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SMASHING PUMPKINS Frontman Sues Illinois Filmmaker
Beth Kramer of the Waukegan News Sun reports that SMASHING PUMPKINS lead singer Billy Corgan is suing an Illinois filmmaker for allegedly failing to uphold an agreement to film Corgan's performances. Corgan hired Gurnee's Lester Cohn of Pure DV Productions to film some of Corgan's performances and r...August 1, 2008
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PROTEST THE HERO To Film 'Palms Read' Video
Whitby, Ontario, Canada-based pop math metal upstarts PROTEST THE HERO will film a video for the song "Palms Read" in September in Toronto with director Sean Turrell (BILLY TALENT, TEGAN AND SARA). As previously reported, PROTEST THE HERO has set an August 5 release date for a new, three-track EP th...August 1, 2008
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CATTLE DECAPITATION To Enter Studio Tomorrow
San Diego extreme metallers CATTLE DECAPITATION have issued the following update: "We enter Castle Ultimate Studios in Oakland, CA tomorrow to start working on our fourth Metal Blade full-length! We'll be doing the drums with the mighty Zach Ohren (ALL SHALL PERISH, DECREPIT BIRTH) and then over to...July 31, 2008
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New SMASHING PUMPKINS Single Confirmed For September
The Pulse of Radio reports that the SMASHING PUMPKINS will issue a new single called "G.L.O.W." in early September, according to the Los Angeles Times. The song will be the first released by the band since it parted ways with Reprise Records earlier this year. Frontman Billy Corgan explained, "We fe...July 31, 2008
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FULL BLOWN CHAOS Explains Tour Cancellation
New York-based hardcore/metal band FULL BLOWN CHAOS has released the following statement regarding the cancellation of the remaning dates on its Summer of Scum tour (also featuring SHAI HULUD, ELYSIA and WOE OF TYRANTS): "It is out of our hands. Between constant catastrophic vehicle problems combine...July 28, 2008
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SLASH Celebrates 43rd Birthday In Style; Photos, Video Footage Available
Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS),Tom Morello (RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE),Billy Gibbons (ZZ TOP),Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN),Perry Farrell (JANE'S ADDICTION, PORNO FOR PYROS),Royston Langdon (SPACEHOG),Fergie (a.k.a. Stacy Ann Ferguson; BLACK EYED PEAS) and Will.i.am (BLACK EYED PEAS) are among...July 26, 2008
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Former SMASHING PUMPKINS Members Sue VIRGIN
TMZ.com reports that two former members of the SMASHING PUMPKINS are suing Virgin Records America, claiming the label has screwed them out of ringtone fees and other stuff. James Yoshinobu Iha and D'Arcy Wretzky-Brow claim in 2005, five years after the band broke up, Virgin negotiated a deal solely...July 24, 2008
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SAMMY HAGAR: New Solo Album Title Revealed
Sammy Hagar revealed (see video below) during his July 22, 2008 concert at the Bergen Performing Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey that his next solo album will be titled "Cosmic Universal Fashion". The CD, which has apparently been recorded, is tentatively due late summer/early fall. As previous...July 23, 2008
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SORUM, HAGAR, ANTHONY And DUFFY Lay Down Song For SAMMY's Solo Album
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum has just finished recording a song called "Loud" in San Francisco with Sammy Hagar, original VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony and guitarist Billy Duffy of THE CULT for Sammy's upcoming solo album, marking a reunion in the studio for Sorum — who wa...July 23, 2008
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ROADRUNNER Signs Three New Bands
Roadrunner Records has announced the signing of three eclectic, up-and-coming new bands to an already diverse roster than includes heavyweights such as NICKELBACK, SLIPKNOT, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, DRAGONFORCE, and THEORY OF A DEADMAN. Roadrunner welcomes DOMMIN, MUTINY and PORT AMORAL to the fold. Los A...July 23, 2008
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METAL KNIGHTS Working With DIO Guitarist
METAL KNIGHTS, the medieval heavy metal band based out of Los Angeles, has just released its debut EP, "The Crossing", featuring a guest appearance by Craig Goldy of DIO. The group is currently in the studio working with Goldy on more new material and is in talks with several labels. Goldy also prod...July 23, 2008
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W.A.S.P. Mainman Explains Spain, Portugal Cancellations
W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless has issued the following statement: "W.A.S.P. regret to announce that because of logistical and communication problems, the upcoming shows scheduled for Spain on July 25th in Lorca and Bilboa on the 26th have been cancelled. Originally, W.A.S.P. was scheduled to perf...July 22, 2008
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CAMP FREDDY To Perform At ESPN/X-Games Party In Hollywood
CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist),Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan),and Chris...July 22, 2008
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OZZY OSBOURNE To Begin Work On New Album
According to a bulletin issued by OZZY OSBOURNE's MySpace page, the Prince of Darkness will follow up his appearances at the Monsters of Rock show in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on Saturday, July 26 and Ozzfest 2008 in Dallas, TX on Saturday, August 9 by returning to the studio to record a new album. O...July 22, 2008
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KORN Guitarist Issues Update On FEAR AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM Project
KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer has issued the following update on his new project, dubbed FEAR AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM: "Let me start by saying I am not leaving KORN. I started this project because I want to express myself musically and show the world a different side of me, creatively.I want t...July 21, 2008
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