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KAYSER Added To EKTOMORF European Tour

KAYSER, the Swedish band featuring former SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Spice and ex-THE MUSHROOM RIVER BAND drummer Bob Ruben, has been confirmed as direct support for EKTOMORF on their upcoming European tour beginning on February 1 and running through March 10. Also appearing on the bill is Sweden's...

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D.R.I. Guitarist Completes Radiation And Chemotherapy; Band To Hit The Road In 2007

Guitarist/founder Spike Cassidy of the legendary punk/metal crossover band D.R.I. (DIRTY ROTTEN IMBECILES) has completed all radiation and chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer in March 2006. A one-foot section of large intestine (colon) was removed through an eight-inch incision in his sto...

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IRON MAIDEN Comments On DESERT ROCK Festival Appearance

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported yesterday, IRON MAIDEN has now confirmed that it will be headlining the Desert Rock 2007 festival in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Friday, March 9, 2007. The supporting bill for this day is currently THE PRODIGY plus STONE SOUR, IN FLAMES, MASTODON, CHILDREN OF BO...

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DAATH Explained

A short question-and-answer session with recent Roadrunner signees DAATH (pronounced like "goth," but with a "D") has been posted online at this location. As previously reported, DAATH has posted a studio report from the making of its debut album, "The Hinderers", at this location. Produced by James...

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ROB ZOMBIE Bassist PIGGY D To Design Sleeve For JOHN 5's New Solo Album

ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5 has tapped ROB ZOMBIE bassist Piggy D (a.k.a. Matt Montgomery) to design the sleeve inlay for John 5's upcoming third solo album, "The Devil Knows My Name", due on April 3, 2007 via Shrapnel Records. "I'm very excited about how it's turning out and I kno...

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Reunited DELIVERANCE Working On New CD

Singer/guitarist Jimmy Brown of the legendary Christian speed metal band DELIVERANCE is currently rehearsing with the reformed band to perform select shows and record a new CD, tentatively titled "Enlightened". According to MetalForJesus.org, the new album will be really heavy and appeal to both old...

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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5: 'ROB HALFORD Changed Heavy Metal'

In a recent issue of Classic Rock magazine, ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5, who played with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford in the ill-fated TWO project, spoke about his first experience meeting Halford and his impressions of The Metal God, both from the perspective of a metal fan a...

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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5 Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance

Guitarist John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, ex-MARILYN MANSON) will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Monday, January 29. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625...

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TOOL's ADAM JONES Recognized For Album Artwork

Launch Radio Networks reports: TOOL guitarist Adam Jones received his first solo Grammy nomination last Thursday (December 7) for "Best Recording Package", thanks to his work as art director for the band's latest album, "10,000 Days". The spectacular packaging includes 3-D artwork and photos, along...

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D'MOLLS Cancels Reunion Show

D'MOLLS members Billy Dior (a.k.a. Billy McCarthy; drums),Desi Rexx (vocals, guitar),Lizzy Valentine (bass),and S.S. Priest (guitar) have cancelled their previously announced 16-year reunion show, which was to take place on January 22, 2007 at the Key Club in West Hollywood, California as the ope...

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Ex-BONHAM Singer: EMERALD MONKEY Demos Posted Online

Four songs that former BONHAM singer Daniel MacMaster recorded with the unsigned Connecticut-based hard rock solo artist EMERALD MONKEY have been posted online at MySpace. Check out the tracks "Hellfire", "Motor Runnin'", "Last Word" and "Long Road Back" at this location. A posting on the MySpace pa...

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DAATH: Studio Report Available

Recent Roadrunner signees DAATH (pronounced like "goth," but with a "D") have posted a studio report from the making of their debut album, "The Hinderers", at this location. Produced by James Murphy (ex-DEATH, OBITUARY, DISINCARNATE, TESTAMENT),co-produced by DAATH, and mixed by Colin Richardson (B...

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FU MANCHU Frontman Comments On VAN HALEN, CARS Covers

FU MANCHU — recently described by the Los Angeles Times as "Southern California sludge-merchants (who) deliver riff-heavy rock straight out of the '70s" — have frequently covered other artists’ music over the course of their career. In addition to their well-known take on BLUE ÖYSTER CULT's "Godzill...

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MNEMIC To Support DEFTONES On European Tour

Danish metallers MNEMIC will support the DEFTONES on their upcoming European tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: Mar. 08 - Liverpool (UK) Unisversity Mar. 09 - Leeds (UK) University Mar. 11 - Manchester (UK) Academy Mar. 12 - Glasgow (UK) Academy Mar. 13 - Newcastle (UK) Academy Mar. 14 - Nottingh...

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ELDRITCH: New Album To Contain '14 Killer Songs'

Italian progressive-aggressive metal band ELDRITCH entered Bigwave studios on December 1 to begin recording its seventh album, entitled "Blackenday". According to a posting on the group's web site, the new CD is beginning to take shape, with 14 "killer songs that will surprise the worldwide fanbase...