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VELVET REVOLVER To Perform For And Induct VAN HALEN Into ROCK HALL
Launch Radio Networks reports: VELVET REVOLVER has been tapped for VAN HALEN's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band will perform in VAN HALEN's place, and singer Scott Weiland and guitarist Slash will speak on VAN HALEN's behalf. For now, it doesn't look like David Lee Roth and Sa...March 1, 2007
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DESPISED ICON Completes New Album, Shoots New Video
The Montreal-based deathcore six-piece DESPISED ICON have completed work on their highly anticipated sophomore Century Media release with acclaimed producer/former guitarist Yannick St-Amand (BENEATH THE MASSACRE, ION DISSONANCE, NEURAXIS). The new effort was mixed by the renowned Andy Sneap (MACHIN...March 1, 2007
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LIZZY BORDEN: Trailer For 'Master Of Disguise' Reissue Available
A four-and-a-half-minute trailer for LIZZY BORDEN's upcoming reissue of the band's 1989 original recording of "Master of Disguise", due on March 6 via Metal Blade Records, has been posted online at this location. Special features on the reissue include: * A re-master of the original disc * Liner not...March 1, 2007
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TONY IOMMI's Daughter To Support BREED 77 On U.K. Tour
LUNARMILE, the British band featuring frontwoman Toni-Marie Iommi (daughter of BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi) and bassist Alex Hill (son of JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill),will support BREED 77 on a U.K. tour starting on April 21 in Manchester at Academy 3. Also appearing on the bill is FOREVER...February 28, 2007
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MICHAEL ANTHONY Is 'Looking Forward' To VAN HALEN's ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction
Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has posted the following message on his official blog: "Last Friday [Feb. 23] one of my dreams came true as I got to jam with three fantastic guitar players, Jeff Beck, Billy Gibbons and Jimmy Vaughn! It was for an event here in L.A. at the Peterson Automotiv...February 28, 2007
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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer Posts Full Track From TERROR SYNDROME Project
DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has issued the following update: "You asked for it, now you're all gonna' get a full dose of TERROR SYNDROME [Ryan's solo project]! "It's really cool seeing all the people that are interested in this band worldwide. It's flattering and exciting to hav...February 27, 2007
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SAMMY HAGAR Ad-Libs To Start Auto Race
Launch Radio Networks reports: Sammy Hagar went off-script as he started a NASCAR race on Saturday (February 24). Hagar was at the California Speedway in his hometown of Fontana, where he served as Grand Marshal for the Stater Brothers 300 race, which is part of the NASCAR Busch Series. All he had t...February 26, 2007
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EDDIE And ALEX VAN HALEN Speak To ROLLING STONE; Audio Available
A few weeks ago, Rolling Stone magazine's Brian Hiatt spoke to Eddie and Alex Van Halen about — among other things — the band's thoughts on being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the logistics of going onstage with VH members new and old to play the March 12 award show. ...February 26, 2007
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MY DARKEST HATE Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement
MY DARKEST HATE, the German death metal band featuring former PRIMAL FEAR drummer Klaus Sperling, has parted ways with bassist Alex Palma due to "musical differences." Replacing him in the group's current lineup is Andreas Siegl (BLACK ABYSS, ex-PARADOX). MY DARKEST HATE has been confirmed for the B...February 25, 2007
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ADDICTION CREW Parts Ways With EARACHE RECORDS; New Music Available
A two-track preview of ADDICTION CREW's upcoming album is available on the band's MySpace page. The CD, which previously had a working title of "High Def Impact", will now be called "Lethal" and the preview songs — "Along The Way" and "Ride On Liars" — are both pre-mastered versions, produced by the...February 22, 2007
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ROSE TATTOO Frontman Wary About BON SCOTT Statue Plans
ROSE TATTOO singer Angry Anderson has told The West Australian that he is "quietly amused" that West Australian fans want to erect a statue of his old mate and AC/DC legend Bon Scott in Fremantle. "Are they serious about the statue?" he said. "It's a bit like knighting Mick Jagger. "I would hope ...February 22, 2007
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TESTAMENT Guitarist Talks About Upcoming Album
Peter Atkinson of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: What's been your impression of Nick [Barker, new TESTAMENT drummer] so far? Skolnick: So far it's been great. I wasn't that familiar with him before...February 21, 2007
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RUSH Engineer Comments On New Album
According to a posting on the RUSH fan site Power Windows, producer/engineer Rich Chycki has commented on the new RUSH album, "Snakes & Arrows", which he recorded and alongside Nick Raskulinecz. "Recording was completed at Allaire Studios in Shokan, New York during November/December 2006," Chyck...February 20, 2007
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OBSCURA To Enter Studio In August
German death metal band OBSCURA has issued the following update: "During the next weeks we will arrange the follow-up record [to] 'Retribution', so we will be able to enter the studio in late August this year. Once again OBSCURA choose V. Santura (DARK FORTRESS) for recordings at The Crypt Studios,...February 20, 2007
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KORN, LAMB OF GOD, UNEARTH, AVATAR Confirmed For Sweden's HULTSFRED Festival
KORN, LAMB OF GOD, UNEARTH and AVATAR are among the confirmed artists for this year's Hultsfred festival, which is scheduled to take place June 14-16 in Hultsfred, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: OZZY OSBOURNE [UK] KORN [US] TIMBUKTU & DAMN [S] THE ARK [S] WOLFMOTHER [AUS]...February 20, 2007
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