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RATT Added To VINCE NEIL'S MOTLEY CRUISE
The reunited RATT has joined the musical lineup of Vince Neil's Motley Cruise. Vince himself will perform, as will SKID ROW, SLAUGHTER and several more artists, to be announced in the coming days and weeks. Departing from Miami on January 24, 2008, Vince Neil's Motley Cruise will set sail for the Ma...July 9, 2007
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RUSH Frontman Discusses Lyrical Approach On 'Snakes & Arrows'
RUSH frontman Geddy Lee spoke to Phil Roura of NYDailyNews.com about a number of topics, including the band's lyrical approach on their latest album, "Snakes & Arrows". "We wanted to reflect a lot on the issues of the day," says Lee. "How our lives are reflected by extreme religious behavior — b...July 9, 2007
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JUDAS PRIEST: Unauthorized Biography Gets Official Release Date
Omnibus Press will publish Neil Daniels' "Defenders of the Faith: The True Story of Judas Priest" book on September 14. The book, which will be released in hardback with over 300 pages, contains rare and unseen pictures, various discographies, a history of tour dates from 1969 and much more. It is n...July 9, 2007
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HENRY ROLLINS Talks About Bringing His Show To Israel; Video Available
Independent Film Channel (IFC) launched the second season of "The Henry Rollins Show" in April with the television event, "Henry Rollins: Uncut from Israel". This 90-minute special was taped during Rollins' recent trip to Israel where he performed two nights in Tel Aviv. Rollins spoke with the Artis...July 8, 2007
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VINCE NEIL: Trois-Rivières Concert Photos Available
Photos of MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil's July 6, 2007 performance in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada have been posted at MetalUniverse.net. As previously reported, fan-filmed video footage of Vince Neil performing the CRÜE classic "Piece of Your Action" on June 30, 2007 at the Water Stock Rock fes...July 8, 2007
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WOLF Parts Ways With Bassist
Swedish metallers WOLF have announced the departure of bassist Mikael Goding. His final appearance with the band will take place at the Headbangers Open Air festival, set to take place July 12-14 in Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Germany. Commented Mikael: "To put it simple: too much business and mini-van, a...July 7, 2007
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VINCE NEIL Performs 'Piece Of Your Action' In Des Moines; Video Available
Fan-filmed video footage of MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil performing the CRÜE classic "Piece of Your Action" on June 30, 2007 at the Water Stock Rock festival in Des Moines, Iowa has been posted at YouTube. Neil's solo band for the concert included Dana Strum (SLAUGHTER, VINNIE VINCENT INVASION) o...July 7, 2007
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SPARTA To Open Second Leg Of VELVET REVOLVER / ALICE IN CHAINS Tour
According to HardDrive Radio, SPARTA — the El Paso post-hardcore band featuring former members of AT THE DRIVE-IN — will open for VELVET REVOLVER and ALICE IN CHAINS on the second of their North American tour beginning on September 8 in Vancouver. As previously reported, Chicago-based rock act KILL...July 7, 2007
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SKELETONWITCH Completes Work On New Album, Prepares To Hit The Road
Cleveland-based thrashers SKELETONWITCH have finished recording their Prosthetic Records debut, "Beyond the Permafrost", and are now gearing up to hit the road with Atlanta's WITHERED. SKELETONWITCH has also announced two regional dates supporting GWAR as well as a West Coast tour this fall alongsid...July 5, 2007
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DRAGONFORCE Drummer Schedules U.K. Clinics
DRAGONFORCE drummer Dave Mackintosh has scheduled the following clinics: Aug. 05 - Birmingham, UK - Drumfest Aug. 06 - Torquay, Paignton, UK - Lime Tree Aug. 08 - Northampton, UK - Drumfest Aug. 12 - Essex, UK - Drumfest Mackintosh recently signed an artist deal with Roland. Along with his Tama b/b...July 5, 2007
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QUEENSRŸCHE Singer, Guitarist To Take Part In Charity Ride
QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate and guitarist Mike Stone invite all to participate in a charity ride on Thursday, July 19 leaving Downtown Harley Davidson in Tukwila, Washington at 5:00 p.m. The ride will go to BB McGraws in Auburn for music, food, beer garden, auction, etc. If you don't ride you can...July 5, 2007
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DYSFIGURE Prepares To Release Debut Album
Martinsburg, West Virginia-based hardcore/extreme metal band DYSFIGURE will mark the release of its debut album, "In the Shadows of Deception", by playing two CD-release shows in July. The first concert will take place on Saturday, July 7 at the Bluestone Tavern in LaVale, Maryland. This will be fol...July 4, 2007
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THE HAUNTED To Celebrate Opening Of New Gothenburg Club
Swedish thrashers THE HAUNTED will headline the grand opening of the new rock/metal club Centurion at Wishclub (ex-Kompaniet) in Gothenburg, Sweden on August 1. Also scheduled to appear are OUTSHINE and SAVAGE HEART. Show starts at 20.00. THE HAUNTED recently uploaded a video clip of the band perfor...July 4, 2007
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EXODUS Guitarist GARY HOLT: New CD Is 'The Baddest Slab Of Metal Recorded In Years'
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers EXODUS entered Sharkbite Studios in Oakland, California on June 10 with producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, MACHINE HEAD, NEVERMORE, ARCH ENEMY) to begin recording their new album for a late 2007 release via Nuclear Blast Records. EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has is...July 3, 2007
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ARSIS Drops Off SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR
West Virginia's ARSIS has been forced to drop off the Summer Slaughter Tour while supporting its latest release, "United in Regret". Commented ARSIS guitarist and vocalist James Malone: "Due to circumstances beyond our control, we've been forced to drop off the Summer Slaughter Tour. I do apologize...July 3, 2007
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