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Bassist CHUCK WRIGHT To Take Part In 'Flashback - The Classic Rock Experience'

Bassist Chuck Wright (QUIET RIOT, HOUSE OF LORDS, GIUFFRIA) will take part in the "Flashback – the Classic Rock Experience", a national arena tour which "delivers anew the hit music of the all-time greatest artists — JANIS JOPLIN, JIMI HENDRIX, THE DOORS, LED ZEPPELIN, PINK FLOYD and more — presente...
August 13, 2008
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MASTER Mainman Is Looking Forward To North American Tour

Veteran death metallers MASTER will tour the United States for the first time in a decade to coincide with the North American release of their new album, "Slaves to Society", on Ibex Moon Records. The CD, which came out in Europe last year on Twilight Records, will receive a domestic release on Sept...
August 12, 2008
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'Heavy Metal Islam' Book Author Reports On Arabia’s Metal Scene

The National newspaper has published a guest column from Mark LeVine, Professor of Middle Eastern history, culture and Islamic Studies at UC Irvine and author, most recently, of "Heavy Metal Islam: Rock, Resistance, and the Struggle for the Soul of Islam" (Three Rivers Press/Random House). An excerp...
August 12, 2008
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Former OZZY, DIO, DEEP PURPLE, AC/DC and QUIET RIOT Musicians Bring BIG NOIZE To Iraq

Vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN),bassist Phil Soussan (OZZY OSBOURNE),guitarist Carlos Cavazo (QUIET RIOT) and drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC) will bring their band BIG NOIZE to Iraq and Kuwait in September. This rock and roll invasion is designed to increase morale a...
August 11, 2008
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RATT: Cincinnati Concert Footage Available

Hard Rock Hideout has posted video footage (see below) of RATT's August 7, 2008 performance at the Annie's Entertainment Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Despite rumors to the contrary, John Corabi (former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer) appears to still be a member of RATT. Corabi performed with RATT in Cincinnati,...
August 9, 2008
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JOHN CORABI Still A Member Of RATT: Video Evidence Available

Despite rumors to the contrary, John Corabi (former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer) appears to still be a member of RATT. According to a posting on the Hard Rock Hideout web site, Corabi performed with RATT Thursday night (August 7) at the Annie's Entertainment Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, playing rhythm guitar...
August 8, 2008
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MASTERPLAN/Ex-RIOT Vocalist MIKE DIMEO Announces TENPOINT Project

Vocalist Mike DiMeo (MASTERPLAN, RIOT, THE LIZARDS) has announced the formation of a brand new project, TENPOINT. A sample of the band's music is available at the TENPOINT MySpace page. Commented DiMeo: "I was approached by Steve Seigerman last year, but it wasn't until the last couple of months tha...
August 8, 2008
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GUNS N' ROSES, Ex-QUIET RIOT Members Release Promo For Rock And Roll Fishing Series

Keyboardist Dizzy Reed (GUNS N' ROSES, HOOKERS 'N' BLOW) and guitarist Alex Grossi (QUIET RIOT, HOOKERS 'N' BLOW) have released a promo video for the first-ever rock and roll fishing series called "Rock And Reel", where the two musicians are put through the rigors of deep-sea fishing. Watch the clip...
August 6, 2008
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BONDED BY BLOOD, GAMA BOMB, DISCARD To Team Up For 'Thrashing Like A Maniac' European Tour

When Earache Records' Thrashing Like A Maniac Tour stormed cities across the U.S. with new thrash sensations BONDED BY BLOOD, MERCILESS DEATH and FUELED BY FIRE, metalheads on the other side of the Atlantic ran riot with jealousy. After huge demand, European thrashers can now celebrate — the Thrashi...
August 6, 2008
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STUCK MOJO Secures Australian Deal With RIOT ENTERTAINMENT

Atlanta rap/metal pioneers STUCK MOJO have secured a two-album deal with Riot Entertainment. Riot negotiated the deal with MOJO's home label Napalm Records and the first release will be band's latest offering, "Southern Born Killers", featuring three bonus tracks. A follow-up effort will be released...
August 6, 2008
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TERROR SYNDROME: Instrumental Track Featuring DEVIN TOWNSEND Posted Online

TERROR SYNDROME, the Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada-based band featuring THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen, has uploaded the song "Spinning Backwards" featuring guest appearances by Devin Townsend (guitar; STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND) and Michael Manring (bass)....
August 5, 2008
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Book Author Talks About Islamism And Heavy Metal

WashingtonPost.com has published a guest blog from Mark LeVine, Professor of Middle Eastern history, culture and Islamic Studies at UC Irvine and author, most recently, of "Heavy Metal Islam: Rock, Resistance, and the Struggle for the Soul of Islam" (Three Rivers Press/Random House). An excerpt foll...
August 4, 2008
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SKINDRED To Headline Moscow's SNICKERS Festival In Moscow, Russia

Welsh ragga-metal band SKINDRED will make its first appearance in Moscow, Russia when it headlines the Snickers Urbania extreme sport festival on August 30. The massive festival is held every year and attracts audiences from all over the world to watch the greatest artists perform and the greatest e...
August 4, 2008
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Ex-QUIET RIOT Guitarist ALEX GROSSI: New Audio Interview Posted Online

The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features an interview features an interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with former QUIET RIOT and current HOOKERS 'N' BLOW guitarist Alex Grossi. The 30-minute podcast can be downloaded at this location. iTunes users can also subscribe to "Ta...
August 4, 2008
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JOHN CORABI Schedules Atlanta Acoustic Performance

Guitarist/vocalist John Corabi (MÖTLEY CRÜE, RATT, UNION) and his new guitarist Brandon Gibbs will play a very intimate acoustic show at the Red Light Café in Atlanta, Georgia on October 11, 2008. Also appearing that night will be former member of STYX and BEATLEMANIA, Glen Burtnik. John and Brandon...
August 2, 2008