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SMASHING PUMPKINS Frontman Sues Illinois Filmmaker
Beth Kramer of the Waukegan News Sun reports that SMASHING PUMPKINS lead singer Billy Corgan is suing an Illinois filmmaker for allegedly failing to uphold an agreement to film Corgan's performances. Corgan hired Gurnee's Lester Cohn of Pure DV Productions to film some of Corgan's performances and r...August 1, 2008
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TESTAMENT Guitarist To Perform At 'Uli Jon Roth And Friends' Concert In New York City
TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick is confirmed to appear at the Uli Jon Roth and Friends concert on October 11 at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York City. Legendary guitar virtuoso Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) and a number of guests — including Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHES...July 31, 2008
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CANDLEBOX: 'Into The Sun' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Into The Sun", the first new record in ten years from CANDLEBOX, has sold more than 14,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 32 on The Billboard 200 chart. The CD was released on July 22 via Silent Majority Group in conjunction with Warner Music ...July 30, 2008
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SWALLOW THE SUN Discusses New EP: Video Available
Finnish doom metallers SWALLOW THE SUN will release their new EP, "Plague of Butterflies", on September 17 in Finland, September 22 in the UK and September 23 in the U.S. via Spinefarm Records. A new video interview with singer Mikko Kotamäki and guitarist Juha Raivio regarding the EP can be viewed...July 30, 2008
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THERAPY?: Photos From Recording Studio Posted Online
Long-running Irish rock band THERAPY? has just entered the studio with producer Andy Gill to begin its 12th album, tentatively due in early 2009 via Demolition Records. Check out photos from the recording sessions at this location. Gill is a founding member and guitarist for the English rock group G...July 30, 2008
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KRISIUN: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
"Southern Storm", the new album from Brazilian death metal veterans KRISIUN, is being streamed in its entirety at MetalKult.com. Due in the U.S. on August 5 via Century Media Records, "Southern Storm" was once again recorded at Stage One Studios in Borgentreich, Germany with producer Andy Classen (T...July 29, 2008
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VINNIE VINCENT Tribute Album Cover Art Revealed
SplitScreen Entertainment has revealed the cover art for its upcoming tribute album "Kiss My Ankh: A Tribute To Vinnie Vincent". The official release date, full track listing and complete artist roster will be unveiled on August 6. Artists confirmed so far include Steve Brown (TRIXTER, STEREO FALLOU...July 29, 2008
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Citizen Brain
The new/old school thrash resurgence continues to pick up steam. We've seen established bands finally get their due, new bands sprouting up left and right, and metal labels scrambling so sign nearly any act with an affinity for EXODUS or KREATOR riffs. Brings back memories for those who came of age...July 29, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS Sheds A Tear For Canadian Troops
According to the Calgary Sun, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons shed a tear for Canada's army during a message for the country's troops. In Alberta, Canada to marshal the Rexall Edmonton Indy, Simmons took a moment after a press conference yesterday to send a message to Canadian soldiers. "Hi guys,...July 27, 2008
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Calgary's MONSTERS OF ROCK Festival Attended By 16,500 Headbangers; Photos, Review Available
According to the Calgary Herald, 16,500 headbangers young and old flocked to McMahon Stadium in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on Saturday, July 26 for the 11 metal bands that made up the Monsters of Rock festival, headed by OZZY OSBOURNE and JUDAS PRIEST. In his review of the show, Rick Overwater of Sun...July 27, 2008
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SLASH Celebrates 43rd Birthday In Style; Photos, Video Footage Available
Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS),Tom Morello (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE),Billy Gibbons (ZZ TOP),Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN),Perry Farrell (JANE'S ADDICTION, PORNO FOR PYROS),Royston Langdon (SPACEHOG),Fergie (a.k.a. Stacy Ann Ferguson; BLACK EYED PEAS) and Will.i.am (BLACK EYED PEAS) are among...July 26, 2008
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OZZY OSBOURNE's Press Conference At Calgary International Airport; Video Available
CityTV.com has posted video footage (see below; requires Windows Media Player 9 or higher to watch) of Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's press conference at the arrivals terminal of the Calgary International Airport in Calgary, Alberta, Canada Friday afternoon (July 25) where they were given a taste of the...July 26, 2008
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'Noise Police' To Monitor OZZY OSBOURNE's MONSTERS OF ROCK Festival
According to Bill Kaufmann of the Calgary Sun, city officials will be closely counting decibels at today's Monsters of Rock festival in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. City bylaw boss Bill Bruce told the newspaper that extra officers will be on hand monitoring the show — which features OZZY OSBOURNE and J...July 26, 2008
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BATTLELORE: New Album Samples Available
Finnish "fantasy metal" band BATTLELORE has posted an audio file containing snippets of all the songs that will appear on the group's fifth album, "The Last Alliance". Check it out on the BATTLELORE MySpace page. "The Last Alliance" will be released via Napalm Records on the following dates: Septemb...July 26, 2008
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Drummer JEFF MARTIN Says He Was Fired By DOKKEN Following West Palm Beach Concert
After DOKKEN's July 23 concert at Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida, the group's frontman Don Dokken decided to change drummers mid-tour. Jeff Martin, who has sat behind the kit for some of the greatest guitar players in history — including Paul Gilbert, George Lynch, Michael Schenker...July 25, 2008
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