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GROTESQUE Cancels Gothenburg Gig, Calls It Quits

Classic Swedish death metal band GROTESQUE — featuring ex-AT THE GATES/THE CROWN frontman Tomas Lindberg — has cancelled its previously announced April 20 appearance at Storan in Gothenburg, Sweden (with WITCHERY and GRAND MAGUS). Lindberg's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "This i...

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CANDLEMASS Joined By OPETH, Ex-BLACK SABBATH Members At Anniversary Gig; Video Available

Legendary Swedish doomsters CANDLEMASS celebrated their 20th anniversary with a huge party at Stockholm's Kolingsborg last night (Saturday, March 31). CANDLEMASS performed with no less than seven (!) different vocalists — including the band's former singers Johan Langquist and Tomas Vikström, plus t...

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EDENBRIDGE: 'The Chronicles Of Eden' Track Listing Revealed

Austrian symphonic metal band EDENBRIDGE will issue a rarities/"best of" compilation, entitled "The Chronicles of Eden", as a double-CD and limited double-digipack on May 25. Disc One will contain three new, previously unreleased songs, all Japanese and European bonus tracks and songs that were incl...

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GLENN HUGHES: 'I Don't Bow Down To The God Of Money'

Music Street Journal recently conducted an interview with legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Music Street Journal: Why now are you getting back to your funk roots? Glenn Hughes: People remember me from DEEP PURPLE...

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EDENBRIDGE Parts Ways With Drummer

Austrian symphonic metal band EDENBRIDGE has parted ways with drummer Roland Navratil due to "personal, musical and financial differences." A replacement drummer has yet to be announced. EDENBRIDGE will issue a rarities/"best of" compilation, entitled "The Chronicles of Eden", as a double-CD and lim...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS: More Tour Dates Announced

SMASHING PUMPKINS have announced their first live performance since December 2, 2000 — a very special and intimate theatre show to take place May 22 in Paris, France at the historic and elegantly appointed Grand Rex. Tickets will go on sale April 11. This marks the first time the SMASHING PUMPKINS w...

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POISON Frontman Schedules Solo Dates

POISON frontman Bret Michaels has announced the following solo dates: May 03 - Bentonville, Arkansas - Icehouse May 04 - Conway, Arkansas - Simon Park June 08 - Waukesha, Wisconsin - A Taste of Summer Michaels is currently working on a new solo album, due later in the year. Audio samples of the trac...

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Reunited SMASHING PUMPKINS To Make Live Debut In Paris

The reunited SMASHING PUMPKINS will play their first show on May 22 at the Grand Rex in Paris, France. Tickets go on sale April 11. The SMASHING PUMPKINS have added a new and slightly odd wrinkle to the release plans for the band's comeback album, "Zeitgeist", which is due to arrive on July 7. The ....

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SAMMY HAGAR To Be Honored By The RECORDING ACADEMY

Sammy Hagar, Linda Perry and three-time Grammy winner Narada Michael Walden have been named as recipients of The Recording Academy Honors 2007, it was announced by the San Francisco Chapter. The Recording Academy Honors was established to celebrate outstanding individuals whose work embodies excelle...

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Former DEATH Guitarist Remembers CHUCK SCHULDINER

Zero Tolerance webzine recently conducted an interview with former DEATH guitarist Bobby Koelble. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Zero Tolerance: What's your favourite music? That is, what music does the band listen to and currently like? Who would you cite as influences? Bobby Koelble: I...

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THE GATHERING Drummer Comments On Chilean DVD Shoot

Dutch rock band THE GATHERING has commented on its recently announced one-off headlining show in New York City and its upcoming live CD and DVD, "A Noise Severe". Says drummer Hans Rutten, "We are going to do a one-off special headlining show in New York City before we support our friends from LACUN...

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New DIECAST Video Teaser Posted Online

DIECAST recently completed a captivating new video for the track "Nothing I Could Say", with acclaimed directors Ian McFarland (SICK OF IT ALL) and Mike Pecci. A 30-second teaser for the clip has just been posted on the Century Media YouTube page, which can be accessed at this location. Look for the...

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SHADOWS FALL To Be Featured On MTV2's 'The Drop'

Atlantic recording group SHADOWS FALL has unveiled a whirlwind of activity surrounding the upcoming release of their new album, "Threads of Life". The much-anticipated collection — which features the single, "Redemption" — arrives in stores on April 3. This week will see the "Redemption" companion v...

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THE GATHERING Announces One-Off Headlining Show In New York City

Dutch rock band THE GATHERING has announced a special one-off headlining concert on May 15 at Club Rebel in New York City. Following the show, the band will start a two-week tour with LACUNA COIL, IN THIS MOMENT, and STOLEN BABIES across North America. THE GATHERING with LACUNA COIL, IN THIS MOMENT,...

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RUSH: North American, European Tour Dates Officially Announced

RUSH has officially announced the dates for its upcoming world tour via the band's official web site. The tour will kick off in North America on June 13 at Atlanta's HiFi Buys Amphitheatre and will visit over 45 cities throughout the United States and Canada before traveling to Europe. Tickets will...