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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD/ZIMMERS HOLE Guitarist Mourns Loss Of Stepmother
Guitarist Jed Simon (ZIMMERS HOLE, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, TENET) has issued the following update: "It is with great sadness, and a heavy heart, that I announce the passing of my stepmother, Elizabeth (Liz) Simon, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. "Liz has been a mother to me for over 25...April 8, 2008
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Late ROSE TATTOO Guitarist's Final CD To See Light Of Day
Australian rock 'n' roll legends ROSE TATTOO have scheduled a party to celebrate the release of the last recording by the group's late guitarist Pete Wells. The event will take place on Thursday, April 24 at The Bridge Hotel in Sydney. Confirmed performers include ANGRY ANDERSON & FRIENDS, MICK...April 8, 2008
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TIGERTAILZ Confirmed For Spain's KOBETASONIK FESTIVAL
UK glam rockers TIGERTAILZ have been confirmed for the Kobetasonik Festival, set to take place June 20-21 in Bilbao, Spain. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Friday, June 20: JUDAS PRIEST SLAYER HELLOWEEN MINISTRY GAMMA RAY APOCALYPTICA SONATA ARCTICA CAVALERA CONSPIRACY GOTTHARD AIRBOU...April 3, 2008
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INTO ETERNITY Guitarist Checks In From The Road
Founding guitarist/principal songwriter Tim Roth of Canadian extreme progressive metallers INTO ETERNITY has issued the following update: "Things are going great on our small headlining tour to the East coast, where we meet up with EPICA and SYMPHONY X. The Winnipeg show and the St. Paul gig were th...April 3, 2008
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TIGERTAILZ To Support ACE FREHLEY In UK
UK glam rockers TIGERTAILZ have scheduled the following dates: April 10 - Sheffield, UK - Corporation (w/ ACE FREHLEY) April 11 - London, UK - Astoria (w/ ACE FREHLEY) July 23 - Piazzola Sul Brenta (Pd),Villa Contarini, Venice, ITA (w/ WHITESNAKE, EUROPE) Fan-filmed video footage of TIGERTAILZ' Oct...April 3, 2008
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INTO ETERNITY Reveals Details Surrounding Band's First Conceptual Effort
For proof that from great suffering comes great art, look no further than INTO ETERNITY founding guitarist/principal songwriter Tim Roth. Much as he drew inspiration from his mother's passing when writing the band's critically acclaimed 2006 release, "The Scattering Of Ashes", Roth again found the s...April 2, 2008
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NEFASTUS DIES: 'Urban Cancer' To Receive U.S. Release In June
Candlelight Records, in cooperation with Siege of Amida Records, has set a June 10 U.S. release date for "Urban Cancer", the debut album from Canadas NEFASTUS DIES. Featuring former ION DISSONANCE vocalist Ill-Fate, the CD was produced by Yannick St-Amand (DESPISED ICON). Formed in 2002, Montreal-ba...April 2, 2008
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EDDIE VAN HALEN's Son Says Guitarist Is 'Doing Great'
Eddie Van Halen's son, Wolfgang, has dismissed rumors about his father's health and is looking forward to returning to the road with VAN HALEN in April. "Don't listen to the rumors he's doing great seriously!" Wolfgang, 17, told People magazine at Nickolodeon's 2008 Kid's Choice Awards Saturday (Mar...March 31, 2008
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GIRLSCHOOL: Tour Dates Announced
Veteran British all-female hard rock band GIRLSCHOOL has scheduled the following dates: April 23 - Shepherds Bush Empire - London, UK (w/ SAXON) May 03 - Biker-Union Festival - Hildburghausen, Germany May 27 - Carling Academy - Birmingham, UK (w/ DIO) May 28 - Astoria - London, UK (w/ DIO) July 26 -...March 28, 2008
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BURY YOUR DEAD: New CD First-Week Sales Revealed
Boston-based hardcore/metal band BURY YOUR DEAD has sold 4,700 copies in the United States of its new, self-titled album to debut at position No. 176 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD was recorded at Florida's Audiohammer Studios, the exact facility where their previous release, "Beauty and the Bre...March 26, 2008
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Late BONHAM Singer DANIEL MACMASTER: Tribute Concert To Be Held In May
A tribute concert for late BONHAM vocalist singer Daniel MacMaster will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at The Foundation nightclub in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. Tickets will cost $15 and will go on sale soon at www.ticketbreak.com. All proceeds will go to Daniel's longtime girlfriend Tina McCallum an...March 25, 2008
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VAN HALEN: 'Touring History' Article Published In DISTINCTLY OKLAHOMA Magazine
Distinctly Oklahoma magazine has published a truly exciting and unique VAN HALEN article in its March 2008 issue. The piece is focused on the touring history of the legendary band as it pertains to Oklahoma during the David Lee Roth era. Several previously unpublished vintage 1970s-'80s pictures, se...March 18, 2008
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Cancer-Stricken Former WHITESNAKE Guitarist MEL GALLEY Celebrates 60th Birthday
UK's Express & Star reports: WHITESNAKE guitarist Mel Galley celebrated his 60th birthday against the odds, surrounded by celebrities, friends and family. The rock legend from Cannock revealed last month that he only has a short time to live after being diagnosed with cancer. Friends were planni...March 13, 2008
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HELLYEAH: New Video Interview Available
HELLYEAH — the new band featuring members of MUDVAYNE, PANTERA and NOTHINGFACE — was interviewed by Johnny Orlando, Jr. in Chicago during the recently completed "More Balls, More Volume, More Strength" tour alongside MACHINE HEAD and NONPOINT. Guitarist Tom Maxwell and bassist Bob "Zilla" Kakaha tal...March 13, 2008
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BURY YOUR DEAD: More New Music Posted Online
Boston-based hardcore/metal band BURY YOUR DEAD is streaming tracks from its upcoming self-titeld album on the group's MySpace page. Due on March 18 via Victory Records, the CD was recorded at Florida's Audiohammer Studios, the exact facility where their previous release, "Beauty and the Breakdown",...March 13, 2008
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