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JED To Celebrate Ten-Year Anniversary With Release Of New CD, Hometown Show
Aberdeen, WA-based heavy rock band JED will release their long-awaited CD "Synesthesia" on March 25. JED have performed and recorded throughout the Northwest for a decade, winning over crowds with their memorable stage presence and original sound. The band's newest recording, "Synesthesia", is the l...February 28, 2006
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HENRY ROLLINS Slams MAXIM Magazine: Audio Available
A short audio clip of punk-rock icon Henry Rollins giving a verbal lashing to a writer from Maxim magazine — which is frequently accused of objectification of women — has been posted online at Blender.com. Rollins recently made headlines after he was placed under investigation by the Australian gove...February 24, 2006
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Representatives 'Know Nothing' About Gig With GUNS N' ROSES
Representatives for MÖTLEY CRÜE "claim to know nothing" about the group's previously announced June 9 in Dublin's RDS Arena as the support act for GUNS N' ROSES, according to MTV.com. In addition, representatives for both Geffen and Interscope, the two labels most likely to release GUNS N' ROSES new...February 23, 2006
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DISTURBED Frontman Just Wants To Be Respected: We Are 'The Rodney Dangerfield Of Metal'
DISTURBED singer David Draiman recently told Revolver magazine (web site) that his band have not only been scorned by critics — with particular bile reserved for their frontman — but they were even turned away by Hurricane Katrina benefit organizers. "We're either too heavy or not heavy enough. It's...February 23, 2006
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DEF LEPPARD Singer Offers Update On Covers Album, Upcoming Touring Activities
DEF LEPPARD's official web site has been updated with a brand new interview with the group's frontman Joe Elliott. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Q: What was your general impression of the "Rock of Ages" tour? Joe: "From our point of view, it was definitely an extremely big success! I was a li...February 22, 2006
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SENTENCED Are Three-Time Winners At FINNISH METAL AWARDS
Defunct Finnish metal act SENTENCED were honored in three categories at the Finnish Metal Awards 2005, which took place on February 17 at the Finnish Metal Expo: "Album of the Year", "Cover Art of the Year" (for their "The Funeral Album" CD),and "Band of the Year". Check put a picture of the band w...February 21, 2006
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Lionheart – Special Edition
Sorta surprising to see a deluxe reissue of an unsung album less than two years old, but hopefully this fancy package will call a little more attention to SAXON's cause over here in the United States of Oblivion. They're known more here lately for their newsworthy extracurricular activities (fightin...February 20, 2006
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AETERNUS Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement
Norwegian "dark metallers" AETERNUS have parted ways with drummer Erik (a.k.a. Vrolok; ex-THY GRIEF, GORGOROTH, BOURBON FLAME). AETERNUS mainman Ares commented: "Erik decided to quit the band a while after the production of [the new AETERNUS album] 'HeXaeon' was completed. He was with AETERNUS from...February 19, 2006
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SANGRE ETERNA Featuring Ex-MACHINE HEAD Drummer To Play Benefit Show For Injured Friend
Former MACHINE HEAD and current SANGRE ETERNA drummer Chris Kontos has sent the following message to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Chris Kontos here with a news story all metal and hardcore fans should all know about a really fucked up thing that happened to a close friend of mine that came out to see SANGRE E...February 19, 2006
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GOTTHARD: 'Lipservice' Certified Platinum In Switzerland
GOTTHARD's latest effort, "Lipservice", has been certified platinum in Switzerland for sales in excess of 40,000 copies (official certification date: January 29, 2006). The ceremony took place in Zürich during the 'PISA Finals." The CD is reportedly approaching double-platinum status. "Lipservice" w...February 18, 2006
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VAN HALEN's 'Rock Star' Status Clouded
Launch Radio Networks reports: VAN HALEN's participation on the new season of the "Rock Star" reality TV show is still unknown. A representative for the series told Launch that the VAN HALEN/"Rock Star" link is just a rumor, while their spokesman "vehemently" denied to TMZ.com that his earlier state...February 14, 2006
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DRAGONFORCE Announce New Bassist
London-based "extreme power metal" band DRAGONFORCE have found themselves a new bassist. Stepping up to fill the slot vacated last year by Adrian Lambert, who left the band to spend more time with his family, is DRAGONFORCE's current "touring bassist" Frederic Leclercq. Formerly guitarist with Frenc...February 14, 2006
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AC/DC: Australian Mayor Backs Plans For BON SCOTT Statue
Australia's The Sunday Times has issued the following report: Fans of late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott want a statue honouring the rock legend as part of a planned Fremantle redevelopment. And the city's mayor is backing the idea. Of 380 public submissions received by Fremantle council on a multimillio...February 11, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE, STATUS QUO To Team Up For Australian Tour
DEEP PURPLE and STATUS QUO will be teaming up for the "Double Trouble" Australian tour in late April/early May. Confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 29 – Melbourne, AUS @ Palais Theatre May 01 - Adelaide, AUS @ Thebarton Theatre May 03 - Perth, AUS @ Challenge Stadium May 07 - Brisbane, AUS @ Conven...February 10, 2006
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TIM OWENS Says Guitarist JON SCHAFFER Is Hard At Work On New ICED EARTH CD
Former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH/BEYOND FEAR frontman Tim "Ripper" Owens has issued the following update on ICED EARTH's current status: "Jon [Schaffer, ICED EARTH guitarist/mainman] and I spent New Year's Eve together along with our families, and we spent this past weekend together going...February 9, 2006
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