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Former ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY Frontman Joins BULLISTIC
Former ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY frontman Johnny Throckmorton has joined Richmond, Virginia's BULLISTIC. "Johnny brings a wealth of talent and experience to the band and we're excited to have him in the band," says BULLISTIC founding member and guitarist Ed Savoy. The group is currently busy writing mate...June 11, 2008
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SOIL Signs With DRIVEN MUSIC GROUP
Chicago heavy rockers SOIL have reportedly inked a deal with Driven Music Group a music label and entertainment company based in Phoenix, Arizona for the release of their next studio album, tentatively due in early 2009. Upcoming SOIL shows: June 29 - The Chance - Poughkeepsie, NY July 01 - Starland...June 10, 2008
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CIRRHA NIVA To Enter Studio Next Week
Dutch progressive rock band CIRRHA NIVA will enter Excess studio (AYREON, AFTER FOREVER) in Rotterdam, Holland next week to begin recording the drums and bass guitar for its as-yet-untitled new album, tentatively due before the end of the year. The CD will be recorded and produced under the guidance...June 10, 2008
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TARJA TURUNEN: South American Dates Announced
Former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunenwill embark on a tour of South America in late August/early September. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Aug. 29 - Rio De Janeiro [to be announced] Sep. 03 - Santiago De Chile, Chile - Teatro Caupolican Sep. 06 - Buenos Aries, Argentina - Estadio Pepsi Music...June 10, 2008
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Ask DRAGONFORCE A Question
British extreme epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE will release their new album, "Ultra Beatdown", on August 25 via Roadrunner Records. The UK office of Roadrunner is giving the fans the chance to put their questions to the band about what they can expect from the album and anything else that has puzz...June 10, 2008
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WARRANT Prepares To Hit The Road
WARRANT got its fill of "cherry pie" in the '80s and '90s, but apparently that was not enough to squelch the band's hunger. With the return of its original members for the first time in almost 15 years, WARRANT will storm back to the stage this summer for a massive tour with CINDERELLA, a featured ....June 10, 2008
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CHRIS CAFFERY Checks In From The Studio
Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) entered the studio at the end of April to begin recording his new solo album for an October release. According to Chris, "[We] entered Ultimate Music Studios in Cortland, NY today to begin the recording of drum tracks. "Mr. John Macaluso [...June 10, 2008
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EXTREME: New Album Release Date, Track Listing Revealed
This summer, reunited Boston hard rockers EXTREME will release "Saudades de Rock" (pronounced "sow-dodge"),their first studio album in thirteen years which will coincide with their first world tour in over twelve years. "Saudades de Rock" will be released on August 12 on Open E Records and distribu...June 9, 2008
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Hammer Battalion
I could really get used to these years when new albums are released by Swedish death metal progenitors GRAVE, DISMEMBER, and UNLEASHED (as was the case in 2006). Having already been thoroughly impressed by "Dominion VIII" and the self-titled DISMEMBER effort, it was time to check out the new long pl...June 9, 2008
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Baldr Ok Iss
When Germany's "eerie-emotional music" and black metal (provided by sub-label, Lupus Lounge) label, Prophecy Productions, crossed the pond and set up shop here in North America, a new wave of extremity was introduced to horn-raisers and hellions from coast to coast. With a dynamic roster that can ap...June 9, 2008
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APOCALYPTICA's MIKKO SIRN Interviewed At Portugal's ROCK IN RIO; Video Available
Drummer Mikko Sirn of the Finnish cello quartet APOCALYPTICA was interviewed at this week's Rock in Rio festival in Lisbon, Portugal. Watch the four-minute chat below. APOCALYPTICA recently cancelled its appearance at the M'era Luna festival set to take place August 8-9 in Hildesheim, Germany in ord...June 7, 2008
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APOCALYPTICA: UK Dates Announced
Finnish cello quartet APOCALYPTICA will embark on a UK headlining tour in December. Confirmed dates are as follows: Dec. 02 - Carling Academy Oxford Dec. 03 - Carling Academy Liverpool Dec. 04 - Rock City Nottingham Dec. 05 - Wulfrun Hall Wolverhampton Dec. 06 - ABC Glasgow Dec. 07 - Carling Academy...June 6, 2008
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Live Interactive POWERMAN 5000 Channel Is In Effect
POWERMAN 5000 has issued the following update: "Utilizing Yahoo! Live, we are launching our own live channel direct on our MySpace page. It's a place where you can watch band rehearsals or check us out in the studio writing the new record. Sometimes we will broadcast just hangin at home in the robot...June 6, 2008
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JETBOY: More Tour Dates Announced
San Francisco rockers JETBOY, now reunited and actively touring, are this year's geadliners for the 31st annual Haight St. Fair. The band also has several warm-up dates in California before hitting the road to play shows in Texas and performing at Rocklahoma and the South Texas Rock Fest in July. Up...June 6, 2008
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PAUL GILBERT To Release New Instructional DVD
According to Mascot Records, Paul Gilbert (ex-MR. BIG, RACER X) will release a new instructional DVD which will "break [down] the toughest passages" from his latest solo album, "Silence Followed by A Deafening Roar", and show the viewer "step by step how to shred like the master himself!" In additio...June 6, 2008
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