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ALICE COOPER Joins Philadelphia's Classic Rock Station WMGK
Legendary rocker Alice Cooper joins Philadelphia's #1 classic rock station WMGK, beginning Thursday, March 2, 2006. His show, "Nights with Alice Cooper", will air weeknights from 10:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m. The program showcases classic rock, Alice's personal stories about his life as a rock icon, as...February 27, 2006
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HENRY ROLLINS Slams MAXIM Magazine: Audio Available
A short audio clip of punk-rock icon Henry Rollins giving a verbal lashing to a writer from Maxim magazine — which is frequently accused of objectification of women — has been posted online at Blender.com. Rollins recently made headlines after he was placed under investigation by the Australian gove...February 24, 2006
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: Touring Lineup, Setlist Revealed
Guitarist Michael Schenker from Hanover, Germany, continues to count among the most important and most admired guitarists of the international rock scene. His extremely fluent style, his successful combination of fiery rock licks, awesome power riffs and classical quotations has made him an icon for...February 23, 2006
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KALAS Sign To TEE PEE RECORDS
Oakland, California-based hard music quintet KALAS have signed to New York City's Tee Pee Records. The group, whose roster reads like a directory of seminal San Francisco Bay Area bands that have made their distinct mark over the past decade, will unveil their self titled full length debut on April...February 20, 2006
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CHIMAIRA: Drummer ANDOLS HERRICK Checks In
Original CHIMAIRA drummer Andols Herrick, who recently returned to the group after leaving the band in late 2003, has issued the following update: "I thought I'd give you all an update on everything I've been doing during my first five weeks back in CHIMAIRA. I'm at the practice space six days a wee...February 18, 2006
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HENRY ROLLINS Cited As 'Possible Threat' By Australian Government
According to News.com.au, American punk rock icon and writer Henry Rollins was reported to the National Security hotline during his recent Australian tour because of a book he was reading on a flight to Brisbane. A furious Rollins was informed he was "nominated as a possible threat" for reading "Jih...February 18, 2006
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BLOODSHOTEYE To Team Up With CANNAE For Canadian Tour
Canadian deathcore act BLOODSHOTEYE will be teaming up with CANNAE and as-yet-undisclosed "guests" for a Canadian tour beginning mid-March. Confirmed dates are as follows: Mar. 17 - London, ON @ The Embassy Mar. 18 - Windsor, ON @ 1214 Mar. 19 - Chatham, ON @ Riverplace Banquet Center Mar. 21 - Hami...February 18, 2006
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THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD Added To CHILDREN OF BODOM North American Tour
South Carolina's death metal road warriors THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD have been confirmed as support for CHILDREN OF BODOM's upcoming North American tour as the replacement for BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, who have dropped off to join the ROB ZOMBIE/LACUNA COIL trek. Also featuring CHIMAIRA and GOD FO...January 30, 2006
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SHADES OF DUSK Sign With GALY RECORDS
Quebec-based melodic death metallers SHADES OF DUSK have inked a deal with Galy Records. With a musical direction that is described as "following the path of older DARK TRANQUILLITY and IN FLAMES," SHADES OF DUSK recently completed work on their debut album, "Caress the Despair", with producer Yanni...January 29, 2006
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AUDIOSLAVE Guitarist, Ex-DEAD KENNEDYS Frontman To Guest On New THE COUP CD
According to PunkNews.org, AUDIOSLAVE/ex-RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello and punk icon Jello Biafra (ex-DEAD KENNEDYS) are among the guest musicians scheduled to appear on the upcoming full-length album from hip hop act THE COUP, entitled "Pick a Bigger Weapon". Due on April 22 via Ep...January 27, 2006
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AEROSMITH's TYLER, PERRY Set For SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE Grammy Tribute
According to StarPulse.com, AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry will be part of an all-star cast of artists are set to come together on one stage in a special tribute to legendary funk band SLY AND THE FAMILY STONE at the 48th annual Grammy Awards. The salute to the band's unforgettable music als...January 26, 2006
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MORBID ANGEL Announce More U.S. Tour Dates
Long-running Floridian death metallers MORBID ANGEL, who once again feature in their ranks bassist/vocalist David Vicent, have added more dates to their Master Of Chaos Tour 2006. Support at all shows will come from BEHEMOTH, KRISIUN and DESPISED ICON. The schedule is shaping up as follows: Apr. 02...January 24, 2006
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TERRORFEST: Toronto Hardcore/Metal Festival To Feature Over 60 Bands
Over 60 hardcore/metal bands have been confirmed to appear at Terrorfest, a three-day festival scheduled to take place July 14-16 in the Toronto, Ontario area (venue to be announced). The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 3 MILE SCREAM A LEGEND FALLS A MINUTE TILL MIDNIGHT A PRESENT DAY NIG...January 22, 2006
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MARTYR Finish Recording Drums For New Album: Photos Available
Canadian technical death metallers MARTYR have finished laying down drums for their third album at Wild Studios in St-Zenon, Quebec with producer Yannick St-Amand (DESPISED ICON, ION DISSONANCE, NEURAXIS, GHOULUNATICS). Check out photos from the drum-recording sessions at this location. Guitars and...January 21, 2006
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SEVERE TORTURE: 'Decree Of Darkness' Video Posted Online
SEVERE TORTURE's video for the track "Decree of Darkness" has been posted online at this location. "A guaranteed gore extravaganza, the video's low-budget horror style has already caught the attention of notorious sickos Troma Pictures, who will be including the video on a forthcoming DVD," reads a...January 16, 2006
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