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THE MISANTHROPY PROJECT Signs With OPEN GRAVE RECORDS

Open Grave Records has announced the signing of Virginia Beach, VA-based stoner/sludge band THE MISANTHROPE PROJECT. THE MISANTHROPE PROJECT consists of Charlie Lee Beasley (vocals; LUNCH, KING TRAVOLTA, ex-MUGWART),Ahmasi (bass; CRESCENT FRESH),Vince (guitar; BEATEN BACK TO PURE, LUNCH, HAILHORNE...

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RUSH Engineer Comments On New Album

According to a posting on the RUSH fan site Power Windows, producer/engineer Rich Chycki has commented on the new RUSH album, "Snakes & Arrows", which he recorded and alongside Nick Raskulinecz. "Recording was completed at Allaire Studios in Shokan, New York during November/December 2006," Chyck...

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TOMMY LEE Says VINCE NEIL Wouldn't Have Made The Cut On 'Rock Star: Supernova' Show

Jim Harrington of InsideBayArea.com recently conducted an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE/ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA drummer Tommy Lee. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the perception that he never slows down: "If I am sitting still, that's when I get in trouble. I just like to stay busy and stay c...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer Says New Album Is 'Heavy And Technical, Powerful And Dynamic'

Tama.com has uploaded a new interview with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy. In the interview, Mike talks about the new DREAM THEATER album "Systematic Chaos", his Albino Monster, the upcoming G3 tour with John Petrucci, his new instructional DVD "In Constant Motion", working with Neal Morse and m...

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JUDAS PRIEST: Upcoming Book Is 'Not True Story' Of Band

JUDAS PRIEST management representative Jayne Andrews has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "We would like to make it clear to everyone that a book which is due out soon, entitled 'Defenders Of The Faith - The True Story Of Judas Priest' by Neil Daniels, is not an officia...

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RUSH: New Single Sample Available

Canadian rock trio RUSH will release its new studio album, "Snakes & Arrows", on May 1 via Atlantic. A short audio sample of the CD's first single, "Far Cry", can be found at this location. The single is set to go for radio adds on March 13. The tracks for RUSH's new album ...

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World Record 'Smoke On The Water' Performance Cancelled

The organizers of the previously announced record-breaking attempt at performing DEEP PURPLE's "Smoke on the Water" with 2,000 guitar players on Sunday, February 18 have decided to cancel the event. They have issued the following statement regarding the matter: "Thank you for your interest and suppo...

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RUSH Signs With SESAC Performing Rights Organization

SESAC, the nation's fastest growing performing rights organization, has signed legendary rock group RUSH for U.S. representation. One of the music world's most successful and revered rock bands, RUSH has been a mainstay on rock stations for more than three decades accumulating multiple platinum and...

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SCORPIONS: New Album Title, Cover Artwork Revealed

According to a posting on the web site of the official SCORPIONS French fan club Crazyscorps, the German hard rock veterans have set "Humanity - Hour 1" as the title of their new album, due in Europe on May 14 via BMG. Check out the new CD artwork at www.crazyscorps.com. SCORPIONS ...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Singer's Surprise Birthday Bash In Vegas; Photos Available

According to Robin Leach of VegasPOP, MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil was thrown a surprise 46th birthday party by his wife of two years, Lia, this past weekend in Las Vegas. Neil was joined by 40 of his closest friends, plus other assorted guests, including Leach himself, "Mindfreak" magician Criss A...

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TYRANT Vocalist Launches ROADKILL

A new side project called ROADKILL has been put together by veteran Tasmanian hard rock vocalist Neil Steel of TYRANT. Steel is joined by WELL HUNG MONKEY vocalist/guitarist Zig, Craig "Sheppo" Shepherd on bass guitar and drummer Keith Kenny. ROADKILL will make its 2007 live debut on Saturday, Febru...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Frontman Working On New Reality-TV Show; Band To Hit Europe In June

MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil is working on the pilot for a new A&E reality-TV show. According to Vince, the program will follow the singer and his family after his parents have moved in with him. Neil told Eddie Trunk of the "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM last night (...

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Guitarists Being Called To London For World Record 'Smoke On The Water' Performance

Launch Radio Networks reports: Harrods department store in London is inviting guitarists to come down next week for a mass performance of DEEP PURPLE's "Smoke on the Water". The store is hoping to bring in 2,000 players for the event, in a bid to break the world record for most guitarists simultaneo...

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RUSH: First Tour Dates Leaked?

Canadian rock trio RUSH is rumored to have scheduled the following live dates in support of their forthcoming new studio album (provisionally titled "Snakes and Arrows"): Jun. 13 - Nashville, TN @ Starwood Amphitheater Jun. 15 - West Palm Beach, FL @ Sound Advice Amphitheater Jun. 16 - Tampa, FL @ F...

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CLOVEN HOOF: New Lineup Complete

NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends CLOVEN HOOF have issued the following update: "After an exhaustive series of auditions CLOVEN HOOF has the final pieces of its personnel jigsaw in place. Simon Heywood has been recruited on drums and Ben Read on twin lead guitar. They join Russ North...