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THE HELLACOPTERS To Release New Album In The Fall

Sweden's THE HELLACOPTERS, whose lineup includes former ENTOMBED drummer Nicke Andersson on guitar/vocals, has posted the following message on its official web site: "We're still working on our new, as-yet-untitled album which according to our plans will be finished before summer. It is once again b...

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VINCE NEIL Performs In Libertyville; Video Available

A couple of video clips of MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil performing at Austin's in Libertyville, Illinois on March 23, 2007 have been posted at YouTube: Video#1, Video#2. Neil's current solo band features Dana Strum (SLAUGHTER, VINNIE VINCENT INVASION) on bass, Jeff Blando (SLAUGHTER) on guitar an...

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Reunited EXTREME To Play At New York City Benefit Concert

The original lineup of EXTREME will reunite for a benefit concert and auction in New York City in honor of music manager Steven Hoffman. Hoffman, who worked with RUSH, VAN HALEN and EXTREME, died of lung cancer in 2003. The event will take place on May 18 at the 450-capacity Canal Room, 285 West Bro...

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DARK FUNERAL To Tour North America With NAGLFAR, DAATH

After a successful North American tour earlier this year it is now officially confirmed: Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL will return to North America for another 20 shows in October/November. This time support comes from their Swedish brothers NAGLFAR and Atlanta-based newcomers DAATH. The date...

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VINCE NEIL To Open Dr. Feelgood's Bar In Palm Beach

According to Florida's Palm Beach Post, MÖTLEY CRÜE frontman Vince Neil, former Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Todd Wade and former Florida Gator southpaw quarterback Bob Hewko just signed a partnership with M&M to open a rock 'n' roll themed bar-restaurant in West Palm Beach named Dr. Feelgood...

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SLAYER Cancels ROSKILDE FESTIVAL Appearance

SLAYER has cancelled its previously announced appearance at this year's Roskilde Festival, set to take place July 5-8 in Roskilde, Denmark. According to a posting on the Roskilde web site, "SLAYER have unexpectedly announced that they have decided to end their European tour on 1 July. Unfortunately,...

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SLAYER Pulls Out Of Finland's RUISROCK Festival

SLAYER has cancelled its previously announced appearance at Finland's Ruisrock festival due to "scheduling conflicts." The festival, which will be held July 6-7 in Turku, Finland, will feature performances by HANOI ROCKS, MASTODON, IN FLAMES, PAIN, DEATHSTARS, CHILDREN OF BODOM, SONATA ARCTICA, FINN...

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INTO ETERNITY Guitarist: 'This Has Been The Most Successful USA Tour That We Have Ever Done'

Guitarist Tim Roth of the Canadian progressive death outfit INTO ETERNITY has issued the following update: "This has been the most successful USA tour that we have ever done. Every night the crowd is insane! Usually they are cheering and screaming before the music even starts. We are going on every...

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DIMMU BORGIR's Guitarists Discuss New Album's Concept, Christianity

Roy Kristensen of Imhotep webzine recently conducted an interview with DIMMU BORGIR guitarists Galder and Silenoz. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the new album's concept: Galder: "I thought it would be a greater challenge writing lyrics based upon my own story. The lyrics can be regarded as...

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THRESHOLD To Headline First Night Of U.K.'s FIREFEST IV

U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD will headline the first night of Firefest IV, which will take place on October 26-27 in Nottingham, U.K. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Day 1: THRESHOLD DEMON (final U.K. show ever) SOUL DOCTOR (feat. Tommy Heart of FAIR WARNING) STEVE GRIMMETT BA...

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LACUNA COIL To Perform Acoustic Set On 'Fox 25 Morning News'

LACUNA COIL is set to perform a special acoustic set tomorrow morning (Wednesday, April 4) on the "Fox 25 Morning News" show, which airs on WFXT-TV in Boston, MA. The band is scheduled to go live at 8:45 a.m. EST, to be immediately followed by a short interview segment. Previous guests have included...

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SIGH Added To MAYHEM's California Live Dates In July

Groundbreaking Japanese act SIGH has been added to MAYHEM's two California concert dates in July: July 17 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy Theatre July 18 - West Hollywood, CA @ Key Club Commented SIGH singer/guitarist Mirai Kawashima, "As many of our fans know, we've been in contact with with the band (MAY...

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VINNIE PAUL, KERRY KING, SCOTT IAN To Perform At LITTLE KIDS ROCK Benefit Concert

Little Kids Rock (LKR),an innovative non-profit music education program that provides free instruments and rock 'n' roll lessons to public schools, celebrated March's "Music in Our Schools" month by announcing today that it will be the sole beneficiary of the Six-String Masterpieces memorial tribut...

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THE RED CHORD In Studio And On The Road

Massachusetts-based metal/grind band THE RED CHORD is currently in the studio working on its new album, due in August via Metal Blade Records. In addition, the group has just announced that it will be hitting the road for the first time in 2007 on a headlining U.S. tour, supported by THROUGH THE EYE...

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THRESHOLD To Headline First-Ever PROGPOWER SCANDINAVIA Festival

Following the success of the ProgPower brand in Europe, the U.K. and U.S., the first-ever ProgPower Scandinavia will be staged on November 9-10 with U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD co-headlining the first night. The festival will take place in Denmark, with other confirmed bands so far includin...