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ATREYU Announces Headlining Shows

Acclaimed metallic rock act ATREYU has announced plans for a headlining tour in support of its upcoming Hollywood Records debut, "Lead Sails Paper Anchor". The much-buzzed-about album arrives in stores on August 28 and the tour begins September 9 at the Big Easy in Boise, ID, with openers HASTE THE...

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MINISTRY's Final Release Will Be An All-Covers Record

MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen has revealed to Germany's Metal Hammer magazine that the group's previously announced "final" album, "The Last Sucker", will be followed by an all-covers release, tentatively due in 2008. According to Jourgensen, the as-yet-untitled effort will contain "a lot of differ...

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AXEL RUDI PELL Covers RIOT's 'Warrior'; Audio Sample Available

German guitar hero Axel Rudi Pell has issued the following update: "Here's the first small mp3 sample from the upcoming 'Diamonds Unlocked' cover album. It is the opener and the fastest song on the record, titled 'Warrior'. The original version was done by RIOT from New York City. That band always w...

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KATATONIA, SCAR SYMMETRY, INSOMNIUM: More North American Tour Dates Announced

KATATONIA will team up with support acts SCAR SYMMETRY, INSOMNIUM and SWALLOW THE SUN for a North American tour this fall. Kicking of September 4, the trek will make 21 stops around the country before concluding on September 26 in Houston. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 04 - Jaxx - West Spring...

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TRAIL OF TEARS, CELLADOR, ECHOES OF ETERNITY: Final North American Itinerary Revealed

TRAIL OF TEARS will embark on a North American headlining tour in January/February 2008. Support on the trek will come from CELLADOR, ECHOES OF ETERNITY and UNEXPECT. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 15 - Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall Jan. 16 - West Springfield, VA @ Jaxx Jan. 17 - Hartford...

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MONSTER MAGNET Frontman Talks About His Drug Overdose

MONSTER MAGNET frontman Dave Wyndorf recently spoke to U.K.-based music journalist Dave Ling about the occasion on which an overdose on prescription drugs almost killed him on February 27, 2006. "It had been a long time coming," recounts Wyndorf. "Eveything began when I couldn't sleep on tour, so th...

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SCORPIONS Guitarist Comments On MICHAEL SCHENKER's Disastrous ROCK & BLUES Performance

A new audio interview with SCORPIONS guitarist Matthias Jabs has been posted online at this location. The interview was carried out by Baconmusic's James Allman before the SCORPIONS' performance at Manchester Carling Apollo Sunday night (July 29). During the interview, Jabs was asked about Michael S...

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MICHAEL And RUDOLF SCHENKER 'Came To Blows' At ROCK & BLUES CUSTOM SHOW, Says Journalist

U.K.-based music journalist Dave Ling has issued the following report via his official web site: "Just home from the Rock & Blues Custom Show in Pentrich [England], where the best and worst of the Schenker family was displayed. Regardless of the falling rain, the SCORPIONS played a blinder as la...

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DAATH Explains OZZFEST No-Shows

Atlanta's DAATH has issued the following update: "I'm sitting in a hotel room in Denver right now. I should be in Oklahoma City tonight, and Kansas City tomorrow, but I'm not. I'm in Denver and I'm fucking pissed about it. I'm not the only one that's pissed about it. "We've been getting lots of mail...

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DEVIL'S SON-IN-LAW To Release Limited-Edition CD/EP

Sludge/stoner metal act DEVIL'S SON-IN-LAW has announced plans to release a limited-edition CD/EP through Canada's Moshpit Tragedy Records. The self-titled five-song EP will be limited to 100 hand-numbered, screenprinted copies in a mini-vinyl sleeve as part of the label's "DIY Series." An audio sam...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER's 'Pathetic' Performance Captured On Video

According to fan postings on the official Rock & Blues Custom Show forum (here and here),legendary German guitarist Michael Schenker delivered a less-than-impressive performance at the annual U.K. festival, which was held over the weekend at Coney Grey Showground, Chesterfield Road, Pentrich, D...

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PETER CRISS: 'Rockline' Appearance Available For Streaming

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss was the featured guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Wednesday, July 25. The program is now available for streaming at this location. Peter Criss released a new solo album on Tuesday (July 24),titled "One for All". Criss...

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PAUL STANLEY, SCOTT IAN Talk Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp; Video Available

Paul Stanley (KISS) and Scott Ian (ANTHRAX) are among the artists who served as "counselors" at this past February's Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp (RRFC). The five-day retreat, which took place Feb. 15-19 in Hollywood, culminated in a Battle of the Bands blowout at the House of Blues on Sunset in Hollyw...

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SAVAGE CIRCUS Pulls Out Of Germany's ROCK & BLUES FESTIVAL

SAVAGE CIRCUS, the German/Swedish band featuring former BLIND GUARDIAN drummer Thomen Stauch and PERSUADER members Jens Karlsson (vocals, guitar) and Emil Norberg (lead guitar),has cancelled its scheduled appearance at today's Rock & Blues Festival in Rengsdorf, Germany as a result of Stauch fa...

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FREDDIE MERCURY, JIMI HENDRIX Top Supergroup Poll

According to Virgin Media, Freddie Mercury, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John and Phil Collins would make the perfect rock and roll supergroup, according to a poll of music lovers. Over 2,400 music fans were asked by O2 to vote for their dream supergroup, which would comprise Freddie on vocals, 37-years-dead...