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Original SACRED REICH Lineup To Reunite For European Dates, WACKEN OPEN AIR

The original lineup of the long-defunct Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH — Phil Rind (bass, vocals),Wiley Arnett (lead guitar),Jason Rainey (rhythm guitar) and Greg Hall (drums) — will reunite for several shows in Europe next summer, including an appearance at the Wacken Open Air festival on August...

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DAYLIGHT DIES Issues Post-Tour Update

North Carolina's DAYLIGHT DIES has issued the following update: "Last week we safely returned home after a month long North American tour with MOONSPELL and KATATONIA. Our small van traveled all corners of the U.S. and several dates northward into Canada, adding up to over 11,000 miles in total. The...

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VAINS OF JENNA To Support WEDNESDAY 13 On U.S. Tour

Sweden's VAINS OF JENNA has been confirmed as the support act for WEDNESDAY 13 on the ex-MURDERDOLLS frontman's upcoming U.S. tour. The dates are as follows: Jan. 12 - Monkey Bar - Huntington, West Virginia Jan. 13 - Sudsy Malone's - Cincinnati, Ohio Jan. 15 - Remmingtons - Springfield, Missouri Jan...

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PAUL GILBERT: 'The Double-Guitar Team From RACER X Is Back!'

Guitar shredder Paul Gilbert (RACER X, ex-MR.BIG) has issued the following update: "The double-guitar team from RACER X is back! Yes! I have been rehearsing with Bruce Bouillet, and he will be joining my band for our upcoming tour of Japan! "Bruce has just completed his own all-instrumental guitar a...

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Report: Disabled GUNS N' ROSES Fan Gets A Ride

Greg Guy of TheChronicleHerald.ca reports: Mary MacDonald's dream of seeing GUNS N' ROSES was to be fulfilled on Monday night (Nov. 20). "I got a drive to and from the concert," the happy Halifax woman said Monday. "Kevin, the owner of Need-A-Lift, offered to take me there and pick me up." MacDonald...

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CASSIUS: New Song Posted Online

A brand new track by from Richmond, VA's CASSIUS, entitled "Funeral March", has been posted online at the Lifeforce Records America MySpace profile. The track comes off the group's upcoming debut album "I am Jim Jones", due on January 23, 2007 via Lifeforce. The CD was recorded by Chris Dowhan of Re...

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Drummer BRIAN TICHY Comments On EDDIE VAN HALEN Jam

Drummer Brian Tichy (BILLY IDOL, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, GILBY CLARKE, PRIDE & GLORY) performed with Eddie Van Halen in late September for the launch of a porn movie called "Sacred Sin", for which Eddie recorded two songs. Dubbed "The Gathering", the private, invitation-only bash took place on Septemb...

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THE END Unveil More Album Details; Make First Preview Track Available

Canadian quintet THE END has released more details about, as well as the first track from, their long-awaited new full-length album, "Elementary". "Elementary", which marks an enormous step forward in creative growth and songwriting for the band, was recorded throughout the summer at BWC Studios in...

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Report: Fan Loses Patience With AXL ROSE's Late Start

Greg Guy of The Chronicle Herald reported on Monday (Nov. 20) that Mary MacDonald was one of the GUNS N' ROSES fans who were furious with promoters of the sold-out concert that came to the Halifax Metro Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada later that night. The Halifax woman learned on Saturday th...

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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist's Limited-Edition GIBSON To Go On Display In Dublin

BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has lent one of his guitars to the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin for a new exhibition called "RockChic: The Life and Times of the Electric Guitar 1931-2006". The exhibition will feature more than 100 legendary, vintage, rare and customized guitars, including...

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'New' VAN HALEN Lineup Subject Of 'Jimmy Kimmel' Comedy Segment

Jimmy Kimmel joked during his "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" monologue the other night about news that Eddie Van Halen's son, 15-year-old Wolfgang Van Halen, has joined the veteran band as the replacement for longtime bassist Michael Anthony. Watch the comedy segment here. According to Billboard.com, father a...

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THE GATHERING: Istanbul Gig Postponed

THE GATHERING drummer Hans Rutten has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "The Istanbul gig [scheduled for Nov. 23] is postponed to February 2007. Tickets remain valid. More news will follow. I can assure all of you the band is really disappointed. We are looking forward th...

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SAMMY HAGAR: Concert Footage To Be Released In February

Sammy Hagar has posted the following message on his official web site: "Be looking for the latest 5.1 sound mix which is a two-hour show and two-hour DVD with a bonus!! Coming in February! It's awesome! It may be the best concert footage I've ever seen. The St. Louis fans were unbelievable!!! Let's...

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FU MANCHU: New Song Posted Online

The title track of "Hung Out To Dry", the new EP by Southern California rock quartet FU MANCHU, has been posted on the band's MySpace page. "'Hung Out To Dry' is one of our new favorites to play live," says guitarist/vocalist Scott Hill. "We've played it live a few times and it seems ...

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GENERAL SURGERY To Enter Studio In February

Legendary Swedish grindcore merchants GENERAL SURGERY will enter Offbeat Studio in February 2007 to begin recording their part of the split EP with BUTCHER ABC. GENERAL SURGERY has been confirmed for the Arnhem Metal Meeting, set to take place Saturday, December 9 at Musis Sacrum in Arnhem, Holland....