLACKLIST UNION?
Former BUCKCHERRY drummer Devon Glenn has reportedly joined the Hollywood, California-based rock band BLACKLIST UNION. Glenn is expected to perform with the group at their May 22 concert with METAL SKOOL at the Key Club in Hollywood. Together since 2004, BLACKLIST UNION's hook-laden sound — created...May 16, 2006
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