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SCOTT WEILAND Schedules U.S. Dates
STONE TEMPLE PILOTS/ex-VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland and his solo band have scheduled the following dates: May 12 - Rialto Theatre - Tucson, Arizona May 13 - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, Arizona May 15 - Murray Theatre - Salt Lake City, Utah May 16 - Knitting Factory Concert House - Boise, Idaho...March 31, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Solo Touring Band Revealed
Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has revealed the backing band that will accompany him for his upcoming summer tour in support of his first solo album, "Play My Game". The group will consist of the following musi...March 30, 2009
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MINISTRY To Release 'Adios…Puta Madres' 2-DVD Set In May
While MINISTRY's studio albums certainly show why the group is widely considered a stylistic trailblazer, it is on the concert stage that MINISTRY takes things to a whole other level. And as evidenced by fans that packed venues to catch the group one final time on their worldwide "C U LaTouR 2008",...March 30, 2009
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HEAVEN & HELL: 'The Devil You Know' Track By Track
A track-by-track review of "The Devil You Know", the debut album from HEAVEN & HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — is available at MetalHammer.co.uk. "The Devil You Know", featuring 10 soo...March 30, 2009
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Ex-KORN Guitarist Taps SCOTT VON HELDT For Touring Band
Scott Von Heldt (HEALER, KURAI) has been chosen to play guitar in ex-KORN guitarist Brian "Head" Welch's new band. Commented Scott: "I want to thank you ALL for your prayers and support over the years and this will surely be a huge step in spreading a spiritual vibe with metal music!" Welch's tourin...March 30, 2009
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GENERICHRIST: New Drummer, Guitarist Announced
GENERICHRIST founder/frontman Tony Anderson (UNKNOWN CURE, UNSPEAKABLE ACTS) has announced the addition of drummer Marc Ciccosanti (A DREAM THAT DIED) and guitarist Nick Palmer to the group's ranks. The band is currently working on material for the four-way split with NECROCANNIBALISTIC VOMITORIUM o...March 29, 2009
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HEAVEN & HELL: Limited-Edition 'The Devil You Know' CD+DVD To Include Rehearsal Footage
HEAVEN & HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — will make its long-awaited new album, "The Devil You Know", available as a limited-edition CD+DVD featuring band interviews and rehearsal foota...March 28, 2009
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HEAVEN & HELL: New Audio Interview With RONNIE JAMES DIO, GEEZER BUTLER Available
MTV's HeadbangersBlog.com recently conducted an interview with HEAVEN & HELL vocalist Ronnie James Dio and bassist Geezer Butler about the creation of the band's "The Devil You Know" album, the demons that once haunted the group, the corruption of politicians, the crumbling economy and their gen...March 27, 2009
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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer MATT SORUM Debuts New SORUM NOCE Collection In Hollywood
The new Sorum Noce collection of elegant, innovative rock-inspired couture was introduced last night at a packed reception at the Melrose Ave. boutique in West Hollywood, California. The event was hosted by Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, THE CULT) and new partner, designer Tony Sartino,...March 27, 2009
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METALLICA Performs 'My Apocalypse' For First Time; Pro-Shot Footage Available
METALLICA played the "Death Magnetic" track "My Apocalypse" for the first time last night (Wednesday, March 25) at the LG NEC Arena in Birmingham, England. Professionally filmed video footage of the performance (courtesy of Metallica.com) can be viewed below. As previously reported, METALLICA also i...March 26, 2009
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VITAL REMAINS Guitars Stolen
New England-based death metallers VITAL REMAINS have issued the following update: "Tuesday night [March 24] thieves broke into our trailer at our hotel in Austin, Texas and stole some of our gear (Gator's bass and Tony's guitar are pictured below) and 300+ shirts. A make-up date is in the works for...March 26, 2009
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PESTILENCE Is 'Very Excited' About Upcoming Tour
Resurrected late '80s/early '90s death metal outfit PESTILENCE will convene in two weeks to begin rehearsing for its upcoming European tour, which kicks off on April 9 at the Inferno festival in Oslo, Norway. The band says, "[We are] very excited to start the tour and will rehearse a good mixture be...March 26, 2009
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HEAVEN & HELL Signs International Deal With ROADRUNNER RECORDS
Roadrunner Records has announced the signing of HEAVEN & HELL for the territories of Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South America. HEAVEN & HELL's new single, "Bible Black", is available for streaming in its entirety below. After finishing several heralded world tours as HEAVEN & HEL...March 26, 2009
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METALLICA Performs 'My Apocalypse', 'Hole In The Sky' In Birmingham
METALLICA performed the "Death Magnetic" track "My Apocalypse" for the first time last night (Wednesday, March 25) at the LG NEC Arena in Birmingham, England. The band also included a cover of the BLACK SABBATH classic "Hole In The Sky" in its set, and dedicated the track to the "godfather of riffs"...March 26, 2009
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MELIAH RAGE Guitarist Contributes Material To METAL CHURCH Singer's Solo Album
MELIAH RAGE founding member Anthony Nichols has composed the music for three tracks on the upcoming solo record from METAL CHURCH frontman Ronny Munroe. Nichols and Munroe developed a relationship when their two bands toured together in 2007. "After the '07 tour, I asked Ronny to make a guest appear...March 25, 2009
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