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Hard Rock Artists Come Together For Benefit CD
In 2004 there were more than 1,000,000 cases of cancer reported in the United States and according to published reports about 1,500 people die every day from cancer. It was also in 2004 that the Chicago rock band ENUFF Z'NUFF found out that drummer Ricky Parent was battling cancer. Fans and friends...November 3, 2005
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IMPALED NAZARENE Announce New Album Title, Release Date
Finnish extreme metallers IMPALED NAZARENE have set "Pro Patria Finlandia" as the title of their ninth studio album, tentatively due on March 28, 2006 via Osmose Productions. The band will enter Sonic Pump studio in mid-November with producer Tapio Pennanen to begin recording the follow-up to 2003's...November 3, 2005
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Drummer GENE HOGLAN Says DARK ANGEL Reunion Will 'Never Happen'
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD drummer Gene Hoglan has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Hey, since I seem to be able to write my own headlines on Blabbermouth, I figured I'd throw oot a few...'Hoglan cures cancer-develops Death Ray in the process.' 'Hoglan replaced by trained mon...November 3, 2005
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VOIVOD To Finish Recording New Album In December
Bassist Jason "Jasonic" Newsted (ex-METALLICA) has finished laying down tracks for the upcoming studio album from Canadian metal legends VOIVOD. Vocalist Denis "Snake" Belanger and drummer Michel "Away" Lanegvin are expected to enter the studio in December with producer Glen Robinson (ANNIHILATOR, N...November 1, 2005
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KISS: Official ERIC CARR Bobblehead Figures Now Available
This month, it’s 14 years ago that KISS drummer Eric "The Fox" Carr passed away after losing his battle with cancer. Carr joined KISS back in 1980, after KISS had parted ways with original drummer Peter Criss. Carr recorded a number albums with KISS, including the very successful "Animalize" (1984),...November 1, 2005
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VOIVOD: Photos From PIGGY Memorial Posted Online
A slideshow of photos taken at a special by-invitation-only memorial held for late VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour on Oct. 22 at Le Savoy in Montreal has been posted online at this location. The gathering was attended by VOIVOD members Michel "Away" Langevin (drums) and Denis "Snake" Belanger...November 1, 2005
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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist Performs With SOUL ASYLUM: Photos Available
Several photos of GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson (ex-REPLACEMENTS) performing with SOUL ASYLUM at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN on October 24 have been posted online at this location. A review of the show can be found at StarTriibune.com. As previously reported, Stinson joined SOUL ASYLUM for...October 27, 2005
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Australian Guitarists Attempt To Break World Record With DEEP PURPLE's 'Smoke On The Water'
According to Australia's The Age, Melbourne guitarists will attempt to break an 11-year Guinness World Record on Sunday (Oct. 29) by playing the classic riff to DEEP PURPLE's "Smoke on the Water". To celebrate the Hard Rock Cafe's 10th birthday and raise funds for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre,...October 27, 2005
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SMALL TOWN POKER TOUR To Sponsor VINCE NEIL's 'Off The Strip' Poker Event
The Small Town Poker Tour (STPT) announced today they will be one of the participating sponsors of "Vince Neil's Off The Strip Poker Tournament," benefiting the T. J. Martell Foundation. "We are happy to be associated with such a good cause," stated Mark Fracalossi, executive producer of the STPT. "...October 24, 2005
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OCTAVIA SPERATI, AUDREY HORNE To Play Benefit Gig For Cancer Victims
Norwegian bands OCTAVIA SPERATI and AUDREY HORNE (featuring members of ENSLAVED, GORGOROTH, DERIDE and SYLVIA WANE) are among the acts that will be performing benefit concerts at the Mood and Kamelon venues in Bergen, Norway on Thursday, October 27, with all proceeds going to "young people who live...October 23, 2005
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FASTER PUSSYCAT Guitarist Diagnosed With Oral Cancer
According to a posting at Metal Sludge, FASTER PUSSYCAT guitarist Brent Muscat has been diagnosed with oral cancer. "Brent is a non-smoker, and drinks rarely," the posting reads. "He is for the most part a cleaner, more-sober-than-usual rock star. He has always been a stand-up guy and we're sure tha...October 22, 2005
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VINCE NEIL To Host Charity Poker Event Next Month
According to CardPlayer.com, MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil will be hosting the "Off the Strip" charity poker event at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas, Friday, November 11. Players buying into the $540 No Limit Hold 'Em event will face a serious distraction from the all-star collection of dancers f...October 15, 2005
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Sicario
The last time CRIMINAL surfaced on U.S. shores (and the only time I've heard them before this) was on 1999's "Dead Soul", a solid if rather derivative slab of South American metal with a good bit of SEPULTURA influence. The good news was, it was more "Chaos A.D". and "Arise" (though simplified consi...October 12, 2005
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SEBASTIAN BACH To Perform At T.J. Martell Foundation 30th Anniversary Gala
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach will perform at the 30th anniversary gala of the T.J. Martell Foundation on Thursday, October 6 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Manhattan. Other scheduled performers include NORAH JONES, ANTIGONE RISING and comedian LEWIS BLACK. Former Atlantic Records Chairm...October 1, 2005
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TWISTED SISTER, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT and ZEBRA Confirmed For WEEKEND FOR A CURE
TWISTED SISTER, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT and ZEBRA have been confirmed for the Weekend for a Cure, set to be held on Sunday, October 2 on the Flowerfield Fairgrounds in St. James, New York. Billy Baldwin will be hosting the event, which benefits the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund. (631-444-430...September 28, 2005
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