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A PERFECT CIRCLE Guitarist To Release ASHES DIVIDE Debut In March

Lead guitarist, singer and songwriter Billy Howerdel — founder and producer of multi-platinum group A PERFECT CIRCLE — has stepped out as lead vocalist and guitarist for new band, ASHES DIVIDE, and has signed to Island Records, it was announced today by Antonio "L.A." Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam...

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CHICAGO POWERFEST 2008 Welcomes PAGANFEST Tour

Chicago Powerfest organizers CRJ Productions, in conjunction with FM Entertainment, have announced that the Paganfest tour — featuring ENSIFERUM, TURISAS, TYR and ELUVEITIE — will perform at the festival's first annual "kick-off party" on Thursday, May 1, 2008. Commented festival organizers: "We've...

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ENSIFERUM, TURISAS, TÝR, ELUVEITIE: More PAGANFEST Dates Announced

ENSIFERUM, TURISAS, TÝR and ELUVEITIE will team up for the Paganfest USA tour beginning in April. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Apr. 25 - Toronto, ON - Opera House Apr. 26 - Montreal, QC - Medley Apr. 27 - Worcester, MA - Palladium Apr. 28 - Springfield, VA - Jaxx Apr. 29 - ...

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DOWN: New Audio Interview With PEPPER KEENAN Available

DOWN guitarist Pepper Keenan was recently interviewed by Rick Florino of JamNow. To listen to the chat, go to this location (select "Down - Pepper Keenan - Interview" in the Jam Player on the upper right). The newest social networking web site called Woozyfly.com recently conducted an interview with...

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QUIET RIOT: Performance, Interview Footage Posted Online

Bay Area Backstage has posted a nine-minute video tribute to the late QUIET RIOT singer Kevin DuBrow, featuring performance and interview footage. Watch the clip below. Commented Bay Area Backstage executive producer Michael Magic Kerman: "Without Kevin DuBrow and QUIET RIOT you would not have metal...

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SHADOWS FALL: Two New England-Area Shows Announced

Massachusetts metallers SHADOWS FALL have announced two New England-area shows this December. They are as follows: Dec. 27 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground (w/ THE ACACIA STRAIN, SKELETONWITCH) Dec. 28 - Northampton, MA - Pearl Street (w/ A LIFE ONCE LOST, SKELETONWITCH, DEFILER) SHADOWS FALL's new,...

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SYMPHONY X: More European Tour Dates Announced

Progressive metallers SYMPHONY X have scheduled the following European headlining dates in February/March 2008: Feb. 13 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle Feb. 14 - Cologne, Germany - Live Music Hall Feb. 15 - Hellendoorn, Netherlands - Lantaarn Feb. 16 - Zoetermeer, Netherlands - Boerderij Feb. 17 - S...

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KING'S X Frontman Talks About New Solo Album; Video Available

A five-minute video clip of KING'S X bassist/vocalist Doug "dUg" Pinnick talking about his new solo album, "Strum Sum Up", can be viewed below. The CD is being released today (November 20) via Magna Carta Records. Like a slice of Pinnick's raw essence, "Strum Sum Up" is so free, so instinctual; it's...

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NIGHTWISH: VIP Tickets For Spring 2008 Tour To Include Meet-And-Greets

VIP tickets to NIGHTWISH's May 2008 North American tour will now include pre-show meet-and-greets as well as the originally promised signed poster and early entry. All VIP ticket holders will be admitted to the venue one hour prior to doors for the meet-and-greet so it is advised that you arrive the...

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Sworn to a Great Divide

SOILWORK sounds like SOILWORK at this point — whether that's a good thing to you or not is another story, but the fact remains that you could pick this CD out of a lineup in about three notes. For all the talk of returning to form or getting heavier, the band still builds what amount ...

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…And Back to Earth Again...

I cannot think of any circumstance in which I would have guessed that I'd be giving a compilation album a perfect score. There are some great collections out there, but one always seems to find a reason, no matter how small, to take the rating down at least a notch. Then again, I never thought ...

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Ex-KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK Talks About New Solo Album

Antonio Rodrigues Junior of Brazil's Commando Rock recently conducted an interview with former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Commando Rock: You're working now on your new solo album, "BK3". What can you tell me about this material?...

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SLASH Plays 'Sweet Child O' Mine' For The First Time In A Decade

Last week, VELVET REVOLVER and GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash stopped by the Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp where he performed alongside the campers. While the campers will no doubt remember the experience for the rest of their lives, Slash was having some trouble remembering at the event. According to MT...

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IN THIS MOMENT Drummer Checks In From OZZY / ROB ZOMBIE Tour

IN THIS MOMENT drummer Jeff Fabb has issued the following update from the ongoing OZZY OSBOURNE / ROB ZOMBIE tour (where ITM is the opening act): "To be on this tour is a dream come true! The bands, the people, the crew; everyone is so cool and pro. I am a huge Ozzy and SABBATH ...

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SONIC SYNDICATE To Support NIGHTWISH In North America

Sweden's SONIC SYNDICATE has been confirmed as the support act for NIGHTWISH on their spring 2008 North American tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 05 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom May 06 - Hartford, CT @ Webster Theatre May 07 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ Chance Theater May 09 - Quebec City,...