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BLOODSIMPLE To Open For HELLYEAH On Select Dates

BLOODSIMPLE, which features in its ranks former members of VISION OF DISORDER and MEDICATION, will open for HELLYEAH on the following dates: May 20 - Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live May 22 - Louisville, KY @ Expo 5 May 23 - Peoria, IL @ East Peoria Convention Center May 25 - Cleveland, OH @ ...

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FOZZY Singer's Memoir Due In October

Former WWE champion and FOZZY lead singer Chris Jericho will release his memoir, on October 25 through Grand Central Publishing. The book, called "A Lion's Tale" (book cover),focuses on his formative years in the wrestling business. For more information, visit Amazon.com. FOZZY's third album, "All...

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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: New Tour Dates Announced

According to Deep-Purple.net, BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the band featuring former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his fiancée Candice Night, has confirmed the following dates: Apr. 27 - Teatro Sociale - Mantua, Italy Apr. 28 - Teatro Toniolo - Mestre/Venice, Italy Jun. 10 - Glen Rothes...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY Explains 'Systematic Chaos'

Morley Seaver of CausticTruths.com recently conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the group's songwriting: "I don't know if we've ever had one song that could really sum up what DREAM THEATER is about because there are so many sides t...

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POISON: Four Songs From Upcoming 'Poison'd' Covers Album Posted Online

POISON has posted four songs from its upcoming album of cover songs, featuring many of their favorite rock classics. "Poison'd", the band's first new studio album since 2002, will be released June 5 on CD and digitally by EMI America Records/Capitol. Go to POISON's official MySpace page to hear the...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS: 'Zeitgeist' Track Listing Revealed

Jonathan Cohen of Billboard.com reports that the SMASHING PUMPKINS have finalized the track listing for "Zeitgeist", their first album since 2000. Due July 7 via Martha's Music/Reprise, "Zeitgeist" was produced by mainman Billy Corgan and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, with Roy Thomas Baker and Terry Dat...

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QUIET RIOT: More Details Revealed About LEESBURG BIKEFEST Appearance

According to the Orlando Sentinel, QUIET RIOT will headline the 11th annual Leesburg Bikefest on April 28 in Leesburg, Florida. Also scheduled to appear are honky-tonk country-music favorites CONFEDERATE RAILROAD, along with TERRANCE SIMIEN AND THE ZYDECO EXPERIENCE and the MONSTERS IN THE MORNING....

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BRUCE KULICK Talks About ESP GUITARS; Video Available

A video interview with former KISS/current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick has been posted at the ESP Guitars web site. In the interview, Bruce recounts his 20-year history with ESP Guitars, including his breakdown of the specific features of the guitars he enjoys and why ESP Guitars have...

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ERIC STACY: There's Nothing 'FASTER PUSSYCAT' About TAIME DOWNE's Version Of Band

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with FASTER PUSSYCAT bassist Eric Stacy. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What was the main motivation behind starting this version of the group? Eric: "Brent [Muscat] has always been one of my closest friends. We got along really...

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HELLYEAH Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces 'Fire It Up' Tour Dates

HELLYEAH, the new band featuring former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott alongside members of MUDVAYNE and NOTHINGFACE, has parted ways with bassist Jerry Montano (NOTHINGFACE, DANZIG). His replacement will be announced shortly. In other news, HELLYEAH will launch the "Fire It Up" tour...

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GOTTHARD: 'Domino Effect' E-Card Available

An e-card for GOTTHARD's new album, "Domino Effect", has been made available at this location. The CD is scheduled for release on April 27. According to singer Leo Leoni, "it is the best GOTTHARD album ever to be released". "Domino Effect" track listing: 01. Master of Illusion 02. Gone Too Far 03. D...

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TOOL: More Rescheduled Tour Dates Announced

TOOL has announced more rescheduled dates for its spring U.S. tour, which was postponed from its original mid-March start after drummer Danny Carey tore a bicep while picking up his dog at home. The trek will now commence on April 27 in las Vegas, Nevada. Nearly 40 shows have been confirmed so far,...

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DEF LEPPARD: Summer Tour Dates Announced

Following on the heels of their massively successful 2006 concert tour, DEF LEPPARD, one of rock's most exciting bands, have announced a mega summer concert tour that is set to hit all corners of the United States, as well as Canada. This year's outing will include 50 dates, kicking off on June 27 i...

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GOTTHARD Completes Work On 'The Call' Video

Swiss hard rockers GOTTHARD shot the video for their new single, "The Call", last week in Nürnberg, Germany. Directed by Martin Mueller from RCN-TV, the clip was filmed at the famous Grand Hotel, inside the beautiful Richard Wagner saloon as well as the Honeymoon Suite. "As the song itself is a very...

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AKERCOCKE Announces The Antichrist Code!

To tie in with the release of its forthcoming album "Antichrist" (due on May 28 via Earache),U.K. death metal band AKERCOCKE has launched a treasure hunt with a twist — The Antichrist Code. This is a unique digital phenomenon that asks fans to take part in a quest that is both challenging and confo...