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ELIMINATE Feat. Ex-DARK ANGEL, HIRAX, WHIPLASH Members: West Coast Dates Announced

ELIMINATE, the new band featuring former DARK ANGEL singer Don Doty, will embark on a short West Coast tour in August. Bay Area thrashers HATCHET will provide support on all dates. ELIMINATE is comprised of Doty, guitarists Scott Owen (HIRAX, SUBVERSION) and Henry Elizondo (DEVASTATION),bassist Joh...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Announces North American Tour Dates

In preparation for a busy year of new music and worldwide touring, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN has announced a short run of intimate shows throughout North America. Starting in Toronto on August 5, the band will be playing at Hard Luck, making their way down the east coast through Boston, New York, Ph...

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DISTURBED Announces Fall Tour Dates With CHEVELLE

DISTURBED and CHEVELLE will team up for a short fall tour. Both bands hail from the Chicago area and CHEVELLE frontman Pete Loeffler said a new road trip together is long overdue. "It's been years since we've toured with these guys and they're from Chicago as well, so we've known them for years," he...

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EX-MEGADETH And BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist JAMES LOMENZO: How I Landed Gig With JOHN FOGERTY

Bassist James LoMenzo, who has played with MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and WHITE LION, was interviewed by Argentinean rock journalist Lucas H. Gordon at a recent installment of the "Ultimate Jam Night", the long-running weekly free music show held at the famed Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, Cal...

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MASTODON, ARCH ENEMY, DEATH ANGEL Members Help METAL ALLEGIANCE Pay Tribute To 'Fallen Heroes'

METAL ALLEGIANCE, the all-star metal band consisting of a rotating cast of musicians, including members of TESTAMENT and DEATH ANGEL, will release a special EP, titled "Fallen Heroes", on August 12. The band united to pay homage to the three legends — Lemmy Kilmister, David Bowie and Glenn Frey — wh...

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VINCE NEIL Charged With Misdemeanor Battery After Allegedly Assaulting Autograph Seeker

According to TMZ, MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil has been charged with misdemeanor battery in connection with an incident where he allegedly assaulted an autograph seeker. The alleged victim told police that the singer came up from behind and grabbed her by the hair. Neil claimed he only "pushed pa...

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HELLHAMMER's Previously Unreleased 'Blood Insanity' 7" Vinyl Single To See Light Of Day

Century Media Records and Prowling Death Records have announced the joint release of HELLHAMMER's previously unreleased "Blood Insanity" 7" vinyl single. Originally conceived by the band in 1984, this piece of metal history will finally see a worldwide release on August 19, with pre-sale being launc...

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WEDNESDAY 13 To Record 'Condolences' Album In August

Wednesday 13, who mixes punk rock and metal with kitschy horror imagery and who is formerly one-half of the MURDERDOLLS braintrust, is back on the scene and there is lots of activity taking place in his blood-spattered world. Wednesday 13 will embark on a tour this fall, traversing the U.S. in Septe...

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Watch SLIPKNOT Perform In West Palm Beach, Florida

SLIPKNOT played the third show of its tour with MARILYN MANSON Friday night (July 1) at Perfect Vodka Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, Florida. The concert once again saw SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor performing with a neck brace after undergoing surgery last month. Fan-filmed video footage of the gi...

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Watch BILL WARD's DAY OF ERRORS Perform At 'Ultimate Jam Night'

DAY OF ERRORS, the new three-piece band led by estranged BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward, played a three-song set at this past Tuesday night's (June 28) "Ultimate Jam Night", the long-running weekly free music show held at the famed Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. Video footage of the...

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BILL WARD's DAY OF ERRORS To Perform At Tomorrow Night's 'Ultimate Jam Night'

DAY OF ERRORS, the new three-piece band led by estranged BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward, will perform at tomorrow night's "Ultimate Jam Night", the long-running weekly free music show held at the famed Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. DAY OF ERRORS made its live debut this past Saturda...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS BRODERICK: 'If You're Not On The Stage Playing Your Own Music, Why Are You Here?'

Former MEGADETH and current ACT OF DEFIANCE guitarist Chris Broderick was interviewed on a recent installment of the "Thunder Underground" podcast. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below (beginning around the 34:30 mark). Asked if a desire to be more involved in the creativ...

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JOEY JORDISON: METALLICA's LARS ULRICH 'Is Probably One Of The Best And Most Innovative Drummers Ever'

Former SLIPKNOT drummer Joey Jordison recently spoke to Metal Hammer magazine about the top 10 drummers who inspired him to pick up the sticks, a list that includes John Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN),Neil Peart (RUSH),Keith Moon (THE WHO),Bill Ward (BLACK SABBATH),Lars Ulrich (METALLICA),Charlie Benant...

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AIRBOURNE To Release 'Breakin' Outta Hell' Album In The Fall

Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE will release their fourth studio album, "Breakin' Outta Hell", this fall via Spinefarm. The disc's title track will also serve as the first single and video. "Breakin' Outta Hell" was produced by Bob Marlette, who helmed AIRBOURNE's "Runnin' Wild" debut in 2007, and...

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VOLBEAT's MICHAEL POULSEN Talks To 'Whiplash' About 'Seal The Deal & Let's Boogie' Album, Lineup Changes

Guitarist/vocalist Michael Poulsen of Danish/American rock 'n' rollers VOLBEAT was interviewed on the June 13 edition of "Whiplash", the KLOS radio show hosted by Full Metal Jackie. A few excerpts from the chat follow below (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). Full Metal Jackie: Obviously, VOLBEAT's s...