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Guitarist ALLEN WEST Rejoins OBITUARY In Time For U.S. Tour Kick-Off

One day after announcing his departure from OBITUARY, guitarist Allen West has rejoined the group and is on his way to the first show of the band's U.S. tour with NAPALM DEATH, which is scheduled to kick off Thursday (September 1) in Springfield, Virginia. OBITUARY bassist Frank Watkins contacted BL...

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ABORTED Prepare For North American Tour

Belgium's ABORTED are preparing for their first full North American invasion. Their formidable new album, "The Archaic Abattoir", won the band considerable praise. Founder and vocalist Sven De Caluwe commented on the upcoming tour and lineup changes: "Things are really starting to move fast for us,...

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VOIVOD's PIGGY: Funeral Services Scheduled

A viewing for late VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour will be held at the following location/times: St-Dominique Church 2551, rue Saint-Dominique, Jonquière, Quebec Canada G7X 6J6 Tél. : 418-547-4704 Tuesday, August 30: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 31: 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; 7:00 p...

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AXL ROSE Slams SLASH And DUFF For Filing 'Baseless Lawsuits' And 'Spreading Untruths'

MTV.com is reporting that GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose has fired back at his former bandmates Slash and Duff McKagan, through his attorney. Last week, Slash and Duff filed a federal lawsuit against the singer, charging that Rose transferred the publishing rights to the band's back catalog without...

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I.C.E. Part Ways With CRASH MUSIC, Seek New Label Home

Maryland-based black metallers I.C.E. (IMPERIAL CRYSTALLINE ENTOMBMENT) have parted ways with Crash Music Inc. According to a posting on the group's web site, the band's management "is currently in search of a label that will help to fulfill the needs and goals of the band as help spread the gospel...

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GREAT WHITE Nightclub Fire Defendants Want Charges Tossed

The Associated Press has issued the following report: The owners of a nightclub where 100 people died in a fast-moving fire in 2003 asked a judge Friday to throw out manslaughter charges against them. A motion seeking partial dismissal of counts against Michael and Jeffrey Derderian, owners of The S...

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MARILYN MANSON At KERRANG! AWARDS: Video Available

Video footage of MARILYN MANSON speaking to reporters on Thursday (August 25) in London, England prior to picking up the the Icon Award at the Kerrang! Awards is available at BBC.co.uk. MANSON, who plays the Reading Festival this weekend, was honored for "a notoriety that has spread all over the glo...

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IRON MAIDEN Inducted Into KERRANG! HALL OF FAME; MARILYN MANSON Picks Up ICON Award

According to Manchester Online, shock rocker MARILYN MANSON picked up the Icon Award at tonight's Kerrang! Awards. [Check out pictures from Film Magic and Wire Image.] MANSON, who plays the Reading Festival this weekend, was honored for "a notoriety that has spread all over the globe." Heavy metal v...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist JEFF YOUNG's 'Deth And Life Experiences

During the late eighties at the tender age of 21, classically trained guitarist Jeff Young stepped into the metal world as lead guitarist for the legendary band MEGADETH. Jeff's highlight performances on the group's 1987 "So Far, So Good... So What!" album and tours astounded MEGA-fans and guitar af...

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DEEP PURPLE: 'Leaked' Album Artwork Was Rejected

DEEP PURPLE's official web site, Deep-Purple.com, has been updated with the following message: "The Internet is a brilliant thing but can also spread rumors that are untrue. "At the moment there is a rumor regarding the artwork of the upcoming [DEEP PURPLE album] 'Rapture of the Deep', including an...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist MARTY FRIEDMAN: 'Essential' Video To Receive DVD Release In The Fall

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Marty's fans will not want to miss a special episode of [Japanese TV show] 'Hebimetasan' this Tuesday night (Aug. 23) when one of Marty's idols, Japanese living legend Yashiro Aki, joins him fo...

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JUDAS PRIEST: More North American Tour Dates Announced

JUDAS PRIEST have announced more dates dor the second leg of their North American tour. Support at all shows will come from ANTHRAX except where otherwise indicated. The details are as follows: Sep. 23 - Soaring Eagle Casino - Pleasant, MI * Sep. 24 - Post Gazette Pavilion - Burgettstown, PA Sep. 25...

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It's Official: ANTHRAX To Support JUDAS PRIEST On North American Tour

JUDAS PRIEST have confirmed that ANTHRAX will be providing support on "most of" the dates on the second leg of PRIEST's North American tour. JUDAS PRIEST / ANTHRAX tour dates (except where otherwise noted): Sep. 23 - Soaring Eagle Casino - Mt. Pleasant, MI (no ANTHRAX) Sep. 24 - Post Gazette Pavilio...

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GEORGE LYNCH To Embark On East Coast Tour In September

Legendary guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) will be embarking on an East Coast tour in September. The first stop on the trek will be Jaxx in Virginia, with more dates to follow. Cities that will be hit during the tour include: Springfield, VA Clifton, NJ West Springfield, MA New York City,...

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IRON MAIDEN Bassist: We Love Playing In The U.S.

IRON MAIDEN founder Steve Harris recently talked in detail to www.classicrockrevisited.com writer Shelly Harris about why the band decided to play on the Ozzfest bill (despite otherwise being headliners worldwide since 1982) and other current events and musings about that tour and the band's real at...