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TOOL Singer Doesn't Take Fans For Granted
Launch Radio Networks reports: TOOL made a huge No. 1 debut on last week's The Billboard 200 with the band's fourth album, "10,000 Days", but with five years having passed since the last TOOL effort, there was no guarantee that the group's fans would still be interested. Singer Maynard James Keenan...May 15, 2006
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GODSMACK Frontman: We Support The Troops, Not The War
A.J. Hammer of CNN's "Showbiz Tonight" conducted an interview with GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna on Thursday, May 11. A transcript of the chat follows: Hammer: Well, here we go again. Another rock group embroiled in controversy over their music and the war in Iraq. But this time, it's not exactly wha...May 13, 2006
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SHADOWS FALL To Film 'In Effigy' Video This Weekend
SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner has posted the following update on the band's MySpace.com page: "Just a little note to catch everyone up-to-date on what's going on over here in New York. "For the last two weeks I've been pretty busy outside of the band doing some private lessons and doing clinics...May 12, 2006
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QUEENSRŸCHE: More Tour Dates Announced
QUEENSRŸCHE have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Jun. 03 - Monsters Of Rock - Milton Keynes, UK Jun. 04 - Manchester Academy - Manchester, UK Jun. 05 - Hof ter Lo - Antwerp, BEL Jun. 06 - Big Box - Kempten, GER Jun. 07 - Arena - Oberhausen, GER Jun. 09 ...May 11, 2006
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OZZY OSBOURNE To Headline OZZFEST's Second Stage In San Bernardino
In an Ozzfest first, OZZY OSBOURNE has decided not to perform on the main stage at the festival's July 8 stop at San Bernardino, CA's Hyundai Pavilion of Glen Helen. Instead, the rock icon has chosen to get right in the face of fans on the frontline by headlining the down and dirty second stage ...May 11, 2006
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ORANGE GOBLIN To Record THE DAMNED Cover For 'Sucking The '70s II' Compilation
British doomsters ORANGE GOBLIN will enter the studio soon to record a cover of "New Rose" by THE DAMNED for the upcoming "Sucking The '70s II" compilation. "As well as this, we'll be recording our first new material since 'Thieving from the House of God' in 2004," the band write on their web site....May 10, 2006
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VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Confirm First-Ever Appearance In China
Austrian "epic metal" band VISIONS OF ATLANTIS have confirmed their first appearance in China. Rock Empire Music will release the band's album "Cast Away" in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong, and VISIONS OF ATLANTIS will promote it with a a concert in Beijing, China on December 16, 2006. VISIONS OF ATLAN...May 9, 2006
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GODSMACK Drummer Explains New Album Title
In a recent interview with Live-Metal.net, GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin addressed the significance of the title of the band's new, chart-topping album "IV", the band's touring plans and more. Excerpts follow: Live-Metal.net: "Other than it obviously being the fourth GODSMACK album, is there any s...May 8, 2006
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AEROSMITH To Begin Recording New Album This Month
According to People magazine, AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler has a new "squeeze": tour promoter Erin Brady. The two are vacationing in Mexico while the rocker, who had throat surgery in March, rests his voice. He's due to begin recording the band's 15th studio album in Boston May 20. Tyler and his...May 6, 2006
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SHADOWS FALL Drummer To Join Ex-MEGADETH Bassist For Boston, Nashua Clinics
A representative for Daddy's Junky Music, Inc. has informed BLABBERMOUTH.NET that SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner will be joining ex-MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson for his upcoming clinics at the Daddy's Boston, MA (May 23) and Daddy's Nashua, NH (May 24) locations. For more information, click h...May 5, 2006
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Former MEGADETH Bassist Schedules New England Clinics
Former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson has lined up the following bass clinics during May. May 22 - Daddy's Springfield – W. Springfield, MA May 23 - Daddy's Boston – Boston, MA May 24 - Daddy's Nashua - Nashua, NH For more information, click here. As previously reported, Ellefson's new b...May 5, 2006
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GODSMACK Frontman Gets Defensive Over Band's Alleged 'Pro-Military' Stance
Jay Babcock of Arthur magazine conducted an interview with GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna on Monday, May 1. What follows is a transcript of the conversation, as posted on the Arthur web site: Arthur: Alright, let me get the tape rolling here. How are you doing? Sully: "I'm good! Arthur: How was ...May 4, 2006
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TOOL Ends Five-Year Drought With '10,000 Days'
Launch Radio Networks has issued the following report: Today (Tuesday, May 2) is a big day for TOOL as the band releases its first album in five years, called "10,000 Days", and begins a North American tour in Seattle, Washington. The group's first opportunity to play some new material live came thi...May 2, 2006
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Latin Band ILL NINO Reacts To Immigration Law Protests
As bilingual Latin metal band ILL NINO prepares to embark on a 28-city major market U.S. tour aimed at cities with strong Latino communities, members of the politically and socially conscious New Jersey sextet paused to comment on today's nationwide protests of Congress' attempts to toughen immigrat...May 1, 2006
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ALICE IN CHAINS Confirm Japanese Tour Dates
The reunited ALICE IN CHAINS are scheduled to take part in one of Japan's biggest music festivals — the Udo Music Festival. Set over two days in two different locations, the Udo Music Festival features dozens of acts and about 50,000 concert-goers. And for the first time ever, AIC will be part of th...April 29, 2006
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