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STRYPER Singer's Massachusetts Show Postponed
STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet's February 13 concert at Crowne Plaza Grand Ballroom in Pittsfield, Massachusetts will be postponed until further notice. A message on Sweet's web site reads as follows: "As many of our friends and fans know, Kyle Sweet [Michael's wife] has been battling cancer for som...February 4, 2009
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AL ATKINS' HOLY RAGE, LAUREN HARRIS, PRAYING MANTIS To Headline U.K.'s ROCK OF AGES Festival
HOLY RAGE, the new band frontman by original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins, PRAYING MANTIS, Lauren Harris (daughter of IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris) and IMPERIA have been confirmed for the third Rock Of Ages festival, set to take place June 20-21 at the 2,000-capacity facility Barco 2 in Swansea...February 3, 2009
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N0N
I remember being intrigued with debut effort "Occasus" from Australia's THE AMENTA; the unhinged blend of creepy electronics with black and death metal a unique concoction. And yet, for as much hype as the even more industrial-centered "N0N" has been getting, I'm not hearing an album that I'll be sp...February 2, 2009
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RIOT Guitarist Issues Update On Singer MIKE TIRELLI's Battle With Stomach Cancer
Mike Tirelli has been an integral part of the music scene for over 20 years both as a singer and songwriter. His talent and perseverance brought him worldwide recognition performing with such bands as BURNING STARR, RIOT, MESSIAH'S KISS, HOLY MOTHER, LASTLIX and ZILLION, to name just a few. In the f...January 29, 2009
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Guitarist's RAZORBACK Axe Being Auctioned For Charity
A Dean confederate Razorback guitar used by Nick Catanese of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY is being auctioned via eBay. According to a posting on the auction page, "it is a great playing guitar, used onstage with BLACK LABEL for many shows in memory of Dimebag. All of the money raised by this guitar will ...January 28, 2009
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RIOT: Rare Demo Tracks Posted Online
RIOT mainman/guitarist Mark Reale has issued the following update: "As you may have heard by now, RIOT is gearing up for the '20th Anniversary Thundersteel Reunion'. It's been almost two decades since I last played with Tony Moore, Don Van Stavern, Bobby Jarzombek, and Mike Flyntz and we are really...January 23, 2009
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VINCE NEIL's Fourth Annual Off The Strip Poker Tournament: Photos Available
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas hosted MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil's fourth annual Off The Strip Poker Tournament inside the Poker Lounge on Saturday, January 17, 2009. Celebrities, poker pros and the adult entertainment industry's hottest stars joined Neil for a wildly entertaining No-...January 21, 2009
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HATRED, ONE HOUR HELL, DELUSIVE MIRROR Confirmed For METAL CHARITY PROJECT
HATRED, ONE HOUR HELL and DELUSIVE MIRROR will perform at the Metal Charity Project on March 14 in Lübeck, Germany. All proceeds will go to children suffering from cancer. The makers of "Schwermetall - der Film" will be filming the event. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/metalcharityproje...January 19, 2009
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MESSIAH'S KISS/RIOT Singer MIKE TIRELLI Battling Stomach Cancer
Mike Tirelli has been an integral part of the music scene for over 20 years both as a singer and songwriter. His talent and perseverance brought him worldwide recognition performing with such bands as BURNING STARR, RIOT, MESSIAH'S KISS, HOLY MOTHER, LASTLIX and ZILLION, to name just a few. In the f...January 15, 2009
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LOUDNESS: Tribute Concert In Memory Of MUNETAKA HIGUCHI To Be Held In February
A tribute concert in memory of late LOUDNESS drummer Munetaka Higuchi will be held on February 14 at C.C. Lemon Hall in Tokyo, Japan. More information (in Japanese) is available from the band's official web site. Higuchi passed away on November 30, 2008 following a seven-month battle with liver canc...January 15, 2009
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ZONARIA: 'The Cancer Empire' Widget Available
A widget for "The Cancer Empire", the second full-length album from Swedish death/black hopefuls ZONARIA, is available below. It contains the video for "At War With The Inferior" along with two tracks, "Contra Mundum" and "Crowning King Cancer". "The Cancer Empire" will be released in the U.S. on Ja...January 13, 2009
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ARSIS' JAMES MALONE Gets Signature WASHBURN Guitar
Washburn Guitars has announced the James Malone Signature Heavy Metal V guitar. This signature V is based off the original Heavy Metal series with a James Malone twist, featuring his signature graphic bats image. Malone personally beta-tested the early prototypes before they were released into line...January 7, 2009
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BORKNAGAR/ARSIS Drummer DAVID KINKADE Checks In
Drummer David Kinkade (ARSIS, BORKNAGAR, MALEVOLENT CREATION, DIVINE EMPIRE, COUNCIL OF THE FALLEN) has issued the following update: "I would first like to extend my deepest thanks to everyone who offered me condolences after my grandmother's passing. She was pretty much a mother to me. We were very...January 7, 2009
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DREAM THEATER Drummer Loses Father To Cancer
Howard Portnoy, the father of DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, passed away on Sunday, January 4 at the age of 68. Commented Mike: "It's with the heaviest heart and deepest sorrow that I share the news of the passing of my best friend, my idol and my father, Howard Portnoy. "He passed away this mo...January 5, 2009
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ANNIHILATOR's 'Set The World On Fire' To Be Reissued With Bonus Tracks, Additional CD
"Set The World On Fire" (1993),the third studio album from Canadian thrash metal veterans ANNIHILATOR, will be reissued on January 19 in Europe via Metal Mind Productions and March 10 in the USA through MVD. The new edition of the album includes two bonus tracks plus an additional CD with the promo...January 5, 2009
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