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Brooklyn Thrashers VERISMO Unleash Debut

Brooklyn, New York-based thrashers VERISMO have just released their debut album, "City of Kings". Comprised of Stephan Laboccetta (vocals, guitar),Vincent Cruz (bass),and Tamas Vajda (drums),VERISMO is "a return to the good old days of thrash, when musicians knew their instruments, vocals were bo...

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THE POODLES To Release 'Seven Seas' Single

Swedish hard rock band THE POODLES — consisting of vocalist Jakob Samuel (THE RING, ex-TALISMAN, JEKYLL & HYDE),guitarist Pontus Norgren (THE RING, ex-TALISMAN),bassist Pontus Egberg (ex-LION'S SHARE) and drummer Christian Lundqvist — will release its new single, "Seven Seas" (audio preview),...

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MAYHEM: Pennsylvania Date Added

Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM have lined up the following U.S. tour dates: July 17 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theatre July 18 - West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club July 20 - Seattle, WA @ Studio Seven July 22 - Chicago, IL @ Joe's July 23 - New York, NY @ B.B. King Blues ...

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MANNTIS Joined By Ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION Drummer

Vocalist Jake Sirokman of the Southern California quintet MANNTIS has issued the following update: "We would like to take the opportunity to welcome drummer, Gus Rios (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION, DIVINE EMPIRE),to the MANNTIS lineup! Gus hails from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. With over ten years touring,...

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JUDAS PRIEST's 'True Story' Book Due In September

Omnibus Press will publish Neil Daniels' book "Defenders of the Faith: The True Story of Judas Priest" book in September. According to the book's official description, "Defenders of the Faith" — which is said to be "the first definitive biography of the metal Gods" — "reveals how a group of poor, wo...

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3 LEGGED DOGG Shoots 'Give And Take Away' Video

The members of one of the more promising hard rock supergroups to come along in recent times, 3 LEGGED DOGG, recently took time out of their busy schedules to shoot the inaugural video, "Give and Take Away", from their debut album, "Frozen Summer", for Perris Records. Shot in Los Angeles, CA, the cl...

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THE HAUNTED, SCAR SYMMETRY: New Live Photos Available

A number of photos of THE HAUNTED and SCAR SYMMETRY performing at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, California on Friday, April 13 have been posted online at DirtJunior.com: The Haunted, Scar Symmetry. THE HAUNTED's dynamic new offering, "The Dead Eye", sees the band effectively combine elements...

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'Get Thrashed' Documentary West Coast Premiere Scheduled For SILVER LAKE FILM FESTIVAL

Following successful screenings and rave reviews at film festivals in London, Austin, and Philadelphia, the makers of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal" — the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene — have announced...

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DEF LEPPARD: Summer Tour Dates Announced

Following on the heels of their massively successful 2006 concert tour, DEF LEPPARD, one of rock's most exciting bands, have announced a mega summer concert tour that is set to hit all corners of the United States, as well as Canada. This year's outing will include 50 dates, kicking off on June 27 i...

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COSMOSQUAD Getting Ready To Drop 'Acid Test'

Los Angeles, CA-based metallic fusioneers COSMOSQUAD have finished recording and mixing their latest album, titled "Acid Test". Co-produced by drummer Shane Gaalaas (B'Z, DIESEL MACHINE, GLENN HUGHES) and guitarist Jeff Kollman (GLENN HUGHES, MOGG/WAY, $IGN OF 4) at Crumb West Studios in Simi Valley...

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ROYAL HUNT Completes Songwriting Process For New Album

Danish hard rockers ROYAL HUNT have completed the songwriting process for the band's new album, which will become a sequel to their critically acclaimed concept opus "Paradox" (1997). According to a posting on the group's web site, the "lyrical/musical continuation of the story will be spread over 1...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: 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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EXTREME Performs At METAL SKOOL Gig In Hollywood; Photos Available

Reunited '80s hard rockers EXTREME surprised members of the audience at the METAL SKOOL concert on Monday (April 9) when they climbed up on stage and performed a cover of LED ZEPPELIN's "Communication Breakdown" in Hollywood, California. Check out pictures from WENN. As previously reported, the orig...

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SKINLAB Parts Ways With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel of reactivated San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB has issued the following update: "Just thought I would let you know that Century Media has honored our request to be released from the label. We having nothing bad to say about CM. Everyone there did a great job...

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(HED)PE To Headline SKRATCH N' SNIFF RADIO TOUR

Southern California's (HED)PE has been confirmed as the headliner of this year's first annual Skratch N' Sniff Radio Tour that will kick off May 2, 2007 in Albuquerque, NM and runs through the middle of June. The tour will also include appearances by AUTHORITY ZERO, MOWER, DANNY DIABLO and the VILLE...