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DREAMS OF DAMNATION: Former DARK ANGEL Guitarist Reports On THRASH AGAINST CANCER Benefit
DREAMS OF DAMNATION, the new band featuring former DARK ANGEL guitarist Jim Durkin, have returned hom to Los Angeles after performing on Saturday (July 9) at the Thrash Against Cancer benefit at The Pound SF outdoor amphitheatre in San Francisco, California. Commented Durkin: "We all made it back to...July 11, 2005
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AZRAEL'S BANE: Full-Length MP3s, Video Posted Online
AZRAEL'S BANE, the Houston, Texas-based melodic power metal band featuring former DISTANT THUNDER drummer Rick Ward, have uploaded two full-length MP3s — "Shine" and "Innocence" — plus a video for the track "Shine" at their official web site. "Shine" and "Innocence" come off the group's debut CD, "W...July 8, 2005
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EXODUS To Release 'Shovel Headed Kill Machine' In October
According to MTV.com, thrash-metal veterans EXODUS have titled their upcoming album "Shovel Headed Kill Machine". Recorded at Trident studios in Pacheco, California and mixed by Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY),the follow-up to 2004's "Tempo of the Damned" is scheduled for an October 5 release...July 8, 2005
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EXODUS, 3 INCHES OF BLOOD, CRISIS To Team Up For North American Tour
Long-running San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS will be teaming up with 3 INCHES OF BLOOD and CRISIS for a North American tour beginning on October 1. LOSA will provide additional support between October 1 and October 18; WATCH THEM DIE will fill the opening slot between October 19 and November...July 7, 2005
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FOZZY To Tour Australia In September
FOZZY, the band featuring vocalist Chris Jericho (of WWE wrestling fame) and members of STUCK MOJO, will be touring Australia in September. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep 05 - The Corner Hotel - Melbourne Sep. 07 - Fowler’s Live - Adelaide (All Ages Show) Sep. 09 - The Gaelic Club - Sydney Sep....July 7, 2005
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Announce Leg Two Of North American Tour
With many of the dates on leg one already sold out, a Top 5 track at radio with "B.Y.O.B.", and a platinum album for "Mezmerize" under their collective belt, SYSTEM OF A DOWN have announced dates for the second leg of their summer North American headline tour. In addition, the band have confirmed a...July 5, 2005
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IRON MAN: Vocalist Change For TEMPLARS OF DOOM Appearance
Due to visa and travel restrictions imposed by homeland security, IRON MAN vocalist Jon Owen (from England) will be unable to join the Maryland-based doomsters at the "Templars of Doom - The Second Crusade" festival scheduled to take place July 8-9 at Birdy's nightclub in Indianapolis, IN. In his pl...July 5, 2005
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AZRAEL'S BANE: Photos From Mexican Trip Posted Online
AZRAEL'S BANE, the Houston, Texas-based melodic power metal band featuring former DISTANT THUNDER drummer Rick Ward, have posted an online gallery with 90 pictures from their recent trip to Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to perform at the 2005 Monterrey Metal Fest and pre-party. Check out the gallery...July 5, 2005
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TROUBLE Continue Work On New Album
Reunited Chicago doomsters TROUBLE have posted the following message on their official web site: "TROUBLE is back in the studio to continue the recording of the new CD. Vinny [Wojno, producer] flew back in mid-June to continue production. Bruce [Franklin] and Rick [Wartell] are recording leads at th...June 29, 2005
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STATUS QUO Guitarist's Son To Perform At British GRAND PRIX
STATUS QUO guitarist Rick Parfitt's son, Rick Parfitt Jnr. (photo),will be playing at the British Grand Prix on Sunday, July 10 to an estimated 60,000 people, in support of Jules Holland. The gig will directly follow the Grand Prix. This year has seen Rick Jnr. headline the notorious Kitsch Lounge...June 29, 2005
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Former UNIDA Members Resurface In HOUSE OF BROKEN PROMISES
What started out being three guys from the popular "stoner rock" band UNIDA — songwriter and guitarist Arthur Seay, drummer Mike Cancino, bass player Eddie Plasciencia — became a new, melodically charged, heartfelt, passionate four-piece band called HOUSE OF BROKEN PROMISES (HOBP). UNIDA — who were...June 23, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Drummer's Wife Escapes Driving Ban
Sheffield Today has issued the following report: The wife of DEF LEPPARD drummer Rick Savage has escaped a drink drive conviction after her lawyer spotted a "fatal flaw" in the prosecution's case. Celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman, dubbed "Mr Loophole" spotted that police failed to follow proper procedu...June 22, 2005
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ALARUM: 'Eventuality' To Receive European Release
Antipodean outfit ALARUM will finally get a European release for their highly praised "Eventuality" album on July 11 via Willowtip/Earache. Having developed their technical/progressive style of jazz-fusion-influenced death/thrash metal to include a variety of styles over the past few years, ALARUM a...June 22, 2005
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ROB ROCK: U.S. Release Date Set For 'Holy Hell'
Singer ROB ROCK's (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) latest solo album, "Holy Hell", is scheduled to be released in the U.S. on September 6 via Candlelight/Caroline Records. Meanwhile, Danish producer Jacob Hansen (RAUNCHY, INVOCATOR) is mixing the bonus tracks for JVC/Victor Entertainment release of...June 21, 2005
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THE RAMONES: 'Weird Tales Of The Ramones' Box Set Due In August
According to Billboard.com, Rhino has set an August 16 release date for THE RAMONES box set, "Weird Tales of the Ramones", featuring 85 tracks onto three discs of music and the DVD debut of "Lifestyles of the Ramones". Originally issued in 1990, the latter rounds up the band's complete Sire music vi...June 20, 2005
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