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SHOT INJECTION Parts Ways With Drummer, Seeks Replacement

Sweden's SHOT INJECTION has parted ways with drummer Niklas Jonsson and is currently seeking a replacement. If you think you've got what it takes, contact the band at [email protected]. SHOT INJECTION earlier in the year announced the departure of vocalist Kristian Forsell. A replacement singer...

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PAUL STANLEY, SCOTT IAN, GLENN HUGHES To Take Part In Next ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY CAMP

The next Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp (RRFC) will take place in New York City between August 30 and September 3 and will feature Paul Stanley (KISS),Ted Nugent, Bruce Kulick (KISS),Scott Ian (ANTHRAX),Kip Winger (WINGER),Alan White (YES) and Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE),among others. Camp Highlights...

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OBITUARY: New Album Title Announced

Florida death metal legends OBITUARY have set "Xecutioner's Return" (Candlelight Records) as the title of their forthcoming album. The CD's release date has been pushed forward to August 28 from the previously announced September 11. The band is finalizing U.S. touring plans now that will kick off i...

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Former FUELBLOODED Frontman Resurfaces In SKULLTURED

SKULLTURED, the new band featuring ex-FUELBLOODED frontman Vital Welten (bass, vocals),Jeroen Ruijzenaars (guitar) and Tom Teunissen (drums) has completed its lineup. After a few auditions, the group will present its second guitarist and a new bass player at the Bang Your Head!!! pre-party on June...

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MARTY FRIEDMAN: Video Footage Of 2002 RAMONES Tribute Gig Available

Video footage of ROCKET TO RUSSIA — the one-off RAMONES tribute band featuring former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman alongside BALISTIC guitarist Tom Gattis and members of the Arizona-based GREENHAVEN (Jay Hofer and Bill Schumann) — performing the RAMONES classic "Blitzkrieg Bop" on on October 12...

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OBITUARY Frontman Issues Post-Australian Tour Update

OBITUARY frontman John Tardy has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Unbelievable trip! It took us over 20 years to get to Australia, but we finally made it and had a great time. Thanks to all our Australian fans that came out to see us. "We got the extreme tour hitting ....

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AEROSMITH Bassist Issues Update From Brazil

AEROSMITH bassist Tom Hamilton has posted an update from Sao Paulo, Brazil where the band performed last month as part of its South American tour. An excerpt from his posting follows: "This was a big stadium show that we've been looking forward to for a long time. We haven't played in Brazil or Arge...

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POWERWOLF Drummer Hospitalized

Multinational metalheads POWERWOLF have issued the following update: "All those who were at Saarstahl Metal Festival [on May 19] probably have recognized that the wolves had to perform without Stefane Funebre. Stefane has been brought to hospital on Wednesday evening [May 16] and it was impossible f...

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VINNIE PAUL Carries The Torch With HELLYEAH

Pat Douglas of the Great Falls Tribune recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott (ex-PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN). A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the months that followed brother Dimebag's (ex-PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) murder in December 2004: "For eight months, man, I've...

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HELLYEAH Guitarist On First Show: 'We F*cking Destroyed'

HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell (also of NOTHINGFACE) has commented on the band's first official live performance, which took place Sunday night (May 20) at Rams Head Live in Baltimore, Maryland. He said, "We fucking destroyed. It was fucking great and what blew me away even more was the chemistry on...

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BURY YOUR DEAD Confirmed For Germany's WITH FULL FORCE Festival

Boston metal/hardcore outfit BURY YOUR DEAD has been confirmed for this year's With Full Force festival, set to take place June 29 - July 1 at Flugplatz Roitzschjora in Löbnitz, Germany. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AMON AMARTH AS I LAY DYING BAD MANNERS...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING On Early Influences, Jamming And DIMEBAG

Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Ultimate-Guitar.com: A recent U.K. report declared that SLAYER were one of the music choices of child prodigies. That is in stark contrast to an Esquire article back in 1992 tha...

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ACE FREHLEY Guitar Sells For $7,500 At 'Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute' Auction

According to KissNews.de, an Ace Frehley-painted guitar sold for $7,500 at the Six-String Masterpieces: The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute auction in which 50 Dean ML electric guitars painted or otherwise customized by a variety of music, entertainment, and fine art celebrities were sold to benefit the...

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HELLYEAH May Pull Out Surprises On Upcoming Tour

Launch Radio Networks reports: HELLYEAH, featuring members of MUDVAYNE, PANTERA and NOTHINGFACE, begins its first headlining tour on Sunday (May 20) in Baltimore. The group is touring in support of its self-titled debut album, which came out last month. While the members of HELLYEAH aren't sure if t...

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DIMEBAG DARRELL Art Tribute Auction Raises Money For Charity

ModernGuitars.com reports that Hollywood California's House of Blues played host last night to the Six-String Masterpieces: The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute auction in which 50 Dean ML electric guitars painted or otherwise customized by a variety of music, entertainment, and fine art celebrities were...