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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...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Guitarist 'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK Checks In From The Road

SEBASTIAN BACH guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak — who is also a member of PAINMUSEUM and HALFORD — has issued the following update from the road: "I am sitting on the bus parked somewhere outside an Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Maryland Heights, MO. Semi-trucks are heating up the already steamin...

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ICICLAN, WARDAEMONIC: Australian Tour Announced

Black metal bands ICICLAN (Tasmania) and WARDAEMONIC (West Australia) have announced a co-headlining tour of Australia. The five-gig trek takes in Adelaide (Aug. 29),Melbourne (Aug. 30),Hobart (Sept. 3),Canberra (Sept. 5) and Sydney (Sept. 6). Joining the bands for the Melbourne date will be Tasm...

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POWER QUEST Guitarist BILL HUDSON Answers Fan-Submitted Questions; Video Available

A two-part video interview with POWER QUEST/ex-CELLADOR guitarist Bill Hudson featuring Bill answering questions submitted by fans can be viewed below. POWER QUEST's latest album, "Master of Illusion", was released this past spring via Napalm Records/Avalon Marquee (Japan). Guest musicians on the CD...

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INTRONAUT Checks In From The Road

Progressive titans INTRONAUT are set to unveil their highly anticipated new album, "Prehistoricisms", on September 16. For those who are eagerly awaiting the release, a widget has now been made available below which features two tracks from the album, "Australopithecus" and "The Literal Black Cloud"...

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GOD FORBID Guitarist Weighs In On POISON Vs. DEF LEPPARD Feud

GOD FORBID guitarist Dallas Coyle has written the latest entry for his weekly column on MetalSucks, "The Hard R". This week Dallas reveals more details behind the band's cover of MUSE, and shares his thoughts on the public controversy going on between POISON and DEF LEPPARD. An excerpt from the blog...

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

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 194,000 copies in the United States since its June 24 release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The CD is MÖTLEY CRÜE's first studio albu...

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WEDNESDAY 13 Talks About New Touring Lineup

WEDNESDAY 13 (ex-MURDERDOLLS) has added shows in West Chester, Baltimore and Allentown to his itinerary. His U.S. schedule is now shaping up as follows. Aug. 14 - Lola's Ft. Worth, Texas Aug. 15 - Scout Bar San Antonio, Texas Aug. 16 - Scout Bar Houston, Texas Aug. 17 - Parish New Orleans, Louisiana...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE: Mexico, Argentina, Japan Tour Dates Announced

MÖTLEY CRÜE has scheduled the following tour dates in Mexico, Argentina and Japan: Oct. 03 - Guadalajara, Mexico - Arena VFG Oct. 05 - Mexico City, Mexico - The Sports Place Oct. 07 - Monterrey, Mexico - Monterrey Arena Oct. 11 - Buenos Aires, ARG - Pepsi Festival Oct. 19 - Tokyo, JPN - Super ...

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DIVINE HERESY Announces New Singer, Tour Dates

DIVINE HERESY, the Southern California-based band led by former FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares, has officially tapped 28-year-old singer Travis Neal (PUSHED, THE BEREAVED) to front the group following the departure of Tommy Cummings. A tour of Mexico will kick off at the end of August, to be fo...

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LOWBROW: More European Tour Details Available

The original lineup of the Florida-based death metal band LOWBROW will reunite for a European tour to take place between October 30 and November 9. The trek, which will conclude with an appearance at the Deathomania Festival in Adelsheim, Germany, will include support from BLOODWRAITH from Belgium a...