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A BAND CALLED PAIN To Release Debut Album In July

San Francisco-based metal outfit A BAND CALLED PAIN will release its album debut album, "Broken Dreams", on July 3 via Hiero-Imperium (distributed by Fontana/Universal). The CD's first single will be "The Pieces", a "stand-out tune that highlights the band's distinctive heavy/rock sound," according...

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TESLA: Guitarist DAVE RUDE Named Official Member

TESLA bassist Brian Wheat has issued the following update: "We are real proud to announce the 'Real to Reel World Tour'. For the first time in 15 years we will be playing Europe and plans to go to Japan are in the works. But don't you Americans fret as we will be playing more than ...

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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...

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Ex-KISS Guitarist BRUCE KULICK To Hold Clinic In Argentina

Former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick will hold a guitar clinic at Speed King in Sarmiento 1679, Buenos Aires, Argentina on May 14. For reservations and/or tickets, send an e-mail to [email protected]. Bruce's complete schedule of guitar clinics, KISS Expo appearan...

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KING'S X Frontman Working On New Solo Album

KING'S X frontman Doug Pinnick has issued the following update: "The new KING'S X [album] is finished. Ty [Tabor, guitar/vocals] is mastering it now. The release date is tenative right now. It's called 'Go Tell Somebody', so if you like what you hear, then go tell somebody, if you like what you hear...

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ALICE COOPER Opening Center For Troubled Teens

Chris Casacchia of The Business Journal reports: Alice Cooper made a career of singing about rebellion, drug abuse and booze. Now, he spends much of his time trying to get kids to avoid those vices. The 59-year-old Detroit native became a cult hero in the '70s to millions of disillusioned teens, and...

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JORN LANDE: New Concert Photos Available

A number of high-quality photos of former MASTERPLAN/ARK singer Jorn Lande performing in Madrid, Spain on April 20, 2007 have been posted online at the Hall of Metal web site. Also available are pictures of the opening act, the Spanish band ALABARDA. As previously reported, Jorn Lande has been confi...

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TESLA: More 'Real To Reel' Samples Available

Four songs from TESLA's upcoming sixth studio album, "Real To Reel", are available for listening at this location. The CD, which sees TESLA paying homage to their hard rock heroes, is due out June 5 on the band's own independent label, Tesla Electric Company Recordings (in partnership with Ryko Dist...

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MOTÖRHEAD Adds Greek Dates

According to www.metalzone.gr, MOTÖRHEAD has added two Greek dates to its European summer tour. The world's loudest rock band will appear in Thessaloniki on June 12 at the Principal Club and in Athens on June 13 at the Fencing Olympic Complex. Pre-sale for both shows starts on May 8. MOTÖRHEAD's lat...

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ALICE COOPER Puts Off Recording New CD Until 2008

Gary Graff of Billboard.com reports: Alice Cooper kicks off a world tour on May 28 in Santiago, Chile, and is due in North America later this summer. He's put off recording his next album, a conceptual piece about a serial killer called "Along Came a Spider", until 2008 but says it could turn ...

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MOTÖRHEAD: Tonight's Concert In Buenos Aires To be Webcast

MOTÖRHEAD's performance tonight (Friday, May 4) at Luna Park Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina will be webcast via 10musica.com behinning at 21.00 local time (8:00 p.m. EST / 5:00 p.m. PST). To access the webcast, go to this location. MOTÖRHEAD's latest album, "Kiss of Death", entered the national...

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Ex-MASTERPLAN Singer To Guest On New AVANTASIA Album

Former MASTERPLAN/ARK frontman Jorn Lande has been confirmed as one of the guests on "The Scarecrow", the third installment of EDGUY frontman Tobias Sammet's AVANTASIA solo project. The album is being produced by Sascha Paeth, who also played the rhythm guitar on the CD. The drums were laid down by...

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GLENN HUGHES: 'Life Doesn't Get Any Better'

Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH, TRAPEZE) has issued the following update: "I'm on my way to Europe. "First up is Kavarna, Bulgaria, where there will be a civic ceremony with the Mayor, where I will be given the keys to the city. Then I will play my show in the to...

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FEAR FACTORY: New Video Interview With RAYMOND HERRERA Available

A 10-minute video interview with FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera, conducted by Tina Wood, has been posted online at this location. FEAR FACTORY recently announced plans to release another remix album, tentatively due later in the year. A first taste of the upcoming CD — a remixed version of the...

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VELVET REVOLVER Bassist On Touring Behind 'Contraband': 'There Was Never Really A Break'

Launch Radio Networks reports: VELVET REVOLVER begins a 12-date North American tour in Los Angeles on Thursday night (May 3) to give fans a preview of songs from its upcoming second album, "Libertad". The trek will include a stop at the Rock on the Range festival in Columbus, Ohio on May 19. "Libert...