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HIRAX Cancels Six Out Of Ten East Coast Dates

Due to circumstances beyond their control, HIRAX has cancelled six dates out of their 10-show East Coast tour, which will now begin on Saturday, November 11 at North Six in Brooklyn. Vocalist Katon W. De Pena found out one day before HIRAX was leaving for the East Coast that the booking agent, Extre...

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NAPALM DEATH Frontman On Songwriting And Touring

Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with NAPALM DEATH frontman Mark "Barney" Greenway. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the group's songwriting process: "We try not to be too relaxed when we're writing songs, because we feel that urgency and that on the edge sort of fe...

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HOUSE OF LORDS: 'Live in the UK' Due In January

HOUSE OF LORDS' last-ever live recording with the original line-up, mirroring the show held at Firefest in Nottingham, England on November 26, 2005, will be released worldwide on Frontiers Records on January 26, 2007. HOUSE OF LORDS is a legendary arena-rock band born on the ashes of GIUFFRIA. With...

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THE GATHERING: Greek Dates Announced

Female-fronted Dutch art-rok act THE GATHERING has confirmed two Greek live dates in February. The details are as follows: Feb. 03 - Mylos - Thessaloniki, GRE Feb. 04 - Gagarin 205 - Athens, GRE As previously reported, a video clip of THE GATHERING performing the song "Waking Hours" at the Paradiso...

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THE GATHERING: Two Turkish Dates Cancelled

THE GATHERING's previously announced Turkish gigs in Izmir (Nov. 24) and Ankara (Nov. 25) have been cancelled by the promoter. The band's Nov. 23 date at Yeni Melek in Istanbul will go ahead as planned. As previously reported, a video clip of THE GATHERING performing the song "Waking Hours" at the P...

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FU MANCHU: New EP Artwork Revealed

The cover artwork for the new FU MANCHU EP, "Hung Out To Dry", has been posted at CMDistro.com. The 3,000-copy, limited-edition CD — to be released Nov. 28 — can currently be pre-ordered for $6. The artwork was designed by John McGill, who first collaborated with FU MANCHU on their 2004 release, "St...

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VAN HALEN To Tour Next Summer

G4's TheFeed reports that Eddie Van Halen's spokesperson Janie Liszewski has revealed that VAN HALEN is currently writing and rehearsing for a summer 2007 tour. In addition, Liszewski has confirmed that Eddie's son Wolfgang has officially been named the new bassist in the band. "Yes, I can confirm t...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer Offers Update On TERROR SYNDROME Solo Project

DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his official web site: "Got some cool news for you all in this update. Some more really cool session work news and a studio update on my solo/side project TERROR SYNDROME. "The TERROR SYNDROME album is coming along...

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QUIET RIOT Frontman: 'The '80s Were Fun, But I Don't Live There Anymore'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with QUIET RIOT vocalist Kevin DuBrow. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What can you tell us about the new album? Kevin DuBrow: "Well, it's obviously different from any previous QUIET RIOT release. And that was intentional. Franki...

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ALICE COOPER Is The Top Classic Rock Golfer In New Survey

Launch Radio Networks reports: Alice Cooper has been named the top classic rock golfer in a new survey in Golf Digest. The magazine ranked the musicians who are the best players, and Cooper came in at No. 11 on the list, in a tie with British singer-songwriter Lloyd Cole. YES drummer Alan White scor...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN's Son WOLFGANG Named New VAN HALEN Bassist

TMZ.com reports that VAN HALEN has officially hired 15-year-old Wolfgang Van Halen — the son of guitarist Eddie Van Halen and estranged wife Valerie Bertinelli, and nephew of drummer Alex Van Halen — as the new bassist for the band. Wolfgang replaces longtime bassist Michael Anthony, who left the ba...

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GENE HOGLAN: STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Is On 'Extended Hiatus'

STRAPPING YOUNG LAD drummer Gene Hoglan (ex-DARK ANGEL, DEATH) has issued the following update: "I know it's been a million years since I wrote one of these, but, I just didn't have a goddamned thing to say. But, now I do. "This past year has been a strange one, but no stranger than the last ...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Putting Finishing Touches On New Solo Album

Ozzy Osbourne told Greta Van Susteren of FOX News that he he hopes to complete his new solo album in 10 days or so. Apparently he has been working nonstop on it and is anxious to finish it, according to Van Susteren. Osbourne was previously said to be working on two brand new studio CDs. ...

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GENERAL SURGERY Confirmed For Holland's ARNHEM METAL MEETING

Legendary Swedish grindcore merchants GENERAL SURGERY have been confirmed for the Arnhem Metal Meeting, set to take place Saturday, December 9 at Musis Sacrum in Arnhem, Holland. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AETERNUS ANCIENT RITES ANTAEUS ARCH ENEMY GENERAL...

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VAN HALEN Bassist MICHAEL ANTHONY Checks In

VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has posted the following message on his official blog: "First of all, I'd like to wish everyone a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! Be safe out there. "A lot has been happening since I last posted. "First, I'll start with the two shows [with Sammy Hagar] the other week that I misse...