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ATHEIST Schedules U.S., European Dates

Vocalist Kelly Shaefer of the reactivated seminal technical metal pioneers ATHEIST has issued the following update: "We have confirmed a number of new shows. First and foremost, the Los Angeles Murderfest on March 24th in Hollywood [California] at the Knitting Factory. Also play[ing] that night with...

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THE HAUNTED Frontman: 'I'm A Lesbian And Proud'

THE HAUNTED's MySpace page has been updated with the following interview: Answering Questions: Patrik Jensen (guitar) Q: You my friend, are becoming a damned icon to some kids. Is that good or bad, or just weird? Jensen: I doubt that is the case. I dont have jetblack hair, a neo-Rocky hairdo, my gui...

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SOULMOTOR To Release New Album This Fall

SOULMOTOR, the band featuring TESLA bassist Brian Wheat, has announced plans to spring back to action after TESLA has completed work on its new covers CD, tentatively titled "Real 2 Reel". If all goes well, SOULMOTOR will head into the studio later this year to record a new album for a fall release....

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HEAVEN AND HELL's VINNY APPICE To Guest On KNAC.COM's 'WildSide'

Legendary drummer Vinny Appice (BLACK SABBATH, DIO, HEAVEN AND HELL) will be the special guest of Diana DeVille on next week's episode of KNAC.COM's "WildSide". Appice will likely be discussing his current musical projects, such as his involvement with HEAVEN AND HELL and his new band, 3 LEGGED DOGG...

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QUIET RIOT: 'Rockline' Performance Available For Download

QUIET RIOT's four-song performance on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline", recorded on January 10, 2007 at the "Rockline" studios in Los Angeles, California, has been made available for download at this location. The tracks played were as follows: 01. Free (4:10) 02. South of Heaven (6:0...

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SEPULTURA Guitarist Jams With CHOLERIC Drummer: Video Available

Drummer Josh Villalta of the Los Angeles band CHOLERIC has uploaded several video clips of his jam with SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser as part of Andreas' special guitar clinic at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California on January 25, 2006. Commented Villalta: "I met and had been hangin...

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'Global Metal' Documentary Expected In September

According to Metal Israel, the makers of the documentary "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey" have set a tentative September 2007 release date for their follow-up film, "Global Metal", which will explore the global spread of heavy metal music and culture. "The goal of this film is to discover what is hap...

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HEAVEN AND HELL: Radio City Music Hall Concert Officially Sold Out

HEAVEN AND HELL's sole U.S. concert this spring, which is scheduled for March 30 at the Radio City Music Hall (capacity: 6,000) in New York City, officially sold out approximately 45 minutes after tickets went on sale this morning (at 10:00 a.m.). HEAVEN AND HELL, the band made up of BLACK SABBATH g...

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BYZANTINE Unveils New Track From Forthcoming DVD

West Virginia's forward-thinking thrashers BYZANTINE have unveiled a new track which will debut on the band's forthcoming "Salvation" DVD on the band's MySpace page. "Cradle Song" will appear in the DVD's six-track live set documented by director Donnie Searls. "Salvation" will feature a live perfor...

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JOE SATRIANI To Team Up With JOHN PETRUCCI, PAUL GILBERT For G3 Tour

The 2007 incarnation of Joe Satriani's popular G3 tour will kick off on March 14 in Phoenix starring Satriani, John Petrucci and Paul Gilbert. The tour will play selected dates in North America throughout March and April. The 2007 tour marks the fifth North American G3 run and the twelfth G3 tour wo...

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DRAGONFORCE Guitarist Jams With Guitar Legends STEVE VAI And JOE SATRIANI

DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li joined guitar legend Steve Vai during the song "Reaping" at the Ibanez Jem 20th anniversary show on January 20 at the Key Club in Hollywood. The two guitarists traded solos along with Vai's band consisting of Tony MacAlpine (guitar/keyboards),Billy Sheehan (bass),Da...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Frontman To Appear At FOOD NETWORK SOUTH BEACH WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL

Rock legend Vince Neil, frontman and former lead vocalist for the wildly popular '80s band MÖTLEY CRÜE, will make two appearances at the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, February 22-25, 2007. On Sunday, February 25 at 2pm, Neil himself will preside over the bar along with Francesco...

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GODSMACK Frontman Schedules Book Signing In Hollywood

GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna will be doing a book signing in Los Angeles to promote his memoir called "The Paths We Choose". The details are as follows: Date: Saturday, February 24 Time: 2:00 pm Location: Borders Books and Music 1501 Vine Street Hollywood, CA 90028 323-463-8519 Erna was given the ke...

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MEGADETH To Play 45-Minute Set On HEAVEN AND HELL Tour

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "You [the MEGADETH fans] keep getting clever and I have to keep coming up with ways to keep you guessing. Like with the HEAVEN AND HELL tour. I said before we could officially con...

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GODSMACK Frontman Says Upcoming Memoir Is 'A Snapshot Of My Life'

GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna recently spoke to The Phoenix about the upcoming release of his memoir, "The Paths We Choose", due on February 7 via Bartleby Press. "I didn't want to write an autobiography as much as a snapshot of my life, about growing up on the streets of Lawrence [Massachusetts], th...