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BAD BRAINS Focus Of MTV's '52/52' Campaign
Legendary punk act the BAD BRAINS will be the featured artist on MTV starting on Monday, February 4 as part of the channel's "52/52" campaign. Performances, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage will air throughout the week. MTV's "52/52" is a brand new way for the channel to give unprecedented...February 2, 2008
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59 TIMES THE PAIN To Reunite For Appearance At Belgium's GROEZROCK Festival
Swedish hardcore band 59 TIMES THE PAIN will reunite for a special performance at this year's Groezrock festival, set to take place May 9-10 in Meerhout, Belgium. Commented the group: "We're back! The thing we never thought would happend is now a fact. We have decided to do one final exclusive show...February 1, 2008
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SPARK IS A DIAMOND Signs With PLUTO RECORDS
Pluto Records has announced the signing of Philadelphia's SPARK IS A DIAMOND. Formed in the summer of 2006, the band mixes punk and hardcore, heavy dance beats, and alternating female/male vocals, resulting in a style somewhere between REFUSED and DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979. Featuring vocalist Alison Bel...February 1, 2008
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New Zealand Guitarist To Share Limelight With OZZY OSBOURNE
Phil McCarthy of The Southland Times reports: An Invercargill (New Zealand) guitarist will be gracing the same stage as legendary rocker OZZY OSBOURNE at Easter. Daniel Rodgers, a member of popular city bands COCKTAIL PARTY EFFECT and RAVENOUS, made it through to the last 22 of a radio competition i...February 1, 2008
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HEAVEN SHALL BURN: 'Endzeit' Video Posted Online
"Endzeit", the new video from Germany's groundbreaking death metal and hardcore fusionists HEAVEN SHALL BURN, can be viewed below. While filming the clip with director Philipp Hirsch, the band was temporarily arrested during their subversive activities. Guitarist Maik Weichert explains: "While we we...February 1, 2008
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IN FLAMES, THE CULT, W.A.S.P., OPETH Confirmed For Sweden's PEACE & LOVE Festival
IN FLAMES, THE CULT, W.A.S.P., OPETH, CLUTCH, MILLENCOLLIN, THE 69 EYES, DARK TRANQUILLITY and WOLF have been confirmed for the Peace & Love festival, set to take place June 23-28, 2008 in Borlänge, Sweden. Also scheduled to appear are THE HAUNTED, ENTOMBED, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR, THE HELLACOPTERS...February 1, 2008
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QUEENSRŸCHE Frontman Discusses Upcoming Movie Role, Studio Album
Sandy Tomcho of the Times Herald-Record recently conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE lead singer Geoff Tate. The question-and-answer session follows: Times Herald-Record: Are you guys having a contest bringing fans up onstage to sing with you? Tate: Yeah. Different radio stations are getting inv...February 1, 2008
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A THOUSAND TIMES REPENT Signs With TRIBUNAL RECORDS
Atlanta-based Christian metal/hardcore act A THOUSAND TIMES REPENT has inked adeal with Tribunal Records. The group's debut EP, "Virtue Has Few Friends", will be released on March 11. According to a press release, "A THOUSAND TIMES REPENT's credo is fairly simple: Their art is their diary. It's funn...January 31, 2008
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AGNOSTIC FRONT, HATEBREED Members Join Forces In Horror/Gangster Movie 'New York Blood'
According to Headbanger's Blog, "New York Blood" — the horror/gangster film executive-produced by HATEBREED and KINGDOM OF SORROW frontman Jamey Jasta and directed by Nick Oddo ("I Hate You", "Luscious Johnny: The Wrestler") — will debut on March 1 at the 2008 New York International Independent Film...January 31, 2008
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FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES Announces Fill-In Drummer For Australian Tour
Long Island post-hardcore act FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES has recruited Joe Zizzo of Victory recording artists THE SLEEPING to replace drummer Jeff Gretz on the band's upcoming Australian tour. Gretz has been forced to sit out the remainder of the band's European trek and the Australian dates after breakin...January 31, 2008
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VANITY INK To Support HARDCORE SUPERSTAR In Finland
Helsinki, Finland-based female-fronted hard rock act VANITY INK has scheduled the following dates: Feb. 09 - Semifinal, Helsinki (w/ PARASITE CITY) Feb. 13 - Klubi, Turku (w/ HARDCORE SUPERSTAR) Feb. 14 - Klubi, Tampere (w/ HARDCORE SUPERSTAR) Feb. 15 - Tavastia, Helsinki (w/ HARDCORE SUPERSTAR) Feb...January 29, 2008
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THE HELLACOPTERS Confirmed For Sweden's PEACE & LOVE Festival
Sweden's THE HELLACOPTERS — the band fronted by former ENTOMBED drummer Nicke Andersson (on guitar/vocals) — has been confirmed for the Peace & Love festival, set to take place June 23-28, 2008 in Borlänge, Sweden. Also scheduled to appear are THE HAUNTED, ENTOMBED, HARDCORE SUPERSTAR and the SE...January 29, 2008
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HARDCORE SUPERSTAR Launches Guitarist Search
Swedish sleaze rockers HARDCORE SUPERSTAR have launched a guitarist search following the recent departure of Thomas Silver. "As we are now looking for a new permanent guitarist we're asking all of the great guitarists out there who think you could fit in with us to let us know who you are!" the band...January 28, 2008
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FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES Drummer Forced To Sit Out Remainder Of European Tour
Drummer Jeff Gretz of the Long Island post-hardcore act FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES has been forced to sit out the remainder of the band's European tour after breaking two bones in his right foot in an accidental fall. FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES lead singer Francis Mark will take over the drum duties for the gro...January 27, 2008
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NIGHTWISH, MACHINE HEAD, DARK TRANQUILLITY Among 'Swedish Metal Awards' Winners
NIGHTWISH, MACHINE HEAD, DARK TRANQUILLITY and SONIC SYNDICATE were among the honorees at the "Swedish Metal Awards 2008", which was held Saturday night (January 26) at the Grand Hotel in Falkenberg, Sweden. Winners were selected from more than 58,000 fan votes which were submitted via an Internet-b...January 27, 2008
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