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MEGADETH: North American Tour Dates Updated

MEGADETH have released the venue information for their upcoming "Blackmail The Universe" North American tour. Support at all dates is expected to come from the Los Angeles-based quintet EARSHOT and an as-yet-unannounced third act. The tour is currently shaping up as follows: Oct. 23 - Reno, NV @ Ren...

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MORTICIAN, AKERCOCKE, VEHEMENCE: More Tour Dates Announced

More tour dates have been announced for the forthcoming North American tour featuring MORTICIAN, AKERCOCKE and VEHEMENCE. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Sep. 22 - Fayetteville, NC @ Jesters Pub Sep. 23 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (w/ DIMENTIANON) Sep. 24 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ The Culture...

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GARY CHERONE: No Permanent EXTREME Reunion Planned

The Boston Herald is reporting that the WAAF morning man Greg Hill's 15th anniversary bash in Boston this weekend was highlighted by the EXTREME reunion — the first time Gary Cherone, Nuno Bettencourt and Paul Geary played together in 10 years. Carl Restivo played bass; bassist Pat Badger did not ma...

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WARGASM: Reunion Photos Posted Online

Boston's thrash pioneers WARGASM performed a special reunion show on Saturday (Sept. 18) at the Middle East Club in Cambridge, MA. A bunch of photos taken at the event have been posted online at ReturnToThePit.com. WARGASM's performance at the Middle East Club was digitally recorded and filmed for s...

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DIECAST Shoot New Video, Invite Fans To Participate

Boston-based quintet DIECAST will shoot a video for the track "Medieval" (mp3) with acclaimed director Dale Resteghini (CANDIRIA, FEAR FACTORY, HATEBREED) in their hometown area on Friday, September 24. DIECAST are inviting all of their fans to attend, and if you would like to be a part of the video...

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EXTREME To Play Reunion Concert In Boston

Former EXTREME members Nuno Bettencourt (guitar),Gary Cherone (vocals) and Paul Geary (drums) will reunite for WAAF's Hillman 15th Anniversary Concert as part of the 2004 Taste of Boston on September 18 on City Hall Plaza in Boston. Also set to perform are PUDDLE OF MUDD and THE DROP KICK MURPHYS,...

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Former GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist Launches Download Site

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Buckethead has launched his own download site with full concert downloads and a free download of "Enter the Dragon" (recorded live at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, CA on July 3, 2004). Check it out here. Buckethead will be touring the U.S. with COLONEL CLAYPOOL'S BUCKET...

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ANTHRAX Change Title Of Upcoming CD

ANTHRAX have changed the title of their upcoming collection of Joey Belladonna/Neil Turbin-era songs performed by the band's current lineup to "The Greater of Two Evils" from the previously announced "Metallum Maximum Aeturnum". "What, no one speaks Latin any more?" ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian joked...

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Drummer JÖRG MICHAEL: SAXON, KALEDON Photos Posted Online

STRATOVARIUS/SAXON drummer Jörg Michael has posted several photos taken during his recent studio and live sessions with SAXON and Italy's KALEDON. Check them out at Jörg's official web site. Jörg made his live debut with SAXON at their release party on August 20 in Hamburg, where the band perfomed a...

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MELIAH RAGE: Festival Appearances Announced

Reunited Boston-based metallers MELIAH RAGE are scheduled to appear at two upcoming New England area heavy metal music festivals that are doubling as CD release parties. Formed in Boston in 1986 (and featuring GODSMACK's Sully Erna on drums for the release of "Unfinished Business"),MELIAH RAGE rece...

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MEGADETH: Fall 2004 North American Tour Dates Announced

The dates have been announced for MEGADETH's "The System Has Failed" fall 2004 North American tour. Venue information will follow soon. Support at all dates is expected to come from the Los Angeles-based quintet EARSHOT and an as-yet-unannounced third act. MEGADETH's "The System Has Failed" Fall Tou...

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MEGADETH: Listen To Entire New Album Online

MEGADETH's entire new album, "The System Has Failed", can currently be streamed online at VH1.com. Listen to the CD at this location. "The System Has Failed", due on September 14 through Sanctuary Records, was recorded at Phase Four studios in Tempe, Arizona and features mainman Dave Mustaine alongs...

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MEGADETH: 'Die Dead Enough' Video To Air On 'Headbanger's Ball', Tour To Kick Off In San Diego

MEGADETH's video for their new single, "Die Dead Enough", will debut on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" Saturday night (Sept. 11). "Die Dead Enough" comes off MEGADETH's highly anticipated new album, "The System Has Failed", due on September 14 through Sanctuary Records. The CD was recorded at Phase Four...

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TOTIMOSHI To Tour With HELMET

Oakland, CA-based heavy rockers TOTIMOSHI will be supporting HELMET on 17 of their 24 U.S. tour dates beginning this October. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: TOTIMOSHI w/ HELMET: Oct. 24 - Slims - San Francisco, CA Nov. 06 - Larimer Lounge - Denver, CO (no HELMET) Nov. 12 - North Star - Phila...

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POWERMAN 5000: New Songs To Be Featured In Video Game, Rarities Collection Planned

POWERMAN 5000 have set an October 26 release date for their collection of rarities, "The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Vol. 1". The 20-track disc, due via singer Spider One's Megatronic Records (distributed by iMusic),will include B-sides and rare early recordings made between 1991-1996 at the very b...