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Movie Star Credits GODSMACK, METALLICA For 'X-Men' Role Inspiration
World Entertainment News Network is reporting that movie star Hugh Jackman credits GODSMACK and METALLICA for helping him to get into character for "X-Men" hero Wolverine. The Australian actor admits he "cranks up" his favorite heavy rock tracks to give him the extra adrenaline rush he needs when he...May 30, 2006
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REAKTOR Launch Drummer Search
Portugal's REAKTOR (formerly known as RE:AKTOR) have launched a worldwide search for a new drummer. Since the amicable split with Cato Bekkevold (currently in ENSLAVED) in 2003, REAKTOR have been touring with drummers Daniel Cardoso (ex-SIRIUS, HEAD CONTROL SYSTEM) and Cyph. REAKTOR are currently wo...May 25, 2006
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RUSH Hope To Release New Studio Album In Early 2007
Canadian rock legends RUSH are hoping to release a new studio album early next year, to be a followed by an extensive tour. Speaking to MoreSugar.com, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee said, "With a bit of luck we will have an album out early in 2007 and then go out on the road maybe next spring ...May 22, 2006
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RUSH Worship At Toronto's Rogers Centre
The Toronto Sun has issued the following report: "Toronto Blue Jays catcher Gregg Zaun makes no secret of his music interests or the fact that he is a huge fan of the band RUSH. So at a recent Toronto game against the Oakland Athletics at the Rogers Centre, Zaun was sufficiently psyched when he lear...May 22, 2006
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SHARK ISLAND To Release 'Gathering Of The Faithful' In July
Frontiers Records has announced the European release of SHARK ISLAND's highly anticipated new album, "Gathering of the Faithful", on July 7. Born out of the ashes of THE SHARKS, SHARK ISLAND was among the biggest and most prolific live acts in Los Angeles. This was in an era when there were literall...May 15, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS To Attend PURE RUSH's Indy VIP Party
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is among the celebrities expected to attend Pure Rush's inaugural VIP party in Indy during the 500 Race Weekend on Friday, May 26 at GELO Ultra Lounge. This high-profile, red carpet event will cater to the drivers, race teams, athletes, and A-list celebrities in In...May 11, 2006
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RUSH Guitarist Featured On Ex-I MOTHER EARTH Frontman's New Solo Album
JAM! Music is reporting that RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson is featured on several tracks on the upcoming third solo album from former I MOTHER EARTH frontman EDWIN, entitled "Try This At Home". The 13-song disc, which is slated for an August 15 release through Linus Entertainment/Universal Music Canad...May 10, 2006
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Killafornia
It is really quite simple: Most of you either dig this style of HATEBREED-by-way-of-TERROR metal-edged hardcore or you do not. Yes, the market is flooded, but quality acts still exist within it. The San Francisco Bay Area's FIRST BLOOD are an upper-tier, tough-guy hardcore band and debut album "Kill...May 7, 2006
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GODSMACK Frontman Gets Defensive Over Band's Alleged 'Pro-Military' Stance
Jay Babcock of Arthur magazine conducted an interview with GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna on Monday, May 1. What follows is a transcript of the conversation, as posted on the Arthur web site: Arthur: Alright, let me get the tape rolling here. How are you doing? Sully: "I'm good! Arthur: How was ...May 4, 2006
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EARACHE Inks Distribution Pact With WARNER MUSIC U.K.
Earache Records has announced the signing of a new distribution deal for the U.K. with ADA Music U.K., a newly created sales and distribution arm of Warner Music U.K. Effective immediately, the deal will see the entire Earache catalogue distributed by ADA/Warner, from their base at TEN (The Entertai...May 3, 2006
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RUSH Begin Work On New Material
RUSH drummer Neil Peart has posted the following update on his official web site, www.neilpeart.net: "In early March, winter still ruled the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec. The snow was often at its deepest in that month, piling up through the blizzards of January and February until it covered the g...April 27, 2006
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RUSH Fan Site Spotlighted On UNITED ROCK RADIO
United Rock Radio will be spotlighting the RUSH web site portal 2112.net this Wednesday night (April 26) at midnight EST. The spotlight takes place on a feature called "Worldwide Web in Rock", which spotlights fan made rock/music websites worthy of attention. 2112.net is a portal to several fan made...April 25, 2006
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ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ: 'I Got The Anger Back From Listening To KORN'
Guitar Player magazine recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX members Scott Ian and Dan Spitz. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Guitar Player: How has the reunion been going? Ian: "It just keeps getting better. These shows have been some of the best shows we've played in a long time....April 23, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN: Four Songs Mixed, Six More To Go
IRON MAIDEN producer Kevin Shirley has issued another update as part of his ongoing studio diary covering the making of the group's new album, tentatively due this fall. An excerpt from the latest entry follows: "We worked Monday to Wednesday, and while it was constructive, it was more of the same....April 18, 2006
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's THE REV Says NEIL PEART Called Him 'One Of The Best Working Drummers Today'
David Glessner of the San Antonio Express-News recently conducted an interview with AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer The Rev. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the band's reputation as party animals: "I actually blame the press. I personally try not to talk about it. We've done some fly-on-the-...April 13, 2006
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