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DANKO JONES To Release 'B-Sides' In February
Canadian rock trio DANKO JONES will release a new collection, "B-Sides", on February 2 via Bad Taste Records. The CD will contain 27 songs, including bonus, compilation tracks, cover songs, demo versions, etc. and several previously unreleased tracks. "B-Sides" will be released in two versions: * Re...January 14, 2009
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THE CHELSEA SMILES Announces New Guitarist
THE CHELSEA SMILES, a rock 'n roll/glam band formed in 2004 featuring guitarist Todd Youth (ex-MURPHYS LAW, D-GENERATION, DANZIG),bassist Johnny Martin and drummer Karl "Rockfist" Rosqvist, has announced the addition of guitarist and Detroit native RJ Ronquillo to the group's ranks. RJ, who is an i...January 13, 2009
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FEAR FACTORY/ARKAEA Drummer Schedules NAMM Signing Sessions
FEAR FACTORY/ARKAEA drummer Raymond Herrera will attend this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which is being held January 15-18 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. He will take part in the following signing sessions: Friday, January 16: 12:00 p.m. to 1...January 12, 2009
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BELIEVER: New Album Title Announced
Reactivated late '80s/early '90s technical-thrash metallers BELIEVER have set "Gabriel" as the title of their fourth album, due on March 17 via through KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Howard Jones' new imprint label Cesspool Records via Metal Blade. The CD will feature guest appearances by Jones, Joe Ric...January 12, 2009
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No Sign of Better Times
DESOLATEVOID charged onto the scene like a meth-crazed rhino with "Self Medicated Psycho Therapy", concocting a deadly mix of crust punk, southern metal, and sludge that at various points recalled bands similar to SOILENT GREEN and EYEHATEGOD. On sophomore album "No Sign of Better Times", the group...January 12, 2009
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AMON AMARTH, NIFELHEIM Confirmed For Sweden's HOUSE OF METAL Festival
AMON AMARTH and NIFELHEIM have been confirmed for this year's installment of the House Of Metal festival, set to take place February 27-28 at Folkets Hus in Umeå, Sweden. The festival billing is as follows: AMON AMARTH DANKO JONES GUILLOTINE MUSTASCH NIFELHEIM OPETH REMASCULATE SAINT DEAMON SANCTIFI...January 11, 2009
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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Frontman To Guest On New BELIEVER Album
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE frontman Howard Jones makes a special guest appearance on the new album from reactivated late '80s/early '90s technical-thrash metallers BELIEVER. The CD, which is scheduled for release in March through Jones' new imprint Cesspool Records via Metal Blade, will include additional co...January 11, 2009
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CAMP FREDDY To Perform At SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" band featuring Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist),Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan),and Chris C...January 8, 2009
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JIMMY PAGE's Manager: 'LED ZEPPELIN Are Over! It's Done'
Despite published reports to the contrary Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham have no plans to record and tour together. Earlier today (Wednesday, January 7),MusicRadar spoke exclusively with Peter Mensch, Jimmy Page's manager, who stated categorically, "LED ZEPPELIN are over! If you didn'...January 7, 2009
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JIMMY PAGE's Manager Defends Decision To Tour And Record Without ROBERT PLANT
According to Xfm, Peter Mensch, LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page's manager, has said that Page, John Paul Jones and Jason Bonham are likely to record and tour with a new singer. Mensch told the BBC 6 Music, "People don't really understand it. Jimmy Page has been playing guitar professionally since...January 7, 2009
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SCOTT WEILAND's Musical Director: Why You Shouldn't Scream For STP Songs At WEILAND Solo Shows
Los Angeles-based producer/engineer/guitarist Doug Grean, who is a guitarist, keyboardist and musical director for STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland's live solo band, has issued the following update: "So we've finished the first set of [Scott Weiland solo] tour dates. These...January 6, 2009
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TERROR: More Tour Dates Announced
Los Angeles hardcore/metal band TERROR has scheduled the following dates: Jan. 07 - Championship - Lemoyne, PA Jan. 08 - Forward Hall - Eerie, PA Jan. 09 - Europa - Brooklyn, NY Jan. 10 - Club Hell - Providence, RI Jan. 11 - First Unitarian Church - Philadelphia, PA Jan. 16 - Club Capone - ...January 5, 2009
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Loses Father To Cancer
Howard Portnoy, the father of DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, passed away on Sunday, January 4 at the age of 68. Commented Mike: "It's with the heaviest heart and deepest sorrow that I share the news of the passing of my best friend, my idol and my father, Howard Portnoy. "He passed away this mo...January 5, 2009
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DISTURBED: Video Interview With DAVID DRAIMAN Available
Austria's Mulatschag.TV has posted an eight-minute interview with DISTURBED frontman David Draiman conducted during the band's most recent European tour. Draiman talks about the fact that he has no tattoos, why he dislikes clowns, and a possible DISTURBED show in Israel. Watch the footage below. DIS...January 2, 2009
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YAKUZA Frontman's LED ZEPPELIN 2: THE LIVE EXPERIENCE To Play Chicago Tomorrow
LED ZEPPELIN 2: THE LIVE EXPERIENCE, the LED ZEPPELIN tribute act featuring Bruce Lamont (frontman for Chicago-based avantgarde metallers YAKUZA) and members of BUSKER SOUNDCHECK, will perform ZEPPELIN's entire "The Song Remains The Same" soundtrack plus a few other classic ZEPPELIN numbers on Janua...January 2, 2009
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