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BOSTON: More Tour Dates Announced

The legendary band BOSTON will headline the outdoor festival at Marina Park on Friday, June 6 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, at one of the Canadian stops of the Great Race 2008. The 'round-the-globe motor sports event will be making a pit stop in Thunder Bay as a part of its centennial anniversary. The sh...

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BOSTON To Perform On 'Rockline' Next Month

BOSTON will perform an acoustic set on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline", hosted by Bob Coburn, on Wednesday, May 14 at 11:30 p.m. EST/8:30 p.m. PST. Fans can talk live with BOSTON by calling 800-344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you or to listen to the show live via the Internet...

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The Visual Art Of CELTIC FROST's TOM GABRIEL FISCHER Now Available

Alternatively subject to passionate controversy or revered as one of the most influential and revolutionary musicians of the past two decades, HELLHAMMER and CELTIC FROST singer/guitarist Tom Gabriel Fischer's creative and intriguingly enigmatic mind has helped shape the face of modern extreme metal...

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DEE SNIDER's Son Stars In MTV's 'Rock The Cradle'

Newsday.com reports that Jesse Blaze Snider, son of TWISTED SISTER singer Dee, will face off against eight other children of famous musical talents in a new television series called "Rock the Cradle", premiering tonight (Thursday, April 3) on MTV. The show, which originated with the British company...

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WEDNESDAY 13 Says He Was Battling Booze During Making Of 'Skeletons'

Wednesday 13 has revealed to UK's Rock Sound magazine that he was battling with booze during the making of his forthcoming record, "Skeletons". "When I started actually writing the songs for this record, I would go into my little studio I have at my home and I would do demos of these songs ...

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TOM MORELLO's 'Justice Tour' To Feature SLASH, MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN

Tom Morello, the guitarist for RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and AUDIOSLAVE who plays firebrand folk guitar as THE NIGHTWATCHMAN, launches the Justice Tour in Los Angeles on April 15. The two-week outing stops in New York, New Orleans, Asheville, NC, Washington, DC and Boston before concluding with a May...

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WEDNESDAY 13: Support Act For UK Dates Announced

WEDNESDAY 13 has announced that THE HAUNTS will be the support act for the UK leg of his upcoming SkeleTour, which will kick off on May 12 in Wolverhampton. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/officialwednesday1. Wednesday 13 will release two discs this spring, the full-length "Skeletons" (d...

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'Guitar Hero: Aerosmith' Trailer Available

A trailer for Guitar Hero: Aerosmith, the first game built around the legendary music of America's greatest rock 'n' roll band Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton and Joey Kramer can be viewed below. According to Gaming Today, several other artists will be included in Guitar Hero: A...

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SHINING Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

Swedish black metallers SHINING have issued the following update: "Due to [drummer] Jarle Byberg's current situation, we have decided that we cannot go ahead with merely him in our ranks. This has nothing to do with him leaving URGEHAL last week or anything like that, but he simply hasn't got time e...

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RUSH: 'Inside Rush: Snakes & Arrows Live' Radio Special To Air Next Month

FMQB Productions will release a one-hour radio special titled "Inside Rush: Snakes & Arrows Live" featuring an interview with RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee and guitarist Alex Lifeson. It is due to air on select stations between April 11 and April 15. Hosted by Lou Brutus, "Inside Rush: Snakes...

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WEDNESDAY 13: 'Bloodwork' EP Track Listing Revealed

Wednesday 13 (ex-MURDERDOLLS) will release two discs this spring, the full-length "Skeletons" (due on April 29),and the "Bloodwork" EP (which is expected in May). Regarding the "Bloodwork" EP, Wednesday 13 said: Last year I wasn't able to release any new music due to prior record contracts. So this...

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Report: DIO Scammer Double-Foiled

Tina Amendola of Pollstar.com reports: A Texas charity organizer and an Alabama concert promoter foiled an alleged scam artist who has been promising nationally touring acts at bargain-basement prices for nearly two years. This time, the imposter claimed to represent Ronnie James Dio twice in one we...

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BRAINSTORM Guitarist Issues Post-European Tour Update

Guitarist Torsten "Todde" Ihlenfeld from German melodic metallers BRAINSTORM has issued the following update: "The Braintrain rolled through Europe on full steam and we are back home now preparing for the summer festivals and more shows in the fall. "Let me say that this tour really was a blast and...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer Schedules More In-Store Appearances

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has scheduled the following in-store appearances: Tuesday, May 6 - 4pm Tom Lee Drum Centre 929 Granville St Vancouver BC V6Z 1L3 Monday, May 12 - 4pm Ellis Drum Shop 524 Snelling Ave North St Paul, MN 55104 Friday, May 16 - 4pm Columbus Pro Percussion 5052 N High S...

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Metal Photographer STEPHEN JENSEN Releases New Photo Book

From straight out of the photo pit and backstage photo sessions is the long-awaited, limited edition photo book, "Music Photography - Volume 1" by one of the music industry's busiest and many say most stylized photographers, the critically acclaimed Stephen D. Jensen of F3 Studios in Crystal Lake, I...