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FREEDOM CALL Putting Finishing Touches On New Album; New Bassist Announced
German metallers FREEDOM CALL, whose current lineup includes GAMMA RAY drummer Daniel Zimmermann, are putting the finishing touches on their new album, tentatively titled "Legend Of The Shadowking", for an August/September release. According to the band, "The basis of concept is an aristocratic pers...March 29, 2009
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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer MATT SORUM Debuts New SORUM NOCE Collection In Hollywood
The new Sorum Noce collection of elegant, innovative rock-inspired couture was introduced last night at a packed reception at the Melrose Ave. boutique in West Hollywood, California. The event was hosted by Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, THE CULT) and new partner, designer Tony Sartino,...March 27, 2009
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MELIAH RAGE Guitarist Contributes Material To METAL CHURCH Singer's Solo Album
MELIAH RAGE founding member Anthony Nichols has composed the music for three tracks on the upcoming solo record from METAL CHURCH frontman Ronny Munroe. Nichols and Munroe developed a relationship when their two bands toured together in 2007. "After the '07 tour, I asked Ronny to make a guest appear...March 25, 2009
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GENE SIMMONS' DR PEPPER Commercial Posted Online
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is the latest celebrity to appear in Dr Pepper's "Trust Me, I'm a Dr" campaign as Dr. Love. As part of the campaign, Simmons and his son Nick Simmons recently filmed a TV commercial introducing new Dr Pepper Cherry which will begin airing on March 30. You can now w...March 25, 2009
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GENE SIMMONS' DR PEPPER Commercial To Begin Airing Next Week
Dr Pepper just got a whole lot smoother with the introduction of the new flavor Dr Pepper Cherry. The exciting new blend combines the great taste of Dr Pepper with the perfect amount of cherry flavor. It's so amazingly smooth; you have to try it to believe it. "We're excited to offer consumers a smo...March 24, 2009
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MEGADETH Mainman Checks In From Amsterdam
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has issued the following update from the "Priest Feast" European tour, also featuring JUDAS PRIEST and TESTAMENT: "So the last day of the 'Priest Feast' tour is upon us, and last night was the first night that I actually got a chance to talk to Rob Halford, and beside...March 24, 2009
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DIO, SCOTT IAN, VINNIE PAUL Star In EPIPHONE REVOLVER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS Commercial
A 30-second commercial for the first annual Epiphone Revolver Golden Gods Awards — featuring Ronnie James Dio (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),Scott Ian (ANTHRAX) and Vinnie Paul Abbott (HELLYEAH, PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) — can be viewed below. MEGADETH has been confirmed as the headliner of...March 23, 2009
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EXODUS Frontman Issues DVD Update
Vocalist Rob Dukes of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS has sent the following update to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "The [forthcoming EXODUS] DVD is coming along killer. After four years of being in the band and filming a lot of cool stuff, I have finally almost come to the end of this chapter and edit...March 23, 2009
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DIMEBAG Biography 'Black Tooth Grin' Pushed Back To May
Da Capo Press has set a May 25, 2009 release date for a 288-page paperback book from Zac Crain entitled "Black Tooth Grin: The High Life, Good Times, and Tragic End of 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott". According to the book's official description, "'Black Tooth Grin' is the first biography of 'Dimebag' Dar...March 23, 2009
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HAMMETT Says JASON NEWSTED Will 'Most Likely' Perform With METALLICA At ROCK HALL Induction
Flea of the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS will induct METALLICA at the sold-out Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony Saturday, April 4, at Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio. "It's cool that he's not in a heavy metal band but is a well-respected musician you might not expect," METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hamm...March 21, 2009
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METALLICA Frontman Talks ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
METALLICA will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year. Joining the band as inductees are guitar legend JEFF BECK, RUN-DMC, BOBBY WOMACK, and LITTLE ANTHONY & THE IMPERIALS. METALLICA are first-time nominees, with the nomination coming 25 years after the release of the band's 1...March 20, 2009
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PHILIP ANSELMO To Attend KRONK GYM FOUNDATION Fundraiser In Michigan
DOWN/ex-PANTERA singer Philip Anselmo will attend the Kronk Gym Foundation's mega fundraiser on Wednesday, March 25 at the Townsend Hotel, in Birmingham, Michigan. The proceeds from this event will help expand youth activities, which will be housed in the new Kronk Gym. According to Fightnews.com, t...March 20, 2009
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OZZY OSBOURNE To Perform With SLASH At Norway's QUART Festival
According to Quart.no, former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash will be joined by BLACK SABBATH legend Ozzy Osbourne for the axeman's headlining appearance at this year's edition of the Quart festival, set to take place June 30 - July 4, 2009 in Kristiansand, Norway. Slash wi...March 20, 2009
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THE INFINITE STAIRCASE Debut Now Available
THE INFINITE STAIRCASE, the Staten Island, New York-based rock/metal band featuring Sebastian Bach's son Paris Bierk on drums, has made its debut full-length album entitled "The Road Less Taken" available to order through the group's web site. The CD was recorded at Majickly Malicious Studios in Sta...March 19, 2009
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SHOOTER JENNINGS Claims He Was Offered VELVET REVOLVER Job Twice
Country rock star Shooter Jennings has told Classic Rock magazine that he was offered the job of singer with VELVET REVOLVER — but turned the band down TWICE! Shooter, the son of country legend Waylon Jennings, was one of the men Classic Rock tipped as potential VR singers back in April last year. ....March 19, 2009
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