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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Cancels Dates With METALLICA

Welsh metallers BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE have cancelled the following dates: Jun. 29 - Spain, Bilbao (w/ METALLICA) Jun. 30 - Germany, Freiburg, MTV Campus Invasion Jul. 03 - UK, London Islington Academy Jul. 05 - Austria, Vienna (w/ METALLICA) Jul. 08 - UK, London Wembley Arena (w/ METALLICA) Commen...

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SAMMY HAGAR Explains Why He Decided To Sell Cabo Wabo Tequila

In a recent interview with BusinessWeek.com, former VAN HALEN singer Sammy Hagar explains how and why he decided to sell a majority stake in his $60 million-a-year Cabo Wabo tequila business to Campari/Skyy. "My first intention was just to have this little tequila brand for my friends at the cantina...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Completes New Track For 'Viva La Bands, Vol. 2' Compilation

According to a posting on the CHILDREN OF BODOM fan site Scythes Of Bodom, the Finnish band played its first gig since November 2006 last Sunday (June 17) at Austria's Nova Rock festival. During the group's 70-minute set, it played all the usual classics, as well as the medley of "Mask Of Sanity" .....

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SOULFLY, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE Members Talk About 'Higher Voltage' CD

Fifteen of rock's hottest bands have contributed cover versions of classic songs for the second instalment of Kerrang! magazine's free "High Voltage" CDs (free with this week's Kerrang! magazine). Below, all of the bands who contributed to this project talk about what tracks they chose to cover and...

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KISS Tribute Band Comments On Jam With ACE FREHLEY

KISS cover band MR. SPEED has commented on its performance this past Saturday (June 16) at the first anniversary of the Kiss Coffeehouse with original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. Said MR. SPEED's Rich Kosak (a.k.a. Paul Stanley): "I wish that I could express for you just how incredible I feel today....

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METALLICA Confirmed For LIVE EARTH Concert At London's Wembley Stadium

METALLICA has posted the following message on its web site: "Another one of those well-kept METALLICA 'secrets' that you guys have been chatting about for weeks now is indeed confirmed. We are honored to be playing at the Live Earth concert in London at Wembley Stadium on July 7th along with the RED...

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ACE FREHLEY: More Photos From Kiss Coffeehouse Party Posted Online

Ace Frehley (KISS) fan site Space Ace Online has uploaded photos from the first anniversary party of the Kiss Coffeehouse, which took place Saturday (June 16) at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina's Broadway at the Beach. Ace Frehley performed his signature song "Shock Me" with KISS tribute band MR. SPEED...

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HEAVEN AND HELL, ALICE COOPER, QUEENSRŸCHE: Tour Dates Announced

Following the group's successful spring tour, HEAVEN AND HELL will again wow American audiences with its bewitching stage set and truly timeless, classic metal as Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice return for the second U.S. leg of the quartet's continuing world tour. Set t...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING Warns MARILYN MANSON About Co-Headlining Run

Chris Harris of MTV.com reports: Guitarist Kerry King can't even remember the last time his band — the iconic speed-metal maelstrom that is SLAYER — played a gig it didn't close out. That's because, with more than 25 years in the business, SLAYER have been a headlining act for quite some time. When...

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SAMMY HAGAR Having Fun With His Fans

John Black of BostonNOW reports: Whether he's on stage making music or behind the bar making margaritas, there's one thing for certain about Sammy Hagar: He's having a blast. "If I have a genius for anything," Hagar says in a theatrically self-important voice that has him — and the interviewer — lau...

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ALICE COOPER Replaces ROB ZOMBIE On HEAVEN AND HELL Tour

ALICE COOPER appears to have replaced ROB ZOMBIE on the upcoming HEAVEN AND HELL tour, which also features QUEENSRŸCHE in the opening slot. However, it is not presently clear if ALICE COOPER will play all the shows on the trek or if he will only be added to select gigs. So far the following dates .....

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HOPESFALL To Hit The Road With THE RECEIVING END OF SIRENS

Charlotte, North Carolina's HOPESFALL has announced that it will be heading out on tour this August with THE RECEIVING END OF SIRENS. This is HOPESFALL's first tour in several years, and vocalist Jay Forrest explains the reasons for the lull in their travels. "Besides Brazil, our last real U.S. tour...

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ACE FREHLEY: 'I Never Thought KISS Would Be That Big'

Travis Tritten of The Sun News reports: He's the spaceman in what fans call the greatest band in the universe. Iconic guitarist Ace Frehley touched down Saturday (June 16) at Broadway at the Beach [in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina] for KISS Coffeehouse's first anniversary. Hundreds of fans with KISS...

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FASTWAY: Photos From SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL Posted Online

Photos of FASTWAY's performance at the Sweden Rock Festival, which took place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden, have been posted online: Gallery#1, Gallery#2. FASTWAY's current lineup includes Toby Jepson, ex-lead singer of the LITTLE ANGELS and current solo artist. FASTWAY was the brainchild of ex-MO...

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SOULFLY, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, DARKEST HOUR Featured On 'Higher Voltage' CD

Fifteen of rock's hottest bands have contributed cover versions of classic songs to the second instalment of Kerrang! magazine's free "High Voltage" CDs. "Higher Voltage" — which includes exclusive recordings by LOSTPROPHETS, AIDEN, FIGHTSTAR and MADINA LAKE and rare covers by FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND a...