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GENITORTURERS Putting Finishing Touches On New Album

Florida-based "shock-rock" band GENITORTURERS, featuring MORBID ANGEL frontman David "Evil D" Vincent on bass, has finished recording its new CD. The group is currently mixing the effort at RMP studios in Orlando with producer Dave Rave Ogilvie. Hailing from Vancouver, B.C., Dave Ogilvie has worked...

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GUNS N' ROSES, THE BLACK CROWES Rumored For THE ROLLING STONES Support Slot In Ireland

According to GlobalRhythm.net, GUNS N' ROSES and THE BLACK CROWES are rumored to be among the support bands being considered for THE ROLLING STONES' gig in front of a 65,000-strong crowd at Slane Castle in Dublin, Ireland on August 18. The only support act currently confirmed to appear is TINARIWEN....

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TotalRock Launches Unsigned Global Rock/Heavy Metal Band Awards

Europe's "No. 1 rock/heavy metal radio station" TotalRock has unveiled what it calls the world's "most genuine" unsigned Global Rock/Heavy Metal Band Awards. Voted for by the station's listeners, the awards will contain the most comprehensive list of rock and heavy metal band categories ever assembl...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Honored At 'VH1 Rock Honors'; Photos Available

ALICE IN CHAINS and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE are among the artists who performed tribute sets at the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors", which was taped last night (Saturday, May 12) at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. This year's celebration honors the music and influence of OZZY OSBOURNE,...

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NIKKI SIXX: 'I Don't Consider Anything You Truly Love To Ever Be Work'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx will release a new album, "The Heroin Diaries", on August 21, as a precursor to his autobiography of the same name, which arrives September 25. The album's 12 tracks each match up with one chapter in the book; first single "Life Is Beautiful" can be downloaded from the...

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THE QUILL: Tour Dates Announced

Sweden's THE QUILL has scheduled the following dates: Jun. 08 - Red Moon Fest - Padova, Italy Jun. 28 - Club Exit - Prague, Czech Republic Jun. 29 - Kino Club - Cernosice, Czech Republic Jun. 30 - Basinfirefest - Spalene Porici, Czech Republic Jul. 07 - Blomsterrocken - Blomstermåla, Sweden THE QUIL...

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'Six-String Masterpieces' Benefit Auction Now Live on eBay's Live Auction Site

Six-String Masterpieces, a charitable art exhibit that pays tribute to heavy-metal's most influential guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, and supports music education in public schools, is now live and open for bidding on eBay's live auction site. The exhibit features over 60 electric guitars; hand-...

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SOILENT GREEN: Live Dates Announced

SOILENT GREEN has lined up the following dates durng June: Jun. 08 - Mojo Monkey's - Lafayette, LA Jun. 09 - One Eyed Jacks - New Orleans, LA Jun. 15 - The Blue Monkey Tavern - Monroe, LA Jun. 16 - The Muse - Nashville, TN Jun. 22 - Red 7 - Austin, TX As ...

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NEW YORK DOLLS To Perform At 2007 JOEY RAMONE BIRTHDAY BASH

Celebrating what would have been the 56th birthday of punk icon Joey Ramone, details for the yearly Joey Ramone Birthday Bash have now been announced. The 7th annual Bash will take place Saturday, May 19 at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza. As in past years, tickets to the event were entirely s...

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KISS: Photo Of 'Rock The Nation!' DVD Double-Platinum Plaque Available

According to KissOnline.com, the KISS "Rock the Nation Live!" DVD, released in December 2005, has been officially certified double-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer gave KissOnline.com a sneak peek at the award plaque that each of the band...

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NIKKI SIXX's 'The Heroin Diaries': Book, Album Release Dates Announced

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx will release a new album, "The Heroin Diaries", on August 21, as a precursor to his autobiography of the same name, which arrives September 25. The album's 12 tracks each match up with one chapter in the book; first single "Life Is Beautiful" can be downloaded from the...

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BRITNY FOX Singer Discusses Reunion Plans

Sleaze Roxx recently conducted an interview with BRITNY FOX vocalist Tommy Paris. A few excerpts follow: Sleaze Roxx: I see BRITNY FOX is back, why did you decide to hit the road at this time? Tommy: "We've had offers to tour every year with other bands but usually just for the summer. We ...

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GUNS N' ROSES To Play LIVE EARTH Concert In Hamburg?

According to GnrDaily.com, GUNS N' ROSES are among the rumored artists that will perform at the Live Earth series of concerts which will be staged at various locations around the world on July 7. The event will be hosted by Al Gore. Hamburg Magazin and Radio Hamburg are reporting ...

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DIVINE HERESY Featuring Ex-FEAR FACTORY Guitarist; First Photo Available

The first photo of DIVINE HERESY — the new Los Angeles-based band featuring former FEAR FACTORY/current ASESINO guitarist Dino Cazares alongside Tim Yeung (VITAL REMAINS, HATE ETERNAL) on drums and Tommy Cummings (VEXT) on vocals — has been posted online at this location. DIVINE HERESY recently inke...

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GUNS N' ROSES: Another 'Chinese Democracy' Song Leaked

A studio mix of another new GUNS N' ROSES song, "There Was a Time", was leaked on Sunday, May 6, making it the fourth new GN'R track in two days to be released via the Internet ("The Blues", "Chinese Democracy" and "I.R.S." were leaked two days earlier). "There Was a Time" (also known as "T.W.A.T.")...