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PRONG US Tour Dates Announced!

The current incarnation of PRONG—mainman Tommy Victor (guitar/vocals),Dan Laudo (drums),Rich Gonzalez (i.e. DIESEL MACHINE bassist, DEVILUTION—guitar) and Brian Perry (ex-JAKE E. LEE, LIZZY BORDEN, DIRTY LOOKS—bass)—will embark on a six-week US tour in early April. The following dates have been co...

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Reunited PRONG Seek Record Deal, Prepare US tour

The current incarnation of PRONG—mainman Tommy Victor (guitar/vocals),Dan Laudo (drums),Rich Gonzalez (i.e. DIESEL MACHINE bassist, DEVILUTION—guitar) and Brian Perry (ex-JAKE E. LEE, LIZZY BORDEN, DIRTY LOOKS—bass)—are presently shopping a new three-song demo to interested labels while preparing...

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TWICE THE SUN Ink Development Deal With Roadrunner Records

Miami, Florida's “alternative metal” act TWICE THE SUN have signed a “development” deal with Roadrunner Records (translation: band gets money to record more demos and label then decides whether or not to sign them to a full-blown contract at a later date). Described as a cross between TOOL and NINE...

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TOMMY LEE Electronic Press Kit Posted Online

An electronic press kit for former MOTLEY CRUE drummer Tommy Lee's upcoming Never A Dull Moment release, due on May 21st through MCA Records, can be viewed in streaming Real Video at the following locations: Dial-up High-speed ...

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PRONG Return From The Dead To Perform West Coast Shows

Reunited industrial metal pioneers PRONG, featuring mainman Tommy Victor, are reportedly in the process of lining up several west coast gigs during early April. So far, only one date has been announced: at Brick By Brick in San Diego, California on April 3rd. More shows will be confirmed shortly. .....

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Ex-MOTLEY CRUE Frontman Auditions For TOMMY LEE's New Band?

Former MOTLEY CRUE frontman John Corabi auditioned (presumably in the role of guitarist) for ex-MOTLEY CRUE drummer Tommy Lee's new solo band (previously known as METHODS OF MAYHEM) on Monday, according to Metal Sludge, who cited “inside sources” for their report. ...

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Swedish Heavy Rock Artists Unite On Benefit CD

Around 150 of Sweden's top heavy rock artists, including members of BACKYARD BABIES, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and EUROPE, have recorded a Tommy Denander/Ricky Delin-penned track entitled “Where's The Fire” for a triple-CD benefit album, entitled United, to help raise funds for those affected by the World Tr...

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Former MOTLEY CRUE Drummer Sued For Wrongful Death And Negligence

The parents of a four-year-old boy who drowned in a swimming pool at the home of former MOTLEY CRUE drummer Tommy Lee have filed a lawsuit against him for wrongful death and negligence. Daniel Karven-Veres died last June while attending a birthday party for Lee's son at the rock star's Malibu home....

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TESLA Begin Work On New CD, Line Up Acoustic Dates

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TESLA WORKING ON SONGS FOR NEW STUDIO ALBUM SERIES OF ACOUSTIC CONCERTS SCHEDULED The hard-rocking, hard-working band TESLA has begun work on their next studio effort, writing songs for the past two months at guitarist Frank Hannon's studio in Northern California. This album w...

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CRYSTAL BALL To Issue Nuclear Blast Debut In June

Swiss melodic metallers CRYSTAL BALL are hard at work on their latest full-length effort, entitled Virtual Empire, with producer Tommy Newton (i.e. HELLOWEEN, CONCEPTION, VICTORY, ELEGY, ARK, TEN, etc.) at Area 51 Studios near Hannover, Germany. Currently in the mixing stage, the follow-up to 2000's...

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ARK Enlist Former Warner Music Executive To Handle Group Affairs

ARK, who feature in their ranks former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN vocalist Jorn Lande, ex-CONCEPTION guitarist Tore Østby, former MALMSTEEN drummer John Macaluso, and ex-MALMSTEEN bassist Randy Coven, have enlisted Paul Ewing, former Vice President and Regional Director for Warner Music South East Asia for 18...

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TOMMY LEE Sets First Single From Upcoming Solo CD

Former MOTLEY CRUE drummer TOMMY LEE has set "Hold Me Down" as the first single from his upcoming solo record, entitled Never A Dull Moment, which is due to be issued through MCA Records on May 21st. The single will likely hit radio in March. Never a Dull Moment is the follow-up to LEE's 1999 ...

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MOTLEY CRUE's SIXX To Play Bass On BUTCH WALKER Solo Record

MOTLEY CRUE's Nikki Sixx will play bass on the forthcoming solo album from former MARVELOUS 3 frontman Butch Walker—the singer's first under his new deal with for Arista Records—according to the latest “Rock'n'Roll Diary” entry from the bassist at the group's official web site at www.motley.com. Her...

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THE FORSAKEN Finalize New Album Title, Track Listing

Swedish death metal act THE FORSAKEN have completed work on their sophomore full-length CD, entitled Arts Of Desolation, at producer Tommy Tagtgren's Abyss Studios for a spring release through Century Media Records. The full track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Incubator 02. The Hatebreed...

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SPINESHANK Drummer Speaks Out On New Material

SPINESHANK drummer Tommy Decker has posted the following update on the band's recent activities: "Hi everybody. Just wanted to catch everybody up on what's up with the new album. We've been writing a lot of stuff and it's coming out awesome. I think it's the next logical step for the band. Some of i...