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CRASH KELLY: New CD To Feature Guest Appearances By RUDY SARZO, GILBY CLARKE

Toronto hard rock quartet CRASH KELLY recently spent time in a Los Angeles studio with fellow rock conspirator Gilby Clarke (ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) recording tracks for a new album, due in the fall. CRASH KELLY frontman Sean Kelly has issued the following update: "At Gilby's recommen...

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EVAN SEINFELD's THE SPYDERZ Announce 'Secret' London Show

THE SPYDERZ, the new band led by former BIOHAZARD frontman Evan Seinfeld, has announced that it will play a "secret" show at "The Beautiful People" club night at London's Metro Club on Oxford Street on June 19. After being forced to cancel the previously announced Underworld show, THE SPYDERZ decide...

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TONY IOMMI: 'I Wish I'd Been Right-Handed Sometimes'

Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal guitarist Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN AND HELL). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Tangra Mega Rock: Mentioning solo recordings, let's talk a bit about your solo career. The inter...

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CATTLE DECAPITATION: Video Fotage From SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR Available

San Diego extreme metallers CATTLE DECAPITATION have launched a YouTube channel to document live videos and backstage action on the group's ongoing Summer Slaughter Tour. There are currently only three CATTLE DECAPITATION performance clips available, but many more are coming, according to the band....

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THE DEVIL'S SLINGSHOT Announces European Tour Dates

THE DEVIL'S SLINGSHOT, the supergroup featuring Tony MacAlpine, Billy Sheehan and Virgil Donati, will return to Europe in October/November 2007. The first confirmed dates are as follows: Oct. 04 - NL Boerderij, Zoetermeer Oct. 05 - NL Podium, Hardenberg Oct. 31 - CZ Rock Café, Prague Nov. 01 - HUN A...

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ANTHRAX, IRON MAIDEN, WHITE LION, SCORPIONS Songs Added To 'Guitar Hero Encore' Game

ANTHRAX's "Caught in a Mosh", IRON MAIDEN's "Wrathchild", WHITE LION's "Radar Love" and SCORPIONS' "No One Like You" are among the latest songs that have been announced for Activision's special 1980s-themed Guitar Hero title, dubbed Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s. The last game in the series to b...

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CIRCUS DIABLO Frontman Hates The Term 'Supergroup'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with CIRCUS DIABLO frontman Billy Morrison (CAMP FREDDY, ex-THE CULT). Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What inspired the name CIRCUS DIABLO? Billy: "I could spout some shit to you for an answer, but the real honest truth is that...

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FULL BLOWN CHAOS Signs With FERRET MUSIC

Ferret Music has announced the signing of New York hardcore heroes FULL BLOWN CHAOS. The band will release its next full-length CD, titled "Heavy Lies the Crown", this August. Commenting on the signing, vocalist Ray Mazzola says, "We spoke to a lot of labels and a lot of big players made offers but...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS Play Secret Berlin Show, Take Questions From Fans

Launch Radio Networks reports: The SMASHING PUMPKINS played a secret acoustic show in Berlin for 200 fans on Tuesday night (June 5),which was followed by a question-and-answer session. According to NME.com, the PUMPKINS played a two-hour unplugged set, after which original members Billy Corgan and...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS: 'Zero' Clip From Paris Concert Posted Online

A video clip of the SMASHING PUMPKINS performing the song "Zero" at their first show since Dec. 2, 2000 — held on May 22 at Paris' 2,200-capacity Grand Rex — has been posted at YouTube. The group's three-hour, 29-song set introduced new guitarist Jeff Schroeder, bassist Ginger Reyes and keyboardist...

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Humanity - Hour 1

When reviewing a new album by a band, especially an established one, the album is usually judged first on its own merits and then in the context of its previous work. With that in mind, it's quite easy to say that "Humanity - Hour 1" is probably the best SCORPIONS album since 1990's "Crazy World". ....

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Finnish Heavy Metal 'Idol' Tops Album Chart

The winner of the Finnish national TV talent competition "Idols", 22-year-old heavy metal singer Ari Koivunen, has topped the Finnish album chart with his solo debut, "Fuel for the Fire" (Sony BMG). View the whole chart at this location. Check out audio samples here (IMPORTANT: You must hold your cu...

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ULI JON ROTH Jams With SMASHING PUMPKINS At ROCK AM RING; Video Available

Video footage of legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth's (ex-SCORPIONS) jam with the SMASHING PUMPKINS at the Rock am Ring festival on Saturday, June 2 in Nürburgring, Germany has been posted at YouTube in three parts: Part#1, Part#2, Part#3. SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan makes an appearance on...

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'Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s' Trailer Available

A trailer for the upcoming Activision special 1980s-themed Guitar Hero title, dubbed Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks the 80s, is available at this location (6 MB). The last game in the series to be developed by now-MTV-owned Harmonix will ship for the PlayStation 2 this summer. Guitar Hero Encore: Rocks t...

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DUBLIN DEATH PATROL: Photos Of First-Ever Concert Available

DUBLIN DEATH PATROL (DDP) — the new band featuring TESTAMENT singer Chuck Billy and former EXODUS vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza — made its live debut on Sunday, June 3 at The Galaxy in Santa Ana, California. Check out photos of the concert at DirtJunior.com. As previously reported, DUBLIN DEATH PATRO...