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Second Annual 'Dimebash' Concert Detailed
The second annual Dimebash event which is being held in honor of the late, great "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) at the world-famous Key Club on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California will take place on Wednesday, December 14. Fellow musicians will pay homage to one of metal's...November 28, 2011
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KISS Remembering ERIC CARR
KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, has been updated with the following message: "Twenty years ago today, our friend Eric Carr passed away after losing his battle with cancer. Over the eleven years Eric spent with KISS, he played over 800 concerts to millions of fans around the world, and he br...November 24, 2011
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SLAVIA Vocalist Loses Battle With Cancer
SLAVIA vocalist Jonas Christiansen was found dead in his apartment early this morning (Thursday, November 17) after battling colon cancer for the past few months. He was 31 years old. On November 18, members of several high-profile Norwegian metal bands, including DARKTHRONE, SATYRICON and TAAKE, wi...November 17, 2011
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DEVILDRIVER's KENDRICK Talks About His Online Guitar Community In New Video Interview
A two-and-a-half-minute video clip of DEVILDRIVER guitarist Jeff Kendrick talking to ARTISTdirect about www.allaxess.com, the online guitar community he started with fellow DEVILDRIVER axeman Mike Spreitzer can be seen below. AllAxess.com is shaping up to become a premier online guitar community, a...November 15, 2011
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ZONARIA Completes Work On Third Album
Swedish death/black metallers ZONARIA have completed work on their long-awaited third album for an early 2012 release. The CD was recorded in part at Abyss studio in Sweden with producer Jonas Kjellgren (SCAR SYMMETRY, SONIC SYNDICATE, HYPOCRISY, CENTINEX, CARNAL FORGE). Comments bassist Max Malmer:...November 14, 2011
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SACRIFICE Frontman To Guest On New CANCER BATS Album
Guitarist/vocalist Rob Urbinati of Canadian thrash metal veterans SACRIFICE has issued the following update: "Earlier this week, I got a call from none other than Eric Ratz, who engineered our 'Apocalypse Inside' album. He is presently recording the new album from Toronto band CANCER BATS, who invit...November 12, 2011
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DARKTHRONE, SATYRICON, TAAKE Members Come Together For JONAS R. CHRISTIANSEN
On November 18, members from high profile Norwegian metal bands, including DARKTHRONE, SATYRICON and TAAKE, will take part in a live show called "Algir - Stttekonsert For Jonas R. Christiansen", at Bergen's prime rock venue, Garage. The aim? Raise awareness for colon cancer. In addition, HELHEIM, GR...November 11, 2011
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STONE SOUR Hard At Work On New Material
Corey Taylor tells Billboard.com that STONE SOUR's follow-up to 2010's "Audio Secrecy" will be "probably the biggest thing we've done in our career." "Right now we're just working on demos...and a pretty grandiose idea that I've been kind of chewing on for a long time," Taylor says. "On a musical sc...November 8, 2011
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AC/DC Singer Raising Money For Families Affected By Pediatric Cancer
AC/DC singer Brian Johnson plans to raise $1,000,000 for for families affected by pediatric cancer. Brian's new "Highway To Help" TEXT To Give Campaign will be raising money through texting and the internet. During the 24 hours of the 50th running of the Rolex 24 Hours Of Daytona (January 28, 3:30 p...November 8, 2011
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Cancer Fund Hosts First Awards Gala At Playboy Mansion In Los Angeles
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund hosted its first Awards Gala on Tuesday evening (November 1) at the famed Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles to raise funds for its commitment to cancer prevention, research and education. Founded in memory of Ronnie James Dio, the world-renowned voice...November 3, 2011
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AEROSMITH Frontman Helping To Fund Gel To Revitalize Damaged Vocal Cords
According to TheWeek.com, AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler is one of the rock stars helping to fund a special gel that replicates the action of human vocal cords a help to musicians and cancer patients alike. Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing a special gel that mi...November 3, 2011
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Did ROBERT PLANT Marry Bandmate PATTY GRIFFIN?
The Pulse Of Radio reports: Has singer Robert Plant married his BAND OF JOY bandmate Patty Griffin? According to Ramble On Radio, rumors have been surfacing from Austin that the LED ZEPPELIN singer and Griffin have been seen around town with wedding rings on their fingers, and that Plant introduced...November 3, 2011
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RONNIE JAMES DIO's Widow To Re-Release Eighties Metal All-Star Project HEAR 'N AID
On May 20 and May 21, 1985, 40 artists from the metal community gathered at A&M Records Studios in Hollywood, California to participate in the making of a record called "Stars" as a part of a very special fundraising project spearheaded by Ronnie James Dio known as HEAR 'N AID. The "Stars" singl...November 1, 2011
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CHICKENFOOT's SAMMY HAGAR To Distribute Food And Donate $10,000 During Visit To Food Pantry
CHICKENFOOT, whose recent music video "Three And A Half Letters (I Need A Job)" is motivated by the dismal economy, has partnered with Feeding America to encourage fans to help alleviate some of the effects of the economy. Putting money where his mouth is, lead singer Sammy Hagar will donate $10,000...October 28, 2011
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VALLENFYRE: 'Cathedrals Of Dread' Video Released
"Cathedrals Of Dread", the new video from VALLENFYRE the new U.K. death metal band featuring Gregor Mackintosh, songwriter and guitarist of PARADISE LOST, alongside members of MY DYING BRIDE, AT THE GATES and DOOM can be seen below. The song comes off the group's debut album, "A Fragile King", which...October 28, 2011
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