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SHADOWS FALL Frontman On Upcoming CD: 'This Isn't Gonna Be Some Candy-Pop Bubblegum Sh*t'

SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair recently spoke to Decibel magazine (web site) about the band's new deal with Atlantic Records following a three-album stint with Century Media Records. "Once we crossed the 100,000 mark on 'The Art of Balance' [the band's third album, which came out in 2002], the sha...

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THE BLACK CROWES Go Into The Vault For 'The Lost Crowes'

Twice THE BLACK CROWES have recorded albums that were never officially released: "Tall" in 1993 and "Band" in 1997. While a few songs from these lost albums were re-recorded and released on studio albums, many have emerged only through the band's legendary live shows. THE BLACK CROWES recently went...

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FLYLEAF Enjoying Their Own Tour

Launch Radio Networks reports: FLYLEAF just wrapped up the initial leg of its first headlining tour over the weekend and will fly to Europe for some festival shows before coming back to the States to begin the second leg on June 17 in Birmingham, Alabama. Singer Lacey Mosley told Launch that the ban...

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JAGUAR To Headline Germany's THRASH TILL DEATH Festival

NWOBHM veterans JAGUAR have been confirmed as the headliners of the Thrash Till Death festival, set to take place June 30 – July 1 in Wolfenbuttal, Germany. JAGUAR will perform on July 1. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: ABANDONED BULLSHIT EURE ERBEN CRIPPER HATEFUL AGONY INQUIRING BLO...

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MIKE PATTON: No FAITH NO MORE Reunion — For Now

Former FAITH NO MORE frontman Mike Patton recently spoke to Reuters about the release of his "Peeping Tom" project, a melody-based record that fuses hip-hop and alternative rock. "This is more song-oriented. I needed some balance," Patton told Reuters in a recent interview. "A lot of melodic song id...

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AL ATKINS Guitarist MIKE DE JAGER Launches G-TV

South African guitarist Mike De Jager, who is currently playing with original JUDAS PRIEST frontman Al Atkins, has sent the following message to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Work with Al Atkins continues as we rehearse with the new tour band getting ready for Sweden later this year. "Great news, though. I own...

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MERCENARY: New Album Details Revealed; Bassist Announced

Denmark's MERCENARY have wrapped up recording and mixing their new album, "The Hours That Remain", with producer Jacob Hansen (RAUNCHY, COMMUNIC, MAROON, HATESPHERE),who had previously worked with the group on their "11 Dreams" offering. Commented the group: "We made what we feel is the most powerf...

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DIAMOND HEAD To Release 'It's Electric' Live Album In June

Prior to the release of their upcoming live DVD, DIAMOND HEAD will issue a new live album, entitled "It's Electric", through Secret Records on June 26. The album was recorded at London's Astoria theatre on November 4, 2005, and features a mixture of classic tracks and new material. It is the second...

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SEPULTURA Confirmed For LIVE N' LOUDER Festival

Brazilian thrashers SEPULTURA have been added to the second edition of Live N' Louder, the traveling festival that is scheduled to hit Mexico City, Mexico; Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Sao Paulo, Brazil in October. The festival lineup is shaping up as follows: SEPULTURA STRATOVARIUS BLACK LABEL SOCI...

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RUSH Worship At Toronto's Rogers Centre

The Toronto Sun has issued the following report: "Toronto Blue Jays catcher Gregg Zaun makes no secret of his music interests or the fact that he is a huge fan of the band RUSH. So at a recent Toronto game against the Oakland Athletics at the Rogers Centre, Zaun was sufficiently psyched when he lear...

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KISS Rehearse For 'VH1 Rock Honors': Photos Available

KISS rehearsed in Los Angeles on Friday (May 19) for the "VH1 Rock Honors" show. Hab from manager Doc McGhee's office stopped by and snapped a few photos of the guys rehearsing. This was the first time KISS has played together since their one-off corporate gig, Hondafest, last September in Ohio. Dru...

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LILLIAN AXE To Finish Mixing New Album This Month

LILLIAN AXE have posted the following update on their official web site: "[New LILLIAN AXE] CD: All the recording and re-recording is completed. They are in the final stages of mixing the CD. Mixing should be completed around the end of the month, after which it will be mastered. Printing/distributi...

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ALICE COOPER To Serve As 'Guest Of Honor' At Toronto's Rue Morgue's Festival Of Fear

According to a posting on the SickthingsUK web site, Alice Cooper has been announced as the "horror guest of honor" at "Rue Morgue's Festival Of Fear", which is part of Fan Expo 2006, to be held September 1-3 at the Toronto Convention Center in Toronto, Canada. Also appearing at the event are a ...

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MANIFEST Announce New Bassist

Norwegian noise-thrashers MANIFEST have announced the addition of bassist Kenneth Einarsen to the group's ranks. "We have spent a lot of time with this crazy bastard lately and we thought it was about time that he joined us," the band write on their web site. "Kenneth is about exactly what we were l...

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ALICE COOPER To Open For THE ROLLING STONES In Norway

According to a posting on the SickthingsUK web site, it appears the rumors that ALICE COOPER is opening for THE ROLLING STONES are true. A member of the band mentioned it a few days ago and Alice reportedly confirmed it on his "Nights With Alice Cooper" radio show earlier in the week. The ...