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ACCEPT's 'Balls To The Wall' Added To 'Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s' Game

ACCEPT's "Balls to the Wall" is among the latest songs that will be featured in Activision's special 1980s-themed Guitar Hero title, dubbed Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s. The last game in the series to be developed by now-MTV-owned Harmonix will ship for the PlayStation 2 this summer. Guitar Her...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS Unveil New Lineup At Paris Concert

Taking the stage for the first time since December 2, 2000, SMASHING PUMPKINS drew a rapturous response tonight (May 22) from 2,200 fans who packed the historic and elegantly appointed Grand Rex in Paris, France. It was the much-anticipated first stop on the band's world tour, and tickets for the in...

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NIGHTWISH: Listen To Sample Of New Single 'Eva'

A short audio sample of NIGHTWISH's new single, entitled "Eva", has been posted online at this location. Due on May 30, "Eva" (cover) will be an Internet-only single release, all profits from which shall be donated to charity. In Finland, the single will be available exclusively from NetAnttila. The...

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KAMELOT, FIREWIND To Team Up For Japanese Tour

KAMELOT and FIREWIND will team up for a Japanese tour in October. Confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 10 – Tokyo, JPN - Shibuya O-East Oct. 11 - Osaka, JPN - Shinsaibashi Club Quattro Oct. 12 - Nagoya, JPN - Bottom Line Oct. 14 - Yokohama, JPN - Yokohama Blitz KAMELOT recently made its new ...

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EDENBRIDGE: 'The Chronicles Of Eden' Delayed One Week

EDENBRIDGE's upcoming rarities/"best of" compilation, entitled "The Chronicles of Eden", has had its release date pushed back to June 1 from the previously announced May 25. Audio samples of four songs from the CD — "Thin Red Line", "The Silent Wake", "Images In The Sand" and "The Whisper Of The Age...

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SKID ROW, FASTER PUSSYCAT, POISON, EXTREME Tracks Confirmed For 'Guitar Hero Encore'

Classic tracks from SKID ROW, FASTER PUSSYCAT, POISON and EXTREME are among the newly added covers that will be featured in Activision's special 1980s-themed Guitar Hero title, dubbed Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s. The last game in the series to be developed by now-MTV-owned Harmonix will ship f...

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K.K. DOWNING, GLENN TIPTON: More Details Revealed About Upcoming Sculptures

KnuckleBonz, Inc., which has produced resin sculptures of such renowned heavy metal/hard rock musicians as JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford, AC/DC guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young, and late PANTERA axeman "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, has revealed more information about the limited-edition sculptures...

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Guitarist PETER LINDGREN Quits OPETH; Replacement Announced

Peter Lindgren has stepped down from his guitar-wielding duties in OPETH after 16 years. His official statement on the matter reads as follows: "It is with sadness I announce that OPETH and I are going separate ways after almost 16 years. The decision has been the toughest I've ever made but it is t...

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NIGHTWISH: 'Eva' Single Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork of NIGHTWISH's new single, entitled "Eva", has been posted online at this location. Due on May 30, "Eva" will be an Internet-only single release, all profits from which shall be donated to charity. In Finland, the single will be available exclusively from NetAnttila. The identity o...

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EQUINOX Rejoined By Guitarist KELLY MCLAUCHLIN

Floridian black/death metallers EQUINOX have announced the return of Kelly McLauchlin (PESSIMIST, UNHOLY GHOST, DIABOLIC) on lead guitar. The band is currently preparing new material for its next full-length album. According to a press release, EQUINOX has thus far completed several new tracks which...

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New NIGHTWISH Singer Checks In From Recording Studio

New NIGHTWISH singer, whose identity has not yet been revealed, has posted a diary on the band's official web site covering the new album recordings. Read it at this location. NIGHTWISH leader Tuomas Holopainen (keyboards) recently told Finland's Soundi magazine that the group's upcoming album, whic...

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Ex-VAN HALEN Bassist Having A 'Blast' On Cinco De Mayo Weekend

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has issued the following update: "Hey everybody!! It's been awhile since my last post, so I thought I would let you know what's been going on lately. "Those of you who were on the Hagar cruise ship party the other month know that I put a little jam together ....

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GODSMACK Rolling With The Times

Mark Lindsay of McClatchy Newspapers recently conducted an interview with GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the changing nature of the music industry — and the big questions those changes bring: "The market now, sales-wise and all that, is just crazy. You can h...

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KAMELOT: Moscow Concert Postponed

American/Norwegian melodic metallers KAMELOT have been forced to postpone their previously announced May 11 concert at Tochka in Moscow, Russia "due to problems acquiring travel visas." Says the band: "We will look at returning to Russia in the near future including more dates." KAMELOT recently mad...

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KAMELOT Takes Part In Photo Shoot For NOCTURNAL MODELS' Yearly Calendar

During their busy tour schedule, American/Norwegian melodic metallers KAMELOT went to Stockholm, Sweden to do a photo shoot for the Nocturnal Models' yearly calendar. View model Model MissBistress' photos at this location. The calendar photos with the band will be available soon. KAMELOT recently ma...