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CIRCLE II CIRCLE: 'Burden Of Truth' Album Cover Art Unveiled
CIRCLE II CIRCLE, the band featuring former SAVATAGE frontman Zachary Stevens, has posted the following message on its official web site: "Once again artistic genius Thomas Ewerhard has created a masterpiece with the new CIRCLE II CIRCLE cover art for 'Burden of Truth'. This is the third cover Mr. E...July 18, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS' Son: Dad Too Scared To Cheat
World Entertainment News Network reports that Gene Simmons' image as a rock and roll sex God is all a myth, according to the KISS bassist's 17-year-old son Nick. Simmons and his family, Shannon Tweed — the woman he's been "happily unmarried" to for 23 years — and their children, Nick and Sophie, 14,...July 17, 2006
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Female Tribute Bands Pay Homage To Classic Rock/Metal Acts On 'Girls Got Rhythm'
On the heels of its third anniversary, Liquor and Poker Music — the "rock" arm of the Century Family — commemorates the occasion with a celebration of its two favorite subjects: women and rock 'n' roll. Specifically, the label has assembled its first compilation, a collection of female tribute bands...July 17, 2006
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Former MERAUDER Bassist Joins BLOODCLOT
Former MERAUDER bassist Rick Lopez has replaced Craig Setari (SICK OF IT ALL) in BLOODCLOT, the new band featuring former BIOHAZARD drummer Danny Schuler, ex-CRO-MAGS frontman John Joseph, and former SPUDMONSTERS/BIOHAZARD guitarist Scott Roberts. Check out the BLOODCLOT demo tracks "Burn Babylon Bu...July 15, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS: If You Have Any Doubts About Doing Drugs, Watch 'The Osbournes'
According to the Toronto Sun, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was at press tour yesterday (July 13) to promote "Gene Simmons: Family Jewels", which premieres Aug. 7 at 10 p.m. on A&E. "The Osbournes"-like reality series shows Simmons the doting dad at home with his beautiful Newfoundland-born...July 14, 2006
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Exclusive: EMPEROR Guitarist SAMOTH Forced To Miss Tonight's Performance In NYC
Norwegian black metal legends EMPEROR arrive on U.S. soil for the first time in years one member short. Due to continued delays via the U.S. Immigration Services, guitarist Samoth is currently awaiting approval for legal entry into the United States. The process for the band's arrival started months...July 13, 2006
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AFTER FOREVER Slam Former Record Label Over 'One-Sided' Collaboration
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal outfit AFTER FOREVER have commented on the recent release of a two-disc compilation album by their former record label, Transmission Records, containing the best songs from the band's first ten years of existence, plus previously unreleased material, non-album tr...July 13, 2006
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DISTURBED Frontman Reveals His Favorite OZZFEST Moment
Kevin C. Johnson of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently spoke to DISTURBED frontman David Draiman about his band's participation in this year's Ozzfest. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On DISTURBED's first-ever Ozzfest gig, back in 2000, at 10 a.m. on the second stage: "There were maybe 15 peo...July 12, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS Featured On ESPN's '7th Inning Stretch' Reality Show
According to Kiss Kollector Online, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons will be featured on ESPN2's one-hour reality TV special "7th Inning Stretch", starring SMITHEREENS singer Pat DiNizio, who will be followed on his personal quest to play pro baseball at age 50 after a life-threatening illness. Pr...July 12, 2006
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AFTER FOREVER: Dutch TV Interview Posted Online
A four-minute video interview with AFTER FOREVER frontwoman Floor Jansen, conducted last month by the Dutch network L1, has been posted online at this location (Windows Media) (NOTE: The interview is in Dutch.) AFTER FOREVER's former record label, Transmission Records, recently released a two-disc c...July 12, 2006
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Former JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Is 'Mr. Mom' At Home
Dan Kane of CantonRep.com has issued the following report: The day-to-day life of Tim "Ripper" Owens is ripe material for a VH1 reality series. Owens, an Akron native with an awesome heavy-metal warrior voice, toured the globe for several years as frontman for JUDAS PRIEST, playing to crowded arenas...July 10, 2006
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PREJUDICE: Early Album Reissues Delayed
Belgian death metallers PREJUDICE have posted the following message on their official web site: "We have got the news from [Greece's] Sleaszy Rider Records that the re-releases from all our albums [1996's 'Broken Promises' (featuring the band's demo as bonus),2001's 'Reality' (which will be remixed...July 10, 2006
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Quills
Hoarse vocals, flailing blast beats and odd skronky guitar chords in a seven-minute maelstrom — if you want grind, you got it! This Baltimore band, sporting current and former members of MISERY INDEX and SWARM OF THE LOTUS, shreds flesh with quickness and lethal intensity on this, their debut LP (al...July 10, 2006
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'Gigantour' CD And DVD Artwork Revealed
According to a posting on the MEGADETH fan site Rattlehead HQ, Amazon.com has uploaded the cover artwork for the upcoming Gigantour deluxe 2-CD (artwork) and 2-DVD (artwork) sets, due on August 22 and September 5, respectively, via Image Entertainment. Both configurations capture 2005's heavy metal...July 9, 2006
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DAVE NAVARRO Slams 'Rock Star: Supernova' Critics
"Rock Star: Supernova" co-host Dave Navarro checked in with fans on his official web site on Friday (July 7) following the departure of Matt Hoffer on Thursday night. "Well, when you're wrong you're wrong... Or at least, when I'm wrong... I am way wrong! I was absolutely certain that Chris would be...July 8, 2006
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