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HATESPHERE Confirmed For Denmark's ROSKILDE FESTIVAL

Danish thrashers HATESPHERE have posted the following update: "We are very honoured to announce that we have been confirmed for the legendary Roskilde Festival, Denmark for the second year in a row. We will play the Arena stage on Friday July 6th, and no need to say that we are looking forward to ki...

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Sixth Annual 'Thin Lizzy - A Celebration' To Be Held In July

Toronto's sixth annual "Thin Lizzy - A Celebration: The Music of Phil Lynott" will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at Jeff Healey's Roadhouse (56 Blue Jays Way) in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For the sixth year in a row, some of the finest musicians on the Canadian indie are coming together to cele...

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VERSAILLES RECORDS Seeking Bands For 'Skater Rock Vol. ½'

On the heels of the "Race Track Rock Vol. 1/2/3" CD, due in stores June 19, Versailles Records has announced plans for "Skater Rock Vol. ½", themed around and featuring the best in skateboarding rock and metal. The album will feature material from current/former members of EXODUS, DANGEROUS TOYS, SK...

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M.A.N Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

M.A.N, the new band formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich),has been confirmed for the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The band will perform on June 7 at 7:30 p.m. on the Restaurant Stage. The f...

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SEBASTIAN BACH To Play Istanbul With AVRIL LAVIGNE, SUM 41

Former SKID ROW vocalist Sebastian Bach has issued the following update: "We are beyond stoked to play Christchurch, New Zealand for the first time ever!! Cannot wait to explore this exotic locale with GUNS N' ROSES and ROSE TATTOO! See ya live in Christchurch, NZ July 3rd! Also, due to Bach-ular de...

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LED ZEPPELIN: 1977 JIMMY PAGE Audio Interview Available

Steven Rosen of ModernGuitars.com reports: Thirty years ago, I spent 11 days on the road with LED ZEPPELIN. Jimmy Page was 33, I was 24, the year was 1977, and the English quartet ruled the world. The band had released "Presence", their seventh studio album (discounting the live concert recording, "...

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LOCH VOSTOK Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Sweden's LOCH VOSTOK has been confirmed for the Sweden Rock Festival, which is set to take place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The band will perform on June 8 at 7:30 p.m. on the Restaurant Stage. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Wednesday, June 6: THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW ANNI...

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LARS ULRICH Says ROLLING STONES' Rock-Star Attitude Left Strange Taste In His Mouth

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich called into "The Opie & Anthony Show" Friday morning (May 25) and stayed on the air for about 15 minutes, talking about the recent HEAVEN AND HELL show he saw in Los Angeles, MERCYFUL FATE's influence on METALLICA's music and the opportunity to open for THE ROLLING...

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ACCEPT's 'Balls To The Wall' Added To 'Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s' Game

ACCEPT's "Balls to the Wall" is among the latest songs that will be featured in Activision's special 1980s-themed Guitar Hero title, dubbed Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s. The last game in the series to be developed by now-MTV-owned Harmonix will ship for the PlayStation 2 this summer. Guitar Her...

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New NIGHTWISH Singer Speaks

NIGHTWISH's official web site has been updated with an interview with the group's new singer, 35-year-old Swede Anette Blyckert (a.k.a. Anette Olzon). Read on: Q: What is your musical background? Have we already heard you sing in other bands? Anette: I was born and raised in a musical family. I have...

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PROFANE OMEN Finishes Recording New EP

Finnish death 'n' roll band PROFANE OMEN has finished recording a new EP, entitled "Disconnected", at Villvox Studio under the watchful eyes of engineer Aleksanteri Kuosa and producer Ville Sorvali. The EP will be mixed beginning on June 19 for a fall release. "Disconnected" EP track listing: 01. Di...

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SKID ROW, FASTER PUSSYCAT, POISON, EXTREME Tracks Confirmed For 'Guitar Hero Encore'

Classic tracks from SKID ROW, FASTER PUSSYCAT, POISON and EXTREME are among the newly added covers that will be featured in Activision's special 1980s-themed Guitar Hero title, dubbed Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s. The last game in the series to be developed by now-MTV-owned Harmonix will ship f...

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DREAMLAND Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

Sweden metallers DREAMLAND have been confirmed for the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Wednesday, June 6: THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW ANNIHILATOR NOCTURNAL RITES WOLF CRASHDIET BLACK DEBBATH CRAZY LIXX RANDY PI...

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SKID ROW Bassist: 'I Have Never Seen Anyone Treat Their Fans Better Than DIMEBAG'

Debby Rao of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with SKID ROW bassist Rachel Bolan. A few excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: How did you want "Revolutions Per Minute" to be different from previous SKID ROW albums, and not showcase the band as a nostalgia act? Bolan: The only thing we rea...

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KITTIE Drummer To Guest On KNAC.COM Tomorrow

KITTIE drummer Mercedes Lander will be the featured guest on KNAC.COM tomorrow (Thursday, May 17) at 4:30 p.m. PST (7:30 p.m. EST). You can listen to the program live at www.knac.com. An MP3 of KITTIE performing the song "Funeral for Yesterday" acoustically on WAMX in Huntington, WV on April 27, 200...