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THE CULT To Perform At California Speedway
THE CULT will make its first live appearance of 2007 on February 24 at California Speedway in Fontana, California. The concert, which begins at 8:00 p.m., is a part of NASCAR's highly successful Rock 'n Racing series. Tickets include admission to the racetrack to view the race and THE CULT's post-ra...February 9, 2007
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AEROSMITH Frontman Lobbies For Creation Of Department Of Peace
Andrew Ramonas of The GW Hatchet Online reports that AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler joined actor Joaquin Phoenix, U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) and other members of Congress at Lisner Auditorium in Washington D.C. Monday night (Feb. 5) to lobby for the creation of a Department of Peace in fron...February 8, 2007
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THE 69 EYES: 'Perfect Skin' Single Tops Finnish Chart
THE 69 EYES's new single, "Perfect Skin", has entered the Finnish national chart at position No. 1. View the whole chart at this location. The track is the first single off the Finnish goth metallers' new album, "Angels", due in Finland on March 5 via Virgin/EMI. The CD was produced by Hiili Hiilesm...February 7, 2007
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San Francisco's JETBOY Reunites After 15 Years
15 years ago, San Francisco rockers JETBOY had a breakup that left many fans wondering if they'd ever see the group return to action again. But in 2005, the band was asked to headline a one-off show for the "Hollywood Rocks" audio companion box set release party at the Key Club in Los Angeles. With...February 6, 2007
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Report: RICK RUBIN Offered Job As Co-Chairman Of COLUMBIA RECORDS
Jeff Leeds of the New York Times reports that Rick Rubin, acclaimed for his work with artists as disparate as SLAYER, METALLICA, JAY-Z and JOHNNY CASH, has been offered a job as co-chairman of Columbia Records, associates said. But whether he can take the post, which would be his first in a senior ....February 4, 2007
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BLACKMORE'S NIGHT: New Bassist Announced; European Schedule Updated
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT, the band featuring former DEEP PURPLE/RAINBOW guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and his fiancée Candice Night, will be joined by bassist Baron St. James for the group's upcoming 2007 tour season. The band's European itinerary is shaping up as follows: Jun. 06 – [to be announced] - Reykj...February 3, 2007
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New CRADLE OF FILTH Drummer Loves His Job
CRADLE OF FILTH's official web site has been updated with a short interview with the band's new drummer, Martin Skaroupka. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Q: Did you ever meet CRADLE OF FILTH before you played with them? Martin: Yes, I saw them live in Prague when I was 16 years old ...February 2, 2007
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Report: TOMMY LEE Has A Soft Side
New York Post's Page Six reports that MÖTLEY CRÜE/ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA drummer Tommy Lee has a soft side, and he's not afraid to flaunt it. Spies at nightclub Home on Wednesday (Jan. 31) witnessed Lee fawning over his cocktail waitress. "He was obsessed with her," the source told Page Six. "He kept t...February 2, 2007
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THINE EYES BLEED To Enter Studio In March
Vocalist Justin Wolfe of the Canadian thrash/metalcore act THINE EYES BLEED — who feature in their ranks former KITTIE guitarist/technician Jeff Phillips and bassist Johnny Araya (brother of SLAYER's Tom Araya) — has issued the following update: "We have been working on some new material as much as...February 1, 2007
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KING DIAMOND Guitarist Guests On New ELVENKING Album
Swedish guitar hero Mike Wead (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, FIREGOD, ABSTRAKT ALGEBRA) will guest on the new album from the Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING, to be released this fall via AFM Records. Wead will provide solos on two tracks. Commented the band: "It's an honour to h...January 31, 2007
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ULI JON ROTH: More SKY ACADEMY 2007 Details Revealed
Uli Jon Roth's (ex-SCORPIONS) production manager Jeff Agins has sent the following update to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: After a successful weekend at the winter NAMM convention in Anaheim, CA it is clear that interest in Sky Academy 2007 is peaking both for students and guests. We are now accepting enrollmen...January 31, 2007
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DARK TRANQUILLITY: New Album Details Revealed; Audio Sample Available
Swedish melodic death metal pioneers DARK TRANQUILLITY triumphantly return with "Fiction" in April 2007, a scorching effort that will undoubtedly add an exhilarating new chapter to the genre's storied history. The album was mixed by the acclaimed Tue Madsen (HIMSA, THE HAUNTED) and encompasses all o...January 31, 2007
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Snowboarding Film Narrated By METALLICA's HETFIELD Honored At X-DANCE FILM FESTIVAL
"Let it Ride", a full-length film about legendary snowboarder Craig Kelly narrated by METALLICA frontman James Hetfield, was honored with "Best Picture" and "Best Soundtrack" awards on the closing night of the 2007 X-Dance Film Festival in Park City, Utah (January 23, 2007). The X-Dance Festival run...January 30, 2007
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TWISTED SISTER To Release New DVD This Year
TWISTED SISTER has issued the following update: "We want to wish all of our fans a very happy new year, and we want to thank those who really helped the band out in 2006. "First off, to our tour manager and close friend, Danny Stanton: we truly appreciate everything you have done to keep the ...January 30, 2007
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'World's Fastest Drummer' Competition: Records Are Meant To Be Broken
"World's Fastest Drummer" is a highly charged, interactive phenomenon and has been a feature at NAMM for the past five years. The contest consisted of two categories, Battle of the Hands and Battle of the Feet. The Preliminary Heats were held January 18 through January 20. The top ten Fastest Hands...January 30, 2007
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