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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: More 'Doomsday For The Deceiver' Reissue Details Revealed

More information has been released about the upcoming "Special Edition" reissue of FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's classic debut, "Doomsday for the Deceiver", due on October 31 via Metal Blade Records. The original album was produced by Metal Blade CEO Brian Slagel and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM and is the group's sol...

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JIMI HENDRIX-Inspired Vodka Hits The Market

Inspired by the innovative spirit of legendary musician Jimi Hendrix, Hendrix Electric Vodka is a super-premium spirit offering the smooth flavor and purity of true vodka. The 100% grain, carbon and crystal filtered vodka is presented in original colored glass bottles that are nothing short of fine...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, PEEPING TOM Confirmed For DETOUR MUSIC FESTIVAL

Billboard.com reports that QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE and PEEPING TOM are among the confirmed bands for the first L.A. Weekly magazine-sponsored Detour Music Festival, set to be held October 7 at Main and 1st Streets in Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale Saturday (Aug. 26). Other acts on the bill for Deto...

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BLOODSIMPLE Guitarist Says VISION OF DISORDER Live DVD/CD Is Due In The Winter

BLOODSIMPLE guitarist Mike Kennedy (ex-VISION OF DISORDER) has issued the following update: "Checking in from the Machine Shop [studio owned by producer Machine] in good old Hoboken, New Jersey. Pre-production [for the second BLOODSIMPLE album] is coming along nicely. The songs are developing nicely...

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STRYPER Singer Wanted To 'Reach Out' To SLAYER Fans At Mexico Festival

STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has commented on SLAYER's decision to cancel their previously announced appearance at the third edition of the Monterrey Metal Fest, which was to take place Saturday, September 23, 2006 at the Coca Cola Auditorium in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. SLAYER, w...

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MOTÖRHEAD'a LEMMY Featured On 'Thunderfingers: A Tribute To The Legendary John Entwistle' DVD

MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister is among the artists who were interviewed for the "Thunderfingers: A Tribute to the Legendary John Entwistle" DVD, due on October 31 via MVD Visual. This DVD features legendary bass player John Entwistle of THE WHO in a personal and in-depth interview at his home i...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: 'Doomsday For The Deceiver' Reissue Due On Halloween

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's classic debut, "Doomsday for the Deceiver", will be reissued as a "Special Edition" by Metal Blade Records on October 31. The original album was produced by Metal Blade CEO Brian Slagel and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM and is the group's sole release to feature then-bassist Jason Newsted...

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UNGODLY To Open For SLAYER In Brazil

Brazilian death/black metallers UNGODLY have been confirmed as the opening act for SLAYER in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro on Sep. 1-2 and Sep. 6, respectively. UNGODLY was added to the bill as the replacement for Canada's THINE EYES BLEED (featuring bassist Johnny Araya; brother of SLAYER's Tom Aray...

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KAURA Added To TOOL's Sacramento Show

Berkeley-based rock band KAURA has been added to TOOL's Sacramento show on September 2 at the Sleep Train Amphitheater. Also appearing on the bill is ISIS. Opening for one of the biggest and most respected rock bands today is not an easy task for an unsigned band, but KAURA is not your average band....

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BEATALLICA Announces New Guitarist

Milwaukee-based BEATALLICA, a satirical mashup act whose hilarious schtick marries the songwriting prowess of the BEATLES to the deep-throated rock growl of METALLICA, has announced the addition of guitarist Grg Hammettson to the group's ranks. "He brings with him many years of experience in playing...

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DARZAMAT Confirmed For European X-MAS FESTIVALS Tour

Poland's DARZAMAT has been confirmed for the for the X-Mas Festivals European tour, set to begin in early December. Also appearing on the bill are SIX FEET UNDER, GOREFEST, CATARACT and KRISIUN. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Dec. 08 - D - Berlin @ Fritz Dec. 09 - D - Engeldorf (Leipzig) @ ....

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NOTHINGFACE Vocalist Talks About VINNIE PAUL's New Project

In a recent interview conducted by Greg Maki of Live-Metal.net, NOTHINGFACE vocalist Matt Holt discussed the new project featuring NOTHINGFACE members Tom Maxwell (guitar) and Jerry Montano (bass),former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul and MUDVAYNE members Chad Gray (vocals) and Greg Tribbet...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Voted 'Britain's Silliest Celebrity'

ITV.com reports that Ozzy Osbourne has been voted Britain's silliest celebrity. The BLACK SABBATH frontman has taken the coveted top spot on the list, which was compiled from a survey of more than 2,000 people. The Top 20 Britain's silliest celebrities, according to ITV.com: 01. Ozzy Osbourne 02. Bo...

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DARKANE, SOILWORK Join Forces For Hometown Show

DARKANE and SOILWORK will perform at the 10th anniversary celebration of the Helsingborg, Sweden club Tivoli on Monday, September 4. Also appearing on the bill are THE DEFACED and CARMINA BURAMA. DARKANE recently completed a U.S. tour in support of their fourth album, "Layers of Lies", available now...

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SLAYER Kicks Off International Phase Of 2006 World Tour

The mighty SLAYER, whose new album, "Christ Illusion", debuted at No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard charts last week, will kick off its 2006 international concert tour playing two of England's biggest annual music festivals — Leeds on Friday, August 25 and Reading on Sunday, August 27. In addition to the...