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TESLA: Guitarist DAVE RUDE Named Official Member

TESLA bassist Brian Wheat has issued the following update: "We are real proud to announce the 'Real to Reel World Tour'. For the first time in 15 years we will be playing Europe and plans to go to Japan are in the works. But don't you Americans fret as we will be playing more than ...

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DUBLIN DEATH PATROL Featuring TESTAMENT, Ex-EXODUS Singers; Tour Dates Announced

DUBLIN DEATH PATROL (DDP),the new band featuring TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy and former EXODUS vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza, has lined up the following tour dates: Jun. 03 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theatre Jun. 08 - San Francisco, CA @ Fat City Jun. 09 - Concord, CA @ Time Out Tavern Jun. 13 ...

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Cryptic Implosion

Anyone that has spent any amount of time with the technically proficient extreme bands on the Willowtip roster will not be surprised to find out that "Cryptic Implosion" from Santa Cruz, California's ODIOUS MORTEM is a awe-inspiring slab of accomplished death metal aggression. Jumping from well-resp...

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ENSLAVED: North American Tour Dates Announced

Norway's ENSLAVED will embark on a North American headlining tour in November/December. The tour will go on sale exclusively through EnterTheVault.com on May 11. Tickets will become available through regular ticketing channels on June 1. The lineup for the trek is as follows: November 6 - November 9...

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NEVERMORE Guitarist STEVE SMYTH To Play SWEET LEAF 'Farewell' Show In June

NEVERMORE/ex-TESTAMENT guitarist Steve Smyth will make a live appearance with the San Francisco Bay Area OZZY OSBOURNE/BLACK SABBATH tribute band SWEET LEAF for their "farewell" concert on June 10 at the Last Day Saloon in Santa Rosa, California. It's an all-day, all-ages show that starts at 2:00 p....

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STONE SOUR's TAYLOR: 'We Put Really Good Songs Out There Because It's What We Love To Do'

Australia's X-Press Online recently conducted an interview with STONE SOUR/SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On fronting SLIPKNOT, one of the most venerated and iconic metal acts of all time, while counterbalancing this accomplishment with an equally successful roc...

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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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MINSK Announces West Coast Tour

MINSK has announced its first western U.S. run in support of its brand new album, "The Ritual Fires of Abandonment". MINSK will kick off the tour with an appearance at the annual Emissions from the Monolith Festival, being held for the first time in Austin, TX the weekend of May 26-27. From there th...

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CHRIS CORNELL To Attend MAKE-A-WISH Fundraiser In California

Former AUDIOSLAVE/SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell is among the celebrity guests that are expected to attend Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles' 14th annual "Uncork A Wish" Wine Tasting and Auction fundraiser on Saturday, May 5, 2007 at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California. The M...

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DEVILDRIVER Debuts New Material At NEMH Festival; Video Available

Video footage of Santa Barbara's DEVILDRIVER performing two brand new songs during their appearance at the New England Metal And Hardcore Festival Friday night, April 27 at the Palladium and Worcester, Massachusetts has been posted online at YouTube: "Not All Who Wander Are Lost": Video "Clouds Over...

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DEVILDRIVER: 'The Last Kind Words' Track Listing Revealed

Santa Barbara's DEVILDRIVER has finalized the track listing for its third album, "The Last Kind Words", due on June 19 in Europe and July 31 in the U.S. via Roadrunner Records. The American version will include a bonus track and a poster. The CD was recorded at Sonic Ranch studios outside El Paso, T...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: More U.S. Tour Dates Announced

Fresh off a triumphant sold-out tour of Japan, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP is returning to the U.S. and Canada for a summer tour. The legendary guitarist will be performing timeless classics from all stages of his illustrious career, including SCORPIONS, UFO and MSG, to commemorate his "Tales of Rock 'n'...

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TESLA: Complete 'Real To Reel' Details Revealed

TESLA has always been revered as a bluesy, no-frills, '70s-style hard rock band, concentrating on solid musicianship more than the trends of modern music. Now, after selling over 16 million albums worldwide since bursting onto the scene in 1986, they're paying homage to their hard rock heroes on the...

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ARSONISTS GET ALL THE GIRLS Signs With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Century Media Records has announced the signing of ARSONISTS GET ALL THE GIRLS. This Santa Cruz, CA six-piece released its debut offering, "Hits From The Bow", on Process Records in 2006. They went on to tour the U.S. and shared the stage with bands such as THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD, THE NUMBER 1...

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DEVILDRIVER To Guest On SIRIUS' 'Hard Attack' Tomorrow

Santa Barbara, California's DEVILDRIVER will guest on Sirius Satellite Radio's Hard Attack this Wednesday, April 25 at 5:00 p.m. EST. As previously reported, a short audio clip of a new DEVILDRIVER song can be heard in the TV commercial for the band's upcoming The Invaluable Darkness Tour, also feat...