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BIOMECHANICAL To Turn Into JOHN K. Project?

BIOMECHANICAL members Jamie Hunt (guitar),Chris Webb (guitar) and Jon Collins (bass) appear to have quit the band following an argument with the group's frontman John K. (a.k.a. Yiannis Koutselinis) over the band's future. In a statement released earlier today, Webb said, "John K. from BIOMECHANICA...

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BIOMECHANICAL Announces New Drummer

U.K. epic progressive metallers BIOMECHANICAL have announced the addition of 18-year-old drummer Jonno Lodge to the group's ranks. Lodge joins the band as the replacement for Matt C., who left BIOMECHANICAL last week due to "personal reasons." Commented BIOMECHANICAL frontman John K: "I can't quite...

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TIGERTAILZ To Support Y&T On U.K. Tour

Reunited U.K. rockers TIGERTAILZ have announced their first full U.K. tour in over 12 years. The 'TAILZ have hooked up with their good friends Y&T and will support the San Francisco rockers on their forthcoming U.K. trek. Dates are as follows: Oct. 23 - Leeds, UK - Rio's Leeds Oct. 25 - Glasgow,...

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METALLICA In K-Rock's Hostile Takeover On Monday

METALLICA will be taking over the afternoon drive slot (3:00 - 7:00 p.m.) on New York's 92.3 K-Rock this Monday, July 23. Tune in to check out what songs they would like to hear (and what they would like YOU to hear) on K-Rock. To listen to the program live on the Internet, visit

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Drummer CHRIS SLADE To Perform Short AC/DC Set At U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR

Ex-AC/DC drummer Chris Slade will team up with EXPLODERS frontman Dirty Von Donovan to perform three classic AC/DC songs — "Back In Black", "Highway To Hell" and "Whole Lotta Rosie" — on the Thursday night of this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, which is set to take place August 16-18 at Catton...

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Former BIOMECHANICAL Drummer Explains His Departure

Drummer Matt C. has released the following statement regarding his decision to leave U.K. epic progressive metallers BIOMECHANICAL: "I have played drums in BIOMECHANICAL for over six years, I am proud to have been involved in not only two great albums, but what is sure to be BIOMECHANICAL's best eff...

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BIOMECHANICAL Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement

Drummer Matt C. has left U.K. epic progressive metallers BIOMECHANICAL due to "personal reasons." "He is one of the best drummers we had the fortune to work with and we wish him all the best!" stated frontman John K. John added, "We are just about to finish our third album but it seems the release ....

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UFO: U.K. Dates Announced

Legendary hard rock band UFO has scheduled the following dates: Aug. 31 - Sheffield, UK - The Plug Sep. 01 - Durham, UK - Stormin' The Castle Festival Nov. 10 - Minehead, UK - Hard Rock Hell Festival UFO's new album, "The Monkey Puzzle", came out in September via SPV Records. The follow-up to 2004's...

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ZODIAC MINDWARP Confirmed For U.K.'s HARD ROCK HELL Festival

ZODIAC MINDWARP has been confirmed for the Hard Rock Hell festival, set to take place from November 9-11 at Butlins in Minehead, U.K. (Somerset). The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 3 INCHES OF BLOOD AMENTI BEYOND THE GRAVE CHTHONIC CRADLE OF FILTH CRUCIFIED BARBARA FASTWAY FINNTROLL GIRL...

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SCAR SYMMETRY Confirmed For U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR

Swedish metallers SCAR SYMMETRY have been confirmed for the Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 16-18 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Thursday, August 16: Outdoor: FIREWIND KIUAS HEAD-ON TESTAMENT Friday, August 17: Outdoor: DA...

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DRAGONFORCE: 'Inhuman Rampage' Certified Silver In U.K.

DRAGONFORCE's "Inhuman Rampage" album has been certified silver in the U.K. for sales in excess of 60,000 copies. Roadrunner Records in March released the "special edition" version of "Inhuman Rampage". The two-disc CD/DVD set features a bonus audio track, "Lost Souls in Endless Time", a "hysterical...

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U.K. Designer Hired To Recreate JIMI HENDRIX Look For New Biopic

According to ContactMusic.com, British designer Gavin Pierre Medford has been hired to recreate rocker Jimi Hendrix's colorful wardrobe for an upcoming biopic. Directors Charlie Brown and Peter Miles have commissioned Medford to study the late rocker's attire for the as-yet-untitled new film. Rising...

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METALLICA Rep Says HETFIELD Was Not Detained At U.K. Airport

Contrary to published reports, METALLICA frontman James Hetfield was not detained by U.K. airport security last week on his way to performing in London for Live Earth. Britain's The Times claims that Hetfield was held and questioned due to what friends call his "Taliban-like beard." According to the...

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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE: 'People Say Musicians Should Stay Out Of Politics And I Agree'

Shawn Macomber of The American Spectator recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH frontman Dave Mustaine. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the United Nations: "I'm sure the United Nations does some good stuff. I mean, they've got one of the most beautiful women in the world pushing rice...

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EVILE To Headline U.K.'s FULL THRASH ASSAULT

Rising U.K. thrashers EVILE have been confirmed as the headliners of the Full Thrash Assault 2007 festival, set to take place Saturday, December 8 at the Snooty Fox, Wakefield, England. Tickets will be available from October 1 and will cost £6 (subject to booking fee/p&p) from selected outlets....