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DEFIANCE Bassist Robbed At Gunpoint

Last Friday (March 14),bassist Mike Kaufmann of the San Francisco thrashers DEFIANCE was robbed at gunpoint by six guys at the West Oakland BART station (Bay Area Rapid Transit; rail service which connects San Francisco with the East Bay). Commented Kaufmann: "I was barely able to escape and I'm VE...

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MADE OUT OF BABIES Signs With THE END RECORDS

The End Records has announced the signing of Brooklyn, New York's experimental rock band MADE OUT OF BABIES. Rapidly gaining notoriety for producing some of the most original, emotionally charged music, the group is set to release its most explosive album to date: "The Ruiner". Commented the band: "...

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NERVECELL: 'Preaching Venom' Release Date Announced

Dubai-based death/thrash metal act NERVECELL will release its new album, "Preaching Venom", on April 1 via Music Master in the Middle East and North Africa region. "Preaching Venom" features PSYCROPTIC's David Haley (also of THE AMENTA, RUINS) on drums. The CD was mixed at Hertz Studio (VADER, DECAP...

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Ex-VICIOUS RUMORS Singer Joins Forces With PARADOX Members

PROPHESY is the new U.S./German band featuring vocalist Brian O'Connor (ex-VICIOUS RUMORS) guitarist Fabian Schwarz (PARADOX, RUNAMOK, THE NEW BLACK) and guitarist Charly Steinhauer (PARADOX). These well-established professional musicians banded in January 2008 together to create a international me...

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AMEN Frontman: 'Things Have Been Anything But Quiet'

AMEN frontman Casey Chaos has issued the following update: "I'm looking forward to going into the studio this weekend with longtime friend Franz Stahl (formerly of FOO FIGHTERS, as well as Dischord Records legends SCREAM) and working on some material with him. He is a great friend and someone that I...

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OZZFEST 2008 To Hit London In July?

Kerrang.com reports that Ozzfest 2008 is strongly rumored to be coming to the UK with a one-off show at London's 02 Arena on July 19. OZZY OSBOURNE, who begins a series a South American tour on March 30 with KORN and BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, looks set to headline the one-day extravaganza. Although promo...

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AGENT STEEL: 'Alienigma' To Receive Japanese Release This Month

"Alienigma", the latest album from the California-based power metal band AGENT STEEL, will receive a Japanese release on March 19 via Spiritual Beast. The CD was issued in Europe last year through Mascot Records. An audio interview with AGENT STEEL guitarist/vocalist Juan Garcia conducted by DJ Spee...

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ALL THAT REMAINS Frontman Issues Post-U.S. Tour Update

Vocalist Phil Labonte of Massachusetts metallers ALL THAT REMAINS has posted the following message regarding the band's just-completed headling tour alongside CHIMAIRA, BLACK TIDE, LIGHT THIS CITY and DIVINE HERESY: "So I'm taking a few min before it gets crazy to sit and think about how amazing thi...

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JOURNEY To Release 'Revelations' In June

According to Melodicrock.com, JOURNEY's new studio album, entitled "Revelation", will be released in June exclusively via Wal-Mart stores. The CD will be released in a package set that will include a live DVD filmed on March 8, 2008 in Las Vegas. Rumors of a third disc in the package featuring the b...

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VICIOUS RUMORS Announces New Guitarist

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have announced the addition of guitarist Kiyoshi Morgan (photo) to the group's ranks. According to a press release "Kiyo is a longtime San Francisco Bay Area pro, playing lead guitar in several tribute bands, covering the styles of SLAYER, JUDA...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN Is Doing Well, Says Ex-Wife

According to the Edmonton Sun, Eddie Van Halen's ex-wife, Valerie Bertinelli, says the guitarist is OK, despite rumors to the contrary. A publicist's statement about Van Halen, which revealed that he is "undergoing a battery of comprehensive medical tests to determine a defined diagnosis and recomme...

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Excerpts From SLAYER 'Bloody Reign' Biography Now Online

Author Joel McIver has placed two excerpts from his forthcoming book, "The Bloody Reign Of Slayer", online at www.joelmciver.co.uk. The excerpts from the book, which include brand-new interviews with Metal Blade CEO Brian Slagel and SLAYER's first tour manager Doug Goodman, have been released two mo...

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Pick up this Sick Child

The music of VICIOUS ART's "Pick up this Sick Child" sounds like the album cover looks: blood spattered, diseased, and just plain nasty. And yes, one could not have come up with a more fitting name for the act. Formed in 2003 and previously releasing the "Fire Falls and the Waiting Waters" debut ful...

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Rumors Of New AC/DC Album Heating Up

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that an insider from Albert Music, AC/DC's long-time Australian record company, has revealed there is plenty of excitement building about a possible new album from the band. "We're very hopeful," he said, "but at this stage there's nothing official." AC/DC's New Yor...

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NIKKI SIXX To Guest On Today's 'Recovery Radio Live'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx will guest on "Recovery Radio Live" today (Saturday, March 1) between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. EST. Those of you living near Palm Beach Gardens, Florida can listen live on WMEN 640 AM. Everyone else can hear the show online at this location. As previously reported, SIXX...