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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist, Ex-BEAUTIFUL CREATURES Guitarist Write, Produce Songs For DROWNING POOL

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx and former BEAUTIFUL CREATURES guitarist DJ Ashba, with whom Sixx recently launched Funny Farm Studios (an "amazing state-of-the-art facility which includes three full-service studios and an amazing photography studio," according to Sixx) wrote and produced two songs —...

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CAULDRON: New Tour Dates Announced

CAULDRON has just released its debut EP, "Into the Cauldron". This post-GOAT HORN band features Jason Decay (vocals/bass),Ian Killpatrick (guitar),and Al Chambers (drums) playing "straight-up rite heavy, beer-swilling, bullet-belting, tit-banging metal," according to a press release. Upcoming CAUL...

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SHADOWS FALL Frontman: 'We Just Wanted To Write A Full-On Metal Record'

"We just wanted to write a full-on metal record," says Brian Fair, lead singer of SHADOWS FALL. "We were like, 'I don't care what's going on, nowadays — let's write some fucking metal!' I mean, that's always been our attitude, but this time we went even further into our rock and thrash roots." "Thre...

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FLAW Frontman To Release Solo Album In The Fall

Chris Volz of FLAW and the recently disbanded FIVE.BOLT.MAIN is currently recording his debut solo album, to be released this fall on Rock Ridge Music. Manning the production side of things are a team including Matt Chiaravalle (KITTIE, CROSSBREED, WARREN ZEVON) and Rock Ridge Music principals. Says...

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DAVID LEE ROTH: Classic Recordings To Be Reissued

On April 3, 2007, Friday Music will re-release three much-sought-after classic recordings from the legendary DAVID LEE ROTH Warner Brothers catalog: "A Little Ain't Enough" (FRM 1054),"Your Filthy Little Mouth" (FRM 1055) and the highly collectable "Sonrisa Salvaje" (FRM 1053) ("Eat 'Em and Smile"...

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Former AC/DC Drummer Joins ECOTONIC

ECOTONIC, the new band featuring Jason Ebs — the former singer for original KISS drummer Peter Criss on the "Bad Boys of Kiss" tours — and ex-AC/DC drummer Chris Slade, will play its debut show to support its upcoming CD, "Electrified", on Saturday, March 3 at the San Diego Indie Music Fest III on t...

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METAL CHURCH Bassist To Fill In For DAVID ELLEFSON On TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY Tour

METAL CHURCH's Steve Unger will fill in for ex-MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson on TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY's upcoming U.S. tour, which is scheduled to kick off on March 7 in West Palm Beach, Florida. In addition to David Ellefson, TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY features ex-W.A.S.P. drummer Stet Howland, guitarist P...

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Singer NEIL TURBIN Talks About ANTHRAX's Early Years

Marko Syrjälä and Jarno Huovila of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with former ANTHRAX vocalist Neil Turbin. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: How did you end up joining ANTHRAX back in the day? Neil Turbin: I put out an ad out in what was called Good Times magazi...

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DROWNING POOL Confirms New Album Title

DROWNING POOL has set "Full Circle" as the title of its new album, due in the second half of 2007 through the group's new record label, Eleven Seven Music (BUCKCHERRY). The band was reportedly looking at offers from Sanctuary and Century Media, but turned both down in favor of Eleven Seven Music. DR...

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JASON BECKER: 'I Have Love For Life'

Guitar World magazine recently conducted an interview with guitarist Jason Becker (DAVID LEE ROTH, CACOPHONY). A few excerpts from the question-and-answer session follow: Q: Because of your physical limitations, has your creativity been sparked in new areas? Jason Becker: I remember when I was first...

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ROTTING CORPSE Confirmed For Texas' DONNAPALOOZA METALFEST

Reunited '80s thrash band ROTTING CORPSE — whose original lineup included SOLITUDE AETURNUS founder John Perez and former DEATH touring guitarist/roadie Walter Trachsler — has been confirmed for the Donnapalooza Metalfest, set to take place Saturday, April 28 at the Lone Star Country Club in Coppell...

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AKERCOCKE To Tour U.K. With TED MAUL, CEPHALIC CARNAGE

U.K. death metallers AKERCOCKE will team up with TED MAUL and CEPHALIC CARNAGE for a tour of the U.K. and Ireland. The dates are as follows: May 15 - The Attic - Rushden (AKERCOCKE only) May 16 - Rock City - Nottingham May 17 - The Music Box - Manchester May 18 - [to be ...

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Review: ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA Crashes And Burns In Oakland

Jim Harrington of InsideBayArea.com reviewed ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA's headlining performance at the Oakland Arena in Oakland, California Thursday night (February 22). An excerpt from his review follows: "The reality for ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA ever since the TV show ended in September, has been pretty hars...

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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY: 'In Constant Motion' Instructional DVD Trailer Available

The trailer for DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy's upcoming instructional DVD, "In Constant Motion", has been posted online at this location (Windows Media, 16 MB). The trailer includes clips from Portnoy's drum "duets" with Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX),Jason Bittner (SHADOWS FALL) and Richard Chris...

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DEVILDRIVER To Perform At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival

According to DEVILDRIVER frontman Dez Fafara, the band will perform at this year's Download festival, set to take place June 8-10 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, England. Also scheduled to appear are SLAYER, MARILYN MANSON, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, WOLFMOTHER and BRING ME THE HORIZON. Headlining the ev...