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DOWN: U.S. East Coast Headlining Shows Announced

DOWN — the acclaimed New Orleans band featuring CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan, drummer Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT RITUAL guitarist),bassist Rex Brown (ex-PANTERA),guitarist Kirk Windstein (CROWBAR),and vocalist Philip Anselmo (SUPERJOINT RITUAL, ex-PANTERA) — h...

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MATT SORUM Says It Would Be 'Strange' Seeing New GUNS N' ROSES Band Perform; Video Available

Henry Trappler of Celebrities.com caught up with VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum, who talked about his current and upcoming activities. Sorum said the new VELVET REVOLVER album should be completed by the end of February. The band will then go on a South American tour with AEROSMI...

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DIMEBAG: Photos From NAMM Tribute Jam Posted Online

On Track Magazine has posted a review and photos of the all-star jam honoring late PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, which took place last Saturday (January 20) at the Hilton Hotel's Pacific Ballroom in Anaheim, California. Among the bandmembers that appeared at the event we...

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VINNIE PAUL, NIKKI SIXX, WARREN DEMARTINI: NAMM Photos Posted Online

Vinnie Paul (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN, HELLYEAH),Nikki Sixx (MÖTLEY CRÜE),Mick Mars (MÖTLEY CRÜE),Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Dave Mustaine (MEGADETH) and Warren DeMartini (RATT) are among the musicians that attended this year's winter NAMM show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim, Calif...

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KISS: Limited-Edition ERIC CARR Figure Available For Pre-Order

Limited Toys Design has produced the first figure based on Eric Carr, KISS' drummer from 1980 to 1991. Commented the manufacturer: "We worked on the development of this prototype. Our project will consist in creating this 12" figure as an official limited edition of 150 pieces with a certificate of...

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VELVET REVOLVER 'Uninspired' Working With RICK RUBIN

Launch Radio Networks reports: VELVET REVOLVER initially began working on its second album last year with Rick Rubin, the superstar producer who's currently overseeing METALLICA and LINKIN PARK, and who has produced AUDIOSLAVE, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, JOHNNY CASH, the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS and many others...

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VELVET REVOLVER: Video Footage From Recording Studio Posted Online

A two-minute video clip of VELVET REVOLVER laying down tracks on their first day in the recording studio for their upcoming second album, tentatively titled "Libertad", has been posted online at YouTube.com. VELVET REVOLVER lead singer Scott Weiland recently told Launch Radio Networks the group has...

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EVANESCENCE, CHEVELLE, FINGER ELEVEN: Tour Dates Announced

EVANESCENCE has announced the second leg of U.S. dates on their world tour. The group, featuring Amy Lee (vocals, piano, keyboards),Terry Balsamo (guitar),John LeCompt (guitar),Rocky Gray (drums),and Tim McCord (bass),will perform 14 dates in arenas. The dates will go on-sale on Saturday, Janua...

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DESPISED ICON Begins Recording New Album

Singer Alex Erian of the Montreal-based deathcore six-piece DESPISED ICON has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "We've been in the studio [recording our new album] for about two weeks now. The drums were recorded with a click track/metronome and the result is tight as fuc...

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PROTOTYPE Song Featured On 'Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam'

Los Angeles-based progressive thrash metal band PROTOTYPE has issued the following update: "Activision's latest release in the Tony Hawk franchise, 'Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam' for the Nintendo Wii gaming system, features the PROTOTYPE track 'Synthespian' from their 2006 Nightmare Records release 'Con...

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Former JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Comments On Upcoming DIMEBAG Tribute Gig

Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens is one of a number of heavy rock artists who will participate in an all-star jam honoring late PANTERA and DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott this Saturday (January 20) at the Hilton Hotel's Pacific Ballroo...

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VELVET REVOLVER To Tour South America With AEROSMITH In April

VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum revealed during this past weekend's Camp Freddy Radio broadcast on Los Angeles' Indie 103.1 FM that the band will be teaming up with AEROSMITH for some South American dates in April. The trek is expected to include stops in Brazil, Argentina and Colombia. Currenttl...

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AMESOEURS Signs With CODE666 RECORDS

French duo AMESOEURS has inked a deal with Code666 Records. Formed in 2004 by Neige (guitars, vocals) and Andrey (female vocals),the band released an acclaimed debut MCD, entitled "Ruined Humaines", in 2006, and is now working on its full-length debut, scheduled for the second half of 2007. Accordi...

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DOWN: Dates For HEAVEN AND HELL Tour Confirmed

According to its official MySpace page, DOWN — the acclaimed New Orleans band featuring CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan, drummer Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT RITUAL guitarist),bassist Rex Brown (ex-PANTERA),guitarist Kirk Windstein (CROWBAR),and vocalist Philip Ans...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Is Looking Forward To DIMEBAG Tribute Jam

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has issued the following update: "Did you watch the Season 6 premiere of '24'? Holy crap!! I didn't think they could ever top Jack Bauer decapitating a guy in Season 2 but I gotta say that the 'ripping-the-guy's-jugular-out-with-his-teeth' scene to escape the terrorists w...