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'Noise Police' To Monitor OZZY OSBOURNE's MONSTERS OF ROCK Festival
According to Bill Kaufmann of the Calgary Sun, city officials will be closely counting decibels at today's Monsters of Rock festival in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. City bylaw boss Bill Bruce told the newspaper that extra officers will be on hand monitoring the show — which features OZZY OSBOURNE and J...July 26, 2008
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DAATH Added To 'Thrash And Burn' Concert In Atlanta
Georgia-based, forward-thinking metal band DAATH, who spent the summer of 2007 kicking up dirt on Ozzfest's side stage, has issued the following update: "We are playing [at The Masquerade in Atlanta, Georgia] on August 19th for the first time since recording our new album. We are special guests on t...July 25, 2008
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Former EXODUS Singer ZETRO SOUZA Joins TENET
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD/ZIMMERS HOLE guitarist Jed Simon has issued the following update on his TENET project: "After how many times? I feel like the kid who keeps cryin' wolf...this has been a tough MF to get off the ground. Life has a way of throwing those mean fuckin' curve balls, so we keep our head...July 24, 2008
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KORPIKLAANI, WOODS OF YPRES, AHAB Confirmed For NOCTIS II – THE AGE OF DARKNESS METAL FEST
Finland's premier folk metal act KORPIKLAANI will make its first appearance on North American soil by headlining the Noctis II – The Age of Darkness Metal Fest, set to take place Saturday October 4 at University of Calgary’s MacEwan Hall Ballroom in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Also featured will be un...July 24, 2008
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CARCASS: More North American Tour Dates Announced
Reactivated British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS have scheduled the following North American dates so far: Sep. 05 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium Sep. 06 - New York, NY @ Nokia Theatre Sep. 07 - Montreal, QC @ Medley Sep. 08 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House Sep. 09 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom...July 24, 2008
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Emo And Goth To Be Made Illegal In Russia?
According to The Moscow Times, the Russian government is in the process of drafting a law to make emo and goth music illegal. Last month a parliamentary committee was convened to discuss a draft proposal of the Russian government's "Government Strategy In The Sphere Of Spiritual And Ethical Educatio...July 23, 2008
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TED NUGENT: 'Doing The Right Thing Is Ridiculously Easy And Always Much More Satisfying'
Ted Nugent brought the 2008 Monsters of Rock in Spain to a halt after he performed a Native American rain dance donned in full-feathered headgear. The ritual came as Ted wrapped his set with his "Great White Buffalo" and the ensuing downpour destroyed all the production, staging and lighting, which...July 23, 2008
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EXMORTUS: Entire Debut Album Available For Streaming
Los Angeles-based neo-classical death purveyors EXMORTUS are streaming their entire debut album, "In Hatred's Flame", at the web site of their record label, Heavy Artillery Records. "In Hatred's Flame" is scheduled for release on July 29. Armed with a diverse array of influences from IRON MAIDEN, JU...July 23, 2008
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ROADRUNNER Signs Three New Bands
Roadrunner Records has announced the signing of three eclectic, up-and-coming new bands to an already diverse roster than includes heavyweights such as NICKELBACK, SLIPKNOT, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, DRAGONFORCE, and THEORY OF A DEADMAN. Roadrunner welcomes DOMMIN, MUTINY and PORT AMORAL to the fold. Los A...July 23, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman To RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'Go F**k Yourself!'
Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Tangra Mega Rock: Do you feel something like a clash between the younger rock generations and you guys — I mean in terms of musicians, not...July 23, 2008
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD: 'Live In The LBC & Diamonds In The Rough' DVD+CD Details Revealed
Hard-rock heroes AVENGED SEVENFOLD have announced fall headlining tour dates beginning September 9 and co-headlining dates with BUCKCHERRY kicking off in mid-September. AVENGED SEVENFOLD and BUCKCHERRY will alternate as headliners, with SHINEDOWN and SAVING ABEL filling out the bill. On September 9,...July 22, 2008
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Ex-DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist JON LORD On 'Summer Proms' Gigs: 'I Am Not The Warm-Up Act!'
Former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord has posted the following message on his official web site: "Just to clear up what appears to be a bit of confusion about what I am playing at these three UK 'Summer Proms' gigs I'm doing on next Saturday the 26th July at Weston Park in Staffordshire, ...July 22, 2008
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Touring 'A Bittersweet Thing' For STAIND Singer
The Pulse of Radio reports: STAIND recently hit the road again for the first time in nearly two years, joining 3 DOORS DOWN and HINDER on a summer bill that extends into August. After that, the New England-based group will headline on their own before going to Europe with NICKELBACK in the fall. The...July 21, 2008
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SIXX: A.M. Looking Ahead To 'Tomorrow'
According to The Pulse of Radio, SIXX: A.M. has sent a new single called "Tomorrow" to radio stations almost a year after "Life is Beautiful", the first single from the group's debut disc, hit the airwaves last summer. The project led by MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx is currently on the Crüe Fest t...July 21, 2008
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CARCASS: New Japan, Colombia Dates Announced
Reactivated British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS have added the following dates to their current itinerary: Oct. 19 - Diamond Hall, Nagoya (Japan) Oct. 21 - Big Cat Capa, Osaka (Japan) Nov. 01 - Rock Al Parque, Bogota (Columbia) For a complete list of upcoming CARCASS shows, go to this location. A...July 21, 2008
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