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POISON IDEA's PIG CHAMPION Was Large In Life, Large In Passing

Marty Hughley of The Oregonian has issued the following report: In describing Tom Roberts, guitarist of the Portland punk band POISON IDEA, there's really no way to get around the word "big" or its synonyms. His sound was huge and fierce, his lifestyle was extreme, and his massive weight led him to...

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WORMS INSIDE Part Ways With Drummer, Announce Replacement

WORMS INSIDE (formerly WORMS INSIDE YOU),the new band featuring guitarist Tom Tangalos (ex-GORGASM) vocalist James Eads (RELLIK) and bassist Jeremy Barger (TORN BETWEEN),have parted ways with drummer Derek Hoffman (ex-GORGASM). Replacing him in the group is former MARTYR drummer Max Colunga. "We a...

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ETHEREAL COLLAPSE Part Ways With Bassist, Seek Replacement

Wilkes-Barre, PA-based melodic death metal band ETHEREAL COLLAPSE have issued the following update: "In a VERY unfortunate turn of events, we have parted ways with our bass player Tom, and we are in need of a replacement. We are all deeply saddened by his departure. His presence was unmistakable and...

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AEROSMITH, BUCKCHERRY Members Featured On Rapper DMC's New Solo Album

AEROSMITH's Joey Kramer and Tom Hamilton, along with BUCKCHERRY vocalist Josh Todd, are among the guest musicians featured on RUN-D.M.C. principal DMC's (Darryl McDaniels) long-in-the-works solo debut, "Checks, Thugs and Rock'n'Roll", due on March 14 via RomenMpire. The CD/DVD set boasts collaborati...

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THE ACCIDENT EXPERIMENT Sign With ROCK RIDGE MUSIC

Southern California hard rock quartet THE ACCIDENT EXPERIMENT, featuring former P.O.D. guitarist Marcos Curiel, have signed a deal with Rock Ridge Music for the release of their first full-length album, "United We Fear", in May. Rounded out by Ernie Longoria (drums),Tony DeLocht (bass),and Pete St...

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NOCTURNAL BREED To Release 'Code Of Conduct' In May

Norwegian metallers NOCTURNAL BREED have completed the drum tracks and a lot of the guitar work for their follow-up to "The Tools of the Trade" (Holycaust Records),tentatively due in May. Entitled "Code of Conduct", the CD will feature the following track listing (in no particular order): 01. Code...

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AEROSMITH Frontman Talks About Being A Grandad At 57

Tony Hicks of the Contra Costa Times recently conducted an interview with AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Q: So you're a grandpa now. How's that feel? Steven: "Can you believe that? It's amazing. I'm 57 years old and in two years I'll be able to say I'm ...

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SODOM: European Tour Dates Announced

Long-running German thrashers SODOM will be teaming up with FATAL EMBRACE for the Lords of Depravity Over East Europe Tour 2006 beginning in mid-April. Confirmed dates are as follows. with PANZER'FAUST: Apr. 15 – TBA - Vilnius, LIT Apr. 16 - TBA - Riga, LAT Apr. 17 - TBA - Tallinn, EST Apr. 19 - ...

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OBITUARY Perform In Barcelona Without Guitarist TREVOR PERES

OBITUARY guitarist Trevor Peres was forced to miss the band's performance in Barcelona, Spain on Friday (January 27) after he was unable to fly out of Italy due to severe weather conditions. Commented vocalist John Tardy: "Trevor decided to stay in Italy on our day off and was going to fly into Barc...

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AUDIOSLAVE Guitarist, Ex-DEAD KENNEDYS Frontman To Guest On New THE COUP CD

According to PunkNews.org, AUDIOSLAVE/ex-RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello and punk icon Jello Biafra (ex-DEAD KENNEDYS) are among the guest musicians scheduled to appear on the upcoming full-length album from hip hop act THE COUP, entitled "Pick a Bigger Weapon". Due on April 22 via Ep...

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THE CULT To Undertake 20-Date U.S. Tour, Explore Possibility Of Making New Music

Reunited THE CULT have officially confirmed that they will undertake a 20-date tour in March 2006. Some had reported the demise of the dark British rock band who've been inactive since 2002. Apparently those rumors were greatly exaggerated. "The eco-world cannot exist without its predators," stated...

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NEVERMORE, EVERGREY Confirmed For PROGPOWER USA VII Festival

Seattle band NEVERMORE and Swedish progressive/power metal band EVERGREY have been confirmed to headline ProgPower USA VII. "This isn't just another EVERGREY appearance," said promoter Glenn Harveston. "We are going to recreate the magic of the band's DVD, 'A Night to Remember'." For only the second...

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BLACK SABBATH, JUDAS PRIEST Offspring Join Forces In LUNARMILE

Garry Sharpe-Young of Rockdetector.com has issued the following report: The next generation of stars sired by metal heroes is not just restricted to Kelly Osbourne (daughter of Ozzy) and Lauren Harris (daughter of IRON MAIDEN's Steve Hariris) it seems. For a while now Rockdetector.com has been predi...

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THE CULT: Las Vegas Date Announced

A Las Vegas date has been announced for THE CULT's upcoming U.S. tour. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Mar. 01 - San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore Mar. 03 - Las Vegas, NV @ The Joint at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Mar. 04 - San Diego, CA @ House ...

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NEBULA: New Song Posted Online

"Fever Frey", the first single from NEBULA's new album "Apollo" (street date: Feb. 21),has been posted on the web site of the band's label, www.liquorandpokermusic.com. "Apollo", the band's second full-length on Liquor and Poker and fourth overall, was produced by Daniel Rey (RAMONES, MISFITS, L7)...