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FEAR FACTORY, THREAT SIGNAL Members Rumored To Be Collaborating On New Project

FEAR FACTORY members Christian Olde Wolbers (guitar) and Raymond Herrera (drums) are strongly rumored to be collaborating with THREAT SIGNAL frontman Jon Howard on a brand new side project. Although nothing has been officially confirmed, it is believed that the as-yet-unnamed group will occupy much...

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ALCATRAZZ: Behind-The-Scenes Biography Posted Online

Founding ALCATRAZZ members Jimmy Waldo (keyboards),Gary Shea (bass) and Jan Uvena (drums) have posted a lengthy behind-the-scenes biography at this location. The site covers the full story of the band, from its initial formation through three ex-guitar players, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai and Danny...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist's SIXX: A.M. Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx's new band SIXX: A.M. will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, August 20. The show airs at 8:30 p.m. PT/ 11:30 p.m. ET and fans are encouraged to call in at 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). To find a station n...

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MARILYN MANSON: More Tour Dates Announced

MARILYN MANSON has scheduled the following dates during the coming months: Sep. 22 - Bogota, Columbia @ Parque Simon Bolivar Sep. 25 - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil @ Fundicao Sep. 26 - Sao Paulo, Brazil @ VIA Funchal Sep. 29 - Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Estado Pepsi Music Oct. 03 - Auckland, New Zealand @...

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NIKKI SIXX Says The Music Industry Is Full Of Enablers

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx recently sat down with Spinner.com for the launch of the site's new column "Shout It Out Loud" to discuss his challenge to the music and entertainment industries and depicts how they both habitually turn a blind eye when they become overbearing. In the Spinner.com arti...

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IRON MAIDEN To Tour South America In February?

According to a posting on the IRON MAIDEN fan site MaidenFans.com, South American concert promoters Evenpro have sent out a press release to IronMaidenColombia.com regarding an IRON MAIDEN tour in Latin America that is expected to take place in February 2008. The trek, which has not yet been officia...

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NIKKI SIXX: Second 'The Heroin Diaries' Podcast Available

When MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx and his new band SIXX: A.M. sat down to write the soundtrack for Sixx's "The Heroin Diaries", the band used the book as a road map for the songs. In the second episode of "The Heroin Diaries" podcast, Nikki, James Michael, and DJ Ashba explain that everything from...

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NIKKI SIXX: Video For Royal Underground Clothing Line Available

A MySpace video for Royal Underground, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx's clothing line with former St. John CEO Kelly Gray, is available for viewing below. Nikki Sixx took part in a press conference on July 16 to promote his new book and accompanying soundtrack, "The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Lif...

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ZIMMERS HOLE Signs Worldwide Deal With CENTURY MEDIA, Enters Studio

Vancouver's ZIMMERS HOLE has signed a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The band will enter the studio today to begin tracking its third full-length CD for a spring 2008 release. The members of ZIMMERS HOLE are no strangers to the underground metal community, as the lineup features Byron St...

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DIO, GREAT WHITE, XYZ Members Raise Money For Former KNAC Personality

Members of DIO, GREAT WHITE and XYZ came out to rock with local tribute bands METAL KNIGHTS, MASTERS OF REALITY and LIGHTS OUT to help raise much needed money for KNAC radio legend Tawn Mastrey at Martini Blues in Huntington Beach, California this past weekend. Just a few months ago it was announced...

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SLAYER's TOM ARAYA: 'I Raise Cows For Personal Consumption'

Miami New Times recently conducted an interview with SLAYER lead vocalist and bass player Tom Araya. The brief question-and-answer session follows: Miami New Times: How does it feel to be opening for MARILYN MANSON? Araya: I don't have any problems with it. We really don't have a preference. If we'r...

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JOE LYNN TURNER To Perform On 'Rockline'

Legendary hard rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) will perform live on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Wednesday, September 5. "The quality of the live music coming out of the 'Rockline' studios over the past year has been incredible so JLT f...

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SIXX: A.M.: Another Song Posted Online

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has posted another song from his his new band SIXX: A.M., entitled "Pray for Me", on his MySpace page. SIXX: A.M. — which also features James Michael and DJ Ashba (ex-BEAUTIFUL CREATURES) — made its live debut on July 16 following a press conference to promote his new...

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DIO, GREAT WHITE Members Expected At Benefit Concert For Former KNAC DJ

Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO),Terry Ilous (XYZ),Chris Slade (AC/DC, THE FIRM),Tony Montana (GREAT WHITE),Perry McCarty (WARRIOR, ATOMIC PLAYBOYS),Tommy Asakawa (WARRIOR) and Marco Mendoza (THIN LIZZY, WHITESNAKE) are among the expected (but not confirmed) performers at a benefit concert (to be held...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist NIKKI SIXX: New Audio Interview Available

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx phoned into the Rod Ryan show on 94.5 The Buzz in Houston, Texas this morning (Monday, July 23) to discuss "The Heroin Diaries" soundtrack and book, MÖTLEY CRÜE's future, and whether Sixx's new band, SIXX: A.M., will tour or not. Download the audio of the interview in...