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FIREWIND To Support DRAGONFORCE On European Tour
Greek metal act FIREWIND has entered the national album chart in their home country at position No. 11 with their latest CD, "Allegiance". Commented guitarist/mastermind Gus G.: "We certainly didn"t expect our CD single ['Falling to Pieces', which debuted on the Greek chart at No. 11] to enter the c...August 1, 2006
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From The Sun, The Rain, The Wind, The Soil
Give credit where credit is due. On "From the Sun, The Rain, The Wind, The Soil", the New York based MAHAVATAR have their own thing going on and seem to care little for accepted conventions of rock and metal, yet their approach is not maddeningly esoteric. The album was originally released only in E...July 31, 2006
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ALICE COOPER To Open For THE ROLLING STONES In Halifax
HalifaxLive.com reports that ALICE COOPER will be in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada on September 23 with THE ROLLING STONES on the Commons, according to tour dates listed on his web site. On June 15, 2006, a campaign to get the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to induct Alice Cooper was started by ...July 30, 2006
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GOREFEST Guitarist FRANK HARTHOORN: 'The Metal Flowed Freely'
Guitarist Frank Harthoorn of the reunited Dutch metallers GOREFEST has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "This weekend we found ourselves hot, sweaty, sticky and steaming. And we weren't even naked! On Friday, we had an early show at this year's sweltering Earthshaker Fes...July 29, 2006
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POISONBLACK To Support LACUNA COIL In Europe
POISONBLACK — the Finnish band featuring Ville Laihiala (vocals, guitar, formerly of SENTENCED),Janne Markus (guitar),Marco Sneck (keyboards),Antti Remes (bass) and Tarmo Kanerva (drums) — will support LACUNA COIL on their upcoming European tour, which is set to take place September-November. The...July 28, 2006
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ALICE IN CHAINS: 'Essential' Collection Pushed Back To September
"The Essential Alice in Chains" (Sony/Legacy),a two-CD compilation that originally was slated to be released more than two years ago, has had its release date pushed back once again — this time to September 5 from the previously announced July 25. Preview audio clips from the 28-song collection onl...July 26, 2006
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CARMINE APPICE's 'Ultimate Guitar Zeus' Receives Official Release
Escapi Records has announces the official release of the long-awaited underground classic, "Ultimate Guitar Zeus", created, produced and co-written by drummer Carmine Appice. The CD features performances by 14 of the world's greatest guitar players, including Yngwie Malmsteen, Brian May of QUEEN, St...July 26, 2006
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ZAKK WYLDE 'Song Contest' Launched
Broadjam.com and Electro-Voice are currently running the "Zakk Wylde Song Contest" for independent musicians at this location. Synopsis: He's the right-hand man to the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy. He's one of the most recognizable guitarists on the planet. He's part of two hugely successful bands and a...July 25, 2006
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AGENT STEEL Signs With MASCOT RECORDS
California-based metallers AGENT STEEL have inked a deal with Holland's Mascot Records. The band is currently recording its new album for a tentative early 2007 release. A European tour with labelmates VICIOUS RUMORS is expected to kick off in March. Commented guitarist Juan Garcia: "The recording o...July 24, 2006
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W.A.S.P.: European Tour Dates Announced
W.A.S.P. has announced the following European dates in the fall: Sep. 06 - Bulgaria - Kavarna - Kaliakra Stadium Sep. 10 - France - Raims - Raims Fest Sep. 12 - UK - Dudley - JB's Sep. 13 - UK - Woughton - Woughton Center Sep. 14 - UK - Bristol - Bierkeller Sep. 15 ...July 24, 2006
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PLANET GEMINI: New Album To Feature Former BLACK SABBATH/DIO Drummer
Boston-based traditional doom metal band PLANET GEMINI, who recently tapped original TROUBLE drummer Jeff "Oly" Olson to play on its upcoming CD, has issued the following update: "In a previous press release, PLANET GEMINI announced that they would be working with Jeff 'Oly' Olson. While this projec...July 23, 2006
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USURPER To Enter Studio In Early 2007
Chicago's USURPER is currently preparing songs for their sixth full-length album, which they plan to record in early 2007 for a summer release through Earache Records. The album is currently untitled but some new songtitles include "Talons of Steel", "Planet of the Humans" and "Rebel Wolf". In other...July 22, 2006
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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist To Launch Second Season Of 'Black Sunday' Radio Show In September
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi is currently in the pre-production stage for the second season of his radio show, "Black Sunday", which airs on Planet Rock. According to Iommi.com, the new season will kick off on Sunday, September 3. As with season one, Iommi will be featuring a selection of unsi...July 20, 2006
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SATYRICON To Team Up With KEEP OF KALESSIN, INSOMNIUM For 'Tour Diabolical'
Norwegian black metallers SATYRICON will team up with KEEP OF KALESSIN and INSOMNIUM for their first European tour in three years. Dubbed "Tour Diabolical", the trek will take SATYRICON to countries they have never been before, like the Chech Republic, Hungary and Croatia. Many cities are destined f...July 20, 2006
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Black Stone Cherry
Got a burning desire to hear a big, loud, slightly twangy marriage of NICKELBACK and BRAND NEW SIN? Yeah, me either. The single, "Lonely Train", has already been tapped as a WWE theme song, which oughta slot these guys right in where they belong – the token new rock band of the year for disaffected...July 17, 2006
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