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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE To Tour With THE USED, MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE have been confirmed for "The Taste of Chaos" tour that will also feature THE USED and MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE. From early February through the middle of April, "The Taste of Chaos Tour" will take KILLSWITCH ENGAGE around North America playing venues ranging in size from 3,000- to 10,00...

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PAUL CHAPMAN Quits WAYSTED: 'The Fans Have Had The Piss Taken Out Of Them'

Guitarist Paul Chapman (UFO, WAYSTED) has issued the following statement regarding his status in WAYSTED (the reunited semi-obscure mid-'80s British heavy metal outfit led by UFO bassist Pete Way): "OK, I think it's time for me to speak up! "As of November 12, 2004, I would like to say I'm no longer...

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EXTREME To Reunite For Japanese Tour

According to MelodicRock.com, EXTREME will reunite for a series of Japanese shows in January. The line-up of Gary Cherone (vocals, ex-VAN HALEN),Nuno Bettencourt (guitar),Paul Geary (drums) and new bassist Carl Restivo will head to Japan for the following dates: Jan. 12 Tokyo Shibuya-AX 7:00pm Jan...

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CODESEVEN To Tour With A STATIC LULLABY, HOPESFALL

North Carolina's CODESEVEN will be embarking on a nationwide this fall alongside A STATIC LULLABY and HOPESFALL. The group will be supporting their latest album, "Dancing Echoes/Dead Sounds", which was produced by Michael Birnbaum (COHEED & CAMBRIA, STRAYLIGHT RUN). A video for "All The Best Dre...

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TOOL Bassist To Perform With ISIS

According to Toolband.com, TOOL bassist Justin Chancellor will be sitting in with Boston indie-metal behemoths ISIS during a couple of live performances in California. Chancellor will play on "Altered Course", the track he guested on on ISIS' latest CD, "Panopticon", available now on Ipecac Records....

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GODSMACK Music To Be Featured In 'Prince of Persia: Warrior Within' Videogame

GODSMACK have signed on for the forthcoming multi-format videogame, "Prince of Persia: Warrior Within", according to Total Video Games. The Boston-based quartet have reportedly provided a number of songs for use within the game, with the likes of "I Stand Alone" and "Straight Out of Line" setting th...

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VELVET REVOLVER: '(Inside)Out: The Rise' Preview Clips Posted Online

Two short video clips from VELVET REVOLVER's upcoming VH1 special, "(Inside)Out: The Rise of Velvet Revolver" have been posted online at the VH1.com web site. In the first clip, you will see the band come down from the thrill of their first-ever public appearance, in the second you see guitarist Sla...

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MUSHROOMHEAD: Video Clip Featuring New Singer Posted Online

MUSHROOMHEAD have posted a short video clip featuring the group's latest addition, singer Waylon from North Carolina-based 3 QUARTERS DEAD, at this location. The footage of the song "Kill Tomorrow" was recorded at Peabody's Down Under in Cleveland, OH on October 11, 2004. Upcoming MUSHROOMHEAD shows...

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JIMI HENDRIX, ACE FREHLEY Guitars To Be Moved As Part of HARD ROCK's 'Top Of The Rock' Program

Hard Rock International, one of the most globally-recognized music, entertainment and dining brands, with a network of 117 signature Hard Rock Cafes in 45 countries, has selected Panalpina Inc., one of the world's leading forwarding and logistics service providers, to move guitars once played by roc...

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SCOTT WEILAND: I Can't Conceive Of Doing Heroin Again

VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland recently spoke to Steve Morse of The Boston Globe about the group's debut album, "Contraband", his drug addiction, and the near break-up of his marriage. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: How is the new album different from your work with STONE TEM...

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AEROSMITH Guitarist To Sign Copies Of Horse Book

On Saturday, November 13, AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry will be at the Barnes & Noble College Store in Boston, MA to sign copies of the new book, "People We Know, Horses We Love", written by Jill Rappaport (of the "Today Show") and Wendy Wilkinson. The book takes a unique look at well-known peop...

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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'Hard Rock Music Is In A Bit Of Slump Right Now'

Boston radio station WBCN 104.1 has posted audio of recent interviews with METALLICA members James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich and Kirk Hammett. James and Kirk discussed the current tour while Lars was interviewed by a contest winner. Check out the audio in Real Media format at WBCN.com: James, Kirk, Lars...

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TOMMY LEE: 'Tommyland' At No. 28 On NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller List

The Chicago Sun-Times caught up with Tommy Lee and asked the former MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer if he was worried about losing his edge doing reality shows instead of performing. "Nah. Not at all," he explained. "I've gotten real good at knowing when to flip the switch, from being a rock and roll star to be...

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Drummer Says AEROSMITH Won't Play For JOHN KERRY

Launch Radio Networks is reporting that if Democratic Presidential candidate Senator John Kerry wins the election on Tuesday, he probably shouldn't invite AEROSMITH to play for him. Kerry wanted AEROSMITH to play the Democratic convention in Boston in late July, but the band was on tour in Japan, so...

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STEVEN TYLER Sings The National Anthem: Video Available

AEROSMITH lead singer Steven Tyler performed the national anthem last Saturday (Oct. 23) before the hometown Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals in Game One of the World Series at Fenway Park. Tyler opened with a little bit of harmonica playing, then he added a short burst of his patented, h...