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NEVERMORE: Release Date Set For 'This Godless Endeavor'
Century Media Records has set a July 26 release date for the new NEVERMORE album, entitled "This Godless Endeavor". Creating metal's most progressively innovative, insidiously addictive, and blazingly entangled music, mesmerizing vocalist Warrel Dane, backed by guitar virtuoso Jeff Loomis and the ja...May 10, 2005
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RAMESSES Announce European Tour Dates
The bludgeoning slow-motion trancending-doom trio RAMESSES, who feature in their ranks the former rhythm section of ELECTRIC WIZARD, continue to bulldoze their mark into the ranks of the best of their genre. With a mere demo, split release, and EP on the market, they're already inarguably one of the...May 7, 2005
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SCOTT WEILAND To Be Joined By Musician DANIEL LANOIS During 'Last Call' Performance
Scott Weiland of VELVET REVOLVER and STONE TEMPLE PILOTS has accepted an invitation to make a special solo appearance on NBC-TV's "Last Call with Carson Daly", to air May 19. The charismatic, controversial frontman will tape an exclusive performance of a song he recently wrote and produced. Scott wi...May 6, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Still Planning To Release Covers Album
Launch Radio Networks reports: DEF LEPPARD's latest single, a cover of BADFINGER's "No Matter What", appears on the group's upcoming compilation, "Rock of Ages: The Definitive Collection". But it's also part of a larger project, an all-covers album that the group started working on in 2004. Frontman...May 4, 2005
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HANOI ROCKS Confirmed For Holland's ARROW ROCK FESTIVAL
Finnish rock 'n' rollers HANOI ROCKS have been confirmed for the Arrow Rock Festival, set to take place June 11 in Lichtenvoorde, the Netherlands. Also scheduled to perform at the festival are DREAM THEATER, GLENN HUGHES, KANSAS, MEAT LOAF, THUNDER, LOU GRAMM, STYX and LITTLE RIVER BAND. For more in...May 3, 2005
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L.A. GUNS Begin Recording New Album
L.A. GUNS officially commenced the recording sessions for their new album on Monday (May 2),according to a post on the group's web site. "I'm told the new stuff is awesome and from the two songs I've personally hear (just demos mind you),I have to agree," the band's webmaster writes. "The new CD s...May 3, 2005
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BLACK MAJESTY To Release New Album 'Silent Company' In June
Australian melodic power metal band BLACK MAJESTY will release their second album, "Silent Company", on June 27 via Germany's Limb Music Products/Diversity Music. "Silent Company" was recorded with IRON SAVIOR mainman Piet Sielck and producer Endel Rivers and sees the band pay tribute to their homel...May 3, 2005
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SAMMY HAGAR Autographed Guitars Available In HARD ROCK CAFE Contest
Launch Radio Networks reports: Sammy Hagar is teaming with the Hard Rock Cafe chain for his favorite holiday — Cinco De Mayo. Hagar has signed a bunch of electric guitars, and they'll be given away at select Hard Rock locations around the country next Thursday (May 5),to mark the Mexican-themed cel...April 29, 2005
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TWISTED SISTER: Philadelphia Concert To Raise Money For Band's Soundman
According to The Inquirer, TWISTED SISTER's Dee Snider says he pushed for Philadelphia as the site for a concert to raise money for the band's soundman and friend, Charlie Barrecca, who needs a liver transplant. The July 15 show is at the Electric Factory (7th & Willow). Tickets are $30 and go o...April 29, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer Says He's 'Not Afraid' Of Playing OZZFEST
Launch Radio Networks reports: Though it's been common knowledge for several weeks, VELVET REVOLVER has officially announced its participation in Ozzfest 2005. The quintet will play the final seven dates of the 26-city tour beginning on August 23, taking over IRON MAIDEN's slot on the Ozzfest mainst...April 29, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX: 'This Is Not A Fucking Farewell Tour'
The four members of MÖTLEY CRÜE recently spoke to Sylvie Simmons of the U.K.'s Guardian about their current "Red White and Crüe" world tour. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On their well-publicized drug problems: Nikki Sixx: "We lost perspective. We almost didn't survive. But isn't that...April 28, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Confirmed For LONDON GUITAR SHOW 2005
IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain has confirmed that he will be joining guitarist Phil Hilborne for a live performance at the forthcoming London Guitar Show 2005 on May 7-8 at the Wembley Conference Centre. Also appearing will be bassist Jaz Lochrie (bass) and "special guests." For more information,...April 23, 2005
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DEE SNIDER Offers Heavy Metal Help To Pennsyvania High School Rockers: Video Available
NBC10.com is reporting that a Hamburg, Pennsylvania High School rock group wasn't going to take its exclusion from a school talent show, so they fought it and got some heavy metal help from a TWISTED SISTER. Earlier this year, the school administrators decided that no rock bands with electric instru...April 22, 2005
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SCOTT WEILAND To Perform On NBC's 'Last Call With Carson Daly'?
According to a post on Velvet-Revolver.com, VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland will be the musical performer on NBC's "Last Call with Carson Daly" on May 9. No further information is currently available. VELVET REVOLVER resumed the Electric Wonderland tour last week, with dates booked through Ma...April 21, 2005
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WEDNESDAY 13 To Guest On ALICE COOPER's Radio Show
MURDERDOLLS frontman and solo artist Wednesday 13 will be Alice Cooper's special guest on Cooper's radio show "Nights with Alice Cooper". The program is a classic-rock format and is nationally syndicated on the United Stations network. The show will tape on April 29 and air on May 3 (air times diffe...April 19, 2005
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