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Heavy Metal Musicians Speak Out On Rising Anti-American Sentiment Around The World

Norway's Imhotep 'zine recently asked more than 60 heavy metal and hard rock musicians to answer the following question regarding the current political situation in the world: What's your opinion on the rising tide of the anti-American sentiment around the world and to what would you attribute this?...

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Bassist BARRY SPARKS Comments On UFO Tour

Bassist extraordinaire Barry Sparks (DOKKEN, ex-MSG, TED NUGENT) has commented on the reports that he will be filling in for UFO bassist Pete Way on the band's upcoming U.S. tour after Way was denied a working visa "due to having overstayed the number of days he was there on his last visit." Says Sp...

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Former POISON/MR. BIG Guitarist To Release New Solo Album In September

Former POISON/MR. BIG guitarist Richie Kotzen will release his new solo album, "Get Up", on September 25. Described as "an absorbing collective blend of Kotzen's musical influences and diversity," "Get Up" reflects the guitar styles that have defined Kotzen's career as a virtuoso. "In the past a lot...

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IMPALED Complete Work On 'Death After Life'

Oakland, California's demented, maniacal surgeons known as IMPALED have completed work on their third album, "Death After Life", tentatively due in early 2005 through Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2002's "Mondo Medicale", "Death After Life" was recorded by Billy Anderson (CATHEDRAL, MR. BU...

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IMPALED NAZARENE To Record Live Album In Italy

Finland's IMPALED NAZARENE will record a live album in Italy between September 17 and September 19. The group will record three shows (Milan, Catania, Ascoli) with their sound engineer Tapio Pennanen and his assistant, Erkki Saviharju. "We are celebrating 15 years as a band next year so it is about...

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SUFFOCATION, DYING FETUS, VEHEMENCE Confirmed For TEXAS MURDER FEST

SUFFOCATION, DYING FETUS, VEHEMENCE and INCANTATION are among the bands confirmed for the first annual Texas Murder Fest, a two-day event set to be held September 11-12 at The International Ballroom in Houston, TX. A complete list of the artists current scheduled to perform at the festival is as fol...

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DOHENY To Support ORGY In California

DOHENY, the California-based band formed by ex-THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar) and former PITCHSHIFTER frontman Jon "J.S." Clayden, will be supporting ORGY on a run of California dates outside of Los Angeles. The details are as follows: Aug. 24 - The Coach House - San Juan Capist...

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Iraqi Heavy Metal Band Unable To Land Gigs In Society Ripped Apart By War

The Wall Street Journal has published an article spotlighting what may be Iraq's only heavy metal band, ACRASSICAUDA (read previous story),as they learn the difficulties of reviving culture and entertainment in a society ripped apart by war. A short excerpt from the article, which appears in the WS...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Singer To Perform Showcase Gig In Japan

Former RAINBOW and current YNGWIE MALMSTEEN vocalist Doogie White will be traveling to Japan in early September to perform a special showcase gig with young Japanese guitarist Takayoshi Omura at Club Citta in Tokyo. Omura's debut album, entitled "Nowhere To Go", features guest appearances by White,...

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GENE SIMMONS: Hitting The Beavers

In a brand-new interview with The Monitor, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons compared his rise to that of Arnold Schwarzenegger. The current California governor probably wasn’t the ideal person for any of the goals he set for himself — Mr. Olympia, super action hero actor and then governor. It didn...

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KITTIE Drummer's Hospitalization Forces Cancellations

KITTIE were forced to cancel last night's scheduled performance in Cleveland and tonight's gig in Cincinnati after drummer Mercedes Lander was hospitalized "due to severe dehydration and exhaustion." Lander has since been released from the hospital and the tour will continue as planned beginning wit...

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W.A.S.P. Cancel Pittsburgh Concert, BLACKIE LAWLESS Suffering From 'Pneumonia'

W.A.S.P. have cancelled their scheduled appearance at the Mr. Smalls Theatre in Pittsburgh, PA Thursday night (August 12),according to a venue representative who spoke to BLABBERMOUTH.NET. The show was called off because the group's lead singer, Blackie Lawless, is "very ill" with "pneumonia," the...

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DRY KILL LOGIC To Hit The Road With NONPOINT And SKINDRED

DRY KILL LOGIC will be hitting the road with NONPOINT and SKINDRED beginning in late September. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 22 - Duluth, MN @ Kirby Rafters (U. Minnesota) Sep. 23 - Madison, WI @ Luther's Blues Sep. 24 - Chicago, IL @ Double Door Sep. 25 - Buffalo, NY @ Showplace Theatre ...

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GOREROTTED Part Ways With Singer

U.K. extreme metal lunatics GOREROTTED have parted ways with singer Mr. Gore. They will continue as a five-piece until a suitable replacement has been found. Remaining vocalist Goreskin and bass player Wilson will handle the high vocals between them for all upcoming festival shows and club gigs. GOR...

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VELVET REVOLVER To Receive Support From Ex-EUROPE Guitarist In Stockholm

VELVET REVOLVER will be supported by former EUROPE guitarist Kee Marcello's K2 project during their appearance at Annexet in Stockholm, Sweden Thursday night (August 12). Prior to their performance, VELVET REVOLVER will hold a signing session at Rocks Records in the Globe shopping mall beginning at...