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KITTIE Video Clips To Be Used In 'America's Hot Musician' Opening Theme

"America's Hot Musician", the "American Idol"-like competition for instrumental musicians debuting on the Oxygen network in July, has announced that it will incorporate clips from the KITTIE video "What I Always Wanted" into the show's opening theme. The program, which features ex-KITTIE bassist Tal...

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MNEMIC: More European Tour Dates Announced

Danish modern metallers MNEMIC will embark on two headlining tours, covering mainly the United Kingdom and Portugal, later this summer. Commented the band: "We are more than happy to announce that we will finally be playing Portugal for the first time in our career. Prepare yourself for some 'Blade...

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Artist/Painter MIKE LEARN Takes On Heavy Metal Project With BENEDICTUM

Mike Learn, well known for his extensive work in the custom motorcycle, art and music industries, is creating the cover art for BENEDICTUM's upcoming album. Specializing in original art creations with a unique style and hard edge, Mike has put out some of the most eye-catching artwork in the America...

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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Says He Doesn't Like Band's Last, Self-Titled Album

David Priest of OnTrackMagazine.com recently conducted an interview with STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki. A few excerpts from the chat follow: OnTrackMagazine.com: How are you feeling these days? Timo: Pretty okay. I mean I went through some really black depression after the last tour again, 'cause...

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STATIC-X Frontman Talks About Songwriting Process For 'Cannibal'

Patrick Douglas of The Culture Shock recently conducted an interview with STATIC-X frontman Wayne Static. A couple of excerpts follow: The Culture Shock: You've got a pretty extensive tour coming up. What do you do in the days leading up to a tour like this to kind of prepare yourself for a few ...

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(HED)PE To Headline SKRATCH N' SNIFF RADIO TOUR

Southern California's (HED)PE has been confirmed as the headliner of this year's first annual Skratch N' Sniff Radio Tour that will kick off May 2, 2007 in Albuquerque, NM and runs through the middle of June. The tour will also include appearances by AUTHORITY ZERO, MOWER, DANNY DIABLO and the VILLE...

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VILE Guitarist: 'A Complex, Busy, Disconnected And Out-Of-Balance Life Only Leads To Misery'

Guitarist Colin Davis of the Californian brutal death metallers VILE has posted the following message on the band's MySpace page: "As it becomes more and more obvious that humanity is on a rapid downhill slide, the questions become more and more important. Questions like: Am I an accident on this pl...

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MNEMIC To Embark On European Headlining Tour

Danish modern metallers MNEMIC will undertake the "Mechanical Massacre '07" European headlining tour beginning on May 16. Support will come from NIGHTRAGE (SWE) and SLOWMOTION APOCALYPSE (IT). The first leg of the tour has been announced, with more dates to follow next week. May 12 - Moscow (RU) Poi...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist ALEX SKOLNICK Looks Back On The Last Few Months

Guitarist Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT, ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) has issued the following update: "The big news is the our new [ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO] album, 'Last Day In Paradise' is done and available on Magnitude Records! It feels great to have this album complete, especially in the...

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Former KISS Guitarist MARK ST. JOHN Dead At 51

KNAC.COM is reporting that former KISS guitarist Mark St. John (photo) died this morning from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 51 years old. Acccording to KissFAQ.com, Mark St. John was born Mark Norton, in Hollywood, California, on February 7, 1956. His parents moved in the early 1960s to Garden Grove...

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DARK FUNERAL, HORRICANE Confirmed For Lithuania's BURNING STEEL FESTIVAL

DARK FUNERAL, HORRICANE, URSKUMUG and ARGHARUS LUCTUS have been confirmed for the Burning Steel Festival, set to take place on Sunday, April 29 in The House Of Polish Culture arena in Vilnius, Lithuania. For more information, click here. DARK FUNERAL is currently compiling footage for two double DVD...

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JUDAS PRIEST Producer Taks About Making Of 'Painkiller'

Greece's Metalzone recently conducted an interview with legendary producer Chris Tsagarides (THIN LIZZY, BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST, BRUCE DICKINSON, GIRLSCHOOL, IAN GILLAN, KING DIAMOND, HELLOWEEN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, OZZY OSBOURNE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On today's production t...

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THE AGONIST Signs With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

It is extremely rare to find an up-and-coming metal band taking strong political stands, much less one that's led by a dominating, beautiful, edgy female. But it is exactly this unique dynamic that led Century Media Records to sign Montreal's THE AGONIST (formerly THE TEMPEST) to a worldwide deal. T...

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The Arockalypse

They won the Eurovision Song Contest, they're coming up with enough merchandising ideas (LORDI Cola?) to make Gene Simmons get a non-Viagra-induced boner, they wear monster suits, and they single-handedly prove wrong anyone who touts Europe as more sophisticated and highbrow than the United States....

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THE FIRE THE FLOOD: First Song From Upcoming Album Posted Online

Rock Hill/Charlotte, North Carolina post-hardcore band THE FIRE THE FLOOD has posted a track off its upcoming full-length debut, "Truth Seekers", at its MySpace page. Check out the song "...And it Grows Like Weeds" at this location. The band will be releasing three new tracks in total via its MySpac...