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ANTHRAX: First-Ever DAN SPITZ Timepiece To Be Made Available
ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz has posted the following message on his official web site: "Well, all has been going well here as we ramp up for the ROB ZOMBIE/ANTHRAX summer tour. I hope to see all you wonderful supporters of metal there going insane. There is a lot in the works here behind the scenes,...June 26, 2006
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DOWN: Photos From Last Night's Hometown Performance Posted Online
DOWN — the acclaimed New Orleans band featuring CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan, drummer Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT RITUAL guitarist),bassist Rex Brown (ex-PANTERA),guitarist Kirk Windstein (CROWBAR),and vocalist Philip Anselmo (SUPERJOINT RITUAL, ex-PANTERA) — m...June 25, 2006
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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Crazy Train' Ringtone Certified Platinum
OZZY OSBOURNE's ringtone for "Crazy Train" has been certified platinum after having been downloaded a million times, according to the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). Eighty-four titles have been certified gold, 40 platinum, and four multi-platinum. What's striking is how completely...June 25, 2006
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GUNS N' ROSES, ALICE IN CHAINS To Play Longer Sets At GRASPOP; Live Video Feed Available
The organizers of Belgium's Graspop Metal Meeting — which is taking place June 23-25 in Dessel — have posted the following message on the festival's official web site: "Last week, when Graspop was informed that KORN would be cancelling their European tour, the search for a worthy replacement was und...June 24, 2006
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AC/DC: Classic Albums Reach New Sales Heights
Two classic AC/DC albums have reached new sales heights as of May 25, 2006, according to the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America). The band's 1979 album, "Highway to Hell" — the last studio release to feature late frontman Bon Scott — has been certified septuple platinum for sales in exc...June 23, 2006
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GRASPOP METAL MEETING: Live Video Stream Now Available
Belgium's Graspop Metal Meeting — which is taking place June 23-25 in Dessel — is currently offering a live Internet video stream of the bands performing at the festival. Watch it online at this location (ANVIL just finished their set. Up next: Y&T beginning at 9:30 a.m. EST). Graspop Metal Meet...June 23, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE Frontman IAN GILLAN Announces Solo Tour Dates
DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan has announced the following North American dates in support of his new album, called "Gillan's Inn": Aug. 16 - Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom Aug. 17 - Toronto, ONT @ Danforth Music Hall Aug. 18 - Montreal, QUE @ Le Spectrum Aug. 19 - Quebec City, QUE @ Salle Albert ...June 23, 2006
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SOILWORK: U.K., Turkish Dates Announced
Swedish metallers SOILWORK have announced dates in the U.K. and Turkey in September. The details are as follows: Sep. 17 - Norwich, UK @ Waterfront Sep. 18 - Portsmouth, UK @ Wedgewood Sep. 19 - Oxford, UK @ Zodiac Sep. 20 - London, UK @ Mean Fiddler Sep. 21 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City ...June 23, 2006
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BROKEN TEETH Announce U.S. Tour
Austin balls-to-the-wall rockers BROKEN TEETH — featuring Jason McMaster of WATCHTOWER/DANGEROUS TOYS fame — are gearing up for a-30 day U.S. tour in support of their new live CD, "Blood on the Radio". "Blood on the Radio" features songs from the band's first two studio albums. During the upcoming t...June 22, 2006
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AC/DC: 'Back In Black' Ringtone Certified Platinum
AC/DC have picked up a platinum certification for the "Back in Black" ringtone as part of the Recording Industry Association of America's (RIAA) recently announced formal launch of a Master Ringtone Sales Award, updating its 47-year old Gold and Platinum program to recognize the growing popularity o...June 22, 2006
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AC/DC-Inspired Film 'Thunderstruck' Part Of Ottawa's 'Australian Film Road Show'
According to EmbassyMag.ca,The National Library Of Canada in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (located at 395 Wellington St.) is playing host to the Australian Film Road Show and is featuring the AC/DC-inspired film "Thunderstruck" through July 9. "Thunderstruck" follows five friends who are devoted AC/DC fa...June 21, 2006
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AC/DC: Photos Of ANGUS And MALCOLM YOUNG Sculptures Posted Online
KnuckleBonz, Inc. has posted photographs of the limited-edition sculptures of renowned AC/DC guitarists Angus and Malcolm Young, which will be made available in August. Check them out: Angus, Malcolm. The latest in the Guitar Hero limited-edition collectible series, the sculpture of Angus Young disp...June 21, 2006
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AEROSMITH And MÖTLEY CRÜE To Team Up For 'Route Of All Evil Tour'
AEROSMITH — "America's greatest rock' n' roll band" — will return to the road September 14 with MÖTLEY CRÜE — "America's most notorious rock band" — to spawn what is the ultimate must-see rock event of 2006: a massive North American tour of predominantly outdoor amphitheatres. Bigger, louder, faster...June 20, 2006
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Legendary AEROSMITH/WHITESNAKE A&R Executive JOHN KALODNER To Retire
Melinda Newman is Billboard is reporting that A&R executive John Kalodner (AEROSMITH, AC/DC, WHITESNAKE) is retiring after 35 years in the music business, effective June 20. Kalodner, whose tenure spanned posts at Atlantic, Geffen, Columbia and, most recently, Sanctuary, was legendary for discov...June 19, 2006
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Ex-DAMAGEPLAN Frontman PATRICK LACHMAN: I Miss DIMEBAG Every Day
Kevin Karr of Vallejo, California's The Times-Herald recently conducted an interview with former DAMAGEPLAN and current THE MERCY CLINIC frontman Patrick Lachman. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Times-Herald: Who do you look up to as far as music heroes or a hero in general? Patrick: "Peopl...June 19, 2006
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