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STURCH Signs With SWELL CREEK RECORDS

German modern hard rock act STURCH has inked a deal with Swell Creek Records. The label is going to release the band's debut album, "Beauty, Anger & Agression" in September 2007. The first single, "Bless Me with Patience", can be downloaded from the band's MySpace page. STURCH is: Dennis Wendig...

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SCOTT WEILAND Issues Update On SOFTDRIVE RECORDS

VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland's (ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS) has issued the following update on his record label, Softdrive Records: "Since I last spoke to you all, we have signed a new artist, SOMETHING TO BURN. This will be a great musical partnership. The band is very independent; they have...

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AXEL RUDI PELL Announces Title For 'Covers' CD

German guitar hero AXEL RUDI PELL has set "Diamonds Unlocked" as the title of his upcoming "covers" album, due in September/October via SPV Records. Recording sessions for the effort will begin on April 2. Commented Pell: "We will record 11 songs, ten cover versions and one self-written intro. I saw...

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AEON Prepares To Record New Album

Sweden's AEON has issued the following update: "We are now gearing up to hit the studio this weekend to start recording the follow-up to 2005 Unique Leader release 'Bleeding the False'. 12 new songs of pure hatred are about to be put on tape and it feels fucking great. We will be pushing that red .....

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KRISIUN Drummer To Guest On 'The Governor's Ball'

KRISIUN drummer Max Kolesne will be the featured guest on "The Governor's Ball" this Saturday, March 24 at 3:00 p.m. EST. Tune in at this location. KRISIUN last year completed a U.S. tour with SIX FEET UNDER, DECAPITATED and ABYSMAL DAWN. This was the group's second U.S. run in support of their high...

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OPETH Mainman Has 'Around A Dozen Of Song Ideas' For New Album

OPETH mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt has issued the following update: "Just a quick note to fill you (if you care) in on what's cooking and stuff....like that..... "Roundhouse/U.K. gig DVD: Well, the music is mixed and it sounds nothing less than awesome I must say. The film material is also edited and it...

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SCOTT WEILAND's SOFTDRIVE Label To Release THE ACTUAL's 'In Stitches'

Softdrive Records, the label headed up by VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland's (ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS),will release the new album from the Los Angeles power trio THE ACTUAL, entitled "In Stitches", on May 29. THE ACTUAL features in its ranks singer Max Bernstein, who is the son of famed Pulitz...

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PORTNOY, CHERONE, SHEEHAN, GILBERT Pay Tribute To THE WHO; DVD, CD Available

AMAZING JOURNEY — a tribute to THE WHO, featuring drummer Mike Portnoy (DREAM THEATER),guitarist Paul Gilbert (MR. BIG, RACER X),bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, DAVID LEE ROTH, TALAS) and vocalist Gary Cherone (VAN HALEN, EXTREME),has just released a DVD and CD of its May 31, 2006 concert at the...

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DREAM THEATER: First Date Of U.S. Headlining Tour Announced

DREAM THEATER has announced the first date of its upcoming U.S. headlining tour. It is as follows: July 27 - Gibson Amphitheater - Los Angeles, CA Opening acts have yet to be confirmed. DREAM THEATER recently joined forces with Roadrunner Records on a new deal. The prog-leaning group's label debut,...

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DREAM THEATER: European Tour Dates Announced

DREAM THEATER has announced the following European tour dates: Jun. 03 - Gods Of Metal Festival - Milan, Italy Jun. 09 - Newcastle City Hall - Newcastle, England (headlining show) Jun. 10 - Download Festival - Donington Park, England Jun. 17 - Fields Of Rock Festival - Biddinghuizen, Netherlands Jun...

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MEGADETH, BUCKCHERRY, SHADOWS FALL, DREAM THEATER Confirmed For U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival

MEGADETH, BUCKCHERRY, SHADOWS FALL, DREAM THEATER and TURBONEGRO have been confirmed for the Download festival, set to take place June 8-10 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, England. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): BOWLING FOR SOUP BRING ME THE HORIZON BUCKCHE...

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SOULFLY To Record MARILYN MANSON Cover For Compilation CD

SOULFLY's official web site has been updated with the following message: "For the first time since 2000, SOULFLY will be making a brief visit to South America to play some music. On April 20th SOULFLY will be playing at Estadio Pepsi Music in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and they will be at Estadio Vict...

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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist JORDAN RUDESS: New Video Footage Available

A video clip of DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess preparing for his upcoming solo piano performances is available at this location. Jordan has scheduled the following appearances: Supporting BLACKFIELD: Mar. 13 - Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe Live Mar. 15 - Annapolis, MD - Ramshead Mar. 16 - N...

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PINK CREAM 69, MAD MAX Confirmed For Germany's ROCK OF AGES Festival

PINK CREAM 69 and MAD MAX have been confirmed for the Rock of Ages festival, set to take place July 27-28 in Seebronn, Germany. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): BAP BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST BONFIRE HUMAN ZOO KROKUS MAD MAX MAGNUM MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND NIGHTWING...

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METALLICA To Record 14 New Songs Starting Next Week; 2008 Release Expected

METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich spoke to Eddie Trunk of the "Friday Night Rocks" radio show on New York's Q104.3 FM Friday night (March 2) about the group's upcoming studio album and their future touring plans. A BLABBERMOUTH.NET partial transcript of the chat follows: Q: So many people wanna get an u...