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'Waking Up Dead' Movie Featuring Ex-SKID ROW Drummer: DVD Due In June
"Waking Up Dead", a film about the seedy underworld of '80s metal as seen through the eyes of SKID ROW and SAIGON KICK member Phil Varone, will receive its long-awaited DVD release on June 26 via MVD Visual. The unflinching documentary was directed by Emmy Award-winning journalist Fabio Jafet and wa...May 11, 2007
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NEW YORK DOLLS To Perform At 2007 JOEY RAMONE BIRTHDAY BASH
Celebrating what would have been the 56th birthday of punk icon Joey Ramone, details for the yearly Joey Ramone Birthday Bash have now been announced. The 7th annual Bash will take place Saturday, May 19 at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza. As in past years, tickets to the event were entirely s...May 10, 2007
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TRIVIUM: Video Interview With COREY And MATT Available
TRIVIUM guitarists Corey Beaulieu and Matt Heafy recently answered some of the "Ask the Band" questions from Scuzz TV viewers. Watch the seven-minute clip at YouTube. Corey Beaulieu recently commented on TRIVIUM's future musical direction following the mixed reaction that met the band's last effort,...May 9, 2007
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SCOTT WEILAND Vs. AXL ROSE Part II
According to GnrDaily.com, Matt Pains of Metromix Chicago recently interviewed VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland. When asked about his relationship (or lack thereof) with GUNS N' ROSES singer Axl Rose, Weiland replied, "Oh, man. I have never spoken to him, but I've gotten messages from him thro...May 9, 2007
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GLENN HUGHES With MOONSTONE PROJECT: More Details Revealed
According to Deep-Purple.it, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE) will join Italian guitarist Matt Filippini's MOONSTONE PROJECT for eight dates in Italy in May. Hughes will be on stage for the second half of the set, and will perform DEEP PURPLE, TRAPEZE and...May 8, 2007
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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer: 'The Band Is Sounding Tighter Than Ever'
VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Matt Sorum has posted the following message on his blog: "Hey everybody. Just gettin back out on the road. Had a great time in South America. Fans were amazing. Came home and made a video for our first single 'She Builds Quick Machines'. It's going to be kick...May 8, 2007
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KING DIAMOND To Tour North America Next Spring
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has learned that KING DIAMOND is currently putting together a "blockbuster" North American touring package for the spring of 2008. More details, including other participating bands and exact cities/dates, will be announced soon. The cover artwork for KING DIAMOND's long-awaited new...May 8, 2007
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BLACK MARKET HERO: New Music Posted Online
BLACK MARKET HERO, the band featuring members of FLAW and 40 BELOW SUMMER, has posted new music on its MySpace page. The group has been busy writing and recording music in preparation for the release of its debut album. They will also be heading back out on the road in late June and ...May 7, 2007
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KING DIAMOND To Headline Norway's SCREAMFEST
KING DIAMOND has been confirmed as the headliner of Oslo, Norway's Screamfest, set to take place on Saturday, November 3. The group's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Oct. 17 - Aarhus, Denmark @ Voxhall Oct. 19 - Malmo, Sweden @ KB Oct. 20 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Amager Bio Oct. 29 - Stockholm...May 7, 2007
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PLANES MISTAKEN FOR STARS Bass Ripped Off, Help Needed
Denver's PLANES MISTAKEN FOR STARS, who are currently touring with MASTODON, AGAINST ME! and CURSIVE, have issued the following update: "[Wednesday] night at the MASTODON, AGAINST ME!, CURSIVE show Neil's bass was ripped off outside of the club... THIS IS WHERE WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!!!! This bass was...May 5, 2007
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Philanthropic Hedge-Funders Pay $400,000 To Sing Song With AEROSMITH
According to The New York Times, philanthropic hedge-funders paid $400,000 to sing a song with AEROSMITH at this year's 2007 Robin Hood benefit. A package that includes dinner for 10 with Mario Batali fetched $1.3 million. An all-expenses-paid trip to the Olympics in China that includes hanging out...May 4, 2007
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VIOLENT STORM's 'Storm Warning' To Receive U.S. Release In July
More and more in the early 21st century, newer metal acts seem to be modeling their sound after the metal masters. And there's a reason why the debut full length by VIOLENT STORM, "Storm Warning", bears a sonic resemblance to the aforementioned metal masters — two of the genre's most renowned guitar...May 4, 2007
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VELVET REVOLVER Guitarist Says New Album Is 'More Upbeat' Than 'Contraband'
VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash recently spoke to the U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine about the group's upcoming sophomore album, "Libertad", due on July 3 via RCA. The legendary guitarist told the magazine to expect big things from the follow-up to the band's debut album "Contraband". "Scott [Weiland,...May 4, 2007
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HELLYEAH Guitarist Says This Is Not A One-Time Project
FMQB recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH/NOTHINGFACE guitarist Tom Maxwell. A few excerpts from the chat follow: FMQB: The news recently broke that Jerry Montano [bass] left [HELLYEAH]. What happened? Tom: All I can say about it is that it's a real personal matter and we just had to move o...May 4, 2007
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BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE: Japanese Tour Dates Announced
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE has lined up the following Japanese dates: Aug. 28 - Tokyo, JPN @ Shibuya AX Aug. 30 - Nagoya, JPN @ Diamond Hall Aug. 31 - Osaka, JPN @ Big Cat A video interview with BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE guitarist Michael Paget and drummer Michael Thomas, conducted by PureGrainAudio.com...May 2, 2007