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JOHNNY TRUANT: 'The Grotesque' Video Posted Online
"The Grotesque", the Adam Powell-directed new video from the UK-based band JOHNNY TRUANT, can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's new album, "No Tears For The Creatures", which was released in the U.S. on September 30 via Ferret Music. According to a press release, JOHNNY TRUANT plays mu...October 8, 2008
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ZONARIA: Another New Song Posted Online; Footage From The Studio Available
Swedish death/black hopefuls ZONARIA have posted a new song, "Contra Mundum", on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's second full-length album, "The Cancer Empire", which will be released via Century Media Recrods on the following dates: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Italy:...October 8, 2008
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FORBIDDEN Guitarist Issues 'Thrash Domination' Recap
Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers FORBIDDEN took part in the Thrash Domination 2008 on September 20-21 at at Club Citta in Kawasaki, Japan alongside TESTAMENT and VOIVOD. FORBIDDEN guitarist Craig Locicero has checked in with the following update: "Well, it's been three weeks since we've...October 7, 2008
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SCARLET SINS: New Gydget Available
Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based all-female hard rock band SCARLET SINS has posted a new gydget (see below) featuring audio samples from its self-titled debut album, performance footage and links to buy music. SCARLET SINS supported MÖTLEY CRÜE at Sarnia, Ontario, Canada's annual Rogers Bayfest on Jul...October 7, 2008
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INSANITY: A New Chapter Begins
Guitarist/vocalist Dave Gorsuch of the long-running San Francisco Bay Area death metallers INSANITY has issued the following update: "The weekend of October 4-5, 2008 marked the first full band rehearsals since the bands long hiatus following original drummer Bud Mills diagnosis of blood clots and c...October 6, 2008
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Former BLACK SABBATH Singer TONY MARTIN Announces Producer, Title For New Solo Album
Former BLACK SABBATH singer Tony Martin has tapped Tom Galley of PHENOMENA fame to produce his next solo album, "Book of Shadows", tentatively due next year. Martin states, "It's great to have Tom on board especially since he is getting over the death of his brother, Mel Galley [ex-WHITESNAKE, TRAPE...October 4, 2008
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GIRLSCHOOL: 'Legacy' Gydget Available
A gydget for "Legacy", the 30th-anniversary album from the veteran British all-female hard rock band GIRLSCHOOL, can be found below. "Legacy" will be released on October 24 in Germany, October 27 in Europe and November 4 in the USA via Wacken Records/SPV. The CD will feature a plethora of special gu...October 1, 2008
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GRIM REAPER Back Catalog Being Reissued In Japan
According to CDJapan.co.jp, the back catalog from classic British heavy metallers GRIM REAPER will be reissued in Japan on October 22 via RCA/BMG. "See You in Hell" (1984),"Fear No Evil" (1985) and "Rock You to Hell" (1987) feature JVC K2 24-bit remastering and are available for pre-order at this l...September 30, 2008
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NIKKI SIXX And Make-A-Wish Foundation
Tanner Onder (see photo below) recently met with his favorite rock star, MÖTLEY CRÜE/SIXX: A.M. bassist Nikki Sixx. The backstage meeting was arranged by the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which flew Tanner and his family to Denver, Colorado to see the concert on July 25, 2008. Commented Tanner: "While on...September 29, 2008
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STEVE VAI Auctioning One-Hour Private Guitar Lesson For Charity
Steve Vai is offering a one-hour private guitar lesson for auction on eBay to benefit Allen Shellenberger, the drummer for rock band LIT. According to a press release, one lucky winner will receive a one-hour private guitar lesson with Steve Vai at a date, time, and location to be determined in Los...September 29, 2008
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JON LORD, BRUCE DICKINSON Perform With DEEP PURPLE In London
According to a posting on the DEEP PURPLE fan site The Highway Star, PURPLE was joined by former keyboardist Jon Lord for five songs at this year's Sunflower Jam 2008 on Thursday, September 25 at the Porchester Halls, London, England. This marked the first time that Lord has performed with the band...September 26, 2008
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THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND Interviewed At UK's ROCK OF AGES; Video Available
THE STEVE GRIMMETT BAND, the UK-based group led by former GRIM REAPER/ONSLAUGHT singer Steve Grimmett, was interviewed by "Angel Of Metal" at the Rock Of Ages Fest 2008, a charity event in aid of cancer research which was held on September 6-7 at The Asylum in Birmingham, England. Watch the chat bel...September 26, 2008
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GLITTERTIND: New Album Delayed
Torbjørn Sandvik of Norway's GLITTERTIND has issued the following update: "We have done a lot of recordings and the progress of the work with the new album has been great. There are some bad news concerning my personal life however. My girlfriend was diagnosed with blood cancer (leukaemia) a few day...September 25, 2008
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GIRLSCHOOL: More European Tour Dates Announced
Veteran British all-female hard rock band GIRLSCHOOL has scheduled the following dates: Oct. 04 - Martorell, Spain - Martohell Oktoberfest 08 Oct. 10 - Berlin, Germany - White Trash Oct. 17 - Pul, Holland - Uden Oct. 18 - Lantaarn, Holland - Helendoorn Oct. 19 - Wieze, Belgium - Metal Female Voices...September 25, 2008
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RUSH Makes Wish Come True For Special Fan
RUSH fan site RushIsABand.com reports: "Samantha is a 16-year-old RUSH fan from Summerville, Georgia who was diagnosed with cancer back in August of 2007. Three months into her treatment she was approached by the Make-A-Wish Foundation and asked how they could help to make her wish come true. The Ma...September 24, 2008