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GUNS N' ROSES, DEFTONES, KORN Confirmed For Italy's GODS OF METAL Festival
Italian concert promoter Live In Italy has confirmed GUNS N' ROSES as the first headliner of the tenth edition of Gods Of Metal festival, set to take place June 1-4 at Idroscalo in Milan, Italy. GUNS N' ROSES will play on June 4. Other newly confirmed acts for the festival include DEFTONES and KORN....February 21, 2006
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DIMMU BORGIR, SAXON, TESTAMENT Confirmed For Slovenia's METALCAMP Festival
DIMMU BORGIR, SAXON, TESTAMENT and NEVERMORE are among the newly confirmed bands for the Metalcamp 2006 festival, set to take place July 21-23 in Tolmin, Slovenia. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Main Stage: AMON AMARTH CATARACT DEATHSTARS DECAPITATED DIMMU BORGIR EDGUY EVERGREY HEAVE...February 21, 2006
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SANGRE ETERNA Featuring Ex-MACHINE HEAD Drummer To Play Benefit Show For Injured Friend
Former MACHINE HEAD and current SANGRE ETERNA drummer Chris Kontos has sent the following message to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Chris Kontos here with a news story all metal and hardcore fans should all know about a really fucked up thing that happened to a close friend of mine that came out to see SANGRE E...February 19, 2006
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Drummer TEMPESTA On Joining THE CULT: 'I'm Excited To Be Playing With One My Favorite Bands'
Veteran hard rock/metal drummer John Tempesta (EXODUS, TESTAMENT, HELMET, WHITE ZOMBIE, ROB ZOMBIE) has commented on his latest gig — sitting behind the kit for U.K. rockers THE CULT. Tempesta will be joining THE CULT principals Ian Astbury (vocals) and Billy Duffy (guitar),along with Chris Wyse (w...February 18, 2006
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THE CULT: Bring Me The Head Of DAVE GROHL
THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury was recently asked by a fan on the band's official message board if it's true that while recording their last studio album, 2001's "Beyond Good and Evil", they titled one of the demos "Bring Me the Head of Dave Grohl". "Yes, [it's] true," Astbury replied. "It all starte...February 18, 2006
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SADUS: North American Release Date For New Album Announced
The End Records has set a May 2 North American release date for the new SADUS album, entitled "Out for Blood". The CD will be released in Europe on February 27 via Holland's Mascot Records. The follow-up to 1997's "Elements of Anger", "Out for Blood" (view cover here) was recorded at Trident Studios...February 17, 2006
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EXODUS: ''Headbanger's Ball' Interview Segment Posted Online
Guitarist Gary Holt and drummer Paul Bostaph of the veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers EXODUS were guests on MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" on February 4. Watch the clip online at MTV Overdrive. The program also included the "Headbanger's Ball" premiere of the new EXODUS video, "Now Thy Death Day...February 17, 2006
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VICIOUS RUMORS To Enter Studio Next Week
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS will enter the studio on February 20 to begin recording their new album for a tentative summer release. "The band is excited to bring together their collective firepower to record their new material for you!" the group write on their web site....February 17, 2006
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STRYPER Replace TWISTED SISTER At Spain's ATARFE VEGA ROCK Festival
Reunited Christian hard rockers STRYPER have replaced TWISTED SISTER on the billing of this year's Atarfe Vega Rock festival, set to take place March 10-11 at Nave Medina Elvira in Atarfe, Granada, Spain. The festival billing is now as follows: Friday, March 10: BRAINSTORM 17:00 VIRGIN STEELE 18:20...February 16, 2006
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THE CULT: Touring Bassist Announced
Chris Wyse, who performed on THE CULT's 2001 disc, "Beyond Good and Evil", and has worked with Ozzy Osbourne and Jerry Cantrell since, will now be THE CULT's touring bassist, according to MTV.com. As BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively reported on Tuesday (Feb. 14),John Tempesta (EXODUS, TESTAMENT, HELMET...February 15, 2006
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THE CULT Team Up With INSTANT LIVE To Offer Live Recordings
Instant Live has announced that it will be recording select dates from THE CULT's 2006 tour. Instant Live will be recording the band's set at each of the shows, and the completed CDs will be available for pickup just minutes after the concert ends. For fans that won't be able to make it to any ...February 15, 2006
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Drummer JOHN TEMPESTA Joins THE CULT!
After two auditions, John Tempesta (EXODUS, TESTAMENT, HELMET, WHITE ZOMBIE, ROB ZOMBIE) has been hired as the new drummer for THE CULT. Tempesta will make his debut with the group when they perform on "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" on Friday, February 24 on the CBS-TV network. THE CULT's...February 14, 2006
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SCARIOT Complete Work On New Album
SCARIOT, the Norwegian band led by Død (a.k.a. Daniel Olaisen; BLOOD RED THRONE),have completed the mixing sessions for their new CD, "The Grand Design", at Top Room studios in Norway. Drumming duties on the album were handled by Asgeir Mickelson (SPIRAL ARCHITECT, BORKNAGAR) while the bass tracks...February 13, 2006
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VICIOUS RUMORS: More European Dates Announced
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have added more shows to their upcoming European schedule. The details are as follows: Mar. 08 – Twieoo - Gent, BEL (w/ COURAGEOUS) Mar. 09 - Sinkkasten - Frankfurt, GER (w/ COURAGEOUS) Mar. 10 - Atarfe Vega Rock Festival - Granada, SPA As prev...February 11, 2006
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VICIOUS RUMORS: Ex-ANVIL CHORUS Guitar Legend To Join Band For Upcoming Dates
San Francisico Bay Area metal guitarist Thaen Rasmussen (ANVIL CHORUS, BLACK SUN) has joined up with VICIOUS RUMORS for four European shows. Thaen will replace Brad Gillis (NIGHT RANGER, OZZY OSBOURNE) who cannot tour due to family committments. Thaen's global VICIOUS RUMORS debut will be at the Ata...February 10, 2006
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