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KISS Guitarist TOMMY THAYER Supporting Local Talent In The Northwest

EON Records, founded by KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer and his brother John, has launched a new web site at this location. According to a posting on the site, "Portland, Oregon natives Tommy and John Thayer have long been aware of the depth of the local talent in the Northwest. Seeing their own music ....

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MARTY FRIEDMAN's New Radio Show To Debut In Japan Next Week

Japan's top radio station J-Wave 81.3 will host former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman's brand new one-hour show on September 17 at 1:00 a.m. According to a posting on Friedman's web site, "the fast-paced program is called 'Rock A Room' and is talk-based with guests and music, and is filled with M...

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DROWNING POOL Schedules Washington D.C. Press Conference

Members of rock band DROWNING POOL and non-profit Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America's Paul Rieckhoff and Todd Bowers will take part in a press conference at the Cannon Terrace, Cannon House Office Building (corner of Independence and New Jersey SE) in Washignton, D.C. on Wednesday, Septembe...

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CANNIBAL CORPSE: Brazilian Tour Dates Announced

Florida-based death metallers CANNIBAL CORPSE will take part in a signing session on Saturday, September 22 at the HMV West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The first 50 people will receive a Metal Blade 25th anniversary poster. CANNIBAL CORPSE is currently headlining the Metal Blade 25th...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer STEVE ADLER: New Audio Interview Available

An audio interview with former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler conducted on Monday, September 10 by Gino Alache of Rockum Radio's "Breakin the Rock" (broadcasting out of Lima, Peru) is available for download at this location. With the big "Appetite For Destruction" 20th anniversary show behind hi...

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CHIMAIRA, KATAKLYSM, TERROR: Tour Dates Announced

CHIMAIRA will team up with KATAKLYSM and TERROR for a North American tour in November/December. DIVINE HERESY is expected to open the trek on all dates between November 14 and December 8, with THE END taking over the opening slot beginning December 9. The dates are as follows: Nov. 14 - Norfolk, VA...

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VELVET REVOLVER Frontman Makes Surprise Club Appearance In Nashville

Singer Scott Weiland, on a day off from the VELVET REVOLVER headlining North American tour, made a special appearance September 6 at the Second Fiddle club in Nashville, performing the MARSHALL TUCKER BAND classic "Heard It In A Love Song" with country artist TOMMY JOE WILSON and his band. Look for...

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CHTHONIC: European Dates With ENSIFERUM Announced

Taiwanese extreme metalists CHTHONIC — fresh from a tour of duty with Ozzfest and currently in the midst of their first-ever North American headline shows, which precede a brief tour with CRADLE OF FILTH — have confirmed their first batch of fall European tour dates. They are as follows: Nov. 09 - H...

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NIGHTWISH: New Audio Interviews Available

France's Radio Metal has posted new audio interviews with NIGHTWISH keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen and new singer Anette Olzon. Check them out at this location. NIGHTWISH's new single, "Amaranth", has registered the following first-week European chart positions: Spain: #1 Hungary: #1 Switzerland: #14...

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ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO's West Coast Dates With RODRIGO Y GABRIELA Cancelled

ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO's (the experimental band led by TESTAMENT/ex-SAVATAGE guitarist Alex Skolnick) previously announced West Coast dates with the guitar duo RODRIGO Y GABRIELA have been cancelled. According to a posting on RODRIGO Y GABRIELA's web site, "Gabriela is suffering from exhaustion after a...

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INVITRO: Audio Interview Available

ChroniX Radio's Jay Shields got a chance to sit down and interview INVITRO's Mikey Doling (ex-SOULFLY, SNOT) and Mike Pygmie at the Denver stop of the Family Values Tour. They talk about touring, the group's chemistry and the upcoming CD, "When I Was A Planet", due out September 11 through Gridiron...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: 'Last Call' Tour Dates Announced

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY has lined up three exclusive live dates on the "Last Call 2007" tour with openers DOPE. The schedule is as follows: Oct. 02 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre Oct. 03 - Anaheim, CA - Grove of Anaheim Oct. 04 - West Hollywood, CA - House of Blues "VM Underground" recently conducted ...

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NONPOINT, SKINDRED, ANKLA, KARNIVOOL: First Tour Dates Announced

Bieler Bros. Records has announced the launch of "The Great American Rampage" tour. Created to be an annual touring event, this year's inaugural jaunt will take place in the United States and will run from October through December, and is set to feature a power-packed lineup of bands. Co-headlining...

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NACHTMYSTIUM's Drummer Problems Force Concert Cancellations

U.S. psychedelic black metal heathens NACHTMYSTIUM have been forced to cancel two dates on their current West Coast tour with SKELETONWITCH — last night's (Sept. 6) show at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, CA and tonight's (Sept. 7) gig at the Trilogy Theater in Victorville, CA. NACHTMYSTIUM's hired...

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INVITRO: Entire Debut Album Available For Streaming

INVITRO, the California-based band featuring ex-SNOT/SOULFLY guitarist Mikey Doling, has made its entire debut album, "When I Was a Planet", available for streaming on the group's MySpace page. "When I Was a Planet" is scheduled for release on September 11 through Gridiron Records. INVITRO has been...