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ROB ZOMBIE, TWISTED SISTER, QUEENSRŸCHE: NAMM Signing Schedule Announced

Samson Technologies has officially announced its 2007 Winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) signing schedule. Samson Technologies owns Samson Audio, Samson Wireless and Hartke Amps and is the U.S. distributor of Zoom effect pedals and processors. The schedule is as follows: Friday, J...

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DESPISED ICON Begins Recording New Album, Prepares To Hit The Road

Montreal-based deathcore six-piece DESPISED ICON has entered the studio to start laying down tracks for its third full-length album, tentatively due late spring/early summer via Century Media Records. The CD is being produced by the group's former guitarist, Yannick St-Amand, and will be mixed by An...

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P.O.D.: Video Interview With Ex-Guitarist JASON TRUBY Posted Online

A recent five-minute video interview with former P.O.D. guitarist Jason Truby has been posted online at this location. Truby left P.O.D. last month prior to the band's announcement that his predecessor, Marcos Curiel, would be returning to the group. Truby, who replaced Curiel back in 2003, said his...

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Report: P.O.D. Fans Enjoy Promoting Christian Group That's Remained Secular

Huey Freeman of Illinois' Herald & Review reports: Every band would love to have fans half as dedicated as Lynne and Tyler Clark. In recent weeks, they have been running around town, hanging posters at stores and handing out stickers promoting "P.O.D. Greatest Hits", the latest CD by their favor...

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Guitarist JASON TRUBY Confirms He Is No Longer A Member Of P.O.D.

P.O.D.'s manager, Tim M. Cook of Cook Management, LLC, has released the following letter to the group's fans: "I'm getting ready to get on a plane to New York for New Year's. "As most of you know by now, P.O.D. and MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE are playing on top of the 'Pontiac Garage' in Times Square. ...

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ULI JON ROTH To Present 'Revolutionary New Invention' At NAMM

Guitar legend Uli Jon Roth will present a revolutionary new invention at the the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) annual convention, which is going to be held in Anaheim, California in late January. He has recently come across a new self-tuning guitar technology, which was developed in...

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KAYSER Added To EKTOMORF European Tour

KAYSER, the Swedish band featuring former SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Spice and ex-THE MUSHROOM RIVER BAND drummer Bob Ruben, has been confirmed as direct support for EKTOMORF on their upcoming European tour beginning on February 1 and running through March 10. Also appearing on the bill is Sweden's...

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D.R.I. Guitarist Completes Radiation And Chemotherapy; Band To Hit The Road In 2007

Guitarist/founder Spike Cassidy of the legendary punk/metal crossover band D.R.I. (DIRTY ROTTEN IMBECILES) has completed all radiation and chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer in March 2006. A one-foot section of large intestine (colon) was removed through an eight-inch incision in his sto...

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IRON MAIDEN Comments On DESERT ROCK Festival Appearance

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported yesterday, IRON MAIDEN has now confirmed that it will be headlining the Desert Rock 2007 festival in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Friday, March 9, 2007. The supporting bill for this day is currently THE PRODIGY plus STONE SOUR, IN FLAMES, MASTODON, CHILDREN OF BO...

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DAATH Explained

A short question-and-answer session with recent Roadrunner signees DAATH (pronounced like "goth," but with a "D") has been posted online at this location. As previously reported, DAATH has posted a studio report from the making of its debut album, "The Hinderers", at this location. Produced by James...

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ROB ZOMBIE Bassist PIGGY D To Design Sleeve For JOHN 5's New Solo Album

ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5 has tapped ROB ZOMBIE bassist Piggy D (a.k.a. Matt Montgomery) to design the sleeve inlay for John 5's upcoming third solo album, "The Devil Knows My Name", due on April 3, 2007 via Shrapnel Records. "I'm very excited about how it's turning out and I kno...

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Reunited DELIVERANCE Working On New CD

Singer/guitarist Jimmy Brown of the legendary Christian speed metal band DELIVERANCE is currently rehearsing with the reformed band to perform select shows and record a new CD, tentatively titled "Enlightened". According to MetalForJesus.org, the new album will be really heavy and appeal to both old...

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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5: 'ROB HALFORD Changed Heavy Metal'

In a recent issue of Classic Rock magazine, ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5, who played with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford in the ill-fated TWO project, spoke about his first experience meeting Halford and his impressions of The Metal God, both from the perspective of a metal fan a...

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ROB ZOMBIE Guitarist JOHN 5 Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance

Guitarist John 5 (ROB ZOMBIE, ex-MARILYN MANSON) will be the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Monday, January 29. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625...

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TOOL's ADAM JONES Recognized For Album Artwork

Launch Radio Networks reports: TOOL guitarist Adam Jones received his first solo Grammy nomination last Thursday (December 7) for "Best Recording Package", thanks to his work as art director for the band's latest album, "10,000 Days". The spectacular packaging includes 3-D artwork and photos, along...