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Sky's The Limit For LED ZEPPELIN

Pollstar.com reports: While the music business and international media continue the "will they or won't they tour the world" debate, Harvey Goldsmith — the promoter of LED ZEPPELIN's December 10 reunion show in London — says the band's earning capacity is unlimited. But Goldsmith, who was awarded th...

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CORPORATION 187 To Release 'Newcomers Of Sin' In March ; Audio Available

Swedish thrashers CORPORATION 187 will release their third album, "Newcomers of Sin", in March via Anticulture Records. The CD was recorded at the band's own studio in Linköping and was mastered on December 13, 2007 at Tailor Maid Production in Stockholm by Peter In de Betou. A track from the album,...

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SIX FEET UNDER To Begin Writing New Material

Florida-based death metallerss SIX FEET UNDER have issued the following update: "We would like to wish all of our fans a happy holidays and a prosperous New Year for 2008! We would also like to thank all of you for making 2007 such a great year for SIX FEET UNDER. Also, a big thanks to ...

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PERRIS RECORDS Donates CDs To Deployed U.S. Troops

President Tom Mathers of Perris Records — whose catalog includes releases from DIRTY LOOKS, 3 LEGGED DOGG and RHINO BUCKET — recently shipped over 8,000 CDs after he heard about Give2TheTroops Inc., a foundation that is supporting our troops. The CDs have a retail value of over $100,000.00. Since De...

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BLITZKRIEG Confirmed For UK's STOCKFEST

NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends BLITZKRIEG have been confirmed for next year's Stockfest, set to take place April 26, 2008 at The Thatched House in Stockport, UK. BLITZKRIEG's new album, "Theatre of the Damned", was released on August 10 via Germany's Armageddon Music. The CD was re...

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VAN HALEN: More 2008 Tour Dates Announced

More 2008 dates have been announced for VAN HALEN's tour with original lead singer David Lee Roth. The Live Nation-produced trek — featuring Roth, Eddie and Alex Van Halen and Eddie Van Halen's teenage son Wolfgang on bass — kicked off Sept. 27 in Charlotte, N.C., with 40 dates in place. The current...

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AXEL RUDI PELL To Perform At 'Rock Classic Allstars in Symphony'

German guitarist AXEL RUDI PELL will play three songs as "special guest" at the "Rock Classic Allstars in Symphony" on December 22 at the Zeche in Bochum, Germany. Also scheduled to perform are John Lawton (ex-URIAH HEEP),ex-members of THE SWEET and SLADE, plus an orchestra, among others. AXEL RUDI...

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Report: LED ZEPPELIN Could Earn More Than $200 Million For Reunion Tour

Dan Sabbagh of Times Online reports: LED ZEPPELIN could earn well over £100 million (approximately $200 million) if the hard-rock band went on tour next year in the wake of Monday's triumphant reunion gig. The band are being pursued with offers from both Live Nation and AEG, the rival concert promot...

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STRAIGHT LINE STITCH: Hometown Gig Postponed

Knoxville, Tennessee-based female-fronted metal/hardcore act STRAIGHT LINE STITCH has postponed its previously announced December 21, 2007 concert at Blue Cats in the group's hometown. "As many of you know, we are currently recording our new debut record for Koch Records. As of right now all the mus...

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TWISTED SISTER: 'Rockline' Interview, Performance Available For Streaming

TWISTED SISTER took part in an interview and performed live on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline", hosted by Bob Coburn, on Wednesday, December 12. The program is now available for streaming at this location. As previously reported, TWISTED SISTER will perform hard rock versions of thei...

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CORPORATION 187: New Album To Be Mastered Tomorrow

Swedish thrashers CORPORATION 187 will master their third album, "Newcomers of Sin", on Thursday, December 13 at Tailor Maid Production in Stockholm by Peter In de Betou. The CD was recorded at the band's own studio in Linköping. Songtitles set to appear on the album include "Suffer as One", "Provok...

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TWISTED SISTER To Perform Live On SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO On Monday

Heavy metal glam rockers TWISTED SISTER will perform hard rock versions of their favorite holiday music on Sirius Satellite Radio's "Twisted Christmas" on the Hair Nation (channel 23). The performance will be broadcast live from Sirius' Rockefeller Center Plaza studios in New York City on Monday, De...

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OPETH: 'The Roundhouse Tapes' DVD Due In September

OPETH's "The Roundhouse Tapes" high-definition-filmed DVD has had its projected release date pushed back to September 2008 from the previously announced early 2008. This will also feature lots of fan interviews, band interviews, soundcheck footage and live photos, along with exclusive menu music wri...

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GROSS MISCONDUCT To Support AMON AMARTH In Vancouver

Vancouver-based death/thrash band GROSS MISCONDUCT has been added to the AMON AMARTH / SONIC SYNDICATE show on December 14 in Vancouver, B.C. GROSS MISCONDUCT will open the all-ages concert, which will be held at the Croatian Cultural Centre (3250 Commercial Drive). According to Live Nation Canada,...

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Heavy Metal Fanatic To Succeed PUTIN As Rusian Leader?

Russia's RIA Novosti reports: The man backed by Vladimir Putin for next year's presidential election is a heavy-metal-loving 42-year-old whose surname comes from the Russian word for 'bear'. First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev was nominated by the ruling United Russia party and three other s...