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TROUBLE To Tour East Coast In September

Legendary Chicago doomsters TROUBLE have issued the following update: "Thanks to all that came out and supported TROUBLE throughout the West Coast tour. It was great to get back out west and see many old friends, and to meet many new ones. These tours would not be possible without the amazing die-ha...
July 28, 2008
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Report: Charlotte Musician To Educate Kids With Heavy Metal Album

Mark Price of the Charlotte Observer reports: Charlotte musician Eric Bryant is at work on an album that is likely to be the world's first educational heavy metal CD — for preschoolers. (Watch video report at this location.) The project has already earned a measure of credibility, thanks to a grant...
July 28, 2008
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WYKKED WYTCH Confirmed For INDIANAPOLIS METAL FEST

Florida's WYKKED WYTCH has been added to the list of main-stage performers at this year's edition of the Indianapolis Metal Fest, set to take place September 26-27 at Madame Walker Theater in Indianapolis, Indiana. The festival includes an assortment of headliner-status and personally chosen unsigne...
July 27, 2008
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SHAI HULUD Drops Off 'Summer Of Scum' Tour

Pompano Beach, Florida-based metalcore act SHAI HULUD has dropped off the Summer of Scum tour (also featuring FULL BLOWN CHAOS, ELYSIA and WOE OF TYRANTS) "due to a combination of uncontrollable circumstances surrounding the other bands on the package," according to a statement released by the group...
July 27, 2008
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DEVIL'S GIFT Featuring LENNON MURPHY: European Tour Dates Announced

DEVIL'S GIFT, the metal project of Orlando, Florida-based singer-songwriter Lennon Murphy (who performs under the name LENNON),has lined up the following European tour dates: Oct 30 - Tilburg, Netherlands - O13 Oct 31 - Vosselaar, Belgium - Biebob Nov 01 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg Nov 02 -...
July 27, 2008
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ALICE COOPER Interviewed At 'Classic Rock Roll Of Honour' Launch Event; Video Available

Alice Cooper was interviewed at the launch event for the 2008 Classic Rock Roll of Honour awards staged by Classic Rock magazine which took place yesterday (Wednesday, July 23) in central London. Watch the chat below. ALICE COOPER's new album, "Along Came A Spider", is scheduled for release on July...
July 24, 2008
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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER To Host Pacific University Legends Golf Classic

Hosted by KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer, the Pacific University Legends Golf Classic will feature some of the biggest names in music, entertainment, sports and golf to raise funds for Pacific's intercollegiate athletics program. The field includes PGA Tour standouts John Daly, Shaun Micheel, Alex...
July 24, 2008
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ABORTED, NEAERA, TEXTURES: European Tour Dates Announced

European death metal butchers ABORTED, whose members hail from Belgium, France and UK, will embark on a European tour in October with NEAERA and TEXTURES. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 15 - Hannover, Germany - Musikzentrum Oct. 16 - Würzburg, Germany - AKW Oct. 17 - Passau, Germany - Metalinv...
July 24, 2008
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TOM FISCHER: 'There Will Be No Further Reunions Of CELTIC FROST, At Least Not Involving Me'

Former CELTIC FROST and current TRIPTYKON frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has issued the following update: "As I have written and said to Martin [Eric Ain, CELTIC FROST bassist] more than once since he first sent me his draft for a 'Statement in Regard of Celtic Frost' on June 16, 2008, I emphatically...
July 23, 2008
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SOCIETY 1 Announces New Guitarist

After trying out guitarists for several months, SOCIETY 1 has announced it has found a new guitarist — Los Angeles native Eric Franklin. Raised by his parents on Beethoven, Bach and the "Star Wars" soundtrack, Franklin started his musical journey on the piano at age six. Taught by Juilliard graduate...
July 23, 2008
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ROADRUNNER Signs Three New Bands

Roadrunner Records has announced the signing of three eclectic, up-and-coming new bands to an already diverse roster than includes heavyweights such as NICKELBACK, SLIPKNOT, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, DRAGONFORCE, and THEORY OF A DEADMAN. Roadrunner welcomes DOMMIN, MUTINY and PORT AMORAL to the fold. Los A...
July 23, 2008
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TROUBLE: Nashville Photos Available

Photos of TROUBLE's July 19, 2008 concert at The End in Nashville, Tennessee can be found at this location (uploaded by Flickr user "jeremiah3"). The group's setlist for the show was reportedly as follows: 01. R.I.P. 02. The Sleeper 03. Come Touch The Sky 04. Plastic Green Head 05. The Eye 06. Endti...
July 22, 2008
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THE HUMAN ABSTRACT: Second 'Midheaven' Video Teaser Available

The second of three teasers for "Midheaven", the sophomore full-length CD from the Los Angeles-based technical progressive metal band THE HUMAN ABSTRACT, can be viewed at this location (Quicktime required). THE HUMAN ABSTRACT has just released a four-song EP exclusively via Hot Topic stores. The CD...
July 20, 2008
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ALICE COOPER: Third 'Along Came A Spider' Trailer Available

The third trailer for ALICE COOPER's forthcoming album, "Along Came A Spider", can be viewed below. "Along Came A Spider" is available for streaming in its entirety on Cooper's MySpace page. Co-produced by Danny Saber, Greg Hampton and Alice himself, "Along Came A Spider" manages to marry both vinta...
July 19, 2008
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E-FORCE To Be Joined By AGGRESSOR Guitarist For RAISMES FEST Performance

E-FORCE, the band featuring former VOIVOD bassist/vocalist Eric Forrest, will be joined by guitarist Alex Colin-Tocquaine (AGGRESSOR, LOUDBLAST) for its performance at the 2008 edition of the Raismes Fest, set to take place September 13-14 in Raismes, France. The set will consist of tracks from the...
July 18, 2008