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'Rock Star' Finalist Slams SUPERNOVA's Debut Single

Ousted "Rock Star: Supernova" finalist Jenny Galt has told Tara Merrin of the Edmonton Sun that the "Rock Star" contestants are giving a big thumbs-down to SUPERNOVA's debut single. "A lot of people in the group are skeptical about what kind of music they're playing," says the 29-year-old Montreal-b...

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VOIVOD: 'Camp Freddy Radio' Audio Interview Available For Download

Canada's pioneering metal band VOIVOD joined CAMP FREDDY guitarist/CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist Billy Morrison and CAMP FREDDY vocalist Donovan Leitch this past Saturday (July 22) as guests on Camp Freddy Radio on Indie 103.1 FM in Los Angeles, California. An MP3 file containing the audio of the band's ap...

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Former RUFFIANS Bassist Dead At 41

RUFFIANS, the reunited power metal band that at one time featured in its ranks late VICIOUS RUMORS frontman Carl Albert, has issued the following statement: "After a long, hard-fought battle with several debilitating health problems, our longtime friend and bassist for many years, Dan Moura, passed...

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TOMMY LEE Wowed By Singer STORM LARGE

Singer Storm Large (photo),one of the contestants on the CBS reality-TV hit "Rock Star: Supernova" — featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer (and former NBC reality show star) Tommy Lee, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, and former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke — spoke with The New York Daily Ne...

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VOIVOD's 'Katorz' To Receive Vinyl Release

On July 27, Night of the Vinyl Dead will release VOIVOD's "Katorz" on vinyl. It will be a very limited edition of 500 hand-numbered copies only, featuring black vinyl and a gatefold color insert. The track listing is as follows: Side A 01. The Get Away 02. Dognation 03. Mr. Clean 04. Afterall 05. Od...

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VOIVOD To Guest On INDIE 103.1 FM's 'Camp Freddy Radio' This Weekend

Canada's pioneering metal band VOIVOD will be joining CAMP FREDDY guitarist/CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist Billy Morrison this Saturday, July 22 as guests on Camp Freddy Radio. To listen to the show, tune in to Indie 103.1 FM Saturday between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. PST (between 9:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. EST...

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GODHEAD To Release 'The Shadow Line' In August New Video Available

GODHEAD will release their new album, "The Shadow Line", on August 29 in the U.S. and September 4 in the rest of the world through new label Cement Shoes Records. The band recently parted ways with drummer James O'Connor due to "personal reasons" and have since replaced him with former LOSER skinsma...

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SUPERNOVA To Guest On 'Rockline' Next Month

The cast of the the CBS reality-TV hit "Rock Star: Supernova" — featuring MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer (and former NBC reality show star) Tommy Lee, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, and former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke — will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "R...

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KISS Special To Air On 'Radio Reality Check'

On Thursday, July 20, "Radio Reality Check" will air a special episode dedicated to the upcoming Kiss Army march in Cleveland, Ohio to help secure KISS' long overdue induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Special guests on the program will include Bob Kulick (performed and co-wrote material...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...