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VELVET REVOLVER Guitarist: New CD Sounds 'F**king Awesome'

VELVET REVOLVER has recorded cover versions of TALKING HEADS' "Psycho Killer" and ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA's "Can't Get It Out Of My Head" during the sessions for the group's sophomore album, "Libertad". It is not presently clear where the cover songs will end up, but drummer Matt Sorum reportedly s...

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Ex-WHITE LION Guitarist VITO BRATTA: New Photos Posted Online

Several photos of ex-WHITE LION guitarist Vito Bratta, taken on February 16 during his appearance on Eddie Trunk's "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM, have been posted online at EddieTrunk.com. In what was being billed as his first interview in over 15 years, Bratta discussed wh...

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ELECTRIC WIZARD Working On New Material

British doom veterans ELECTRIC WIZARD are currently working on material for their as-yet-untitled sixth album. The band plans to enter the studio in June for a tentative late 2007 release via Rise Above Records. In the meantime, look out for the double deluxe gatefold vinyl edition of ELECTRIC WIZAR...

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THE MISANTHROPY PROJECT Signs With OPEN GRAVE RECORDS

Open Grave Records has announced the signing of Virginia Beach, VA-based stoner/sludge band THE MISANTHROPE PROJECT. THE MISANTHROPE PROJECT consists of Charlie Lee Beasley (vocals; LUNCH, KING TRAVOLTA, ex-MUGWART),Ahmasi (bass; CRESCENT FRESH),Vince (guitar; BEATEN BACK TO PURE, LUNCH, HAILHORNE...

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HANOI ROCKS Guitarist To Perform At Finland's ADHD Gala

HANOI ROCKS guitarist Andy McCoy will perform at the ADHD gala at Helsinki Ice Hall in Finland on March 14. Also scheduled to appear are Agnes, Anna Eriksson, Paula Koivuniemi, Dave Lindholm, Hanna Pakarinen, Kari Tapio, Hillel Tokazier and Katri Ylander. HANOI ROCKS will enter the studio this sprin...

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EMPEROR Comments On Upcoming European Festival Appearances

After triumphantly headlining the annual Wacken Open Air festival and wrecking London's Astoria last year, EMPEROR has announced two rare appearances at European festivals this summer. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: May 30 - The Metro, Chicago IL Jun. 01 - BB King Blues Club &amp...

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40 BELOW SUMMER: 'Rain' EP Reissue To Include Bonus Demo Tracks

40 BELOW SUMMER will reissue its previously out-of-print and much-sought-after debut EP, "Rain", on May 8 via Crash Music Inc. The EP will be made available along with seven previously unreleased bonus demo tracks. The complete track listing is as follows: 01. Falling Down 02. Endorphines 03. Letter...

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Guitarist VITO BRATTA: I Would Love For WHITE LION Reunion To Happen Today

WHITE LION guitarist Vito Bratta was the in-studio guest on Eddie Trunk's "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM last night (Friday, February 16). In what was being billed as his first interview in over 15 years, Bratta discussed what he has been doing since the band's breakup and s...

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ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA Concert Attendances Revealed

The following are some of the ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA / THE PANIC CHANNEL concert grosses, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA, THE PANIC CHANNEL Venue: Bell Centre City/State: Montreal, QUE, Canada Date: January 23, 2007 Gross Sales: $295,227 Attendance: 5,762 Capacity:...

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JIMI HENDRIX Vodka Unauthorized

Earvolution reports that Experience Hendrix, LLC, founded in 1995 by Jimi Hendrix's father, has issued a statement saying that they are "in no way involved in licensing or marketing of a Hendrix branded vodka as some have suggested or assumed." CEO Janie Hendrix commented, "We are concerned that the...

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BLESSED BY A BROKEN HEART Signs With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Century Media has signed BLESSED BY A BROKEN HEART, the self-proclaimed "superheroes destined to save the world from nuclear annihilation with the power of metal." BLESSED BY A BROKEN HEART hails from Montreal, Canada and has released one album, "All's Fair In Love And War", on Blood & Ink Recor...

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STATIC-X: New Song 'Destroyer' Posted Online

STATIC-X's new single, "Destroyer", is available for streaming from the Warner Bros. web site: Quicktime 128K, Quicktime 56K. The song comes off the group's new album, "Cannibal", due on April 3 via Reprise. The "Destroyer" single will go for radio adds on February 19-20. "Cannibal" (view artwork at...

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STEVE VAI Issues Update On 'Sound Current' Project

Legendary guitarist Steve Vai has posted a lengthy update on his web site about what he's been up to lately. Steve talks about the Grammy Awards, the Ibanez Jem 20th Anniversary Party and his new project: "Sound Current". An excerpt from his message follows: "What have I been doing for the past thre...

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ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA: 'Headspin' Video Posted Online

ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA's video for the song "Headspin" has been posted online at YouTube.com. The track comes off the group's self-titled debut album, which has sold 49,000 copies in the United States since its November 21, 2006 release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. "Headspin" — about ROCK STAR SUPE...

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DIMMU BORGIR Guitarist Comments On North American Tour

Launching an omnious campaign for "In Sorte Diaboli" — their first studio album in four years scheduled for North American release on April 24 — Norwegian melodic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have announced their headlining return to the western hemisphere. Beginning on Friday, April 20 in Cleveland...