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Recovering AEROSMITH Bassist Rejoins Band During Hometown Show

On Tuesday, September 26, AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton, who is currently sitting out the band's tour with MÖTLEY CRÜE after completing a seven-week course of radiation treatment for throat cancer, showed up at the group's hometown Boston show and joined them for "Sweet Emotion". Check out pictures...

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AEROSMITH Guitarist: 'All You Can Do Is Just Follow Your Heart'

Alan Sculley of The Patriot Ledger recently conducted an interview with AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On more and more fans saying that they want the veteran Boston rockers to make a CD that sounds like "Toys in the Attic", "Rocks" or one of the group's other .....

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Former ICED EARTH/DEATH Drummer Announces Comedy Dates

Drummer Richard Christy (ex-ICED EARTH, DEATH, LEASH LAW, CONTROL DENIED) has re-launched his new official web site. An introductory posting from Richard reads as follows: "Well, as you can see my new updated website is finally online. I've been really busy with work but I finally found the time to...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's SIXX Completes 'Eight New Tracks With No Destination In Mind'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message in his online diary: "Nothing like a cover-up to help take the nasty taste out of your mouth. "All I said was 'more black, please,' and all he did was nod his head knowingly, as if to say 'I understand.' It was quick, it was ...

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ROBERT PLANT's Mercy Gig

The U.K.'s ExpressAndStar.co.uk reports: Rock legend Robert Plant is backing a fundraising campaign to raise £25,000 in three months to save the life of a Kidderminster mother suffering from a brain tumour. The former LED ZEPPELIN frontman, who lives near Shatterford, was so moved by the plight of h...

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DESTRUCTION, SADUS, MUNICIPAL WASTE: North American Tour Dates Announced

German thrashers DESTRUCTION will team up with SADUS and MUNICIPAL WASTE for a North American tour in January/February. First confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 20 - Seattle, WA @ The Showbox * Jan. 26 - Denver, CO @ Hubba's House of rock Jan. 28 - Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue Jan. 30 - Sauget,...

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DIECAST: Tour Dates With NONPOINT Announced

Boston metalcore band DIECAST has lined up the following dates with NONPOINT: Sep. 26 - Tallahassee, FL - Floyd's Music Store Sep. 27 - Panama City, FL - Spinnakers Sep. 28 - Ft. Meyers, FL - Ricochet Night Club Sep. 29 - Jacksonville, FL - French Quarter DIECAST recently completed a video for the n...

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SINCE THE FLOOD Signs With METAL BLADE RECORDS

Metal Blade Records has officially inked a worldwide deal with the brutal North Shore/Boston Massachusetts hardcore band SINCE THE FLOOD. SINCE THE FLOOD's debut release, "No Compromise", will mark the band's follow-up to the underground hit "Valor and Vengeance" which came out through Iron Clad Rec...

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VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Begins Recording New Album

Austrian/American "epic metal" band VISIONS OF ATLANTIS has entered the studio to begin recording its third album, due in February via Napalm Records. The CD, which is due to be mastered at Finnvox studios in Helsinki, will be the group's first since the addition of professional soprano singer Melis...

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PILLORY In Search Of New Vocalist

Boston-based technical grind band PILLORY has parted ways with vocalist Putrid Pete. The band is currently searching for a replacement. Interested parties must live within the Boston area and be available to practice weekly. Prior band and live experience is strongly preferable. For more information...

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GODSMACK, BREAKING BENJAMIN Tour Dates Announced

GODSMACK will team up with BREAKING BENJAMIN for a U.S. tour beginning late October. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 19 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Casino Oct. 20 - Glen Falls, NY - Glens Falls Civic Center Oct. 21 - Portland, ME - Cumberland County Civic Center Oct. 23 - Syracuse, NY - ...

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DIECAST Singer: Playing OZZFEST 'Would Be A Dream Come True'

DIECAST singer Paul Stoddard recently spoke to MTV.com about the Boston metalcore band's fourth LP, "Internal Revolution", which is set to drop Tuesday. "Any time you can take any emotion — whether it's anger, sadness, even happiness — if you can take that emotion and squeeze it for all its lifebloo...

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RAVAGE To Make International Debut This Weekend

RAVAGE, the melodic heavy metal band from Boston, will make its international debut this Saturday, September 16 at Germany's Swordbrothers Festival in Adernach. The band will showcase a nearly hour-long set of their brand of blistering American-style melodic metal and will appear alongside the likes...

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GODSMACK: Headlining Dates Announced

GODSMACK has announced the following headlining dates in October/November following its current co-headlining run with ROB ZOMBIE: Oct. 14 - Shiner, TX - Shiner Bocktober Fest Oct. 19 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Oct. 20 - Glen Falls, NY - Civic Center Oct. 21 - Portland, ME - Cumberland County Ci...

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Ice Cream Shop Inspired By STEVEN TYLER, DEE SNIDER, GLENN HUGHES

News-Record.com reports: When Bob Rooks isn't reminiscing with aging rockers — like Sammy Hagar, Glenn Hughes or Steven Tyler — or rolling waffle cones in a gooey Rice Krispie-marshmallow mixture, he's back on the road promoting another Emack and Bolio's (303 Pisgah Church Road, The Village at North...