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DEF LEPPARD, KISS Donate Signed Items To Benefit Station Nightclub Fire Victims
DEF LEPPARD and KISS are among the artists that have donated signed items for an online charity auction with proceeds going to The Mimi Fishman Foundation, the Station nightclub fire victims and surviving family members, as well as the Delta Gamma Center for Children. The auction, which will run thr...November 15, 2005
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Judas Goats and Dieseleaters
The point where grindcore and noisy hardcore meets is where you will find ED GEIN (the band anyway). On "Judas Goats and Dieseleaters" the trio plays a brand of planned wreckage made from piles of iron riffs, clanging bass, and tolerably scathing, pissed off vocals, all of which contains elements of...November 14, 2005
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KISS Sign With STEINER SPORTS MARKETING
Steiner Sports Marketing has signed an exclusive agreement with the legendary rock group KISS. "We are always looking to expand our horizons as a company, and the opportunity to join forces with KISS was an easy one," Chris Amoroso, Executive Vice President of Steiner Sports Marketing, said. "We enj...November 13, 2005
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Satire: Metal Council Convenes To Discuss 'Metal Hand Sign' Abuse
The Onion, the satirical publication that bills itself as "America's Finest News Source," has published an article on the "metal hand sign" abuse. An excerpt from the report follows: VATNAJÖKULL GLACIER, ICELAND—In an emergency session Tuesday, members of the Supreme Metal Council strongly condemned...November 10, 2005
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Former THY MAJESTIE Singer Producing Italy's VIOLET SUN
Former THY MAJESTIE and current PLATENS singer Dario Grillo is currently producing a new album from the Italian gothic-power metal band VIOLET SUN, led by the soprano Alessandra Amata. The group's musicial style is being described as a mixture of "EVANESCENCE, NIGHTWISH, KOVENANT and LACUNA COIL." A...November 5, 2005
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NEW YORK DOLLS To Enter Studio In January
According to Roadrunner Records, seminal punk rock artists the NEW YORK DOLLS will enter the studio in January 2006 to begin recording their much-anticipated comeback effort, tentatively due next spring. Featuring founding members David Johansen and Sylvain Sylvain, with Steve Conte (guitar),Sami Y...November 4, 2005
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LILLIAN AXE Guitarist's 'Tao Of M' Movie To Resume Production
According to a posting on the LILLIAN AXE web site, the crew for the upcoming horror movie "Tao of M" — which is being shot by Velvet Life Productions, the production company formed by LILLIAN AXE/NEAR LIFE EXPERIENCE guitarist Steve Blaze, Eric Morris and director James L. Bills, in a joint venture...November 2, 2005
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ENDSTAND Sign With LIFEFORCE RECORDS
Finnish powerhouse ENDSTAND have inked a multi-album deal with Lifeforce Records. The group's as-yet-unitled Lifeforce debut is scheduled for release in March 2006. Stefan Luedicke, Lifeforce CEO and president commented: "I'm very happy to welcome (back) ENDSTAND to the family, a band I started my w...November 1, 2005
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HAVOCHATE Makes Ballot For GRAMMY Nominations In Three Categories
New York metal band HAVOCHATE has made the ballot for Grammy nominations in three categories — "Best Metal Performance" (#024),"Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal" (#063),and "Best Rock Album" (#089) — for its latest release, "Cycle of Pain". HAVOCHATE has passed through the screen...October 28, 2005
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MINISTRY Mainman: GEORGE W. BUSH Is A 'Loser'
Jeff Kerby of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen. A few excerpts from the chat follows: KNAC.COM: I've been dying to ask you this since last November — what was running through your mind when you saw the electoral map and state after state kept coming up Bus...October 25, 2005
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DARK TRANQUILLITY Keyboardist To Contribute To Sweden's POKER Magazine
DARK TRANQUILLITY keyboardist Martin Brändström has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "As you all know, the game of poker has had a huge upswing the last years. Some of us in the band have picked up the habit, and nowadays we're always on the lookout for some card playing...October 24, 2005
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KISS ARMY Says Explanation From ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Is 'Unacceptable'
Plans for a protest rally at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame continue after fans of the iconic rock group KISS received a letter from Hall of Fame president Terry Stewart. "Unacceptable!" says Joe Apple, who initiated contact with the Hall by requesting an explanation for KISS's absence on the ballot...October 20, 2005
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MINISTRY: New Album To Feature PRONG's TOMMY VICTOR, KILLING JOKE's PAUL RAVEN
MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen has announced more details about his 13th Planet label, the new home of MINISTRY and Al's other band, REVOLTING COCKS. The imprint/boutique label is a joint venture with Megaforce Records for the U.S. and Canadian markets, distributed through Sony/RED. Missi Callazzo,...October 19, 2005
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METAL BLADE RECORDS Announces Sponsorship Of CENTRAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
As many heavy metal fans may already know, Metal Blade Records owner and CEO, Brian Slagel, is an extreme enthusiast of hockey and has appeared many times as a guest on Canada's TSN "Off The Record" (Canada's version of ESPN) expressing his opinions on the sport and much more as well as supporting C...October 19, 2005
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Exclusive FEAR FACTORY Track To Appear On 'Rainbow Six' Soundtrack
Calvin Records has set a November 15 release date for the "Rainbow Six: Lockdown Soundtrack", featuring contributions from FEAR FACTORY, TRIVIUM, CHIMAIRA, SOILWORK and STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, among others. Produced by FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera and partner Laddie Ervin (3Volution Productions...October 18, 2005
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