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ONWARD: New Lineup Announced

Guitarist Toby Knapp has reassembled his band ONWARD with the following lineup: Dean Sternberg (vocals) Rob Luckie (bass) Jeramy Matheson (drums) Toby Knapp (guitar) Commented Knapp: "We have no agenda for extensive touring, just a few gigs here and there and a strong new album. The recording/writin...

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DEATH ANGEL Guitarist Checks In From Studio

Long-running San Francisco Bay Area metallers DEATH ANGEL entered a Los Angeles studio on September 16 with producer Nick Raskulinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, RUSH, VELVET REVOLVER, SHADOWS FALL, STONE SOUR) to begin recording their new album for an early 2008 release via Nuclear Blast Records. The group's gu...

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DOOGIE WHITE Says Recordings For New YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Album Have Not Yet Begun

According to a posting on The Rainbow Fanclan Legacy web site, singer Doogie White (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, CORNERSTONE, ex-RAINBOW) has issued the following update on his recent and upcoming activities: "I am really really happy and excited by the new EMPIRE album [Doogie makes an appearance on the fourt...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'If I Really Was Our President…'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "We are in the middle of the first leg of the 'Tour of Duty' for 'United Abominations' and are preparing songs everyday, all day long. We go over the songs at soundcheck, we go ov...

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DIRTY RIG Announces New Singer

New York City/Long Island rock act DIRTY RIG has parted ways with singer Kory Clarke (WARRIOR SOUL) "as they couldn't see eye to eye on several important band issues," according to a press release. DIRTY RIG just returned home after their second UK tour supporting their Escapi Music release titled "...

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SEVERE TORTURE Confirms Mexican Tour

Dutch death metal crew SEVERE TORTURE has confirmed a series of dates in Mexico. The band will make the long journey to play nine shows in advance of the new album "Sworn Vengeance". The details are as follows: Oct. 03 - Laredo @ Escarabajo Bar Oct. 04 - Tampico @ Club Golden Billar Oct. 05 ...

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LAMB OF GOD Drummer Comments On DISNEY Concert Cancellation Controversy

Gail Worley of Ink 19 recently conducted an interview with LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Ink 19: How's the tour going? Chris: Last night was the last show of Ozzfest and tonight we were supposed to play a show in Orlando at the House of ...

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'Heavy Metal Box' Animated Product Shot Available

An animated product shot for the upcoming "Heavy Metal Box" (due on October 2 via Rhino Records) can be viewed below. The four-disc, 70-song set boasts classic tracks from IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD and SLAYER, among dozens of others. Arranged chronologically from 1968 to 1991, the compila...

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TILES: 'Fly Paper' Artwork Revealed

Detroit-based progressive rock band TILES will release its new album, "Fly Paper", via InsideOut Music on the following dates: Germany, Austria and Switzerland: January 25, 2008 The rest of Europe: January 28, 2008 North America: January 29, 2008 "Fly Paper" (cover artwork) was produced by Terry Bro...

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GENE SIMMONS Guests On Canada's 'Urban Rush'; Video Available

A 10-minute video interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons conducted on Friday, September 14 by "Urban Rush" — a Canadian entertainment talk show based out of Vancouver, British Columbia — can be viewed below. Gene Simmons was in Vancouver to promote his latest business venture — a clothing...

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Original Music From 'Halloween' Soundtrack Posted Online

Rob Zombie has proved that he is not only a heavy metal god, but also a horror film master. His remake of the 1978 classic "Halloween" murdered the box office record for a Labor Day release with $31 million. Zombie not only brought the classic horror franchise back to life, but also used his musical...

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Report: 'Millions' Rush For LED ZEPPELIN Gig

BBC News reports that an estimated 20 million people rushed to register for tickets to see LED ZEPPELIN as soon as the band announced their reunion, promoters have said. The remaining members of the legendary rock group will play a one-off show at the 20,000-capacity O2 arena in London on 26 Novembe...

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RUSH Lighting Director To Answer Fans' Questions

The Canadian Music Scene web site will host a question-and-answer session with RUSH lighting director Howard Ungerleider. You can submit your question at this location. The Canadian Music Scene web site adds: "Here is your chance to submit your question to Howard 'Herns' Ungerleider. RUSH fans will...

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RUSH: Audio Interviews With NEIL PEART, ALEX LIFESON Available

U.K. digital radio station Planet Rock has posted audio interviews with RUSH members Neil Peart and Alex Lifeson, conducted earlier this year in San Francisco. Listen to the interviews online: Neil Peart, Alex Lifeson. RUSH's 18th studio album, "Snakes & Arrows", debuted at No. 3 on the Billboar...

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DEATH ANGEL Taps RUSH/SHADOWS FALL Producer For New Album

Long-running San Francisco Bay Area metallers DEATH ANGEL will enter a Los Angeles studio on September 16 with producer Nick Raskulinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, RUSH, VELVET REVOLVER, SHADOWS FALL, STONE SOUR) to begin recording their new album for an early 2008 release via Nuclear Blast Records. "Nick came...