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STEPHEN PEARCY On RATT Reunion: 'Never Say Never'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former RATT/ARCADE frontman Stephen Pearcy. Several excepts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: Was it grunge that ultimately killed ARCADE? Stephen: "Nobody killed anybody. It was the labels. I was signed to Sony with ARCADE and they had PEARL...

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FREDDIE MERCURY Birthday Celebration Cancelled In His Homeland

Launch Radio Networks reports: A celebration planned for this weekend in Zanzibar to honor native son Freddie Mercury has been called off due to religious protests. The population of the Tanzanian islands off the East Coast of Africa is primarily Islamic, and conservative Muslims threatened to disru...

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RUSH Secures Producer, Engineer For Upcoming Album

RUSH fan site Power Windows has been updated with the following message: "A few days ago, rumors began to spread on the internet that producer Nick Raskulinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, STONE SOUR, VELVET REVOLVER) had been hired for the next RUSH album, along with engineer Rick Chycki (RUSH 'R30' DVD, 'Closer...

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SUFFOCATION Drummer Says Rumors Of European Tour With NAPALM DEATH Are False

SUFFOCATION drummer Mike Smith has issued the following statement: "I just want to clear the ongoing rumor that there is a SUFFOCATION/NAPALM DEATH tour set for Europe. We have never spoken or been approached by any promoter regarding such a tour. In the past Mitch [Harris, NAPALM DEATH guitarist] h...

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FEAR MY THOUGHTS Signs Worldwide Deal With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Century Media has announced the signing of German melodic thrash powerhouse FEAR MY THOUGHTS. The group's last two albums, "The Great Collapse" and "Hell Sweet Hell" (Lifeforce),garnered critical acclaim throughout Europe and, along with their relentless touring, helped them solidify a die-hard fan...

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DAVE NAVARRO Dismisses Rumors Of SUPERNOVA 'Conspiracy'

"Rock Star: Supernova" co-host Dave Navarro has dismissed rumors that the winner of the reality talent competition has already been selected. Several online sources reported earlier today that veteran Hollywood gossip columnist Janet Charlton has revealed the winner's name on her web site. Although...

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BEYOND FEAR: U.S. Warm-Up Dates Announced

BEYOND FEAR, the new band featuring former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens, has lined up the following U.S. warm-up dates prior to its upcoming European tour with VICIOUS RUMORS: Sep. 23 - Peabody's - Cleveland, OH Sep. 29 - Club Infinity - Williamsville, NY Oct. 21 -...

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TRAIL OF TEARS Completes Work On New Album

Norway's TRAIL OF TEARS has finished recording and mixing its fifth album, "Existentia", at Soundsuite Studio in Marseille, France with producer Terje Refsnes. "At the moment the album is ready to be shipped away for mastering," the band writes in a statement. "10 songs are featured on the album [wh...

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FEAR FACTORY Confirms Venezuelan Cancellation, Vows To Complete South American Tour

FEAR FACTORY, who are currently on tour in South America, have released this official statement today in response to the rumors of cancellations: "We would like our fans to know that the band is currently in South America as planned. Yes, our Venezuela show has been cancelled but all other performan...

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BLIND GUARDIAN: Listening Party Report, Photos Available

BLIND GUARDIAN vocalist Hansi Kürsch and lead guitarist André Olbrich were the guests of honor at the "listening party" for their upcoming release, "A Twist in the Myth", on Monday, August 21 at the Lit Lounge in New York City. To read a write-up on that very special evening by Metal-Rules.com corre...

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TWISTED SISTER: 'Christmas' CD To Feature DEE SNIDER's Duet With LITA FORD

A 12-minute audio interview with TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider, conducted earlier this month by Doug Podell of Detroit's WRIF 101.1 FM, has been posted online at this location (Windows Media). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On whether the rumors are true that TWISTED SISTER will dis...

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DEFTONES, STONE SOUR, DIR EN GREY Members Comment On FAMILY VALUES Tour

Ultimate-Guitar.com caught up with co-headliners DEFTONES as well as STONE SOUR and DIR EN GREY to grab a few words regarding The Family Values Tour 2006. KORN has once again launched their Family Values Tour and 2006's lineup features some of today's hottest metal bands. With appearances by KORN, D...

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DEATH BREATH To Be Joined By REPULSION, Ex-GRAVE Members For Live Debut

DEATH BREATH, the new Swedish old-school death metal project featuring former ENTOMBED drummer and main songwriter Nicke Andersso (currently the frontman of his rock 'n' roll band THE HELLACOPTERS),will make its live debut on October 26 at Debaser Medis in Stockholm, Sweden. The band will be joined...

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Swedish Black Metallers SHINING Comment On Rumors Of Singer's Suicide

Reactivated Swedish black metallers SHINING have issued the following statement regarding the widespread rumors that the group's leader, Niklas Kvarforth, has committed suicide: "There have been many rumours saying that our front-man, founder Kvarforth is dead. We wish these speculations to be put t...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO On BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW Reunion Rumors, Upcoming DIO CD

Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) was the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" on August 16. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the status of the new DIO album: "I think because we've had to tour so much in the last three...