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MACHINE HEAD, TESTAMENT, EXODUS Members To Participate In THRASH AGAINST CANCER Benefit Concert
Current and former members of MACHINE HEAD, SLAYER, TESTAMENT, EXODUS and DEATH ANGEL will comprise the "All-Star" guest lineup, which is scheduled to appear and participate at the Thrash Against Cancer benefit on July 9 at The Pound SF outdoor amphitheatre in San Francisco, California. Confirmed gu...July 7, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Singer Hopes Fans Don't Lose Sight Of LIVE 8 Message
DEF LEPPARD were glad to help Bob Geldof and his campaign to end Third World poverty by performing at the Live 8 concert in Philadelphia on Saturday (July 2). The band's lead singer Joe Elliott told Launch Radio Networks that he hoped people don't lose sight of the goal while they're enjoying the sh...July 4, 2005
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MORTIFICATION Part Ways With Drummer
Australian Christian metallers MORTIFICATION have delayed the recording sessions for their next album, "Impailing the Goblin", following the departure of drummer Mike Forsberg. "Mike will be pursuing other projects and Steve and Mick Jelinic wish Mike all the best in his future endeavours," the band...July 3, 2005
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VIO-LENCE: 'Eternal Nightmare" Reissue To Include Bonus Live Disc
Megaforce Records will be reissuing VIO-LENCE's classic debut album, "Eternal Nightmare", with a live bonus CD on June 28, 2005. The bonus disc was recorded on December 14, 2001 at Slim's in San Francisco and was mixed by Chris Hanson (TECHNOCRACY, THE SERVANTS, M.I.R.V., RIVERRED) of Redcar Lane Pr...June 27, 2005
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L.A. GUNS Complete Work On 'Tales From The Strip'
L.A. GUNS have completed work on their new album, "Tales from the Strip", tentatively due late July via Shrapnel Records. The tentative track listing for the CD is as follows: 01. 90069 02. It Don't Mean Nothing 03. Electric Neon Sunset 04. Gypsy Soul 05. Original Sin 06. Vampire 07. Hollywood's Bur...June 27, 2005
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Report: Massachusetts-Bred Heavy Metal Bands Have Music Industry Buzzing
Dave Wedge of BostonHerald.com has issued the following report: Think of Massachusetts music and you probably think of AEROSMITH, NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK, NEW EDITION, THE CARS and the J. GEILS BAND. But bursting forth from the Bay State is an ear-splitting wave of harder, brasher bands that have meta...June 24, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: Jacksonville Live Photos Posted Online
The Florida Times-Union has uploaded 53 pictures from DEF LEPPARD's June 17 performance in Jacksonville, Florida. The images, which were taken by photographer Kate-Smith Brown, can be viewed at this location. As previously reported, DEF LEPPARD have set a September 20 worldwide release date for thei...June 23, 2005
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MOLLY HATCHET Schedule 'Rockline' Appearance
MOLLY HATCHET will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Wednesday, June 29. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you, che...June 23, 2005
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Shadows are Security
After letting it soak in for a bit, I found 2003's "Frail Words Collapse" to be a fierce metalcore release, and one that was more challenging than the standard fare of the time. The arrangements don't stick to a formula and are driven by a tight rhythm section (including some cool off-kilter rhythms...June 20, 2005
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STEPHEN PEARCY, JACK FROST To Guest On LIBERTY N' JUSTICE CD
Former RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy is the latest guest vocalist scheduled to appear on the new album from Christian rockers LIBERTY N' JUSTICE. Pearcy's contribution will come in the form of the track "Killer Grin", also featuring Tommy Denander on guitars and Ez Gomer (JET CIRCUS) on bass. LIBERTY...June 15, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD's 'Pour Some Sugar On Me' Single Certified Gold
According to a posting on The Def Leppard Satellite Of Love, DEF LEPPARD's 1988 hit, "Pour Some Sugar On Me" has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Accociation Of America (RIAA). This marks the first time that a DEF LEPPARD single has been certified for any award. The single, released in...June 11, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER: 'Heavy Hitters' CD To Surface Next Month
According to CD Universe, the "Michael Schenker and Heavy Hitters" album, featuring an all-star lineup of musicians based around guitar virtuoso Michael Schenker (MSG, UFO, SCORPIONS) paying homage to their contemporaries, is scheduled for release on July 12. This 10-track powerhouse collection was...June 8, 2005
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TWISTED SISTER And EAGLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT To Release First DVDplus In U.S.
Eagle Rock Entertainment and TWISTED SISTER, the legendary multi-platinum metal band, are teaming up to bring the ultimate combination of DVD and CD technology to metal fans everywhere. On June 28, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release TWISTED SISTER's "Live at Wacken The Reunion", on DVDplus. The r...June 8, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman: 'It's Human Nature Not To Latch Onto New Stuff'
DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott recently told the New York Times that, if all goes as planned, the band's summer tour with BRYAN ADAMS and their upcoming all-covers album will succeed in bolstering the band's popularity, which has slipped since the 1980s heyday of multiplatinum albums such as "Pyro...June 3, 2005
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Original THIN LIZZY Guitarist Talks About 'Whiskey In The Jar'
NewsLetter.co.uk has issued the following report: As THIN LIZZY's original guitarist, east Belfast musician Eric Bell changed the sound of rock music. The ex-Orangefield boy is back in his home city for a gig this Sunday and we are talking about the unique and iconic shrill of Eric's guitar solo at...June 3, 2005
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