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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Checks In From AEROSMITH Tour

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has checked in from the band's "The Route of All Evil" tour with fellow music veterans AEROSMITH with the following update: "We're in Darien Lake (where?) and leave after the show for [New York City]… my fave place as far as energy and people watching. Gonna be in the...

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MASTODON: 'Blood Mountain' To Receive Vinyl Release Next Month

MASTODON's "Blood Mountain" album willl receive a vinyl release via Relapse on October 3. The LP will be released on with expanded artwork and in a range of limited-edition vinyl colors. For more information, click here. As previously reported, MASTODON's video for the song "The Wolf is Loose" can b...

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MASTODON To Guest On SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO's 'Hard Attack'

MASTODON will be the featured guests on Sirius Satellite Radio's Hard Attack for an hour of controlled chaos with host José Mangin. Join the sick and twisted Brent Hinds and Brann Dailor on Friday, September 15 at 8:00 p.m. as they explore the entrails of their major label debut, "Blood Mountain", d...

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KISS Is 'Still The Hottest Band In Any Land'

KISS' official web site has been updated with the following press release: Where other bands have fan clubs, KISS has a full-fledged Army of the most rabid and loyal true believers in the world. For more than three decades, the KISS Army has wanted and demanded nothing less than the best from their...

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MASTODON: In-Store Appearances, Venue Signings Announced

MASTODON has lined up a number of in-store appearances and venue signings during the current tour in support of its "Blood Mountain" CD. Fans can come by to meet the band, hear the record and get their copy of "Blood Mountain" autographed. The details are as follows: In-store appearances: Sept. 19 5...

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LOUDNESS' HIGUCHI Issues Collection Of Drum Solos

LOUDNESS drummer Munetaka Higuchi has just released a live CD compilation of drum solos he has performed in concert over the years. The track listing is as follows: 01. Drum Solo (from "Live-Loud-Alive" - Shibuya Kokaido, Tokyo, Nov. 2, 1983) 02. Drum Solo (from "Live In Tokyo - Lightning Strikes" -...

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MASTODON: Final 'Making Of Blood Mountain' Episodes Available

Atlanta's MASTODON has posted the final web episodes (#7 through #10) featuring commentary and footage revealing the making of the group's latest album, "Blood Mountain". Check it out at this location. As previously reported, MASTODON's video for the song "The Wolf is Loose" can be viewed by clickin...

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Japan Wins AIR GUITAR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS; SENTENCED Guitarist Among Judges

Air Guitar World Championships took place in Club Teatria, Oulu, for the 11th time. Japan's strong presence produced a world champion and this year Ochi "Dainoji" Yosuke gets a chance to spread the gospel of air guitars. Yosuke outplayed the other skillful contestants with his simplistic but extreme...

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IRON MAIDEN: Orchestral Tribute To 'Piece of Mind' Due This Month

Vitamin Records has set a September 19 release date for the IRON MAIDEN tribute album "The Hand of Doom Orchestra Plays Iron Maiden's Piece of Mind: The Orchestral Tribute". A description of the project on the Vitamin web site reads as follows: "Amongst the dust and debris of time and trends, IRON M...

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KISS: 'Alive!' Box Set Due In November

According to a posting at KissKollector.com, Universal Music will be releasing an "Alive!" box set featuring KISS' first three "Alive" albums (as released on Universal labels, whereas the latest "Alive IV"/"Kiss Symphony" album came out via Sanctuary Records) in November. The set will appearently be...

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MASTODON Kicks Off Headlining Tour; Setlist Revealed

MASTODON launched a headlining tour in support of its new CD, "Blood Mountain", Wednesday night (September 6) at Ramshead Live in Baltimore, Maryland. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Ole Nessie 02. Circle Of Cysquatch 03. Iron Tusk 04. March Of The Fire Ants 05. Where Strides The Behemoth 06...

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SACRED STEEL: 'Hammer Of Destruction' Final Track Listing Revealed

German metallers SACRED STEEL have announced the final track listing for their upcoming sixth album, "Hammer of Destruction", due on November 10 via Massacre Records. The CD was recorded at the Spiderhouse studio in Lütte (near Berlin) with legendary producer Harris Johns (VOIVOD, HELLOWEEN, ST. VIT...

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SILENT FORCE Frontman To Appear On GENIUS Rock Opera 'The Final Surprise'

D.C. Cooper (SILENT FORCE, ex-ROYAL HUNT) has joined a cast of singers who will appear on the third and final chapter of the GENIUS rock opera, entitled "The Final Surprise". D.C. will sing all the parts which were originally slated for the Mark Boals character. The former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN singer wi...

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MASTODON: 'Making Of Blood Mountain' Episode Six Available

Atlanta's MASTODON has posted the sixth exclusive video clip featuring commentary and footage revealing the making of "Blood Mountain". Check it out at this location. As previously reported, MASTODON's video for the song "The Wolf is Loose" can be viewed by clicking here. The track comes off the Atl...

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AC/DC: Unauthorized 'Thunder Rock Interviews' DVD Due In October

According to a posting on the AC/DC fan site AC/DC Highway To Hell, a new AC/DC DVD, entitled "Thunder Rock Interviews", is scheduled for release on October 31. A press release describes the set as the following: "Get up close and personal with one of rocks loudest bands, AC/DC. Get the full story ....