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CYCLONE's 'Brutal Destruction' To Receive CD Release
Metal Mind Productions will issue a remastered edition of one of the most intriguing releases in the history of Belgian thrash metal scene: "Brutal Destruction" by CYCLONE. Due in Europe on August 27 (October 22 in the U.S. via MVD),it is the first time the LP has been made available on CD, featuri...August 9, 2007
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DEEP PURPLE Members To Take Part In SUNFLOWER JAM
According to The Highway Star, DEEP PURPLE's Roger Glover, Ian Paice and Jon Lord will take part in the Sunflower Jam 2007, a fundraising event organized by the British charity Sam Buxton Sunflower Healing Trust. Both Jacky Paice and Vickie Lord are involved with the Trust, so participation of their...August 8, 2007
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Report: Heavy Metal Mecca Reborn On Staten Island
Amy Zimmer of Metro New York reports: For heavy metal fans [in New York], Mecca wasn't at CBGB. It was out in Bay Ridge at a place called L'Amour. The club ruled the scene in the mid-'80s before closing down in 1995 after a teenager was killed diving into a mosh pit. This ...August 8, 2007
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THE CULT To Tour U.S. With THE BRAVERY, BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB?
Reunited rockers THE CULT are in talks with THE BRAVERY and BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB about joining forces for a U.S. tour beginning in October. Exact cities and dates for the trek, which is expected to last around seven weeks, will be announced soon. The tentative/unconfirmed track listing has be...August 8, 2007
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DEEP PURPLE Singer Contributes Lyrics, Vocals To Japanese Video Game
According to a posting on the DEEP PURPLE fan site TheHighwayStar.com, PURPLE singer Ian Gillan has contributed lyrics and vocals to the Japanese video game Blue Dragon, developed by Mistwalker and distributed by Microsoft. The game was released in 2006 in Japan and will see an international release...August 7, 2007
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CAULDRON: Release Date Announced For 'Into The Cauldron' Vinyl
Germany's New Iron Age Records has set a September 7 release date for the vinyl version of CAULDRON's debut EP, "Into the Cauldron". The New Iron Age version will contain two extra tracks — "Axe Cross" and a cover of TYRANT's "Making Noise and Drinking Beer" — plus two full-color inserts and a "cool...August 6, 2007
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DEF LEPPARD, ANTHRAX Guitarists Jam With CAMP FREDDY In Hollywood
CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — played for over an...August 6, 2007
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THE ETERNAL: 'Pre-Production For New Album Is Almost Complete'
Acclaimed Australian atmospheric/gothic/doom metal band THE ETERNAL has issued the following update: "After an enjoyable and successful European tour we are back home! After the European tour, singer/guitarist Mark Kelson went on to do six weeks touring in the USA as a session guitarist for VIRGIN B...August 5, 2007
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Former OVERKILL Drummer To Be Interviewed On WRAT 95.9 FM
An interview with filmmaker Rat Skates (ex-OVERKILL drummer) will air this Sunday, August 5 on "The Electric Ballroom" program at 10:00 p.m. EDT on WRAT 95.9 FM in New Jersey. Fans outside of NJ can listen to the interview via www.wrat.com, by clicking "Listen Live." Hosted by veteran air personalit...August 3, 2007
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NIKKI SIXX Talks 'The Heroin Diaries'
Jesse Capps of RockConfidential.com conducted an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx earlier today. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: RockConfidential.com: One thing I love about "The Heroin Diaries" [Nikki's upcoming book] is that it features comments from several different peopl...August 2, 2007
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THE CULT: 'Born Into This' Tentative Track Listing Revealed
The tentative/unconfirmed track listing has been revealed for THE CULT's new album, "Born Into This", due on October 2 in North America via Roadrunner Records (September 28 in Europe). It is as follows (songtitles listed in alphabetical order): 01. Born Into This 02. Citizen 03. Diamonds 04. Dirty L...August 2, 2007
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ZOROASTER Completes Work On New Album
Thundering power-doom trio ZOROASTER has completed work on its debut full-length, entitled "Dog Magic". The album is set for a September 11, 2007 release date via Terminal Doom / Battle Kommand Records (by way of Southern Lord). Summoned by the mighty sludge of MELVINS, the mysticism of CELTIC FROST...July 31, 2007
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AEROSMITH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, ANTHRAX Members To Attend Hard Rock Café Opening
According to The Boston Globe, Aaron Lewis, frontman of Boston's alt-metal band STAIND, will perform at a bash next Tuesday (August 7) for the opening of the relocated Hard Rock Café at Faneuil Hall. Other rock types are expected to strut down the red carpet, including AEROSMITH drummer Joey Kramer,...July 31, 2007
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MANDY LION To Release New Album In October
Vocalist Mandy Lion (WWIII, WICKED ALLIANCE) has issued the following update: "As most of you already know, music producer Mickey James of Criss Angel fame is going to produce and co-write the next Mandy Lion CD. Mickey is easily the most talented producer I have ever worked with. The actual recordi...July 31, 2007
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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE Performs In New York For First Time In Seven Years
RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE made its first New York appearance in seven years on Saturday (July 28) at the "Rock the Bells" festival at Randalls Island. The first of two shows (July 28-29) drew 35,000 fans, with tickets to yesterday's installment having vanished in 20 minutes. According to NYDailyNews....July 29, 2007
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