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United Abominations

MEGADETH's 2004 album "The System Has Failed" might not have persuaded a whole lot of people that the veteran speed metal act was back — following a two-year hiatus and wholesale lineup overhaul — but "United Abominations" makes the case a lot more convincingly out of the starting gate. "Sleepwalker...

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DEATH ANGEL Frontman's ALL TIME HIGHS: New Tour Dates Announced

ALL TIME HIGHS, the new San Francisco Bay Area-based band featuring DEATH ANGEL frontman Mark Osegueda alongside members of LICA-STO, TRES PISTOLAS, THE SICK and OOZIES, has lined up the following dates: Jun. 08 - Blue Lagoon - Santa Cruz, CA Jun. 12 - Bottom Of The Hill - San Francisco, CA (with DA...

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DREAM THEATER: More North American Tour Dates Announced

DREAM THEATER has announced more dates for its upcoming U.S. tour, which is scheduled to kick off late July. Support at all shows will come from REDEMPTION (the Los Angeles-based progressive metal band led by guitarist/songwriter Nicolas van Dyk and featuring vocal legend Ray Alder of FATES WARNING)...

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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Talks Gear; Video Available

A three-and-a-half-minute video clip of ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters discussing his gear backstage in Helsinki, Finland earlier tonight (Tuesday, May 8) has been posted at YouTube. ANNIHILATOR's current touring lineup consists of: Dave Padden - Vocals, Guitar Alex Landenburg - Drums Jeff Waters -...

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LINKIN PARK, MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE: Projekt Revolution Tour Dates Revealed

LINKIN PARK and MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE will headline this year's Projekt Revolution tour, which is scheduled to kick off late July. The bill — which will feature bands on two stages — also includes PLACEBO, H.I.M. and JULIAN-K joining the headliners on the Main Stage, and SAOSIN, STYLES OF BEYOND, MIND...

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ROBERT PLANT To Appear On FATS DOMINO Tribute CD

According to The Times-Picayune, former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant flew into New Orleans late last month to work on a Fats Domino tribute album. He joined a roster of marquee names — Paul McCartney, Elton John, Tom Petty, Tim McGraw, Norah Jones, Lenny Kravitz, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Rand...

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VAN HALEN, LED ZEPPELIN Settle Cover Band Lawsuit

Steve Lynn of Glenwood Springs, Colorado's Post Independent reports that a former local club owner reached a $40,000 settlement Wednesday with several famous musicians — including Van Halen Music Company and LED ZEPPELIN's Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and Patricia Bonham — who sued him...

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AM CONSPIRACY: Debut Album Delayed

AM CONSPIRACY, the new Florida-based project featuring former DROWNING POOL vocalist Jason "Gong" Jones, has had the release date of its as-yet-untitled debut record pushed back to August 7 from the previously announced July 17. An as-yet-unspecified single will arrive on June 5. As previously repor...

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VELVET REVOLVER Bassist On Touring Behind 'Contraband': 'There Was Never Really A Break'

Launch Radio Networks reports: VELVET REVOLVER begins a 12-date North American tour in Los Angeles on Thursday night (May 3) to give fans a preview of songs from its upcoming second album, "Libertad". The trek will include a stop at the Rock on the Range festival in Columbus, Ohio on May 19. "Libert...

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LED ZEPPELIN Bassist Performs 'Whole Lotta Love' On Mandolin; Video Available

A video clip of LED ZEPPELIN bassist John Paul Jones jamming the ZEPPELIN classic "Whole Lotta Love" on mandolin with the Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada-based contemporary acoustic band THE DUHKS at this year's Merlefest has been posted at YouTube. A photo of John Paul Jones rocking the mandolin can be...

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VIXEN, Y&T To Guest on KNAC.COM's 'WildSide' Today

Members of VIXEN and Dave Meniketti of Y&T will be the featured guests on KNAC.COM's '80s glam metal specialty program "WildSide" today (Saturday, April 28) with hostess Diana DeVille beginning at 4:30 p.m. PST. You can listen to the interview at www.knac.com using a Real Media or Windows Media...

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TO THE LIONS Signs With GOODFELLOW RECORDS

Burlington, Ontario hardcore quintet TO THE LIONS has inked a deal with Goodfellow Records family. The band will release its debut album, "Baptism Of Fire", on June 19. With members that have spent time in bands such as CONFINE, GRADE and SEVENTY EIGHT DAYS, it should come as no surprise that TO THE...

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POISON, RATT: U.S. Tour Dates Revealed

POISON, RATT (featuring singer Stephen Pearcy) and WHITE LION will join forces for a summer trek starting June 13 at the Bi Lo Center in Greenville, S.C., and wrapping in early September. The tour, which brings RATT and POISON onstage together for the first time since 1999, will visit amphitheaters,...

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ANNIHILATOR Guitarist Checks In From European Tour

Canadian thrashers ANNIHILATOR are currently on the road in Europe with TRIVIUM, GOJIRA and SANCTITY. The group's guitarist Jeff Waters has checked in with the following update: "Great crowds and a lot of metal. The TRIVIUM guys have been extremely cool to us and the other bands... Nice guys and the...

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DROWNING POOL: 'Full Circle' Release Date Announced

DROWNING POOL will release its third album, "Full Circle", on July 24 through the group's new record label, Eleven Seven Music (BUCKCHERRY). The band was reportedly looking at offers from Sanctuary and Century Media, but turned both down in favor of Eleven Seven Music. DROWNING POOL also has taken o...