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AEROSMITH Frontman To Undergo Surgery; Band Cancel Rest Of Tour
AEROSMITH have been forced to cancel the remaining dates on the fifth leg of their "Rockin' the Joint" sold-out North American tour (which has been ongoing since October 2005) in order for lead singer Steven Tyler to have surgery. Despite AEROSMITH's desire to keep the tour going as long as possible...March 21, 2006
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SLAYER Frontman Reveals His 'Biggest' Influence: 'My Wife's 34 Double Ds'
SLAYER frontman Tom Araya took part in an online chat earlier today (March 20) at ESPGuitars.com. A couple of excerpts from the question-and-answer exchange follow: Q: What can we expect for the new album sound wise. A mixture of the Bostaph years and Lombardo years? Araya: "You can expect it to sou...March 20, 2006
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AUDIOSLAVE Guitarist To Host Charity Bingo Game
According to Net Music Countdown, AUDIOSLAVE guitarist Tom Morello (ex-RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE) will be the guest host of Rock-N-Roll Bingo this Thursday, March 23 at Cranes Hollywood Tavern in Hollywood, California. The bingo charity event is open to all ages and will raise money for South Central...March 20, 2006
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PANTHEON I: 'Atrocity Divine' Audio Samples Available
PANTHEON I, the Norwegian extreme metal band featuring vocalist/guitarist Andrè Kvebek (1349) and guitarist John Espen Sagstad (ABIOTIC),have uploaded audio samples from their newly released debut album, "Atrocity Divine", at their official web site. Available on World Chaos Productions, "Atrocity...March 20, 2006
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TOM ARAYA Slams STATIC-X: 'It's Understandable Why They Got Booed' Opening For SLAYER
During a recent interview with "The Metal Show" (web site),heard live on 92.3 FM WXRK in Cleveland, SLAYER vocalist Tom Araya slammed STATIC-X while discussing their performance during a tour with SLAYER, PANTERA, MORBID ANGEL and others. The following is an excerpt from the interview: The Metal Sh...March 20, 2006
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SODOM Frontman Slams CELTIC FROST, VENOM Over Comeback Attempts
SODOM frontman Thomas "Tom Angelripper" Such has slammed CELTIC FROST and VENOM for their comeback attempts, claiming that neither band is worthy of the attention being given to them by the metal media and fans alike. In a brand-new interview with the German webzine Terrorverlag (web site),Angelrip...March 19, 2006
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W.A.S.P. To Begin Recording New Album In April
W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless has told Tom Lounges of the NWITimes.com that he will start recording the group's next, as-yet-untitled album in the beginning of April, with a target release date in September via his current label Sanctuary Records. While a lion's share of the set list on W.A.S.P.'...March 18, 2006
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AEROSMITH Drummer Takes On Management Role With Boston's ANGRY HILL
According to the Lowell Sun Online, AEROSMITH drummer Joey Kramer has taken on a management role with the Boston-based band ANGRY HILL. Back in March 2005, Tracy Vail — a part of ANGRY HILL's management team — set up a meeting between the band and entertainment lawyer Frank Cimler Jr. Cimler attende...March 18, 2006
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CELTIC FROST Announce North American Dates
Legendary Swiss metal band CELTIC FROST have announced two months of North American tour dates supporting their forthcoming May 30 release, "Monotheist". Commencing September 11 and running through November 11, the extensive tour will reintroduce the band's mesmerizing live performance to their rave...March 17, 2006
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METALLICA, LINKIN PARK, DANZIG Albums To Be Covered In RICK RUBIN's 'In The Studio' Book
In the late fall of 2006, Rock N' Roll Books will release "Rick Rubin: In the Studio", a book focusing on the mega-producer's incredible 20-plus-year producing career. Devoted as a studio study to the making of each of Rubin's multiplatinum smashes — with bands ranging from the BEASTIE BOYS and RUN-...March 16, 2006
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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Auctioning TOM ARAYA Model ESP Bass Guitar
ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters is auctioning off an ESP TA-204 Tom Araya model bass guitar on eBay. This "killer" TA-204 bass guitar by ESP was used by Waters on the band's "All for You" CD (2004) and on tour in the summer of 2004 while ANNIHILATOR supported metal legends JUDAS PRIEST on their reun...March 16, 2006
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Sweden's SHOT INJECTION Announce CD Title
Swedish band SHOT INJECTION, whose current recording lineup includes former HAMMERFALL bassist and founding member Fredrik "Loppan" Larsson, have set "Fear Comes Full Circle" as the title of their upcoming demo/CD. The recordings will be completed at Division One Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden and wi...March 15, 2006
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MIKE PATTON's PEEPING TOM: Album Details Revealed
Ipecac Records has announced the final track listing for former FAITH NO MORE's upcoming self-titled album as PEEPING TOM, which will be released May 30. According to Billboard.com, the set was pieced together by swapping song files through the mail with collaborators like Norah Jones ("Sucker"),Ko...March 15, 2006
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FEAR FACTORY, FAITH NO MORE Members Team Up For BOB DYLAN Cover
3volution Productions today announced the first commercial release of its "supergroup" remake of BOB DYLAN's "All Along the Watchtower" will be in the Tom Clancy's "Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter" videogame published by Ubisoft. The game is set to be available in March for the Xbox 360, Xbox, PlayS...March 14, 2006
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AUDIOSLAVE Guitarist's THE NIGHTWATCHMAN To Perform In San Francisco
AUDIOSLAVE guitarist Tom Morello's solo alter ego, THE NIGHTWATCHMAN, will be performing at New College Creamery in San Francisco, California on March 25. Also appearing in the bill will be RIOT FOLK, THE ABI YOYOS, HEY GIRL!, BALTANE'S FIRE, BUILT FOR THE SEA, and SHOTWELL. The show is a benefit sh...March 14, 2006