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GENE SIMMONS Gets Behind The Drum Kit At NAMM: Video Available
Exclusive photos of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his son Nicholas making an appearance at the NAMM convention (National Association of Music Merchants) on Saturday, January 21 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California have been posted online at Kiss Kollector Online. Also ava...January 22, 2006
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CELTIC FROST: More North American Dates Announced
Seminal avant-garde metal pioneers CELTIC FROST have scheduled several more North American dates during September/October. Dates so far include: Sep. 12 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx Sep. 13 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx Sep. 14 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Club Sep. 15 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues Cl...January 22, 2006
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CRASHDIET: More Details Emerge In Death Of Frontman DAVE LEPARD
Shortly before 1:00 a.m. on Friday, January 20, the police in the Swedish city of Uppsala, north of Stockholm, were called to the apartment of CRASHDIET frontman David Hellman (photo) (a.k.a. Dave Lepard). He had not been in touch with his friends or family for 20 days and a close friend of his ...January 21, 2006
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CRASHDIET Will 'Definitely Not Continue As A Band' Following Death Of Frontman
The surviving members of the Swedish band CRASHDIET have issued a statement regarding the death of their frontman David Hellman (photo) (a.k.a. Dave Lepard) and the group's future plans. As previously reported, Hellman was found dead Friday morning (Jan. 20). It has been unofficially reported that h...January 20, 2006
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CELTIC FROST 'Have No Interest In Perpetual Reconstruction Of Classic Albums'
According to a posting on CELTIC FROST's official web site, the band's former record company, The Sanctuary Group (formerly Noise Records),has approached the group's management with the intention of compiling and releasing a CELTIC FROST/HELLHAMMER anthology and re-releasing the band's older albums...January 19, 2006
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SOILWORK Rehearsing With 'Possible' New Guitarist
SOILWORK vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "We're rehearsing right now. [We] started off yesterday with a possible replacement for Peter [Wichers, ex-guitarist]. He's doing a great job and we'll see how it goes on the festivals in Hungary,...January 18, 2006
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CELTIC FROST Sign With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
Seminal avant-garde metal pioneers CELTIC FROST have inked a worldwide deal with Century Media Records. The first release under the agreement, scheduled for spring 2006, is the band's highly anticipated new project titled "Monotheist", CELTIC FROST's first album in 13 years. The album features 11 so...January 18, 2006
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THEORY IN PRACTICE Guitarist Joins MEKONG DELTA
Mainman Ralf Hubert of the legendary German progressive thrash outfit MEKONG DELTA is in the process of putting together a new lineup for the group. Joining the bassist in the band's current incarnation are returning drummer Peter Haas (ex-KROKUS, POLTERGEIST) and guitarist Peter Sjöberg (also known...January 18, 2006
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Anaclasis: A Haunting Gospel of Malice & Hatred
HATE has always been overshadowed by Polish brethren VADER, BEHEMOTH, and DECAPITATED, especially in the States. Some of that I would assume had to do with labels that lacked the promotion muscle of a Metal Blade, Century Media, or Earache. Signing to a hard-working label like France's Listenable an...January 16, 2006
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JIMI HENDRIX Psychedelic Flying V Guitar Unveiled At CES
The Gibson Custom Shop wowed crowds at CES 2006 with the launch of the new "Inspired By" guitar series and its debut guitar, the stunning Jimi Hendrix Psychedelic Flying V (see photo at this location). A meticulous recreation of the mysterious Flying V that Hendrix used on tour in Europe in 1967 and...January 15, 2006
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ELECTRIC EARTH Complete Work On Sophomore Album
ELECTRIC EARTH, the Trollhättan, Sweden-based hard rock band featuring Peter Gottlieb (vocals and guitar; formerly with the ROLLIN' MACHINE),Tommy Scalisi (lead guitar; GOOSEFLESH, RAT SALAD),Lyris Karlsson (bass; RAT SALAD) and Lars Berger (drums; GOOSEFLESH, RISING),have completed work on their...January 15, 2006
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DARKANE Welcome Additions To Family
Swedish thrashers DARKANE have posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Within five days Christofer [Malmström, guitar] and Klas [Ideberg, guitar] each became proud fathers of beautiful baby girls. Christofer's wife Jennie gave birth to their daughter Freja on December 29th, 20...January 14, 2006
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DIMMU BORGIR: 'Sorgens Kammer – Del II' Video Posted Online
DIMMU BORGIR's video for the track "Sorgens Kammer – Del II" has been posted online at NuclearBlast.de (Real Media). The clip was shot last fall in Sweden with director Patric Ullaeus of Sweden's Revolver Film Company. "Sorgens Kammer – Del II" is one of the new tracks included on the updated, re-re...January 13, 2006
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DANKO JONES Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement
Canada's powerhouse rock trio and Razor & Tie recording artists DANKO JONES have parted ways with drummer Damon Richardson. "The separation is an amicable one and Damon cites fatigue as his reason for parting," the band write in a statement. "Five years banging skins for DANKO JONES takes its to...January 12, 2006
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MNEMIC: Recording Session Postponed
Danish modern metallers MNEMIC have abandoned their previously announced plans to record their next album at The Abyss studio with producer Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN). Commented the band: "We are sorry to inform all the people that hoped for a summer release, but that's simply not happening. O...January 11, 2006
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