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Black Metal Spoof Comedy's Internet Success

BBC News reports that a film first made as a podcast by three "bored" friends is about to be released on DVD for UK-wide distribution. "Legalize Murder" (trailer) — a comedy about a "black metal" band — was made for £1,000 by Joseph Salerno, Nick Warden and Phillip Adams, from Pembrokeshire. ...

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SLAYER, MARILYN MANSON: First Tour Dates Leaked

SLAYER and MARILYN MANSON have announced that they will co-headline a North American major-market summer tour beginning on July 25 on the East Coast. Plans are for the tour to play some twenty-five cities and wrap up early September on the West Coast. So far the following dates have been leaked: Aug...

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ZAKK WYLDE To Perform At DIMEBAG Hollywood's RockWalk Induction

May 17, 2007 marks the day of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's induction into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock 'n' roll. A bronze bust of Abbott will be unveil...

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Makers Of 'Get Thrashed' And Ex-EXODUS Singer ZETRO SOUZA On Hand For L.A. Screening

Director Rick Ernst and associate producer Rat Skates (ex-OVERKILL drummer) will attend the West Coast premiere of "Get Thrashed: The Story Of Thrash Metal" at the Silver Lake Film Festival in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 5. After the screening, there will be a question-and-answer session with Ernst...

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PARADISE LOST Announces Headlining Show At Jaxx

British gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST have announced a headlining show at Jaxx in West Springfield, Virginia on November 18. Tickets go on sale exclusively through EnterTheVault.com on Friday, May 4 and through usual outlets on Thursday, May 24. PARADISE LOST will support NIGHTWISH on the Finn...

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NIGHTWISH: U.S. Tour Kick-Off Officially Sold Out

NIGHTWISH's U.S. tour kick-off on October 15 at Jaxx in West Springfield, Virginia has officially sold out five and a half months in advance. Support at the show will come from PARADISE LOST. NIGHTWISH leader Tuomas Holopainen (keyboards) recently told Finland's Soundi magazine that the band has fin...

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VITAL REMAINS: U.S. Tour Cancelled?

According to a posting on the web site of the West Springfield, Virginia venue Jaxx, VITAL REMAINS' previously announced U.S. tour has been cancelled (including a Jaxx date on May 30). It should be noted, however, that this information has **NOT** yet been officially confirmed by the band. As previo...

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THE HAUNTED Members Take Part In MP3.com's 'Great Albums' Feature

THE HAUNTED's Peter Dolving (vocals) and Patrik Jensen (guitar) joined Christine Carney of MP3.com on April 12 to share five albums they think are great. You can find both the audio stream and video stream at this location. A number of photos of THE HAUNTED performing at the House of Blues in West ....

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SUCCESS WILL WRITE APOCALYPSE ACROSS THE SKY Completes Work On Debut EP

SUCCESS WILL WRITE APOCALYPSE ACROSS THE SKY, the Tampa, Florida-based grindcore act featuring former members of BODIES IN THE GEARS OF THE APPARATUS, DEHUMANIZED, FILTH PORN and LEPROSY, will release its debut EP, "Subhuman Empire", this summer via Debello Recordings. "'Subhuman Empire' will featur...

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Ex-KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK: Photos From Hollywood Collectors Show Posted Online

Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick attended the Hollywood Collectors & Celebrities Show at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Center this past Friday and Saturday and has posted a number of photos from the event on his web site. Bruce was also pre...

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MINSK Announces West Coast Tour

MINSK has announced its first western U.S. run in support of its brand new album, "The Ritual Fires of Abandonment". MINSK will kick off the tour with an appearance at the annual Emissions from the Monolith Festival, being held for the first time in Austin, TX the weekend of May 26-27. From there th...

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INVITRO To Support STATIC-X; Album Release Date Announced

INVITRO, the California-based band featuring ex-SNOT/SOULFLY guitarist Mikey Doling, has been added as the support act on a number of upcoming dates on the STATIC-X/OTEP tour. "We rocked 57 shows with my best brothers from my SNOT days and with Sonny Mayo in SEVENDUST now so it's been an awesome exp...

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SPREAD EAGLE Frontman To Be Backed By GEORGE LYNCH, PAUL STANLEY Guitar Techs On Tour

George Lynch's (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) and Paul Stanley's (KISS) guitar techs — Gerry Ganaden and Francis Stuart, respectively — are among the musicians that will be backing SPREAD EAGLE vocalist Ray West on his upcoming West Coast solo trek. The band lineup will consist of Andrew Freeman (GEORGE LYNCH)...

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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'...