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RICHIE KOTZEN: European Tour Dates Announced
Guitarist Richie Kotzen (ex-POISON, MR. BIG) has scheduled the following dates: Jul. 13 - Tivoli Rock - Tivoli (Italy) Jul. 16 - Afraka - Afragola (Italy) Jul. 17 - Blanko Cafe - Corsico (Italy) Jul. 18 - Rockville - Castellarano/RE (Italy) Jul. 19 - Festa birra - Misinto (Italy) Jul. 22 - Bluesiana...July 9, 2008
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SMASHING PUMPKINS Reveal Tour Plans
SMASHING PUMPKINS have announced plans to tour the U.S. in August "for fun," with performances that "will consist of unique sets and songs." A 20th anniversary tour will follow in November, with dates confirmed in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, and more cities to come. "These shows will focus on...July 9, 2008
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SOURVEIN Signs With CANDLELIGHT RECORDS
Candlelight Records has announced the signing of the North Carolina-based sludge/doom metal band SOURVEIN. The popular five-piece, which is on tour now through August 11, has recorded a special/limited-edition EP titled "Imperial Bastard" which will see domestic release on September 30. It will be f...July 9, 2008
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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer Brings Out Big Names For Rock Couture
Alice Cooper, Marilyn Manson, Billy Idol, Olympic gold-medalist snowboarder Shaun White, Seth Green, Neil Diamond, pro-BMXer Carey Hart, Mark McGrath, Billy Morrison (CAMP FREDDY),ALICE IN CHAINS, Appolonia Kotera (shopping for longtime friend Prince),Billy Duffy (THE CULT),Rikki Rockett (POISON)...July 7, 2008
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WHITESNAKE, DEF LEPPARD Photos From Sofia Posted Online
High-quality photos of WHITESNAKE and DEF LEPPARD from their joint concert on July 4, 2008 in Sofia, Bulgaria (with local support from Toma Zdravkov — winner of the Bulgarian "Music Idol" 2008 TV contest) are available on the Tangra Mega Rock web site. WHITESNAKE will guest on the nationally syndica...July 7, 2008
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Europe's (as in members from France, Belgium, and the UK) ABORTED haven't made a bad album yet. However, I did find 2007's "Slaughtered & Apparatus: A Methodical Overture" to be a slight letdown from "The Archaic Abattoir". There is no question that the former is a good death/grind album (obviou...July 7, 2008
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OZZY OSBOURNE And Family To Star In New Variety Show
Josef Adalian of TVWeek.com reports: The Fox network has won the rights to a new-style variety show that will star Ozzy Osbourne and his brood, to be produced by FremantleMedia North America ("American Idol"). Fox will produce at least six episodes of the show. Fox Alternative Entertainment Presiden...July 7, 2008
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CAMP FREDDY Announces Benefit Concert For Long-Time Tour Manager
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 6, 2008
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Former FAITH NO MORE Bassist Featured On TANGRA MEGA MULLETS Recording
Billy Gould (FAITH NO MORE, BRUJERIA, HARMFUL) has recorded the bass and the keyboards on the track "Be Yourself!" by the Bulgarian super-project TANGRA MEGA MULLETS. Billy also handled the final mix for the song, which is said to be a cover version of a classic by the '80s Bulgarian band TANGRA. Th...July 5, 2008
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BENEDICTION To Embark On 'No Reunion Needed' Tour
Long-running UK extreme metallers BENEDICTION have issued the following update: "Just to let you know that we will be embarking on a full headlining European tour starting on September 25th until October 25th, 2008. Dates will be added on our show page as they are confirmed. Our guests on the No Reu...July 3, 2008
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BRAND NEW SIN: New Single Posted Online
Syracuse, New York hard rock band BRAND NEW SIN has posted its new single, "Rusty Drain", on the group's MySpace page. The track features BRAND NEW SIN's latest addition, singer Joe Sweet from Utica, New York, who replaced Joe Altier this past spring. BRAND NEW SIN drummer Kevin Dean recently spoke...July 3, 2008
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GLENN HUGHES Comments On Passing Of MEL GALLEY
Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) has released the following statement regarding the passing of former TRAPEZE/WHITESNAKE guitarist Mel Galley: "I am so very sad to report the passing of my oldest friend Mel. He drifted into his golden sleep at 10 PM last night. He...July 2, 2008
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POISON Frontman Teams Up With TIME LIFE To Create Look At 'Hard & Heavy'
Time Life continues their series of acclaimed music compilations with "Hard & Heavy", the most complete collection of hard rocking, head banging hits of the '70s and '80s ever assembled. "Hard & Heavy" will be promoted on television with a half-hour program hosted by Bret Michaels, lead sing...July 2, 2008
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OZZY, PARAMORE, SMASHING PUMPKINS, TOOL In Next 'Guitar Hero'?
The Pulse of Radio reports that a leaked online consumer response survey may have provided clues to which artists will be represented on Guitar Hero: World Tour, the next installment in the hugely successful video game series. According to Kotaku.com, the survey, generated by a market research firm,...July 1, 2008
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BENEDICTION: 'They Must Die Screaming' Track Available For Streaming
Long-running UK extreme metallers BENEDICTION have posted another new song, "They Must Die Screaming", on their MySpace page. The track comes off the group's new album, "Killing Music", due on August 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Organized Chaos" was produced by ANAAL NATHRA...July 1, 2008
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