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JELLO BIAFRA Celebrates 50th Birthday, Debuts New Band; Video Available

DEAD KENNEDYS legend Jello Biafra celebrated his 50th birthday (and the 30th anniversary of DEAD KENNEDYS) by debuting his new band, AXIS OF EVILDOERS, via a pair of performances on June 16-17 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, California. A two-and-a-half-minute video report on the...
June 20, 2008
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GLENN HUGHES To Perform With Unique Kiwi Band In New Zealand

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) will perform with a unique, Kiwi-based band when he plays the G-TARanaki International Guitar Festival on July 19 at the New Plymouth TSB Stadium in New Zealand. Although the erstwhile DEEP PURPLE star will be utilizing his regular...
June 20, 2008
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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: New Song Posted Online; New Album Artwork Unveiled

Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT will release its second full-length CD, "Midheaven", on August 19 via Hopeless Records. "The album follows a full cycle of man while he makes his ascent and discoveries and is eventually brought down by his lust of conquest and gr...
June 19, 2008
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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: West Coast Dates With EYES SET TO KILL, FEAR AND FAITH Announced

Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT will team up with EYES SET TO KILL and FEAR AND FAITH for a short West Coast tour later this month. The details are as follows: June 19 - Hollywood, CA - Whisky A-Go Go June 20 - Anaheim, CA - Chain Reaction June 21 - ...
June 10, 2008
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KALEDON: 'Legend Of The Forgotten Reign' Japanese Release Date Announced

Italian power metallers KALEDON will release their new album, "Legend Of The Forgotten Reign Chapter 5: A New Era Begins", in Japan on June 27. A European release will follow later this summer via Hellion Records. KALEDON has revealed the complete track listing for the Japanese version of "Legend Of...
June 10, 2008
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JIMI HENDRIX: Photos From 'Hendrix Revealed: A Life Through The Lens' VIP Reception Available

The month-long Jimi Hendrix photography exhibition at the Celebrity Vault in Beverly Hills opened with a VIP reception on Thursday, May 29 to a crowd of fans and high rollers willing to spend up to $40,000 on images of the rock legend. "Hendrix Revealed: A Life Through The Lens", with works spanning...
June 9, 2008
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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT To Release 'Midheaven' In August

Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT has set "Midheaven" as the title of its new album, due on August 19 via Hopeless Records. Although the initial sessions for "Midheaven" were helmed by veteran producer Toby Wright (METALLICA, SLAYER, ALICE IN CHAINS, SOULFLY, FEAR...
June 8, 2008
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KALEDON To Be Joined By 'Italian Voice Of LISA SIMPSON' At Morena Concert

Monica Ward, the Italian voice of Lisa Simpson in the American animated sitcom "The Simpsons", will join Italian power metallers KALEDON at their show on June 19 at Stazione Birra in Morena, Italy. They will perform the song "A Wounded Friend" from KALEDON's new album "Legend Of The Forgotten Reign...
June 7, 2008
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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Shows Off Private Guitar Collection, Talks Shop

ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters has set up a page on the band's web site where he shows off his private guitar collection and offers a first look at the new Gibson Jeff Waters Flying Volt model. He also talks Eddie Van Halen, Angus Young and more. Check it out at this location. ANNIHILATOR ...
June 6, 2008
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JAMES MURPHY Completes Guitar Solo For OBLITERHATE Debut

Guitarist-extraordinaire-turned-producer James Murphy (TESTAMENT, DEATH, OBITUARY) has completed a guest guitar solo on the song "Dawn Of Extermination", which will open the forthcoming debut album from OBLITERHATE. OBLITERHATE is the brainchild of guitarist Calvin Chiang of the Singaporean death th...
June 6, 2008
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VAN HALEN Confirmed For QUBEC CITY SUMMER FESTIVAL

The Qubec City Summer Festival (Le Festival dt de Qubec),in conjunction with the Socit du 400e anniversaire de Qubec, today pulled the last and certainly not least rabbit out of its hat! None other than hard rock legend VAN HALEN (with more than 80 million albums sold worldwide) was selected to kic...
June 5, 2008
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BUCKETHEAD And BRAIN Get Freaky And Funky On SCIENCE FAXTION Debut

Whenever bass legend Bootsy Collins and guitar shredder extraordinaire Buckethead get together, it's a given that new sonic ground will be broken. And this certainly proves to be the case on their latest project, SCIENCE FAXTION, which will be issuing its debut full-length, "Living on Another Freque...
June 5, 2008
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ALICE COOPER: 'Along Came A Spider' Artwork Revealed

Rock legend ALICE COOPER will release his new album, "Along Came A Spider", through SPV/Steamhammer on the following dates: Germany, Austria, Switzerland: July 25 Rest of Europe: July 28 North America: July 29 Check out the CD artwork below. "Along Came A Spider" was co-produced by Greg Hampton and...
June 4, 2008
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ELITE To Release 'We Own The Mountains' In July

Norwegian extreme metal band ELITE will release its third album, "We Own The Mountains", in July via the German label Folter Records. The track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. Volvens Vinterseid 02. Amanita Muscaria 03. Winter Moon King 04. Likmyren 05. Rovnatt 06. Fra Askens Kilde 07. Legend...
June 3, 2008
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DEEP PURPLE Legend Picks Edinburgh City Students For Special Gig

Gareth Edwards of Scotsman.com reports: As music teachers go, he has to be one of the coolest in town. DEEP PURPLE legend Jon Lord will be taking a group of budding Edinburgh rock stars under his wing as they prepare for a special performance of one of his seminal works. The six local ...
June 3, 2008