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SLAYER's KERRY KING Warns MARILYN MANSON About Co-Headlining Run

Chris Harris of MTV.com reports: Guitarist Kerry King can't even remember the last time his band — the iconic speed-metal maelstrom that is SLAYER — played a gig it didn't close out. That's because, with more than 25 years in the business, SLAYER have been a headlining act for quite some time. When...

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SAMMY HAGAR Having Fun With His Fans

John Black of BostonNOW reports: Whether he's on stage making music or behind the bar making margaritas, there's one thing for certain about Sammy Hagar: He's having a blast. "If I have a genius for anything," Hagar says in a theatrically self-important voice that has him — and the interviewer — lau...

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ALICE COOPER Replaces ROB ZOMBIE On HEAVEN AND HELL Tour

ALICE COOPER appears to have replaced ROB ZOMBIE on the upcoming HEAVEN AND HELL tour, which also features QUEENSRŸCHE in the opening slot. However, it is not presently clear if ALICE COOPER will play all the shows on the trek or if he will only be added to select gigs. So far the following dates .....

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HOPESFALL To Hit The Road With THE RECEIVING END OF SIRENS

Charlotte, North Carolina's HOPESFALL has announced that it will be heading out on tour this August with THE RECEIVING END OF SIRENS. This is HOPESFALL's first tour in several years, and vocalist Jay Forrest explains the reasons for the lull in their travels. "Besides Brazil, our last real U.S. tour...

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ACE FREHLEY: 'I Never Thought KISS Would Be That Big'

Travis Tritten of The Sun News reports: He's the spaceman in what fans call the greatest band in the universe. Iconic guitarist Ace Frehley touched down Saturday (June 16) at Broadway at the Beach [in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina] for KISS Coffeehouse's first anniversary. Hundreds of fans with KISS...

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FASTWAY: Photos From SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL Posted Online

Photos of FASTWAY's performance at the Sweden Rock Festival, which took place June 6-9 in Sölvesborg, Sweden, have been posted online: Gallery#1, Gallery#2. FASTWAY's current lineup includes Toby Jepson, ex-lead singer of the LITTLE ANGELS and current solo artist. FASTWAY was the brainchild of ex-MO...

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SOULFLY, BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, DARKEST HOUR Featured On 'Higher Voltage' CD

Fifteen of rock's hottest bands have contributed cover versions of classic songs to the second instalment of Kerrang! magazine's free "High Voltage" CDs. "Higher Voltage" — which includes exclusive recordings by LOSTPROPHETS, AIDEN, FIGHTSTAR and MADINA LAKE and rare covers by FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND a...

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ACE FREHLEY Performs 'Shock Me' With KISS Tribute Band; Video Available

Video footage of original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley performing his signature song "Shock Me" with KISS tribute band MR. SPEED at the first anniversary party of the Kiss Coffeehouse Saturday (June 16) at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina's Broadway at the Beach has been posted at YouTube. According to Ki...

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RIKETS Mixing New Album

Ohio's RIKETS has begun mixing its new album, "All American Death Cult", with Ben Schigel (CHIMAIRA, WALLS OF JERICHO). The CD was produced by Eric Delegard (UNLOCO, EDGEWATER) and RIKETS in Denton, TX at Reel Time Audio. "All American Death Cult" includes a remake of the song "Cry Little Sister", t...

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New GUNS N' ROSES Track for Guitar Hero III?

According to Product Shop NYC, Activision has announced it will release Guitar Hero III, the fifth version of the guitar jamming game, in early 2008. The soundtrack will include a wide variety of material, including tracks by QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE and (possibly) new GUNS N' ROSES. As of now though...

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VELVET REVOLVER, ALICE IN CHAINS: North American Tour Dates Released

VELVET REVOLVER and ALICE IN CHAINS will team up for a North American tour beginning early August. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Aug. 05 - Baltimore, MD @ Pimlico Race Course Aug. 06 - Verona, NY @ Turning Stone Resort & Casino Aug. 08 - Sturgis, SD @ Buffalo Chip Campground Aug. 11 ...

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ACE FREHLEY Performs At KISS Coffeehouse Anniversary Party; Photos Available

According to KissOnline.com, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley capped off a great day at the first anniversary party of the Kiss Coffeehouse yesterday (Saturday, June 16) at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina's Broadway at the Beach by surprising the crowd with a rockin' performance of "Shock Me". Backe...

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'Metal Dream Girls' Calendar Due Next Month; Photos Available

Oidium Publishing will release the third annual "Wacken - Metal Dream Girls Calendar" on July 1. Check out sample photos from the calendar at this location. The girls featured in the calendar were selected from more than 2,000 hopefuls via an Internet-based voting system at www.metaldreamgirls.de. T...

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Drummer JOHN MACALUSO Talks About New Solo Album

Sea of Tranquility recently conducted an interview with drummer John Macaluso (ARK, TNT, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, STARBREAKER). A couple of excerpts follow: Sea of Tranquility: You've played on around 200 CDs so far. How do you think [your new solo album] "The Radio Waves Goodbye" differs from your past wo...

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THE QUIREBOYS: More Tour Dates Announced

U.K. rockers THE QUIREBOYS have lined up the following dates: Jun. 30 - Kloften Festival - Haderslev, Denmark Jul. 07 - Harlequin Theatre - Redhill, Surrey, UK (Clive Aid) Jul. 19 - Trillians - Newcastle, UK (In Memory Of Little Jeff) Aug. 05 - Bedford Park - Bedford, UK (with STATUS QUO) Aug. 31 -...