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DARK FORTRESS, SAMSAS TRAUM Pull Out Of Germany's SUMMER BREEZE Festival

DARK FORTRESS and SAMSAS TRAUM have cancelled their appearances at the tenth-anniversary edition of Germany's Summer Breeze festival, set to take place August 16-18, 2007 in Dinkelsbühl. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): ABSOLUTE AFTER FOREVER AMON AMARTH BLACK M...

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LINKIN PARK's HAHN Talks With D.C.'s HOT 99.5; Audio Available

Joseph Hahn of LINKIN PARK was interviewed by Toby Knapp of Hot 99.5 in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday (May 16). Hahn talked about the band's new album, "Minutes to Midnight", his favorite track on the disc ("In Pieces"),his thoughts on President Bush and the political messages on the disc, not maki...

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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE: 'I've Got A Little Bit Of Mojo Left In The Tank'

FMQB recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: FMQB: This is the first album you recorded with the new lineup. How were things different in the studio? Mustaine: It was exciting to be able to go in there with some new guys and ...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says He Sometimes Thinks About Running For Public Office

David Berlin of The Union-Tribune recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the "United Abominations" track "Amerikhastan", which features the lyrics, "… A roaring lion is about to be unleashed on earth / Hey, Jihad Joe? Guess what?...

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CENTURY MEDIA President Steps Down

According to Billboard.biz, Los Angeles-based hard rock/metal label Century Media has undergone a management change. President Marco Barbieri has stepped down and is pursuing interests outside of the music industry. Barbieri led the label through a period of unprecedented growth, overseeing the succ...

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DARK AT DAWN To Play 'Farewell' Show At Germany's ROCK HARZ Festival

German epic/power metal band DARK AT DAWN has announced that its upcoming appearance at the Rock Harz open-air festival — set to take place July 6-7 in Osterode-Dorste, Lower Saxony, Germany — will serve as its "farewell" performance. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical or...

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CRASH MUSIC Signs Distribution Deal With KOCH ENTERTAINMENT

Crash Music, Inc. has announced that it has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with KOCH Entertainment Distribution. The company had been previously distributed by Caroline. Crash Music is home to such artists as FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, 40 BELOW SUMMER, LUPARA, and ASHES OF YOUR ENEMY and own a...

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K.K. DOWNING, GLENN TIPTON, BRIAN MAY, FREDDIE MERCURY Collectible Figures On The Way

KnuckleBonz, Inc., which has produced resin sculptures of such renowned heavy metal/hard rock musicians as JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford, AC/DC guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young, and late PANTERA axeman "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, has issued the following press release: KnuckleBonz, Inc. announce...

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Former AC/DC, JUDAS PRIEST Lighting Designer Named Senior VP Of PRG

Former lighting designer for such bands as JUDAS PRIEST and AC/DC, Mickey Curbishley has been named senior vice president of Production Resource Group's (PRG) concert touring group. He will work out of PRG's offices in Greenford, UK, and Los Angeles. Curbishley most recently served as director of sa...

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TWISTED SISTER Frontman To Appear On Channel 11 'Morning News'

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider and his daughter Cheyenne Snider will be on the Channel 11 "Morning News" show in New York City on Tuesday, May 15. The tentative air time is 6:45 a.m. Dee will be on to promote the upcoming Bikers For Babies Ride scheduled to take place on May 20 on Long ...

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Publisher Attempts To Clear Up Confusion Regarding DIMEBAG Estate and MJS MUSIC PUBLICATIONS

MJS Music Publications has issued the following press release: Earlier in 2007 the Abbott estate made a global announcement stating "The family of the late 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott has not authorized anyone in the past or present to author a book on his life." Since the announcement, many websites,...

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DISTURBED And LAMB OF GOD Nominated For 'Ballsiest Band' Award At SPIKE TV's GUYS CHOICE

DISTURBED and LAMB OF GOD have been nominated in the inaugural Spike TV's Guys Choice in the "Ballsiest Band" category. According to a posting on SpikeTV.com, Spike TV is giving the biggest shout-outs in television history to the things guys love most with the first annual Guys Choice. In what is su...

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Vocalist NADIR D'PRIEST Sounds Off On RIAA, Internet Radio

"The Classic Metal Show" recently conducted an interview with ex-LONDON/D'PRIEST/STEEL PROPHET vocalist Nadir D'Priest about the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) and its proposed royalty price hikes that will, in essence, force most U.S. broadcasters out of business. An excerpt from...

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TED NUGENT Slams RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE For 'Recommending Violence' Against President

Rock and roll legend Ted Nugent — who has become both popular and criticized for his support for hunting and conservative political views — and conservative commentator Ann Coulter appeared on the "Hannity & Colmes" program on FOX News on Wednesday (May 2) to discuss RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE sin...

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METALLICA, MÖTLEY CRÜE, KISS Videos, Interview Segments Featured On New VH1 CLASSIC Site

Beginning today (April 30),VH1 Classic fans have a new online site for all the music videos and VH1 Classic programming they know and love. With thousands of videos and exclusive VH1 Classic performances and programming, VH1Classic.com is an immersive, online extension of the TV channel dedicated t...