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THE HAUNTED To Embark On U.S. Headlining Tour In February
THE HAUNTED guitarist Patrik Jensen has told MTV.com that the Swedish thrashers are prepping a headlining tour of the U.S. that'll kick off in mid-February called the Bad Seeds Tour; Jensen said the guys haven't decided on openers just yet but were considering a number of bands. "We've done so many...October 21, 2005
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SHADOWS FALL, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, LAMB OF GOD Drummers To Participate In PRO-MARK Contest
Pro-Mark drumsticks and Revolver magazine have joined forces to bring you the "Faces of Metal" contest and make it possible for you to purchase the drumsticks used by three of today's hardest hitters. In addition, you could win $500 in Pro-Mark gear and receive a personal phone call from one of thes...October 19, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER, OZZY, STEVEN TYLER Collaboration To Appear On Benefit Compilation
An all-star cover of ERIC CLAPTON's "Tears in Heaven", originally organized by Sharon Osbourne in the wake of the Asian tsunami last year, featuring music by VELVET REVOLVER and vocal contributions from Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne, and AEROSMITH's Steven Tyler, among others, will be included on a double...October 18, 2005
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SHARON OSBOURNE's Charity Single Featuring OZZY, VELVET REVOLVER Available For Download
Scotsman.com is reporting that Sharon Osbourne's charity single for victims of the Asian tsunami and Hurricane Katrina has been released. The star-studded recording of ERIC CLAPTON's "Tears In Heaven" is available to download via the Internet. All proceeds go to Save The Children. Ozzy and Kelly Osb...October 18, 2005
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SLASH To Honor JIMI HENDRIX At U.K. MUSIC HALL OF FAME
BBC News is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) will also lead a supergroup in a performance to honor legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix at this year's U.K. Music Hall of Fame in November. Hendrix will be honored alongside THE WHO, THE KINKS, JOY DIVISION/NEW ORDER, PINK...October 17, 2005
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FIREBALL MINISTRY Bassist Sits Out OPETH, CKY Tours
Los Angeles-based quartet FIREBALL MINISTRY have recruited Jason and Josh Diamond from PUNY HUMAN to handle the bass duties on the OPETH and CKY tours after the group's regular bassist, Johnny Chow (a.k.a. John Mark Bechtel, ex-SYSTEMATIC, MY RUIN),was forced to take time out during October while a...October 17, 2005
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'Hard Rock Treasures' DVD To Include Full-Length Interview With DIMEBAG
More details have been revealed regarding the upcoming "Hard Rock Treasures" "rockumentary" DVD, due on November 21 via Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Featuring exclusive interviews with some of the most important rock bands ever, including DEEP PURPLE, LED ZEPPELIN, METALLICA, KISS and m...October 14, 2005
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Ex-PANTERA Drummer VINNIE PAUL Jams With SAMMY HAGAR In Mexico: Photos Available
Former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul was among the special guests during a two-week celebration at Sammy Hagar's Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The celebration, which culminated Thursday night (Oct. 13) with Hagar's annual Birthday Bash, saw Vinnie jamming with Hagar on a coup...October 14, 2005
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JAKE E. LEE: RAY GILLEN Was 'The Best Singer I've Ever Had The Pleasure Of Working With'
Janne Stark of Sweden's Fuzz magazine recently conducted an exclusive interview with legendary guitarist Jake E. Lee (OZZY OSBOURNE, BADLANDS). A few excerpts from the chat follow: On BADLANDS' posthumous third album "Dusk", released long after singer Ray Gillen had passed away: "We set up all the g...October 12, 2005
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FIREBALL MINISTRY To Join 'Viva La Bands' Tour
FIREBALL MINISTRY will join H.I.M., FINCH and SKINDRED for the forthcoming "Viva La Bands" tour kicking off November 19 in Atlantic City. The "Viva La Bands" tour — featuring artists handpicked by MTV skateboarding personality Bam Margera of "Jackass" and "Viva La Bam" fame — will arrive on the heel...October 12, 2005
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THE HAUNTED Frontman To Make Solo Acoustic Appearance In Hartford
Vocalist Peter Dolving from THE HAUNTED will reportedly make a solo acoustic appearance at a local open mic at Sully's Pub (www.sullyspub.com) in Hartford, Connecticut Monday night (Oct. 10) after playing with THE HAUNTED at the Webster Theatre in Hartford. "We are aiming to get him to play late so...October 10, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Frontman To Perform On VH1 CLASSIC's 'Decades Rock Live'
RollingStone.com is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland will be a special guest performer at the taping of a new episode of VH1 Classic's "Decades Rock Live". The show that focuses on Cyndi Lauper will be taped at the Trump Taj Mahal Resort & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ on Nove...October 9, 2005
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DEE SNIDER Says VAN HELSING'S CURSE's Second Season Will Be Bigger Than Last
VAN HELSING'S CURSE, the classical/rock music brainchild of TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider, is back this Halloween bringing its horror-inspired ambience to the stage throughout the month of October. Playing in select cities through October 31, Snider's masterpiece promises to, once again, take a...October 7, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER's 'Come On, Come In' Video To Be Included On 'Fantastic Four' DVD
VELVET REVOLVER's video for "Come On, Come In" will be included as one of the special features on the upcoming two-disc DVD release of the "Fantastic Four" movie, due on December 5. For the "Come On, Come In" video, VELVET REVOLVER joined forces with director Wayne Isham in Los Angeles before the ba...October 5, 2005
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Vote For Your Favorite Metal Video Of 2005
MTV2's "Headbanger's Ball" and Revolver magazine are teaming up to bring you the top metal videos of 2005. They have compiled 50 of the hottest metal and hardcore videos that premiered on the "Ball" this year — including LIFE OF AGONY's "Love to Let You Down", ARCH ENEMY's "Nemesis", BLACK LABEL SOC...October 1, 2005
