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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: New Album Title Announced

Arizona metallers FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have set "The Cold" as the title of their new album, due in early 2009 via Driven Music Group, the label created by former KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch. According to guitarist Mark Simpson, the CD will feature "10 songs — ALL brutal, ALL killer, NO filler!!...

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CAMP FREDDY Holiday Madness

CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist),Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan),and Chris...

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Ex-RAINBOW Members Unite With Son Of RITCHIE BLACKMORE To Form OVER THE RAINBOW

Former RAINBOW musicians Joe Lynn Turner, Tony Carey, Bobby Rondinelli and Greg Smith have united with a second-generation Blackmore to form OVER THE RAINBOW. OVER THE RAINBOW is: Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW 1980-1984) - Vocals Tony Carey (RAINBOW 1975-1978) - Keyboards Bobby Rondinelli (RAINBOW 1980-1...

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SAMMY HAGAR On CHICKENFOOT, EDDIE VAN HALEN Airplane Fight

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Classic Rock Revisited: You have always been about the music. From the WABOS to VAN HALEN to your solo career to MONTROSE. I think the fans...

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THE ETERNAL: New Audio Interview With MARK KELSON Available

Guitarist/vocalist Mark Kelson of the Australian atmospheric/gothic/doom metal band THE ETERNAL was interviewed earlier this week by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia). Listen to the interview in streaming audio at the Triple J web site: Windows Media, Real Media (NOT...

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VIKING SKULL Rejoined By Original Guitarist For UK Tour

England's VIKING SKULL will be rejoined by original guitarist Darren Smith for the upcoming UK tour in December "due to Rich Vose [current VIKING SKULL guitarist] being missing and not being able to be contacted," according to a posting on the group's MySpace page. For a list of upcoming VIKING SKUL...

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BLIND MELON Launches Vocalist Search

The reactivated BLIND MELON has launched a vocalist search following the departure of Travis Warren. Travis left the band last week, forcing BLIND MELON to cancel its U.S. tour which was set to begin on November 7 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The group initially hoped to be able to play some of the shows...

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MACHIAVELLIAN: 'Ranger' Video Posted Online

"Ranger", the new video from Skelmersdale England's death-thrash outfit MACHIAVELLIAN, can be viewed below. The track is taken from the group's Year of the Sun Records debut, "The Impossibility of Death in the Minds of the Living". "We're really happy with the final product; the video reflects the b...

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PAIN: 'Cynic Paradise' First-Week Chart Positions

"Cynic Paradise", the new album from Swedish metallers PAIN, has registered the following first-week chart positions: Finland: #28 Sweden: #30 Germany: #78 "Follow Me", the new video from PAIN, can be viewed below. The clip, which was shot last month, features a special guest appearance by NIGHTWISH...

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DREAMING DEAD: 'Within One' Artwork Unveiled

The cover artwork for "Within One", the debut album from the Los Angeles, California-based death/thrash metal band DREAMING DEAD, can be viewed below. The artwork was created by Travis Smith, who has previously worked with OPETH and NEVERMORE, among many other acts. "Within One" is scheduled for rel...

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PAUL STANLEY: New Radio Appearances Announced

KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley's web site has been updated with the details (see below) of the second round of his 18-city radio/media tour in support of the "One Live Kiss" DVD. The three-hour tour will take place Monday, November 10 from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. 08:00 WRIT -...

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BLIND MELON Parts Ways With Singer, Cancels Tour

The reactivated BLIND MELON has parted ways with singer Travis Warren and has cancelled its U.S. tour which was set to begin on November 7 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The band initially hoped to be able to play some of the shows with vocalist Chris Shinn, who formed UNIFIED THEORY with BLIND MELON's Chr...

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Former VAN HALEN Bassist MICHAEL ANTHONY Interviewed; Audio Available

Van Halen News Desk and Van Halen Store recently conducted an interview with former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony. You can listen to the chat in two parts below. The new "supergroup" featuring Michael Anthony, former VAN HALEN frontman Sammy Hagar, guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani and RED HOT CHILI...

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THE ETERNAL Confirmed For Finland's FIREBOX METAL FEST

Australia's THE ETERNAL has been confirmed for the Firebox Metal Fest, set to take place April 17-18, 2009 at Rytmikorjaamo in Seinäjoki, Finland. Also scheduled to appear are Sweden's SHINING and Italy's FORGOTTEN TOMB. A total of 20 death/black/doom/gothic bands will take part in the event, six of...

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Korea's DOWNHELL Covers FIGHT's 'Into The Pit'; Audio Available

DOWNHELL, the Korean band featuring drummer Mike Terrana (MASTERPLAN, TARJA TURUNEN, RAGE),has posted a live version of its cover of FIGHT's "Into The Pit" on MySpace. DOWNHELL recently released the video for the song "Karma" (see below). The clip was shot in Kyunggi-do, Korea with director Cho Byu...