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MELIAH RAGE: In Writing Mode

Guitarist Anthony Nichols of Boston metallers MELIAH RAGE has been busy writing music for the band's next record, tentatively due before the end of the year. According to the group, "the music thus far is heavier and more riff-oriented than the last two releases, but has all the elements of classic...

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DESPISED ICON Announces New Guitarist

Vocalist Alex Erian of the Montreal-based deathcore six-piece DESPISED ICON has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "After going through tons of audition videos, we'd like to introduce our new guitarist; from Boston, Massachusetts, Mr. Alan Glassman (GORATORY, ex-BURN IN SI...

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Report: Discord In BOSTON After DELP Suicide

The Associated Press reports: The band BOSTON spoke to people's souls during the 1970s with smash hits like "More Than a Feeling" and "Peace of Mind". But two weeks after lead singer Brad Delp's suicide at his New Hampshire home, bad feelings abound. Current members of the band, including the chief...

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OZZFEST 2007: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, DAATH Added To Second-Stage Lineup

3 INCHES OF BLOOD and DAATH have been confirmed for the second stage at this year's Ozzfest. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: Main Stage: OZZY OSBOURNE LAMB OF GOD [to be announced] LORDI Second Stage – Non Rotating: HATEBREED [to be announced] MONDO GENERATOR Second Stage – Rotati...

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SHADOWS FALL Schedules In-Store Appearances

SHADOWS FALL has scheduled the following in-store appearances: April 3 - Hartford, CT 4:00 p.m. Hot Topic Meriden Mall 470 Lewis Ave. Meriden, CT 06451 April 4 - Boston, MA 4:00 p.m. Best Buy Landmark Center MA (Store 804) 401 Park Dr Suite 4 Boston, MA 02215-3325 As previously reported, SHADOWS FAL...

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LACUNA COIL: 'Unplugged' Dates Announced

Italian female-fronted gothic metal band LACUNA COIL has scheduled a number of mini unplugged concerts that they will be doing during the Jägermeister Music Tour. The gigs will take place in music stores across the U.S. and will be powered by Ovation Guitars. The details are as follows: March 24, 20...

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OZZFEST 2007: OZZY OSBOURNE, LAMB OF GOD, HATEBREED, LORDI Among Confirmed Acts

Billboard.com reports that LAMB OF GOD, HATEBREED and LORDI are among the first acts to be revealed for the 2007 Ozzfest tour. LAMB OF GOD and LORDI will perform on the main stage with headliner OZZY OSBOURNE, while HATEBREED will headline the second stage, supported by MONDO GENERATOR, ANKLA, CIRCU...

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CHRIS CORNELL: More Solo Tour Dates Announced

Former AUDIOSLAVE/SOUNDGARDEN frontman Chris Cornell will embark on a spring solo tour to preview material from his upcoming Suretone/Interscope album, "Carry On". The outing will begin April 6 in Las Vegas and run through May 2 in Los Angeles. Chris Cornell tour dates, according to Billboard.com: A...

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BRAD DELP's Ex-Wife And Others Blame BOSTON Turmoil For Suicide

Launch Radio Networks reports: The ex-wife of late BOSTON singer Brad Delp blames long-standing issues within the band for Delp's suicide. Micki Delp told The Boston Herald that Brad has always been stuck in the middle of fights between bandleader Tom Scholz and former members of the group, and that...

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STRYPER Frontman: 'I Trust The Lord And I Know He Has A Plan'

STRYPER vocalist Michael Sweet has posted the following message on his official web site: "Once again I find myself needing to apologize for taking so long to write new information and updates for Jeff [webmaster] to post here at www.michaelsweet.com. I've always been someone who strives to stay in...

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BOSTON Singer's Suicide Note: 'I Am A Lonely Soul'

Katharine Webster of The Associated Press reports: Brad Delp, the lead singer for the band BOSTON who killed himself last week, left behind a note in which he called himself "a lonely soul," according to police reports released Thursday. Toxicology tests by the state medical examiner's office showed...

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Family: BOSTON Singer BRAD DELP's Death Was Suicide

The Associated Press reports that the family of rock musician Brad Delp said Wednesday his death last week was a suicide. In a statement relayed through police, the family gave no other details of Delp's death at his Atkinson home on Friday. Police have said his fiancee, Pamela Sullivan, found him t...

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TILL WE DIE To Release Full-Length Debut In June

During the late '90s, Massachusetts saw many up-and-coming local rock acts rocket up the charts to stardom. Ten years later, it appears as though the region is readying for another uprising of hard rock acts — including TILL WE DIE. "I haven't seen a young band draw crowds like they do at their show...

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CHRIS CORNELL: First Solo Dates Announced

According to Ticketmaster, former AUDIOSLAVE and SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell will play the following solo dates in April: Apr. 14 - Toronto, ON - The Phoenix Apr. 19 - Boston, MA - Avalon Apr. 22 - Philadelphia, PA - Theatre Of Living Arts Chris Cornell's second solo album, "Carry On", is sched...

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OZZFEST 2007: Complete Itinerary Revealed

The complete itinerary has been announced for this year's Ozzfest, which is scheduled to kick off July 12 in Seattle, WA. It is as follows: Jul. 12 - White River Amphitheatre, Seattle, WA Jul. 14 - Gorge, George, WA Jul. 17 - Sleep Train Amphitheatre, Sacramento, CA Jul. 19 - Shoreline Amphitheatre,...