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Rich Man's War…Poor Man's Fight

Buffalo, New York's ever-changing HEROD showed a lot of promise with the classy melodic metal of 2004's "For Whom the Gods Would Destroy". The group blended a fundamentally modern sound with traditional metal roots and an impeccable sense of melody. So what happened? "Rich Man's War…Poor Man's Fight...

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GURD Seek Photo Submissions For New Album Cover

Switzerland's GURD, the band formed out of the ashes of the power-thrash metal legends POLTERGEIST, have completed work on their eighth album, "Bang!", at the Little Creek studio for a late spring release. The band have launched a contest via their official web site whereby fans can submit a photo t...

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ACCEPT Bassist To Open Music School

According to a posting on the ACCEPT fan site Schlared.com, ACCEPT bassist Peter Baltes is in the process of opening up a music school called the Rockfactory. The grand opening is currently set for the last week in July. If you have any questions for Peter about his involvement with ACCEPT or his .....

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MÖTLEY CRÜE, MOTÖRHEAD, IN FLAMES, DREAM THEATER Concert Attendance Figures Revealed

The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: MOTÖRHEAD, MELDRUM, MANNTIS Venue: House of Blues City/State: Las Vegas, Nev. Date: March 11, 2006 Gross Sales: $17,612 Attendance: 650 Capacity: 1,800 Artist/Even...

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IN FLAMES, THROWDOWN, NEVERMORE, EVERGREY: More U.S. Dates Announced

Sweden's IN FLAMES will be embarking on a second North American headlining tour in support of their critically acclaimed new album, "Come Clarity". The trek is slated to commence on May 5 and follows the band's recent sold-out North American tour of the same name. Support on the IN FLAMES tour will...

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EXODUS Guitarist Issues Tour Report

EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has checked in with the following tour report: "Just thought I'd give everybody a little bit of info about our recent trip. "Let's start with Japan. As always, it was amazing. To share the stage with our old friends THE HAUNTED and our new friends NILE was a total pleasure...

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IN FLAMES, MÖTLEY CRÜE, ANTHRAX, OPETH Concert Attendance Figures Revealed

The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: IN FLAMES, TRIVIUM, DEVIL DRIVER, ZAO Venue: Theatre of Living Arts City/State: Philadelphia, Pa. Date: Feb. 17, 2006 Gross Sales: $19,640 Attendance: 1,000 Capaci...

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NOCTURNAL RITES: 'Still Alive' Video Available For Download

Sweden's NOCTURNAL RITES have uploaded the second video from their "Grand Illusion" album, "Still Alive", at their official web site. The clip was once again directed by the group's drummer, Owe Lingvall. Check it out at this location (.ZIP file, 46 MB). "Grand Illusion" was released in September 20...

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H.I.M.: U.S. Tour Dates Announced

MTV.com is reporting that Finnish goth metallers H.I.M. will be back on North American soil this spring for a 22-date road trip that's scheduled to launch May 2 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and conclude in Las Vegas on June 8. The run includes two previously announced appearances: one at the Bambooz...

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Too Late for Peace…

You didn't realize that longtime SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell had a solo album called "Too Late for Peace…" on Poland's Selfmadegod Records, did you? That's because he doesn't. Grindcore act HERMAN RAREBELL includes members of Selfmadegod brethren THIRD DEGREE and ANTIGAMA. "Too Late for Peace"...

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REVOLTING COCKS: 'Fire Engine' Animated Video Posted Online

An animated video (by Zach Passero) for the REVOLTING COCKS track "Fire Engine" has been posted online at this location. "Fire Engine" comes off the group's new album, "Cocked and Loaded", which was released this past week through MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen's new imprint 13th Planet/Megaforce Re...

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Benefit Concert Planned For SUPERJOINT RITUAL's JIMMY BOWER, SUPLECS

Up to 10 bands and over 40 musicians will take par in the Lynyrd Skynyrd Katrinathon, set to take place Saturday, April 1 at The Scene, located at 806 E. Colorado St. in Glendale, CA. Doors will open at 8:00 pm and bands will hit the stage at 10:00 pm. Ticket price is $7.00 and ...

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ESP To Tour Australia In April

ESP (ERIC SINGER PROJECT),the band featuring Bruce Kulick (KISS, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD),Eric Singer (KISS, ALICE COOPER),John Corabi (MÖTLEY CRÜE, RATT) and Chuck Garric (ALICE COOPER, DIO),will be undertaking a short tour of Australia in April. Confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 19 - The Prince...

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IN FLAMES, THROWDOWN, NEVERMORE, EVERGREY: First U.S. Dates Announced

Sweden's IN FLAMES have announced a second North American headlining tour in support of their critically acclaimed new album, "Come Clarity". The trek is slated to commence on May 5 and follows the band's recent sold out North American tour of the same name. Support on the IN FLAMES tour will be pro...

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POISON's New Cover Of GRAND FUNK RAILROAD's 'We're An American Band' Posted Online

POISON's cover of GRAND FUNK RAILROAD's "We're An American Band", produced by Don Was (THE ROLLING STONES, BOB DYLAN),has been posted online at www.myspace.com/poison. The song will appear on the band's upcoming 18-track collection, "The Best Of Poison: 20 Years Of Rock", due on April 4 via Capitol...