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GENE SIMMONS: 'I Believe In Total Honesty'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently spoke to Blender.com about the women he's loved, bands he's helped break out, his parenting skills, the Kiss Coffeehouse and the "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" reality TV show. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Blender.com: So, tell us a secret: How...

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SUPERNOVA: North American Tour Dates Announced

SUPERNOVA — the new all-star band featuring ex-METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee and former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke — will embark on a North American tour in early January. Confirmed dates are as follows: Dec. 31 - Las Vegas, NV - The Joint Jan. 16 - Hollywo...

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HATEBREED, NAPALM DEATH, EXODUS: More 'Monsters Of Mayhem' Tour Dates Announced

More dates have been released for "Monsters of Mayhem", the upcoming tour featuring HATEBREED, NAPALM DEATH, EXODUS, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, DESPISED ICON and FIRST BLOOD. They are as follows: Sep. 01 - The Palladium - Worcester, MA Sep. 03 - Chameleon Club - Lancaster, PA Sep. 04 - Jaxx - Springfi...

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Former KROKUS Drummer PATRICK AEBY Looking For New Projects

Ex-KROKUS drummer Patrick Aeby is available for hire. He just recorded and produced the New York-based band ATOMIC BROTHER, to be released by the end of 2006. Patrick took a break after his departure from KROKUS. He explained, "Well, going away from the band was not easy and can be compared to a div...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: New Solo Album, 'Rasputin' Musical In The Works

According to a posting at Ozzyhead.com, OZZY OSBOURNE is currently working on two brand new studio albums. The first album is set for release in February 2007. Most of the music was recorded before Ozzfest in May with Mike Bordin (drums),Rob "Blasko" Nicholson (bass) and Zakk Wylde (guitar). Ozzy i...

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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Guitarist Is Lovin' His New Chopper

AVENGED SEVENFOLD guitarist Synyster Gates is such a motorcycle fan that he's had one made by the team behind "American Chopper". "It's a really long, stretched out low rider with a metallic snakeskin paint job and it's got my name, SYN, on the gas tank," he tells Australia's Time Off magazine. "It'...

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Raw

This is not what I expected from Italy's MERENDINE ATOMICHE. Basing my expectations for "Raw" on the mostly straight-up thrash metal of 2003's "Walk Across Fire", a revamping of the band's sound to one that is more modern and accessible took me aback. Once the initial shock wore off it quickly becam...

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ALICE IN CHAINS, STONE SOUR, AVENGED SEVENFOLD Confirmed For Houston's BUZZFEST

ALICE IN CHAINS, STONE SOUR and AVENGED SEVENFOLD are among the confirmed bands for BuzzFest XVIII, set to take place Sunday, October 8 at the Woodlands Pavilion in Houston, Texas. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Main Stage: ALICE IN CHAINS STONE SOUR BREAKING BENJAMIN AVENGED SEVENFO...

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CARMINE APPICE Says SHARON OSBOURNE Is 'Ruthless'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with legendary drummer Carmine Appice (VANILLA FUDGE, CACTUS, BECK, BOGERT & APPICE, ROD STEWART, KING KOBRA, OZZY OSBOURNE). Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: Any truth to the rumors that you auditioned to replace Peter Criss...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY: Three Dates Cancelled Due To OZZY's Recording Schedule

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY was forced to cancel three shows on the band's previously announced U.S. tour due to guitarist/vocalist Zakk Waylde's obligations in the studio in connection with the new OZZY OSBOURNE album. The affected dates are as follows: Oct. 14 - House Of Blues - Myrtle Beach, SC Oct. 16 -...

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ZOMBI To Tour With SUPERSYSTEM

Fresh on the heels of a wildly successful European tour with ISIS and acclaimed performance at the respected Supersonic Festival, Pittsburgh's sci-fi instrumental rock duo ZOMBI has announced North American fall tour plans with SUPERSYSTEM. ZOMBI will pair up with Touch and Go's SUPERSYSTEM (formerl...

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LINKIN PARK: Live Recording Of New Song Posted Online

LINKIN PARK performed a brand new song, tentatively dubbed "Qwerty", during its appearances at this past weekend's Summer Sonic festivals in Japan. Listen to the audio of the song at YouTube.com. The track can also be downloaded at the LINKIN PARK fan site Linkin Park Association. LINKIN PARK rapper...

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THREAT SIGNAL: 'Counterbalance' Video Launched

Just days before the release of their debut album, "Under Reprisal", on Nuclear Blast Records, Canadian metal hopefuls THREAT SIGNAL have launched a self-produced video for the song "Counterbalance". The clip features footage of the band on the road, in the studio with producer Christian Olde Wolber...

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LIVING COLOUR Guitarist: 'DOUG PINNICK Is An Incredible Vocalist And Bassist'

LIVING COLOUR is currently on tour in Europe with Doug Pinnick of KING'S X filling in for singer Corey Glover after Glover was unable to make the dates due to a scheduling conflict. The band's guitarist, Vernon Reid, has checked in with the following update: "We're in Budapest, Hungary and so far it...

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ROSE TATTOO Inducted In Australia's ARIA HALL OF FAME

Legendary Australian hard rockers ROSE TATTOO were inducted in the ARIA Hall of Fame at Melbourne's Regent Theatre Wednesday night (August 16). ROSE TATTOO paid homage to late guitarist Pete Wells, who passed away earlier this year, according to The Courier Mail. Frontman Angry Anderson was able to...