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SHAAMAN Frontman Joins Forces With EYES OF SHIVA For Japanese TV Appearance
Vocalist André Matos (SHAAMAN, ex-ANGRA) and the Brazilian band EYES OF SHIVA recently teamed up to record an in-studio live performance for the Japanese show "Agenda+", which airs on IPC TV. Matos and EYES OF SHIVA played several songs on the program, including "Kamisama", a tribute to the legendar...January 24, 2006
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Former CARCASS Frontman JEFF WALKER: Solo Album Delayed
Fractured Transmitter Records has pushed back the projected release date of the solo album from former CARCASS bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker, entitled "Welcome to Carcass Cuntry", to May 9 from the previously announced March 14. No reason was given for the delay. The CD, which consists exclusively of...January 24, 2006
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BACKYARD BABIES To Release 'Live Live In Paris' CD In February
Having spent the better part of 2005 on tour with SOCIAL DISTORTION in both Europe and North America, Swedish glam-punks BACKYARD BABIES now offer up a souvenir of their concert experience. "Live Live In Paris" (no, that's not a typo; it's the verb followed by the adjective) showcases 15 classics fr...January 24, 2006
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SICK OF IT ALL to Celebrate 20th Anniversary With 'Death To Tyrants'
New York hardcore legends SICK OF IT ALL will celebrate their 20th anniversary with the release of their ninth full-length album, "Death To Tyrants", on April 18 via their new label, Abacus Recordings. Commented on the band's history, vocalist Lou Koller said, "We never thought ahead. When we starte...January 24, 2006
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Opinion: DAVID LEE ROTH's Days On Commercial Radio Are Numbered
David Schultz of Earvolution has issued the following report: When Howard Stern moved to Sirius Satellite Radio, he became Sirius' strongest argument for attracting people away from terrestrial radio. In the last two weeks, a surprising entrant has emerged to challenge Stern as satellite radio's gre...January 18, 2006
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GREEN CARNATION: More North American Tour Dates Announced
Norway's prog masters GREEN CARNATION are headed back to North America for a full tour starting February 24. Support at all shows will come from BEYOND THE EMBRACE. Confirmed dates are as follows: Feb. 24 - Broadway Joes - Buffalo, NY Feb. 25 - Valentines - Albany, NY Feb. 26 - Cabot St. - Chicaopee...January 17, 2006
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AEROSMITH Guitarist: ELVIS PRESLEY Brought Black Music To White Ears
According to ElvisNews.com, the January 2006 edition of Goldmine magazine features an interview with AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry. In the interview, Perry is asked about any favorite music artists that he has and below is his reply: "Jimi Hendrix and Elvis. I love Elvis. It's not just the music, it...January 16, 2006
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Not Worried About Government Pressure
Launch Radio Networks reports: With the controversy growing over George W. Bush's possibly illegal wiretapping of U.S. citizens, it is not too far-fetched to imagine politically outspoken artists such as SYSTEM OF A DOWN being seen as enemies of the state. But SYSTEM vocalist Serj Tankian says he's...January 13, 2006
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FIRST BLOOD Sign With TRUSTKILL RECORDS
Trustkill Records has announced the signing of San Francisco Bay Area's hardcore act FIRST BLOOD. The band, which features ex-TERROR bassist Carl Schwartz on vocals and current TERROR member Doug Weber on guitar, formed in early 2002 from the ashes of SWORN VENGEANCE, a group of which Carl and Doug...January 13, 2006
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EYES OF SHIVA: New Album To Feature Guest Appearances By SHAAMAN, ANGRA Members
Brazil's EYES OF SHIVA have uploaded tracks from their upcoming album, "Deep", at www.myspace.com/eyesofshiva. The CD, which features guest appearances by Andre Matos (vocals) and Hugo Mariutti (guitar) from SHAAMAN and Fabio Laguna (keyboards) from ANGRA, reportedly focuses on the current political...January 12, 2006
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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Offers New Album Update
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn recently took time out to update the group's fans on the songwriting process for the group's new album, tentatively due in late 2006/early 2007 via Roadrunner Records. "So what does are new shit sound like?" Flynn wrote. "Well... it doesn't sound like [METALLICA's]...January 11, 2006
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GREEN CARNATION Announce North American Tour Dates
Norway's prog masters GREEN CARNATION are headed back to North America for a full tour starting February 24. Support at all shows will come from BEYOND THE EMBRACE. Confirmed dates are as follows: Feb. 24 - Broadway Joes – Buffalo, NY Feb. 25 - Valentines – Albany, NY Feb. 26 - Cabot St. – Chicaopee...January 10, 2006
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The Unquiet Sky
As the cosmic whirring and acid-trip drone of four-and-a-half minute instrumental opener "No Able Fires" fills the air, it's a cinch that smooth crooning and hardcore breakdowns won't be following. In fact, INDIAN moves right into a nine-and-a-half-minute crawl called "Ration" that sets the tone for...January 9, 2006
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AXIS OF JUSTICE Launches 2006 With NOAM CHOMSKY
"The Axis of Justice Radio Network", the monthly radio program hosted by Tom Morello (AUDIOSLAVE) and Serj Tankian (SYSTEM OF A DOWN),will launch its 2006 season with a very special show set to air Friday, January 13. Morello and Tankian will welcome Noam Chomsky, the famed scholar, political activ...January 5, 2006
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Malaysian Muslim And Christian Groups Caution Against Listening To Black Metal Music
Malaysia's The Star Online has issued the following report: Some Muslim and Christian groups have called on music lovers to abstain from listening to black metal music. Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (Abim) president Yusri Mohamad said that although a person might only enjoy the melody and not be...January 4, 2006
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