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MELDRUM: Hollywood Show Cancelled
MELDRUM, the Swedish/American band led by former PHANTOM BLUE guitarist Michelle Meldrum (wife of EUROPE axeman John Norum),has issued the following update: "We regret to inform that MELDRUM has been forced to cancel its scheduled concert at the Whisky in Hollywood, California on January 17, as U.S...January 14, 2008
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SLIPKNOT: 'Don't Believe Everything You Read'
SLIPKNOT has issued the following statement: "Don't believe everything you read. We're not ready to confirm or deny anything regarding touring and recording, but when we are ready you will be the first to hear it directly from us." Billboard.com reported last week that SLIPKNOT and DISTURBED will hi...January 13, 2008
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WITHIN TEMPTATION: Italian Concert Footage, Photos Posted Online
Italian website DelRock.it published a new photo gallery of WITHIN TEMPTATION's January 11, 2008 concert near Milan, Italy. Check out the pictures at this location. Fan-filmed video footage from the show can be viewed below. WITHIN TEMPTATION guitarist Robert Westerholt is forced to sit out the band...January 13, 2008
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VAINGLORY: New Audio Interview With KATE FRENCH Available
An audio interview with VAINGLORY singer Kate French (CHASTAIN) conducted by DJ SpeedKing of "The Wake Up Dead Morning Show" is available for download and streaming as a podcast/MP3 file at this location. VAINGLORY recently parted ways with guitarist John Michael Youngblood. An as-yet-undisclosed re...January 13, 2008
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VIXEN: New Audio Interview With JAN KUEHNEMUND Available
According to a posting on Neil's Vixen Page, an audio interview with VIXEN guitarist Jan Kuehnemund, originally broadcast on Hard Rock Radio Live, is now available as a podcast to listen to/download. During the interview, mention is made of the "Live in Sweden" DVD, which may be released as a packag...January 12, 2008
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IRON MAIDEN's Plane Gets A Name
British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN recently held a contest to name their customized Boeing 757 plane that will be used to fly the band, crew and equipment on the Somewhere Back In Time World Tour 2008. Commented MAIDEN manager Rod Smallwood: "From well over 2000 entries, Bruce [Dickinson, vocal...January 12, 2008
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ATROCITY's Cover Of BRONSKI BEAT's 'Smalltown Boy' Posted Online
Long-running German metallers ATROCITY have posted an audio sample of their cover version of BRONSKI BEAT's "Smalltown Boy" at this location. The track comes off ATROCITY's long-awaited new album, "Werk 80 II", which is scheduled for release in Europe on February 29, 2008 (March 4 in the U.S.). Like...January 12, 2008
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CHRIS CAFFERY Will Not Play For DORO On Upcoming Tour
SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery, who has previously toured with DORO as a session musician, has issued the following update: "I have been getting lots of mail about the upcoming DORO U.S. tour and my involvement. I will not be playing guitar on this tour. I mentioned to eve...January 12, 2008
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ARSONISTS GET ALL THE GIRLS Announces New Members
Following the tragic loss of bass player Patrick Jones, Santa Cruz, California-based progressive hardcore/death metal band ARSONISTS GET ALL THE GIRLS has vowed to carry on in his honor with and has welcomed Adam Swan to the fold. The group will get back on the road starting February 10 with MY CHIL...January 11, 2008
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EPICA Singer Infected With MRSA; Band Cancels Shows
Singer Simone Simons of the Dutch symphonic metallers EPICA has issued the following update: "Since a couple of months I have been struggling with infections and had surgery many times. The doctors didn't know what was wrong with me. After a lot of tests at the hospital they found out that I am infe...January 10, 2008
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SLIPKNOT, DISTURBED Set For 'Rockstar' Tour
As BLABBERMOUTH.NET reported on December 7, 2007, Billboard.com has now confirmed that SLIPKNOT and DISTURBED will hit the road this summer on the first-ever Rockstar Mayhem tour. The outing, sponsored by Rockstar Energy drink, will run in July and August, with additional artists and dates to be ann...January 10, 2008
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PEGAZUS: 'Ready For A Much Bigger, Better And Totally Rockin' 2008'
Guitarist Johnny Stoj of the long-running Australian heavy metal band PEGAZUS has issued the following update: "2007 turned out to be a very awkward and testing time for the band. Vocalist Rob Thompson suffered the unfortunate personal loss of his young daughter, Allanah, who passed away in the midd...January 10, 2008
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WITHIN TEMPTATION Guitarist Forced To Sit Out Tour
Guitarist Robert Westerholt of the Dutch female-fronted symphonic metallers WITHIN TEMPTATION has issued the following update: "Unfortunately, I have to inform you that I will not be joining the rest of the band on the tour that starts tonight. During an unfortunate accident, I severely bruised my r...January 10, 2008
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ELERIA: 'The Lunar Rivalry' Due This Month
Jimcab Records has announced that the single from Australia's ELERIA, "Remains", is available now as a digital download from the Jimcab Records online store. According to a press release, ELERIA brings a unique blend of rock with influences ranging from FAITH NO MORE to AMORPHIS all cooked up in to...January 9, 2008
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SLIPKNOT's CLOWN Talks About Upcoming Album
Revolver magazine recently spoke to SLIPKNOT percussionist M. Shawn "Clown" Crahan about his hopes for the band's next album, how all the side projects will influence the disc, integrating new instruments into the mix, the death of rock's former spirit, the dissipation of hope, and the pervasive sad...January 9, 2008
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