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Don't Push Us When We're Hot

After several years of label-jumping (Hydra Head, Equal Vision, Revelation) and a fairly recent breakup, Vermont's DROWNINGMAN has found yet another home on Thorp Records and will release "Don't Push Us When We're Hot" on October 11. DROWNINGMAN stays just clear of being classified as a traditional...

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AMEN Frontman CASEY CHAOS: 'Bloodied, Broken And Penniless Yet Again'

AMEN frontman Casey Chaos has issued the following statement: "First off, I want to say 'Thank you' to everyone that has ever been a part of this rollercoaster of a life called AMEN. On both sides of the stage, it has been an honor to be able to have released three albums on three different ...

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Ex-HADES Guitarist DAN LORENZO And CASSIUS KING To Appear On BEATLES Tribute CD

Former HADES/current CASSIUS KING mainman Dan Lorenzo has issued the following update: "Keith Roth from Main Man Records has asked us to cover a BEATLES song for an upcoming BEATLES tribute CD. At first, I didn't have a real interest in participating, but (bassist) Jimmy Schulman convinced me otherw...

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Former GRIM REAPER Guitarist To Perform Acoustic Set Of PANTERA Songs At DIMEBAG Benefit

Former GRIM REAPER guitarist Nick Bowcott will perform a special acoustic set of PANTERA songs prior to the "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) benefit show being held on Tuesday, August 30 at the Improv (4980 Beltline Road #250) comedy showcase and restaurant in Dallas, Texas. A celebrat...

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ARCH ENEMY, TRIVIUM, NEVERMORE: Don't Let Your Favorite Video Get Dissed

The latest videos from ARCH ENEMY ("Nemesis"),TRIVIUM ("Pull Harder On The Strings of Your Martyr"),NEVERMORE ("Final Product"),SOILWORK ("Light the Torch") and UNEARTH ("Zombie Autopilot") are competing in the newly launched heavy metal installment of the "Dig-It-Or-Dis-It" section of the Yahoo!...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Frontman's Collaboration With BUCKETHEAD To Surface On 'Horror' Soundtrack

On October 18, Immortal Records will release the soundtrack to the highly anticipated "Masters of Horror" series, a 13-episode anthology directed by today's most renowned horror directors. The specially-priced, extravagantly packaged, double disc CD will be comprised entirely of brand new and previo...

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BENEDICTUM Complete Work On Debut Album

San Diego, CA epic power metal band BENEDICTUM have finished mixing their debut album, "Uncreation", for a late October release via Locomotive Music. The album was produced by Jeff Pilson (ex-DIO, DOKKEN) and mixed by Pilson and former WARLOCK bassist Tommy Henriksen under the ZuZu Recordings Ltd. b...

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Bassist JEFF PILSON Explains Why He's Not Interested In DOKKEN Reunion

Bassist Jeff Pilson (DOKKEN, DIO, FOREIGNER) has posted the following message on his official web site: "Well, it's been a long time. In fact, I'd say I'm wayyyyy overdue at getting everyone up-to-date at what's been going on. I must confess, between traveling, fatherhood, and a host of projects whi...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist: 'Heavy Metal Is An Area We Don't Like To Go Into'

Allan Wigney of the Ottawa Sun recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. On the subject of being labeled a "heavy metal" band, Campbell said, "We sit on the fence between hard rock and pop. We can take 'hard rock,' but the heavy metal thing is an area we don't like...

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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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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Answers Fans' Questions

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer recently answered a few questions from fans via his official web site. A few excerpts from the Q&A session follow: Q: What was the first song you ever heard on tape that you recorded in a studio? What went through your head listening to it? Tommy Thayer: "It was back...

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DEEP PURPLE: Documentary To Air On THE BIOGRAPHY CHANNEL

According to Deep-Purple.net, a documentary about DEEP PURPLE will be shown on The Biography Channel in the U.K. on August 20 at 8:00 p.m., 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m.),August 21 (10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.),August 22 (9:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.) and August 23 (8:00 a.m....

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KING'S X: New Song Posted Online

A brand-new KING'S X track, entitled "Alone", is available for streaming on guitarist Ty Tabor's MySpace.com page. "Alone" comes off the Texas-based rock trio's upcoming album, "Ogre Tones" (view artwork at this location),due on September 27 via InsideOut Music America. The new KING'S X album was p...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'I Don't Like Being Around EDDIE VAN HALEN'

Singer Sammy Hagar recently spoke to Billboard.com about VAN HALEN's 2004 reunion tour and his current solo trek, which he has dubbed "The Tequila Made Me Do It". According to Hagar, the VAN HALEN reunion didn't work out as planned, and he places the blame almost solely with guitarist Edward Van Hal...

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A NEW REVOLUTION: Former SLAVES ON DOPE, UNLOCO Members To Hit The Road

A NEW REVOLUTION, the new Austin, Texas-based band featuring former SLAVES ON DOPE members Frank "Frankie" Salvaggio (bass) and Rob Urbani (drums),along with ex-UNLOCO singer Joey Duenas, have uploaded their cover of NEW ORDER's "True Faith" at this location. A NEW REVOLUTION recently completed a f...