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EXSECRATUS Launches Singer Search

Finnish metal band EXSECRATUS, which features in its ranks Jussi Raatikainen, the older brother of CHILDREN OF BODOM drummer Jaska, has confirmed the departures of singer Leeni-Maria Hovila and guitarist Tony Hentilä. The group says, "After a long and deep thought, we have desided not to comment the...

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AEROSMITH Frontman Sues Over Blog Impersonations

Reuters reports that AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler on Wednesday sued unknown bloggers who the singer said impersonated him on the Web, writing about the death of his mother and other "intimate details" from his life. In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles, Tyler, 60, said he didn't know the real names...

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MOTÖRHEAD Introduced By TRIPLE H In New York City; Video Available

Rockstarpix has posted video footage of MOTÖRHEAD's September 20, 2008 concert at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. Concert photographer Dalila Kriheli braved the huge crowd to be upfront and get some great footage of MOTÖRHEAD on its "Motörizer" tour. The bonus feature was that WWE champion T...

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VH1 CLASSIC's 'That Metal Show' To Host YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, Others

Legendary Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen will appear on "That Metal Show", VH1 Classic's new half-hour series hosted by Eddie Trunk and comedians Jim Florentine ("The Howard Stern Show", "Crank Yankers", "Meet The Creeps") and Don Jamieson ("Inside The NFL", "Dice Undisputed", "Meet The Creeps")...

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Wild Story Of SHANNON HOON And BLIND MELON Told In New Book

One of the most tragic stories of the 1990s rock world was that of singer Shannon Hoon and his band, BLIND MELON. Despite scoring one of the decade's most enduring singles and videos, "No Rain", and a quadruple-platinum hit with their 1992 self-titled debut album (in addition to touring alongside ro...

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Ex-ICED EARTH Drummer RICHARD CHRISTY Interviewed About Internet Prank Video

Former ICED EARTH/DEATH drummer Richard Christy, who currently works for "The Howard Stern Show", has issued the following update: "Well, it looks like my 15 minutes of fame came this week! My ['Howard Stern'] co-worker Sal Governale and myself have been featured on the TV show 'Extra' and the 'Jimm...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH Wants To Share Stage With U2

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has told the UK's Daily Star newspaper that his one remaining ambition is for the band to perform on the same bill as U2. Despite appearing alongside some of the biggest names in music —including DEEP PURPLE, THE ROLLING STONES, IRON MAIDEN and AC/DC — METALLICA has yet...

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DANNY DIABLO Announces SKARHEAD Reunion Tour

The innovator of "thugcore" Danny Diablo (a.k.a. Lord Ezec) has announced a SKARHEAD reunion tour that will start on the West Coast in September and be followed by an East Coast run in October. Danny will be performing twice during the tour, once fronting hardcore legends SKARHEAD, and then doing a...

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FAIRYLAND's New Album To Feature Guest Appearances By MANTICORA, SERENITY Members

Philippe Giordana, keyboardist/backing vocalist for French symphonic metallers FAIRYLAND, has issued the following update: "The final name of [the new FAIRYLAND] album is 'Score To A New Beginning', a name that surely fits the album, the era, and the changes within the band. It is still important to...

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New BALLS Posted Online

BALLS, the Swedish band featuring Björn Lodin (vocals; SIX FEET UNDER, BALTIMOORE),Micke "Nord" Andersson (guitar; NORD, ROXETTE, JAMIE WALTERS, SKIFS),Janne Stark (guitar; OVERDRIVE, LOCOMOTIVE BREATH),Björn Lundqvist (bass; SKYRIDE),Robban Bäck (drums; ECLIPSE, BILLION DOLLAR BABIES, BLACK LAD...

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BALLS Debut Coming Next Month

BALLS, the Swedish band featuring Björn Lodin (vocals; SIX FEET UNDER, BALTIMOORE),Micke "Nord" Andersson (guitar; NORD, ROXETTE, JAMIE WALTERS, SKIFS),Janne Stark (guitar; OVERDRIVE, LOCOMOTIVE BREATH),Björn Lundqvist (bass; SKYRIDE),Robban Bäck (drums; ECLIPSE, BILLION DOLLAR BABIES, BLACK LAD...

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Motörizer

The consistency with which MOTÖRHEAD releases quality albums is largely undisputed. Though folks may debate the relative merits of each release, some of which might include a few duds, most would agree that bassist/vocalist Lemmy Kilmister, drummer Mikkey Dee, and guitarist Phil Campbell — a long-ru...

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VAINGLORY Putting Finishing Touches On New Album

VAINGLORY/ex-CHASTAIN vocalist Kate French has issued the following update: "Just wanted to let everyone know that [VAINGLORY's] new CD will be ready within the next few months and it is KICK-ASS!! No fancy frills, no guest appearances, no pricey names backin' us up, no name-droppin' or regurgitated...

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DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA Working On New Material

Swedish avant-garde rock band DIABLO SWING ORCHESTRA has issued the following update: "Regarding the next album, we now have 13 songs that we think will end up on the album. Some of the working titles are: 'The Vodka Inferno' (which we have played live a couple of times now),'The Tapdancer's Dilemm...

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ARCHITECTS Prepare For First-Ever U.S. Tour

British quintet ARCHITECTS will make its live debut on American soil as part of the Cleansing The Nation tour this fall alongside Century Media labelmates SUICIDE SILENCE, EMMURE, BENEATH THE MASSACRE and AFTER THE BURIAL. ARCHITECTS drummer Dan Searle commented: "We are ridiculously excited to be h...