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GENE SIMMONS: 'Rock School' To Premiere On VH1 In August
Gene Simmons invades England to teach a bunch of prim and proper boarding school students how to rock in the new VH1 series, "Gene Simmons' Rock School", premiering Friday, August 19 at 11 p.m. The infamous "Demon" of KISS faces a monumental task: turning a group of classical music mini-scholars int...July 15, 2005
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RAUNCHY: Studio Update
Danish modern metallers RAUNCHY have entered Hansen studios in Ribe, Denmark with producer Jacob Hansen (INVOCATOR) to begin recording their third album, tentatively due in early 2006 through an as-yet-undetermined label. The band's drummer, Morten Toft Hansen, has posted the following recording upd...July 14, 2005
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NEVERMORE's JEFF LOOMIS Discusses Addition Of STEVE SMYTH To Band's Lineup
Abrasive Rock recently conducted an interview with NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Abrasive Rock: You said that [new guitarist] Steve [Smyth, ex-TESTAMENT] had some input [in the new album, "This Godless Endeavor"] then? Jeff Loomis: "Yeah." Abrasive Rock...July 14, 2005
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Original CARNIVORE Guitarist Killed In Bike Accident
Original CARNIVORE guitarist Keith Alexander (later of the short-lived PRIMAL SCREAM project) was reportedly killed in a bike accident Monday night (July 11). His wake will be held on Thursday, July 14 between 2:00 and 5:30 p.m., and between 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. at: Scarpaci Funeral Home 1401 86th Str...July 13, 2005
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ELVENKING To Master New Album This Month
ELVENKING's third album is scheduled to be mastered by on July 26 at Finnvox studios in Finland by Mika Jussila. A late 2005 release via AFM Records is expected. The follow-up to 2004's "Wyrd" was recorded at the Italian folk/power metal band 's own Sherpa Studios and was mixed at Sonic Pump studios...July 7, 2005
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OHM: Featuring CHRIS POLAND Announce First Show In Seven Months
OHM:, the band featuring former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland and drummer Kofi Baker (son of CREAM's Ginger Baker),will play their first show since December 2004 on Thursday, July 28 at The Baked Potato in Studio City, California. "The guys took a break to record their new opus, but are now start...July 5, 2005
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MUNICIPAL WASTE: New Song Available For Download
Richmond thrash-core kings MUNICIPAL WASTE have finished work on their debut album for Earache Records. Entitled "Hazardous Mutation", the CD was recorded in the band's hometown of Richmond, Virginia by Corey Smoot (a.k.a. Flattus of GWAR). "We are very excited about this record and we feel it's by...July 5, 2005
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SILENTIUM To Master New Album This Month
Finnish atmospheric doom metallers SILENTIUM will be mastering their new album in late July at the Finnvox studios in Helsinki. A late 2005 release via Dynamic Arts Records is expected. SILENTIUM, who recently announced the addition of vocalist Riina Rinkinen and returning drummer Jari Ojala to the...July 3, 2005
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BEHEMOTH Comment On BLACKEST OF THE BLACK Tour
Polish death/black metallers BEHEMOTH have confirmed their participation in the "Blackest of the Black" U.S. tour beginning in late September. BEHEMOTH will join headliners DANZIG alongside CHIMAIRA, HIMSA, MORTIIS and THE AGONY SCENE for what will be the group's third U.S. tour in support of their...July 1, 2005
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HATESPHERE Complete Work On New Album
Danish thrashers HATESPHERE have set "The Sickness Within" as the title of their upcoming album, due on September 26 via SPV Records. HATESPHERE entered Jailhouse Studios with producer Tommy Hansen (HELLOWEEN, PRETTY MAIDS) on June 5 to begin recording the follow-up to 2004's "Ballet of the Brute"....June 30, 2005
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WAYNEFEST USA: Festival In Honor Of Late METAL CHURCH Frontman To Be Held Next May
TacomaScene.com, in conjunction with Robb's Metal Works of San Antonio, Texas, is preparing to present WayneFest USA, a heavy metal music festival in honor of fallen metal master David Wayne of METAL CHURCH, REVEREND, WAYNE and DAVID WAYNE'S METAL CHURCH. The event is scheduled to be held in San Ant...June 29, 2005
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TONY IOMMI, GLENN HUGHES Discuss Songwriting Process For 'Fused'
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi and bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) recently spoke to GlennHughes.com about their latest collaboration, Iommi's upcoming solo album, "Fused". An excerpt from the interview follows: Q: If someone was to listen to a Glenn Hughes record, and...June 26, 2005
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DIO To Begin Work On New Album In Early 2006
Ronnie James Dio has told Canada's ChartAttack.com that plans exist for the group to begin writing the follow-up to 2004's "Master of the Moon" shortly after the completion of the band's current tour. "There will be another record, but we won't be finished touring yet until probably October, maybe N...June 25, 2005
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ABSOLUTE STEEL Sign With BLACK LOTUS RECORDS
Norwegian metallers ABSOLUTE STEEL have inked a deal with Greece's Black Lotus Records. Formed in 1999, ABSOLUTE STEEL issued a self-financed demo and a single before getting picked up by the Norwegian label Edgerunner Records and releasing their debut album, "The Fair Bitch Project" in 2002. Follow...June 24, 2005
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Former UNIDA Members Resurface In HOUSE OF BROKEN PROMISES
What started out being three guys from the popular "stoner rock" band UNIDA — songwriter and guitarist Arthur Seay, drummer Mike Cancino, bass player Eddie Plasciencia — became a new, melodically charged, heartfelt, passionate four-piece band called HOUSE OF BROKEN PROMISES (HOBP). UNIDA — who were...June 23, 2005
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