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SUPERNOVA: More Tour Dates Announced

It is by no means clear who will be fronting America's most talked about new band, SUPERNOVA, but the band's three founding members, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted and former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke announced they will be inaugurating their band wi...

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MINISTRY: Japanese, Australian Tour Dates Cancelled?

MINISTRY's previously announced tour dates in Japan and Australia — which were scheduled to take place in early October — have apparently been cancelled. It should be noted, however, that this information has not yet been officially confirmed by the band. No reason has yet been given for the cancell...

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THE QUILL: 'Keep The Circle Whole' Video In The Works

Sweden's THE QUILL has issued the following update: "Back from a long, hot (even in Sweden) summer vacation. What's going to happen next in QUILL-land? Well, we did film the entire Sweden Rock Festival show and that material will first of all end up as a video for 'Keep the Circle Whole'. It will be...

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SCORPIONS Drummer, TOMMY LEE's Sister To Release KOTTAK Debut

On September 12, 2006, Escapi Music — home to BODY COUNT, DIRTY RIG, WARRIOR SOUL, CACTUS, MAHAVATAR, DISSECTION and THE CARMINE APPICE PROJECT — will release the debut recording of KOTTAK (formerly KRUNK),entitled "therupy". Fronted by singer/songwriter/guitarist Jimmy Ratchitt, who, in another li...

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NOTHINGFACE Vocalist Talks About VINNIE PAUL's New Project

In a recent interview conducted by Greg Maki of Live-Metal.net, NOTHINGFACE vocalist Matt Holt discussed the new project featuring NOTHINGFACE members Tom Maxwell (guitar) and Jerry Montano (bass),former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul and MUDVAYNE members Chad Gray (vocals) and Greg Tribbet...

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HATESPHERE: In Writing Mode

Danish metallers HATESPHERE have posted the following message on their official web site: "We are at the moment in the process of writing songs for the new CD, and it's going really well. It's always a bitch to get the writing process started, but this time has been pretty smooth, and we already hav...

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SUPERNOVA: North American Tour Dates Announced

SUPERNOVA — the new all-star band featuring ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee and former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke — will embark on a North American tour in early January. Confirmed dates are as follows: Dec. 31 - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint Jan. 16 - Hollywo...

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VELVET REVOLVER, DEFTONES, ALICE IN CHAINS Members Featured On BEATLES Compilation

On October 24, 2006, Restless Records will release "Butchering The Beatles" — featuring the biggest, the baddest, the heaviest all-star line-up ever assembled to honor what is arguably the greatest band ever — THE BEATLES. All-in-all, over 50 internationally known recording artists bring their uniqu...

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RUFFIANS: New Album Details Revealed

RUFFIANS, the reunited power metal band that at one time featured in its ranks late VICIOUS RUMORS frontman Carl Albert, will release its new album, "Desert of Tears", on October 20 via Metal Heaven Records. The CD was recorded at Trident/Imperial Studios in Northern California. "Desert of Tears" tr...

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MINISTRY: Video Interview Available

Metal Hammer magazine recently hooked up with MINISTRY's Al Jourgensen and Mike Scaccia for a few glasses of "vino" before their London performance to talk about MINISTRY's "friends": writers, junkies, philosophers, occultists, psychedelic drug experimentalists and a whole host of other loonies. But...

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California Metal Band Wins Round One In National Contest, Gets Ripped Off

Laura McCutcheon of California's Ukiah Daily Journal reports that Ukiah, CA-based metal band DEFINITION UNKNOWN (MySpace) won round one in a national contest, but band members lost something near and dear to them in the process: their equipment. About the same time the announcer of "Boot Camp" — als...

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ROB ZOMBIE Drummer: 'I Am About Doing Everything Possible To Enhance My Drumming'

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with ROB ZOMBIE/ex-ALICE COOPER drummer Tommy Clufetos. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: Have you ever gotten philosophical about what makes you so special? Tommy: The only thing that makes me spec...

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DAVE NAVARRO Says ROB ZOMBIE Will NOT Be Guesting On 'Rock Star: Supernova'

"Rock Star: Supernova" co-host Dave Navarro (JANE'S ADDICTION, THE PANIC CHANNEL) has shot down reports that Rob Zombie will be appearing on the show soon as a guest judge. Asked about a recent news story indicated Rob would be making his appearance on the program in the coming weeks, Navarro replie...

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VENOM: More U.S. Tour Details Revealed

British black metal pioneers VENOM have officially announced more details of their upcoming North American tour, dubbed the American 10 Commandments Tour. "The band were last seen in the States in 1997 with a one-off appearance at the Metalfest in Milwaukee," reads a posting on the group's web site....

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KORN: Animated 'Liar' Video Available

KORN's animated video for "Liar", taken from the band's latest CD, "See You on the Other Side", has been posted online at YouTube.com. The clip was produced by the San Fransico-based company Big Bear Entertainment, which also has great animated videos from the likes of DISTURBED, BILLY IDOL and TOMM...