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H.I.M.: New 'Venus Doom' Release Date Revealed

Finnish goth metallers H.I.M. have reportedly set September 4 as the new release date for their follow-up to 2005's "Dark Light", entitled "Venus Doom". The band's sixth studio CD was recorded at the Finnvox facility in Helsinki with producer Tim Palmer and was mixed in California. H.I.M. frontman V...

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ANTHRAX Members To Jam With WHITFIELD CRANE In New York City

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian and bassist Frank Bello will perform with Whitfield Crane (ANOTHER ANIMAL, ex-UGLY KID JOE, LIFE OF AGONY, MEDICATION) at Retox, the New York City club co-owned by Ian, on Thursday, June 14. Retox (511 West 28th Street) was opened by Ian and club owner Mike Diamond, who s...

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BUCKCHERRY To Work On New Album In Fall

Launch Radio Networks reports: BUCKCHERRY will get down to work on its next album sometime this fall, after the band completes its upcoming Bad Boys of Rock tour with HINDER and PAPA ROACH. While the group has not been doing a lot of writing on the road, singer Josh Todd told Launch that they're def...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS Schedules One-Off Headlining Show In London

The SMASHING PUMPKINS have announced a one-off concert at London, England's Shepherds Bush Empire on June 19. This will be the group's only U.K. show prior to their appearance at The Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds festivals in August. Tickets will go on sale Friday, June 1 at 9:30 a.m. A four-mi...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS: Paris Concert Footage Available

A four-minute video clip containing footage of SMASHING PUMPKINS performing their first show since Dec. 2, 2000 — held on May 22 at Paris' 2,200-capacity Grand Rex — has been posted at YouTube (the clip is set to the sound of the band's new single, "Tarantula"). The group's three-hour, 29-song set i...

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NATIONAL NAPALM SYNDICATE: Two-CD Reissue Available With Bonus Tracks

Finnish thrash metallers NATIONAL NAPALM SYNDICATE have just released a new collection, "The Birth, Death and Resurrection", through EMI/Capitol Records. The set is a two-CD re-release of the band's debut EMI LP, "National Napalm Syndicate", from 1989 with two bonus tracks, and the group's 2006 come...

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RATT: First 'Reunion' Photo Released

The first photo of the "reunited" RATT lineup — featuring vocalist Stephen Pearcy, guitarist Warren DeMartini and drummer Bobby Blotzer, alongside bassist Robbie Crane and guitarist John Corabi — has been posted online at this location. After much speculation and anticipation following the airing of...

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SOIL Guitarist Is 'Haunted' By Band's Former Singer

East Coast Romper recently conducted an interview with SOIL guitarist Shaun Glass. A few excerpts from the chat follow: East Coast Romper: AJ [Cavalier, vocals] has been with you guys for a while but I haven't really talked to you, so you found him through Wayne Static? Shaun: Yeah, when we split wi...

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OPETH Mainman: 'My Belief In This Band And Its Music Is As Strong As Ever'

OPETH mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt has issued the following update: "Yeah, I'm writing and it's going well. I've always been extra productive when there's a big change in my life. Sure, I write a lot of shit as well, but the way I see it is you gotta wade through some shit to find the pearls. ...

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TROUBLE Drummer To Launch Solo EP In Early June

TROUBLE drummer Jeff "Oly" Olson will launch his debut RETRO GRAVE EP, and new web site this Tuesday, June 5. The self-titled EP, "Retro Grave" is Olson's first solo project that will include five tracks with all instruments and vocals recorded by Olson. The song "Kid Ignoble", originally recorded f...

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LION'S SHARE: More New Album Samples Available

An e-card for LION'S SHARE's long-awaited comeback album, "Emotional Coma", can be accessed at this location. According to a press release, "Emotional Coma" is "the heaviest and most powerful LION'S SHARE record to date" and it features guest appearances by Bruce Kulick (KISS),Glen Drover (MEGADETH...

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MACHINE HEAD Frontman: We Wanted To Make A Record That Defined Who This Band Was

Patrick Douglas of The Culture Shock recently conducted an interview with MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn. A few excerpts from the chat follow: The Culture Shock: Obviously you wrote the songs [for "The Blackening"] and then recorded them, but how much fun is it for you guys to really get together...

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PRIMAL FEAR Rejoined By Guitarist HENNY WOLTER

German power metallers PRIMAL FEAR have issued the following update: "Yes, after a long discussion about the future of PRIMAL FEAR, we've decided to bring Henny Wolter back to the band. After a four-year break, Henny takes over the guitar duties together with Stefan Leibing, who played most of the g...

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CRIMSON GLORY: Photos From BAY AREA ROCK FEST Posted Online

Reactivated Florida metallers CRIMSON GLORY have uploaded photos from their appearance at the inaugural Bay Area Rock Fest, a two-day progressive rock and metal festival — which took place May 4-5 at The Independent in San Francisco, California. Check out the pictures at this location. CRIMSON GLORY...

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LION'S SHARE Debuts New Lineup At Surprise Swedish Gig

Swedish melodic metal masters LION'S SHARE made their live debut with the group's new lineup during an unannounced gig Saturday night (May 19) at Pub Anchor in Stockholm, Sweden. "The appearance was not advertised, so it was a total surprise for the audience when LION'S SHARE entered the stage and g...