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Original VITAL REMAINS Members Join Forces In GODLESS RISING

GODLESS RISING, the Rhode Island-based death metal band featuring original VITAL REMAINS members Jeff Gruslin (vocals; 1987-1996, 1999-2000),Paul Flynn (guitar),and Ricky Corbit (drums),will be releasing their first EP, "Rising Hatred", in January on Not Common Records out of Boston, Massachusett...

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FEAR FACTORY, NINE INCH NAILS, AEROSMITH, H.I.M. Concert Attendance Figures Revealed

The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: FEAR FACTORY, SOILWORK, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, DARKANE Venue: House of Blues City/State: San Diego, Calif. Date: Nov. 27, 2005 Gross Sales: $8,916 Attendance: 406 Ca...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer: 'Want A Seat? Get On A Bus'

YNGWIE MALMSTEEN singer Doogie White has posted the following tour update on his official web site: "Well we rocked in Westbury Long Island and caught up with a few old friends from the RAINBOW days. Good show, odd venue for RAWK though. But it went well and Yngwie spent time off the stage in pit .....

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OBSESSION: New Material To Feature 'Absolutely Incredible' All-Star Lineup

Reunited classic early '80s metal band OBSESSION have been working hard the last two years to try and get new material released. Original members Michael Vescera (vocals; ex-LOUDNESS, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, MVP) and Jay Mezias (drums; HANDS OF STONE, WORLDPAIN) have recruited Swedish guitar sensation Rob...

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TASTE OF CHAOS Featuring DEFTONES, AS I LAY DYING, ATREYU: Tour Dates Announced

After 37 packed dates across the United States and Canada last winter, followed by an equally successful international run which hit England, Scotland, Germany, Australia and Japan, the Taste of Chaos tour is back with another onslaught of winter shows in the United States and Canada, featuring a wh...

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KAYO DOT Complete National Tour, Prepare To Release New Album

Boston metal/jazz/noise octet KAYO DOT have completed a seven-week national tour of the U.S., returning home to Boston last week to play the final show of the 46-date run. KAYO DOT played shows with a diverse array of bands on the tour, including STARKWEATHER, MOUTH OF THE ARCHITECT, THE WAYWARD, GA...

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AEROSMITH's TYLER, PERRY Receive $2 Million To Perform At Bat Mitzvah

According to The Boston Globe, AEROSMITH singer Steven Tyler and guitarist Joe Perry made some easy money playing a big-bucks bat mitzvah in New York the other night. The Daily News reports that the dynamic duo were paid $2 million by Long Island defense contractor David H. Brooks to gig at his daug...

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GODSMACK Frontman To Perform National Anthem

GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna will perform the national anthem January 1, 2006 prior to the New England Patriots' home game against the Miami Dolphins in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The NFL contest is scheduled to air on CBS at 1 p.m. ET. Erna previously sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the Windham,...

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UNEARTH Frontman: New Album Will Be 'Faster, Heavier And Darker'

UNEARTH vocalist Trevor Phipps has checked in with the following update: "It has been an amazing couple of years for us and we are just blown away by the overwhelming response we have received around the world. We are about to go into writing hibernation and pool our collective experiences together...

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DISTURBED Announce Second Leg Of Tour; New Single 'Just Stop'

DISTURBED will jump-start 2006 with the newly announced second leg of their headlining Jägermeister Music Tour. Launching January 6 in Spokane, WA, the trek will follow their in-progress dates, which run through December 22 in Baltimore, MD. Led by David Draiman (vocals),Dan Donegan (guitar) and Mi...

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SANTANA's 'Just Feel Better' Video Featuring STEVEN TYLER Posted Online

Carlos Santana's video for the song "Just Feel Better", featuring a guest appearance by AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler, is available for viewing at Yahoo! Music. The clip was shot on October 25 in Boston. When promo samplers of Santana's new album, "All That I Am", first appeared back in April, the...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: Anaheim Show Sells Out, Second Night Added

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN's November 21 show at Anaheim's Chain Reaction has sold out in advance. The band and club have announced a second show to take place on Tuesday, November 22. Additionally, the second show will be presented by L.A.'s Indie 103.1 FM. The Pure Volume- and Decibel-sponsored Nor...

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KORN: In-Store Signing Sessions Announced

KORN will be making the following in-store appearances in early December: Dec. 01 - Chicago - 6:00 p.m. Rolling Stones Records 7300 W. Irving Park Rd. Norridge, IL 60706 (708) 456-0861 Dec. 05 - New York Area - 7:00 p.m. Vintage Vinyl 51 Lafayette Rd. Fords, NJ 08863 (732) 225-7717 Dec. 06 - New Yor...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, JUDAS PRIEST, DEF LEPPARD Concert Attendance Figures Revealed

The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, BRAND NEW SIN Venue: Electric Factory City/State: Philadelphia, Pa. Date: Oct. 22, 2005 Attendance: 1,758 Capacity: 2,250 Artist/Event: BLACK...

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AEROSMITH Drummer Talks Cars

Sport Z Magazine, "the definitive Z Car and G35 enthusiast magazine," recently conducted an interview with AEROSMITH drummer Joey Kramer. An excerpt from the chat follows: SZM: It seems that you've been an automotive enthusiast for quite some time. How did you get started in the hobby? Joey Kramer:...