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CRUNCH Schedules Live Debut

CRUNCH, which features Jamie Rowe (GUARDIAN, ADRIANGALE),Vic Rivera (POLEY/RIVERA, ADRIANGALE) and Eddie Campbell (ADRIANGALE),will make its live debut on July 28 at the Cup complex in Linden, New Jersey before they jet off to play the Firefest in the U.K. Also on the bill are THE RAY WEST BAND (f...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: More U.S. Tour Dates Announced

Fresh off a triumphant sold-out tour of Japan, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP is returning to the U.S. and Canada for a summer tour. The legendary guitarist will be performing timeless classics from all stages of his illustrious career, including SCORPIONS, UFO and MSG, to commemorate his "Tales of Rock 'n'...

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IMAGIKA: New Demo Song Posted Online

San Francisco power/thrash metallers IMAGIKA have posted a demo version of a new song, entitled "The Sick Sense", on their MySpace page. IMAGIKA recently completed most of the songwriting for the follow-up to "My Bloodied Wings" and is presently recording demos of the new material. Plans exist for t...

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TESLA: Complete 'Real To Reel' Details Revealed

TESLA has always been revered as a bluesy, no-frills, '70s-style hard rock band, concentrating on solid musicianship more than the trends of modern music. Now, after selling over 16 million albums worldwide since bursting onto the scene in 1986, they're paying homage to their hard rock heroes on the...

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POISON, RATT: U.S. Tour Dates Revealed

POISON, RATT (featuring singer Stephen Pearcy) and WHITE LION will join forces for a summer trek starting June 13 at the Bi Lo Center in Greenville, S.C., and wrapping in early September. The tour, which brings RATT and POISON onstage together for the first time since 1999, will visit amphitheaters,...

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SLAYER: New TOM ARAYA Audio Interview Available

SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya was recently interviewed by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia). Listen to the interview in streaming audio at the Triple J web site: Windows Media, Real Media (NOTE: The Tom Araya interview begins around the 47-minute mark). Check out...

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THE ACACIA STRAIN Frontman Checks In From European Tour

Massachusetts' THE ACACIA STRAIN is currently on the road in the United Kingdom as direct support to HATEBREED, promoting the band's latest release, "The Dead Walk". Frontman Vincent Bennett has issued the following update from the road: "I know it's taken me forever, but here are some things from T...

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THE HAUNTED: Tour Trailer Available

A tour trailer for THE HAUNTED's upcoming European trek with MUNICIPAL WASTE, WOLF and LYZANXIA has been posted online at YouTube. A number of photos of THE HAUNTED performing at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, California on Friday, April 13 have been posted online at DirtJunior.com. THE HAUNT...

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THRESHOLD: Audio Interview With Keyboardist RICHARD WEST Available

The Metal Cast, a metal podcast made by metalheads for metalheads, has released its 15th episode. A prog-metal special, the podcast features an exclusive audio interview with Richard West of THRESHOLD. The keyboardist reveals some insider information about the group's new album, "Dead Reckoning", ab...

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TURMOIL Announces New Live Dates

While finishing up the writing for its upcoming full-length album on Eulogy Recordings, Philadelphia hardcore/metal legends TURMOIL have announced a few shows in the upcoming months. First they will be joining ED GEIN, THE MINOR TIMES, and END OF A YEAR for a performance at the Westcott Community Ce...

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HYDROGYN: In Songwriting Mode

West Virginia melodic hard rockers HYDROGYN have just recently returned from a three-week U.K./French tour, where the band found themselves playing to many packed venues. Guitarist Jeff Westlake stated, "Our first European tour was a phenomenal success for the band and we are currently in preparatio...

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MASSACRE: More Details Revealed About Possible European Tour

Former MASSACRE/DEATH and current DENIAL FIEND "vokillist" Kam Lee has issued the following update: "It may happen later this year... MASSACRE may tour Europe sometime in October - November on a 'Re-Animated' tour! "The [MASSACRE] lineup for the tour will consist of DENIAL FIEND members Sam Williams...

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TYGERS OF PAN TANG: More Dates Announced

NWOBHM legends TYGERS OF PAN TANG have scheduled the following dates: Apr. 28 - The Pitz - Milton Keynes, UK (British Steel Festival) Aug. 17 - Night Owl - Cheltenham, UK Aug. 24 - Patriot Games - Monmouth, Wales Sep. 22 - Newcastle Carling Academy 2 - Newcastle, UK Sep. 23 - The Borough - ...

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THE FAMILY VALUES TOUR 2007 Dates Announced

The much-anticipated return of The Family Values Tour, co-headlined by KORN and EVANESCENCE, will commence on July 20 in St. Louis and close out the summer on September 2 in sunny California. With a line-up including ATREYU, FLYLEAF, HELLYEAH, and TRIVIUM, the tour is poised to be the biggest and be...

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New BYZANTINE MP3 Available Exclusively On iTunes

West Virginia thrashers BYZANTINE have made the track "Cradle Song" available on iTunes. Only available on the band's recently relesaed DVD, entitled "Salvation", and not featured on the band's forthcoming record, the track is available for purchase here. Featuring a live film performance, bootleg p...