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Ex-ANGRA Singer Performs IRON MAIDEN, HELLOWEEN Covers With Orchestra; Video Available

Brazilian singer André Matos (ex-ANGRA, SHAAMAN) was one of several vocalists who were invited by the Orquesta de Cámara de la ULBRA (ULBRA Chamber Orchestra) to take part in the Clássicos do Rock II event on November 29, 2008 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Matos sang several numbers while accompanied by...

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MINISTRY Mainman Comments On Fifth GRAMMY Nomination

"I'm becoming the Susan Lucci or Martin Scorsese of metal," laughs MINISTRY's founder Al Jourgensen of his five Grammy nominations, but no wins — yet. Jourgensen and MINISTRY just snagged a nomination in the Best Metal Performance category for the track "Under My Thumb" from their album "Cover Up",...

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VINCE NEIL Says 'Promoter's Breach Of Contract' Caused European Tour Cancellation

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil has released a statement blaming the cancellation of his European solo tour on "the promoter's breach of contract." He said, "I regret not being able to come over to Europe at this time due to circumstances beyond my control. I hope to be able to visit next year for a ....

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GENE SIMMONS, Daughter To Perform National Anthem

Sophie Tweed-Simmons will sing the national anthem as her father Gene Simmons, co-founder of the legendary band KISS, accompanies her on bass guitar, on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at the L.A. Derby Dolls Banked Track All-Star Exhibition Roller Derby at 1910 Temple St. in Los Angeles, California. Do...

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METALLICA, JUDAS PRIEST, MÖTLEY CRÜE, SLIPKNOT, DISTURBED Among GRAMMY Nominees

METALLICA, JUDAS PRIEST, MÖTLEY CRÜE, SLIPKNOT and DISTURBED are among the nominees for the 51th annual Grammy Awards, which will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2009 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The nominees in the "Hard Rock", "Metal", "Rock Instrumental" and "Rock" categories are as follows:...

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NICKO MCBRAIN, CARMINE APPICE To Be Inducted Into Guitar Center’s Drum-Legends Hall Of Fame

After months of local and regional competitions held at each of Guitar Center's 214 stores across the country, the top six undiscovered drummers in the nation have been selected from a field of nearly 5,000 competitors. The six finalists will go head to head on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Guitar C...

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WEDNESDAY 13 Announces Yet Another U.K. Tour

Wednesday 13 will embark on yet another U.K. tour in March/April 2009. He commented, "We have such a loyal fanbase in the U.K. That we wanted to return and do a full on U.K. run prior to taking a break from touring. This will probably be our last run for the year overseas. I will ...

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WHITE ZOMBIE: 'Let Sleeping Corpses Lie' First-Week Sales Revealed

WHITE ZOMBIE's 4-CD/1-DVD box set, "Let Sleeping Corpses Lie" (Geffen/UMe),sold 2,500 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. A trailer for "Let Sleeping Corpses Lie" can be viewed below. Released on November 25, the CDs bring together for the first...

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DEATHSTARS: 'Death Dies Hard' Video Premiere Scheduled For Monday

"Death Dies Hard", the new video from the Swedish industrial goth metal band DEATHSTARS, will receive its world premier on Monday, December 8 on MySpace. The song, which is currently being streamed at this location, comes off the group's third album, "Night Electric Night", which will be released on...

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SAXON Frontman Answers Questions About ICED EARTH Tour; Video Available

Vocalist Biff Byford of the legendary British heavy metal band SAXON has answered a couple of fan-submitted questions regarding the band's upcoming European co-headlining tour with ICED EARTH. The two-minute clip can be viewed below. The SAXON / ICED EARTH tour will kick off on February 1, 2009 in P...

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TOOL Frontman's PUSCIFER Schedules Live Debut

TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan's side project PUSCIFER will make its live debut on at the Pearl @ Palms Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 13 and February 14. More information is available one the poster below. Keenan told The Pulse of Radio that PUSCIFER (see video below) actually evolved...

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VINCE NEIL: European Tour Cancelled

MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil has cancelled his European solo tour just one day prior to the trek's scheduled kick-off. Swedish hard rockers FATAL SMILE, who were scheduled to open all shows on the tour, have issued the following statement: "We're really sorry to inform you that the rumours are true...

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HAMMERFALL: Photos From 'Any Means Necessary' Video Shoot Available

Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL have just finished filming a video for the song "Any Means Necessary" in Belgrade, Serbia. Check out photos from the video shoot below. "For the second time we went to Belgrade, Serbia, to shoot a video for a first single," explains singer Joacim Cans. "Together...

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LA FIN DU MONDE Putting Finishing Touches On New Album

Chico, California-based atmospheric/instrumental act LA FIN DU MONDE is putting the finishing touches on its new album, "Monolith", at Prairie Sun studio (NINE INCH NAILS, MELVINS, HIGH ON FIRE) in Cotati, California. A March 2009 release is expected. LA FIN DU MONDE's 2007 album, "Life As it Should...

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SAXON: New Video Podcast Posted Online

British heavy metal legends SAXON have uploaded a new video podcast in which vocalist Biff Byford and guitarist Doug Scarratt offer more information about the band's recently launched "Riff King" competition. Check it out at this location. On November 28, the new SAXON video, "Live To Rock", will ha...