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TESTAMENT, NEUROSIS Members Offer SUPER BOWL Predictions
The folks at Rhapsody found some devout football fans who just so happen to moonlight in metal bands to give them their predictions for the big game. In honor of the 42nd Superbowl, here are some of the finest predictions from some of the darkest dudes they could find. Chuck Billy, vocalist, ...February 1, 2008
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COSMOSQUAD To Play Japan For First Time
Acclaimed Southern California metal fusioneers COSMOSQUAD, featuring guitarist Jeff Kollman (GLENN HUGHES, MOGG/WAY),bassist Christopher Maloney (DWEEZIL ZAPPA, HARDLINE),and drummer Shane Gaalaas (B'Z, DIESEL MACHINE),have announced their first-ever Japanese shows. The band will be playing a pai...February 1, 2008
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X JAPAN Founder Discusses Plans For Future
The Jrock Revolution web site has posted an English translation of the interview X JAPAN founder Yoshiki gave to MySpace regarding the band's upcoming reunion shows and future plans. An excerpt follows: Q: Can you tell us something about the Tokyo Dome live shows? Yoshiki: "There haven't been any co...January 31, 2008
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HIM, DANKO JONES, EVERGREY, ALL ENDS Confirmed For Sweden's HULTSFRED Festival
HIM, DANKO JONES, EVERGREY and ALL ENDS are among the confirmed bands for the Hultsfred festival, set to take place June 12-14 in Hultsfred, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: A BEAUTIFUL FRIEND [S] ALL ENDS [S] BABYSHAMBLES [UK] BILLIE THE VISION & THE DANCERS [S] DANKO JONE...January 31, 2008
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JIMMY PAGE: Footage From Tokyo Press Conference Available
A short Japanese TV report featuring footage from LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page's January 28, 2008 press conference in Tokyo can be viewed below. As previously reported, Page said at the press conference that LED ZEPPELIN was "musically ready" to go on a world tour, although the earliest that wa...January 30, 2008
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NEIL TURBIN's DEATHRIDERS Schedule Japanese Dates
DEATHRIDERS, the band led by former ANTHRAX singer Neil Turbin, will play several shows in Tokyo, Japan next month. Prior to the Japanese trip, DEATHRIDERS will perform a headlining concert at The Jumping Turtle in San Marcos, California on Saturday, February 2. UpcomingDEATHRIDERS shows: Feb. 02 -...January 30, 2008
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Greece's NWOBHM Festivals I and II Cancelled
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has received the following statement from the Greek concert promotion agenecy Sold Out Promotion Live The Live Experience: "Due to the outcome of the Deutsche Assault Festival that took place on January 12th in Athens, Sold Out Promotion Live The Live Experience is sad to announce t...January 29, 2008
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POISON Frontman To Guest On All-New Episode Of MTV's 'Cribs'
POISON frontman will be featured on this Tuesday's (January 29) episode of MTV's "Cribs", where he will showcase his Arizona abode. The property, which boasts 10 acres, features a motor cross track, guest quarters, stunning city views and a main hallway long enough for the singer to ride his custom...January 28, 2008
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TONY IOMMI 'Putting Riff Ideas Together' For HEAVEN AND HELL Album
Author/journalist Joel McIver interviewed Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN AND HELL) last week for Total Guitar magazine. An excerpt from the chat follows: Total Guitar: Is it true that HEAVEN AND HELL are writing songs for a new studio album? Iommi: Yes, we will be. I'm just putting some riff idea...January 28, 2008
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THERAPY?: New Album Tentatively Due In September
THERAPY? frontman Andy Cairns has issued the following update: "The rumors are true, we've signed a worldwide deal with Demolition Records. We met the lads that run it, liked them a lot, the budget was spot-on and most importantly, it will be a worldwide release. We're working on the album at the mo...January 28, 2008
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X JAPAN's Reunion Shows Sold Out On Pre-Sale Alone
The upcoming reunion shows by the reactivated Japanese rockers X JAPAN — March 28 (Destruction Night) and March 30 (Creation Night) at Tokyo Dome — have reportedly already been sold out through Yoshiki Mobile before going officially on sale. According to the ticket agency eplus, which is in charge o...January 28, 2008
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LED ZEPPELIN Reunion Tour Off Until At Least September
Dan Sloan of Reuters reports that LED ZEPPELIN won't have another reunion session before September at the earliest, lead guitarist Jimmy Page said in Tokyo on Monday. A successful reunion show in London in December rekindled hopes of a world tour, but Page said that singer Robert Plant's tour with U...January 28, 2008
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AVENGER UK Confirmed For UK's ROCK OF AGES FEST
NWOBHM legends AVENGER UK (formerly AVENGER) have been confirmed for the Rock of Ages Fest, set to take place September 6-7 at the Palace in Tamworth, UK. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: Saturday, September 6 TYGERS OF PAN TANG BURN GYPSY PISTOLEROS NEW GENERATION SUPERSTARS WAYST...January 26, 2008
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NASTY SAVAGE Confirmed For Germany's KEEP IT TRUE Festival
Florida metal legends NASTY SAVAGE have been confirmed for the Keep It True 11 festival, set to take place November 15, 2008 at Soundpark-Ost (ex-Rockpalast) in Würzburg, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: FLOTSAM AND JETSAM (USA) NASTY SAVAGE (USA) GIRLSCHOOL (UK) TOKYO BLADE (...January 26, 2008
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X JAPAN: English-Language Video Interview With YOSHIKI Available
A 16-minute interview (in English) with X JAPAN founder Yoshiki about the reactivated band's future plans can be viewed below. According to a posting on the Jrock Revolution web site, X JAPAN has just released its new song, "I.V.", via iTunes in 23 countries, including Japan, Korea, America, Canada,...January 26, 2008
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