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TROUBLE: New European Support Acts Announced
DRAGONLORD and COVERED CALL have cancelled their participation in the upcoming European tour by Chicago doom legends TROUBLE. Replacing them on the bill are Norway's SAHG and Germany's GORILLA MONSOON. Apr. 08 - ITA Bologna Estragon Apr. 09 - ITA Treviso New Age Apr. 10 - SWI Zürich Rohstofflager Ap...February 18, 2008
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THIS IS HELL To Headline UK's 'Kerrang! Most Wanted Tour'
Long Island's THIS IS HELL have announced a UK headline tour in support of new album "Misfortunes", released Monday, February 25. Support will come from UK noiseniks DEAD SWANS. Commented guitarist Rick Jimenez: "We're always siked to get to the UK, but especially now with the new album. We're dying...February 18, 2008
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Ex-KISS, MOTÖRHEAD, IRON MAIDEN Members Featured On 'The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute'
Cleopatra Records has released a two-CD set called "LedBox - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute" on the Deadline label. This 25-song double CD set contains contributions from many great classic rock artists, including the following: Eric Bloom (BLUE ÖYSTER CULT) Brian Robertson (MOTÖRHEAD, THIN LIZZY...February 17, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: Audio Sample Of New Single Available
DEF LEPPARD fan site The Def Leppard Satellite Of Love is hosting a 30-second audio sample of the group's new single, "Nine Lives". The song was co-written by country music superstar Tim McGraw, who penned the track with LEPPARD members Phil Collen, Joe Elliot and Rick Savage for inclusion on the gr...February 17, 2008
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TESLA Drummer On Benefit Concert: 'It's Got To Be Personal Or It Just Doesn't Make Sense'
Rick Massimo of The Providence Journal reports: The organizers of next week's massive benefit concert for the Station Family Fund say the goals of the concert are to raise money for the survivors of the fire and to keep the people and the problems left in the wake of the blaze in the ...February 16, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Bassist Donating Clothing For Charity; New Auction Announced
DEF LEPPARD's official web site, DefLeppard.com, is auctioning off authentic pieces of outfits that the group's bassist, Rick Savage, wore on stage during many shows on the band's tours in 2005, 2006 and 2007. A total of nine items will be auctioned (one item a week),including jeans, shirts, and ve...February 15, 2008
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BLOODSIMPLE Frontman Discusses PHIL ANSELMO Collaboration
ARTISTdirect editor Rick Florino recently conducted an interview with BLOODSIMPLE/ex-VISION OF DISORDER frontman Tim Williams. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: ARTISTdirect: How did the collaboration with PANTERA vocalist Phil Anselmo come about on [VISION OF DISORDER's] "By the River"? Ti...February 14, 2008
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TROUBLE: New U.S. Dates Announced
Illinois doom legends TROUBLE have scheduled the following U.S. dates: April 02 - RPMs Rock Club - Bridgeville, PA April 03 - Jigsaw Saloon - Cleveland, Ohio April 04 - Doug's American Grill & Bar - Aurora, IL April 05 - Nite Cap – Chicago, IL TROUBLE performed at the House of Blues in Chicago ....February 13, 2008
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METALLICA Confirms Bulgaria Concert
According to Tangra Mega Rock, METALLICA will perform at the Vassil Levski Stadium in Sofia, Bulgaria on July 25. Tickets go on sale on this Friday, February 15 at 9:00 a.m.. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: May 28 - Chorzow, Poland - Slaski Stadium May 30 - Landgraaf, Netherlands...February 13, 2008
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POSSESSED To Play Mexico In March
Reactivated California death metal pioneers POSSESSED have scheduled two dates in Mexico in March: March 14 - Monterrey, MEX @ Ibex Rock Bar March 15 - Mexico City, MEX @ Circo Volador As has been the case with all of POSSESSED's recent appearances, the group's lineup for the Mexican shows will cons...February 12, 2008
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JAMEY JASTA: 'Next HATEBREED Record Is Going To Be The Biggest, Best One'
Rick Florino of ARTISTdirect.com recently conducted an interview with Jamey Jasta of HATEBREED and KINGDOM OF SORROW. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: ARTISTdirect.com: Do you guys go back and forth between New Orleans and Connecticut to record [the KINGDOM OF SORROW album]? Jasta: Yeah, I...February 12, 2008
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Classic Rock Digital Radio Station PLANET ROCK To Close
According to BBC News, GCap Media, the UK's biggest commercial radio broadcaster and owner of Classic FM, will close digital radio station Planet Rock as it focuses on key outlets. Planet Rock, which broadcasts classic rock music, has had rock stars such as Ian Anderson, Tony Iommi, Fish, Gary Moore...February 11, 2008
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THE AUDIO CARTEL Recording New Material
THE AUDIO CARTEL — the new band featuring Michael Schenker's (UFO, MSG) son Tyson and Ian Hunter's (MOTT THE HOOPLE) son Jesse — is currently recording two new songs, which the band hopes to post on its MySpace page soon. According to Schenker, "the guitars and drums are recorded and hopefully this...February 11, 2008
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SLAYER Wins 'Best Metal' GRAMMY AWARD
SLAYER was honored with a Grammy in the "Best Metal Performance" category in the pre-telecast ceremony at the 50th annual Grammy Awards, which are being held tonight (Sunday, February 10) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. SLAYER was nominated for the track "The Final Six", from the band's 2007 l...February 10, 2008
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SKINDRED Drops Off BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Tour
UK-based ragga-metal band SKINDRED has issued the following update; "Due to an accident whilst unloading equipment, SKINDRED have been forced to quit the European leg of BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE tour. We regret to add that Arya (drums) has sustained an injury to his wrist and head, and unfortunately...February 9, 2008
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