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Emo And Goth To Be Made Illegal In Russia?
According to The Moscow Times, the Russian government is in the process of drafting a law to make emo and goth music illegal. Last month a parliamentary committee was convened to discuss a draft proposal of the Russian government's "Government Strategy In The Sphere Of Spiritual And Ethical Educatio...July 23, 2008
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TED NUGENT: 'Doing The Right Thing Is Ridiculously Easy And Always Much More Satisfying'
Ted Nugent brought the 2008 Monsters of Rock in Spain to a halt after he performed a Native American rain dance donned in full-feathered headgear. The ritual came as Ted wrapped his set with his "Great White Buffalo" and the ensuing downpour destroyed all the production, staging and lighting, which...July 23, 2008
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EXMORTUS: Entire Debut Album Available For Streaming
Los Angeles-based neo-classical death purveyors EXMORTUS are streaming their entire debut album, "In Hatred's Flame", at the web site of their record label, Heavy Artillery Records. "In Hatred's Flame" is scheduled for release on July 29. Armed with a diverse array of influences from IRON MAIDEN, JU...July 23, 2008
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ROADRUNNER Signs Three New Bands
Roadrunner Records has announced the signing of three eclectic, up-and-coming new bands to an already diverse roster than includes heavyweights such as NICKELBACK, SLIPKNOT, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, DRAGONFORCE, and THEORY OF A DEADMAN. Roadrunner welcomes DOMMIN, MUTINY and PORT AMORAL to the fold. Los A...July 23, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman To RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'Go F**k Yourself!'
Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Tangra Mega Rock: Do you feel something like a clash between the younger rock generations and you guys — I mean in terms of musicians, not...July 23, 2008
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD: 'Live In The LBC & Diamonds In The Rough' DVD+CD Details Revealed
Hard-rock heroes AVENGED SEVENFOLD have announced fall headlining tour dates beginning September 9 and co-headlining dates with BUCKCHERRY kicking off in mid-September. AVENGED SEVENFOLD and BUCKCHERRY will alternate as headliners, with SHINEDOWN and SAVING ABEL filling out the bill. On September 9,...July 22, 2008
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Ex-DEEP PURPLE Keyboardist JON LORD On 'Summer Proms' Gigs: 'I Am Not The Warm-Up Act!'
Former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord has posted the following message on his official web site: "Just to clear up what appears to be a bit of confusion about what I am playing at these three UK 'Summer Proms' gigs I'm doing on next Saturday the 26th July at Weston Park in Staffordshire, ...July 22, 2008
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Touring 'A Bittersweet Thing' For STAIND Singer
The Pulse of Radio reports: STAIND recently hit the road again for the first time in nearly two years, joining 3 DOORS DOWN and HINDER on a summer bill that extends into August. After that, the New England-based group will headline on their own before going to Europe with NICKELBACK in the fall. The...July 21, 2008
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SIXX: A.M. Looking Ahead To 'Tomorrow'
According to The Pulse of Radio, SIXX: A.M. has sent a new single called "Tomorrow" to radio stations almost a year after "Life is Beautiful", the first single from the group's debut disc, hit the airwaves last summer. The project led by MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx is currently on the Crüe Fest t...July 21, 2008
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CARCASS: New Japan, Colombia Dates Announced
Reactivated British extreme metal pioneers CARCASS have added the following dates to their current itinerary: Oct. 19 - Diamond Hall, Nagoya (Japan) Oct. 21 - Big Cat Capa, Osaka (Japan) Nov. 01 - Rock Al Parque, Bogota (Columbia) For a complete list of upcoming CARCASS shows, go to this location. A...July 21, 2008
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN To Guest On XM RADIO's 'Hostile Takeover'
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN will appear on XM Radio's "Hostile Takeover" today (Monday, July 21) at 2:00 p.m. EST. The band will join host Ward Cleaver to talk about its new album "Ire Works", as well as its current U.S. tour, all while having complete control over the program's playlist. "Hostile Tak...July 21, 2008
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ARSONISTS GET ALL THE GIRLS Part Ways With Guitarist, Bassist
Santa Cruz, California-based progressive hardcore/death metallers ARSONISTS GET ALL THE GIRLS have parted ways with guitarist Derek Yarra and bassist Adam Swan. Commented guitarist Arthur Alvarez: "Adam and Derek have decided to leave the band on good terms. We love these dudes and it's really hard...July 21, 2008
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SISTER SIN To Film 'On Parole' Video
Swedish female-fronted band SISTER SIN will film a video for the song "On Parole" next weekend in Stockholm with director Bill Schacht, who has previously worked with AMON AMARTH, DIO, ALICE COOPER and KING DIAMOND. The track is the first single off SISTER SIN's debut album, "Switchblade Serenades",...July 20, 2008
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SEEMLESS, Ex-KILGORE Members Join Forces In BLOODWITCH
BLOODWITCH, the Boston/Providence-based band featuring current members of SEEMLESS and former members of KILGORE, has posted two tracks from its March 2008 demo — "Slaughter of the Innocent" and "Vengeance will be Ours" — on the group's MySpace page. According to the band's official bio, "BLOODWITCH...July 19, 2008
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SLAYER Frontman Defends UNHOLY ALLIANCE Bill
Author and journalist Joel McIver spoke to Tom Araya of SLAYER this week for ThrashHits.com about the veteran metallers' forthcoming Unholy Alliance III tour with TRIVIUM, MASTODON and AMON AMARTH. Excerpts from the chat follow: Q: Some people would say that you, SLAYER, are in a position to give sm...July 18, 2008
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