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Portugal's GOD To Release 'Hell & Heaven' EP
Portuguese viking/pagan metal combo GOD, which was formed by the Romanian brothers Gelu and Costel Lapusneanu, has inked a deal with Khæotica Productions. The group's new EP, "Hell & Heaven", contains five songs that are described in a press release as containing "a smooth gothic sound embraced...July 2, 2006
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LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE: New Album Pre-Orders To Include Link To Exclusive Track
If you order LACRIMAS PROFUNDERE's new single, "Again It's Over", or pre-order the German gothic rockers' new ablum, "Filthy Notes for Frozen Hearts", via Amazon, you will get the link to a free download of a new acoustic/unplugged version of one of the songs. Just send the confirmation mail to mail...July 2, 2006
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VINCE NEIL Delivers 'Smashing' Performance In Tampa
A BLABBERMOUTH.NET visitor by the name of Ken Heavenridge has submitted the following review of MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil's solo performance in Tampa, Florida Friday night (June 30): "Vince Neil 'performed' last night (June 30th) at the St. Pete Times Forum with RATT as the opener. A friend of...July 1, 2006
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Former OPETH Bus Driver Sentenced In Porn Case
According to TampaBays10.com, the former tour bus driver for the Swedish experimental heavy metal band OPETH was sentenced to 25 years in prison Friday (June 30) on a guilty plea to a child porn charge, the U.S. Attorney's office announced. Leon Rodney Whitman Jr. (photo, charge report),47, was ...June 30, 2006
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ICED EARTH Mainman SCHAFFER Comments On New Guitarist
As first reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET early this morning, ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer has now confirmed the addition of guitarist Ernie Carletti, (formerly of SLIKHELVETIKA) to the group's ranks. Schaffer's statement on the matter reads as follows: "I just wanted to make a quick but significant...June 30, 2006
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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER: 'It's Absolutely Amazing That The Band Is Still Very, Very Strong'
Writer/photographer John Harrell recently conducted an interview with KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer for a cover story in the Japanese magazine Burrn! An excerpt from the third part of the chat follows: Burrn!: Your sound is pretty close to Ace's. Did you keep his same setups and guitars? Thayer: "No,...June 30, 2006
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE 'In Full Vocal Mode'
MEGADETH guitarist Glen Drover has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "I thought I would let you all know that I just arrived home from the recording sessions in L.A. and all went very very well! Working with Jeff Balding and Dave [Mustaine] was gre...June 29, 2006
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MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO Films Live DVD In Japan
World-renowned progressive rock guitarist Michael Angelo Batio's official web site has been updated with the following message: "[Michael Angelo Batio] just returned from performing a phenomenal concert in Tokyo, Japan. The next day he spent the entire afternoon filming a live DVD, including an exte...June 29, 2006
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More On TOMMY LEE's Bust-Up With Actor JOSH DUHAMEL
The New York Post has published another insider's take on MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee's run-in with "Las Vegas" actor Josh Duhamel at Bella nightclub in Los Angeles Tuesday night (June 27). A spy said that while Duhamel pounded on the men's room door and yelled "Hurry up!", a friend told Josh, "St...June 29, 2006
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HOURCAST To Hit The Road With 30 SECONDS TO MARS
After a successful series of live performances with SEVENDUST, Boston electronic rockers HOURCAST will join 30 SECONDS TO MARS on a nationwide U.S. tour for the duration of the summer. Newcomers on the hard rock scene, HOURCAST blend unique elements of computerized rock and heavy metal to create a u...June 28, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS, Former Girlfriend Settle Defamation Lawsuit
The Associated Press is reporting that KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and a former girlfriend have settled a defamation lawsuit in which she said he made her sound like a "sex-addicted nymphomaniac" during a documentary shown on VH1. The settlement, announced Wednesday (June 28),said the "amica...June 28, 2006
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BRUCE DICKINSON: 'Anthology' DVD First-Week Chart Positions Revealed
IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's new three-disc DVD set, entitled "Anthology", has entered the Music DVD charts in the following countries: Denmark: #3 Finland: #2 France: #20 Italy: #9 Sweden: #10 UK: #3 Available on Sanctuary Visual Entertainment, "Anthology" is the definitive Dickinson pack...June 28, 2006
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LED ZEPPELIN And METALLICA Are Among Top Rock Bands Of All Time
LED ZEPPELIN and METALLICA are among the Top 10 Rock Bands of All Time, according to AVRev.com. To celebrate their pending tenth anniversary on July 1, 2006, AVRev.com has compiled its list of the Top 100 Rock Bands of All Time. Unlike past lists that are based on mere opinion, the AVRev.com "Top Ro...June 28, 2006
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Former KISS Manager Sings Different Tune
According to FOXNews.com, former KISS manager and longtime fugitive Jesse Hilsen testified for the first time Monday (June 26) in Manhattan Family Court in response to charges that he failed to pay support to his ex-wife, Rita Hilsen, and their two children. Under questioning from his ex-wife's atto...June 27, 2006
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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer's Solo Project To Feature TESTAMENT, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Members
DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his official web site: "The studio dates are set for recording my drum tracks for the still-yet-to-be-named solo/side project I am doing. We will be entering the Armoury Studios on August 20th/22nd to do my drumtrac...June 27, 2006
