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MIDDIAN Calls It Quits; YOB Reformation In The Works

AGE ETERNAL (formerly MIDDIAN),the band featuring former YOB leader Mike Scheidt, has issued the following update: "AGE ETERNAL (MIDDIAN) is fucking dead. "Our lawsuit [involving a Milwaukee-based band called MIDIAN over the use of the MIDDIAN name] is finally coming to a close. It has been a hard...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE: 'Uncensored' Version Of 'Mutherf**ker Of The Year' Video Available

The "uncensored" version of MÖTLEY CRÜE's video for the song "Mutherfucker of the Year" can be viewed below. The track comes off the group's new album, "Saints of Los Angeles", which has sold 207,000 copies in the United States since its June 24 release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD is MÖT...

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TESLA Guitarist's DAVE RUDE BAND To Play Oakland This Weekend

DAVE RUDE BAND, the group led by TESLA guitarist Dave Rude, will play on Saturday, August 30 at the Stork Club in Oakland, California. The band recently completed a West Coast tour and is currently planning more SoCal/Central California dates for the fall. For more information, visit www.myspace.com...

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SKINDRED: 'Roots Rock Riot' Video Posted Online

Welsh ragga-metal band SKINDRED has posted a raging underground video (see below) for its track "Roots Rock Riot". Filmed during the group's recent UK tour, the clip features a compilation of backstage and live performance footage. SKINDRED is preparing for a stateside assault with its new single "T...

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OPIATE FOR THE MASSES: New Performance Footage Posted Online

Altitude has posted video footage of the Los Angeles industrial rock band OPIATE FOR THE MASSES performing the song "Dead Underground" at the Roxy in West Hollywood, California. Watch the clip below. OPIATE FOR THE MASSES recently took part in a successful North American trek alongside FILTER and 10...

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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Issues Post-ROCKSTAR ENERGY MAYHEM Update

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn has posted the following entry in his online "diary" at the band's official web site: "Kicking it here in The Bay once again after wrapping up the last day of the Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival. I am downright shocked at how fast this tour went by. I guess the...

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RATT Begins Work On New Material; New Album Due In Early 2009

According to a posting on RATT singer Stephen Pearcy's MySpace page, he and RATT guitarist and Warren DeMartini have started writing material for the band's next album, tentatively due in early 2009. Following weeks of rumors and speculation, RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer recently confirmed that former...

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DIVINE HERESY Performs With New Singer For First Time; Video Footage Available

DIVINE HERESY, the Southern California-based band led by former FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares, has issued the following update: "[Thursday night, August 21] we took the stage at Café Iguana in Monterrey, Mexico. Before we even started the intro to the set, the crowd was roaring 'Divine Heresy'...

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WAYSTED: More Tour Dates Announced

WAYSTED, the reunited mid-'80s British heavy metal outfit led by UFO bassist Pete Way (hence the spelling of the group's name),has scheduled the following dates: Sep. 06 - Rock of Ages Festival - Asylum - Birmingham, UK Oct. 31 - The Rigger Bar - Stoke, UK Nov. 01 - The Marlborough Club - Ilfracomb...

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THE PLASMARIFLE: New Album Trailer Posted Online

Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based metallers THE PLASMARIFLE have posted a trailer (see below) for their new album, "While You Were Sleeping the World Changed in an Instant", which is scheduled for release on September 30 via Siege of Amida/Ferret Music. The CD was recorded by Bart Frydrychowicz (NECRON...

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STRATOVARIUS: First Photos With New Guitarist Released

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported yesterday, remaining STRATOVARIUS members Timo Kotipelto (vocals),Jens Johansson (keyboards),Lauri Porra (bass) and Jörg Michael (drums) have officially recruited Finnish guitarist Matias Kupiainen to replace the group's founding member and main songwriter Timo T...

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WAYSTED To Appear On 'The Mazzanti Effect'

WAYSTED members Pete Way (bass),Fin (vocals),Paul "RD" Haslin (drums) and Nacho Jase (rhythm guitar) will appear on "The Mazzanti Effect", the rock interview program hosted by Fritz Mazzanti. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 24 at The Hollybush Freehouse, Newtown Lane, Cradley Hea...

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Ex-QUIET RIOT Guitarist To Perform With BANG TANGO

Guitarist Alex Grossi (QUIET RIOT) will join BANG TANGO for a series of shows this weekend as well the upcoming Rock The Bayou festival in Houston. Grossi was a member of the band from 2003 to 2005. The dates are as follows: Aug. 22 - Hermosa Beach, CA @ Saint Rocke (w/ FASTER PUSSYCAT, L.A. ...

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NIKKI SIXX To Speak At JACOBS MEDIA SUMMIT 13 In Austin

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx will share his thoughts on a variety of topics — ranging from audience connection to brand extension to the music, entertainment, and radio industries — at Jacobs Media Summit 13 on Thursday, September 18 in Austin, Texas. Jacobs Media is the largest radio consulting f...

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It's Official: CARLOS CAVAZO To Replace JOHN CORABI In RATT

Following weeks of rumors and speculation, RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer has confirmed that former QUIET RIOT guitarist Carlos Cavazo will be joining the group as the replacement for rhythm guitarist John Corabi (former MÖTLEY CRÜE singer). According to Blotzer, "we have been rehearsing with Carlos and...