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Former OCTOBER THORNS Vocalist Joins CHRIS CAFFERY's Touring Band

Paul LaPlaca, former frontman for Brooklyn's OCTOBER THORNS, has joined Chris Caffery's live band for several international dates in support of Caffery's solo debut. Caffery is well known for his work with SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and DR. BUTCHER. Performances include BB King's in NYC and...
April 10, 2005
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DOMINATION BLACK Sign With POISON ARROW RECORDS

Finnish heavy metal merchants DOMINATION BLACK have inked a deal with Poison Arrow Records. The band will be entering studio this summer and begin recording an as-yet-untitled album for a fall 2005 release. Commented a spokesperson for Poison Arrow Records: "When you listen to DOMINATION BLACK you c...
April 5, 2005
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All Over You

Violently unfashionable in the States, and destined for cult status among the AOR and hard rock fans who keep ex-members of TUFF in business, THE BEN JACKSON GROUP deliver an unrepentant dose of smooth, glossy melodic rock on "All Over You". Jackson, former guitarist of CRIMSON GLORY and PARISH, ass...
April 4, 2005
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MACHINE HEAD Frontman: I Would Rather Be Crucified For Changing Than For Staying The Same

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn recently gave an in-depth interview to Earth-Dog.com. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Earth-Dog.com: How do you feel about the return of VIO-LENCE and why have you chosen not to take part? Robert Flynn: "While I hate to be the bearer of bad news, I feel...
April 2, 2005
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DIVINE EMPIRE: 'Method Of Execution' Details Revealed

Century Media Records has set an April 25 European release date for the new album from Florida's death metal outfit DIVINE EMPIRE, entitled "Method of Execution". Produced once again by Jeremy Staska (MALEVOLENT CREATION, HATEPLOW, REMEMBERING NEVER, NONPOINT, POISON THE WELL),"Method of Execution"...
March 31, 2005
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POISON Singer Performs 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn' On 'Nashville Star': Video Available

POISON frontman Bret Michaels performed a solo version of the POISON classic power ballad, "Every Rose Has Its Thorn", on this week's "Nashville Star", after country star LeAnn Rimes' ill health prevented her from taking part in a planned duet. Watch the video of Michaels' performance at Yahoo! Musi...
March 31, 2005
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BRUCE KULICK, BRET MICHAELS To Guest On VH1 CLASSIC's 'Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp'

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick and POISON frontman Bret Michaels are among the musicians that have participated in VH1 Classic's two-hour "Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp" premiering Saturday, April 2 at 9:00 p.m. The program captures artist interviews at this now annual event that lets grown-ups act...
March 28, 2005
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POISON Singer To Be Joined By Country Star LEANN RIMES For 'Historic' Duet

POISON frontman Bret Michaels will be joined by country star LeAnn Rimes for a historic" duet of POISON's classic power ballad, "Every Rose Has Its Thorn", on this week's "Nashville Star", airing Tuesday, March 29 at 10:00 p.m. on the USA Network. Michaels is one of the three celebrity judges on the...
March 28, 2005
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MIDNIGHT CIRCUS To Release New CD Via PERRIS RECORDS

Hard rockers MIDNIGHT CIRCUS, whose sound is being described as a mixture of VINCE NEIL, POISON and DOKKEN, will release their new album, "Money Shot", on March 22 via Perris Records. Originally established in 1992, the band’s current line-up came into existence in 2001. Founding member and vocalist...
March 8, 2005
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CLUTCH, OPETH, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Confirmed For SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND Tour

Independent label powerhouses Ferret Music, Prosthetic Records, Trustkill Records and Metal Blade Records, along with sponsors Music Choice, Revolver, PureVolume.com and Hot Topic have joined together with 18 of the hottest bands in the metal and hardcore scenes to present the Sounds of the Undergro...
March 7, 2005
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Enter To Win Autographed FENDER Acoustic Guitar!

VH1 Classic presents "VH1 Classic Metal Mania: Stripped", a compilation album featuring the biggest metal ballads performed acoustically by POISON, L.A. GUNS, QUEENSRŸCHE and TESLA among others. Enter to win an acoustic Fender guitar signed by some the artists on the album in a giveaway endorsed by...
March 4, 2005
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DESPISED ICON: New Song Available For Download

A brand new DESPISED ICON track, entitled "Silverplated Advocate", has been posted online at this location. "Silverplated Advocate" comes off the Canadian deathcore band's sophomore release, "The Healing Process", due on April 5 via Century Media Records. "The Healing Process" was produced by guitar...
March 3, 2005
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Two Years After GREAT WHITE Nightclub Fire: Victim's Family Hosts Benefit

Ryan Halliday of the Burlington Union has issued the following report: Derek Gray's room remains as he left it two years ago. His first electric guitar sits in the corner. Every inch of wall space is covered with posters of his favorite 1980s rock bands; RATT, POISON, L.A. GUNS, and more. KISS ...
February 17, 2005
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Popular Baltimore Heavy Metal Club To Close Its Doors

Annie Linskey of The Baltimore Sun is reporting that the popular Baltimore heavy metal nightclub Thunder Dome will close its doors at the end of this month. The South Hanover Street venue was sold to Vu Tan Huynh, 34, of Rockville, who plans to reopen the venue as Club Mate, according to documents ....
February 16, 2005
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Guitar Autographed By VINNIE PAUL, NICKO MCBRAIN, DAVID DRAIMAN Being Auctioned For Charity

A brand new Alvarez acoustic mahogany guitar with autographs from Raven's Heart Foundation benefit concert performers and attendees is being auctioned via eBay at this location. All proceeds from the auction will go to pay for the surgery and medical treatment of Raven Nicole Robinson, a five-month-...
February 12, 2005