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ERIC CARR Bobblehead Due In January

A bobblehead of late KISS drummer Eric Carr will be released in January 2009. Only 250 pieces of the figurine will be made available via the EricCarr.com web site. Carr (real name: Paul Charles Caravello) joined KISS in 1980 as the replacement for Peter Criss. He remained in the group until he becam...

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THE CHELSEA SMILES Signs With DR2/DEMOLITION RECORDS

THE CHELSEA SMILES, a rock 'n roll/glam band formed in 2004 featuring guitarist Todd Youth (ex-MURPHYS LAW, D-GENERATION, DANZIG),bassist Johnny Martin and drummer Karl "Rockfist" Rosqvist, has signed a worldwide licensing deal with DR2/Demolition Records to release the group's new CD. The as-yet-u...

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WHITE WITCH CANYON Completes Work On Debut Album

WHITE WITCH CANYON, the new Northern California band featuring GREENHOUSE EFFECT guitarist/vocalist Eric "Lando" Hagen, ex-SYSTEMATIC frontman Tim "Krete" Narducci on drums and vocals, and ECHO OF SOULS creator Aaron Leigh on bass, was at S.I.R. sudios in Hollywood December 9-11 showcasing for sever...

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ILL NINO, GOD FORBID, EXILIA: European Tour Dates Announced

ILL NINO, GOD FORBID and EXILIA will team up for a European tour in February/March. Confirmed dates are as follows: Feb. 24 - Haarlem (NL) - Patronaat Feb. 25 - Eindhoven (NL) - Effenaar Feb. 26 - Cologne (D) - Essigfabrik Feb. 27 - Copenhagen (DK) - The Rock Feb. 28 - Hamburg (D) - ...

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Recruits Former ARSIS Guitarist

Michigan-based melodic death metal band THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER has tapped former ARSIS guitarist Ryan Knight to replace John Kempainen, who "abruptly" left the fold last month. The news was revealed by vocalist Trevor Strnad in an interview with HardTimes.ca on December 17, 2008 in Montreal, Quebec...

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SHINEDOWN Announces Lineup Change

Jacksonville, Florida-based hard rock/post-grunge band SHINEDOWN is elevating current guitarist Zach Myers to the role of lead guitarist beginning immediately. Myers is replacing Nick Perri who is leaving the group to explore other projects. "I'd like to thank Nick for touring with us over the past...

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PAUL STANLEY Performs 'Lick It Up' With STEEL PANTHER; Video Available

KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley joined the '80s metal/hard rock tribute band STEEL PANTHER (formerly known as METAL SKOOL) to perform a rendition of the KISS classic "Lick It Up" at the Gibson "Dark Fire" launch party on December 15, 2008 at the Gibson Beverly Hills Showroom in Beverly Hills, C...

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DEICIDE: Australia, New Zealand Dates Announced

Florida-based death metal veterans DEICIDE have scheduled the following dates in Australia and New Zealand: April 04 - Transmission Room - Auckland, NZ April 05 - QUT Guild Bar - Brisbane, AUS April 06 - The Corner Hotel - Melbourne, AUS April 07 - The Manning Bar - Sydney, AUS April 08 - Capitol -...

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ANNUNAKI To Support VITAL REMAINS On Two East Coast Dates

New Jersey death-thrashers ANNUNAKI, featuring ex-BLOOD FEAST drummer Kevin Kuzma, will support VITAL REMAINS on the following East Coast dates: Dec. 19 - Liquid - Bayonne, NJ Dec. 20 - Sterling Hotel - Allentown, PA ANNUNAKI appeared on the "Philly Trash Brigade" compilation by Creeping Vine Produc...

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Former VOIVOD Frontman ERIC FORREST Paying Tribute To Late Guitarist PIGGY

Brutalism.com recently conducted an interview with former VOIVOD and current E-FORCE frontman Eric Forrest. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Brutalism.com: How is your health these days? I'm sure all the fans are happy to see you back rocking again. [Forrest was seriously injured in...

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GOD FORBID: Anaheim Show Added

New Jersey metal titans GOD FORBID have scheduled the following dates: Jan. 13 - Anaheim, CA - Chain Reaction Jan. 15 - Hollywood, CA - Whisky A Go Go (with ARKAEA) GOD FORBID recently unveiled the artwork and track listing for its new album, "Earthsblood". Commented guitarist Doc Coyle: "The album...

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ZZ TOP Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

ZZ TOP has been confirmed for next year's Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 3-6, 2009 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: AMON AMARTH (S) BLACKFOOT (USA) BULLET (S) DREAM THEATER (USA) ENFORCER (S) ERIC SARDINAS (USA) EUROPE (S) FORBIDDEN (US) FOREIGNER (...

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JIMMY PAGE, JIMI HENDRIX, EDDIE VAN HALEN, STEVE VAI Among 'Chop Shop''s Top Guitarists

Envision Radio Networks' "Chop Shop" guitar show has announced "The Chop Shop's Top 100 Most Complete Guitar Players of All Time", a newly published list of the all-time greatest guitar players. Program host Steve Black (WRIF-FM) assembled a panel of music industry experts to help choose the list fe...

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A HILL TO DIE UPON Signs With BOMBWORKS RECORDS

Bombworks Records has announced the signing of A HILL TO DIE UPON. The band will releasing debut full-length album in June 2009. It will be recorded by Kevin Rendleman at Trash Rocket Studios in Peoria, Illinois and mixed by Eric Tordsson (CRIMSON MOONLIGHT) at Dark Chamber Studios. Hailing from Mon...

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GOD FORBID: New Album Artwork, Track Listing Revealed

New Jersey metal titans GOD FORBID have unveiled the artwork and track listing for their new album, "Earthsblood". Commented guitarist Doc Coyle: "The album layout and our spiffy new MySpace design were both done by our new partner in crime and artistic virtuoso Gustavo Sazes. Based out of Brazil, h...