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RUSH Tops Pollstar's 'Top 50'

According to a posting at RushIsABand.com, RUSH has topped on Pollstar's Top 50. The chart is compiled according to the number of times the artist's tour itinerary is requested by fans visiting the Pollstar.com web site. A 52-second audio sample of another new RUSH song, entitled "Spindrift", has be...

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STATIC-X Taps DARK NEW DAY/VINCE NEIL Drummer For Current Tour

STATIC-X has tapped drummer Will Hunt (TOMMY LEE, DARK NEW DAY, SKRAPE, STUCK MOJO) to fill in for the group's regular skinsman Nick Oshiro while he is recovering from a broken hand. Hunt's first show with STATIC-X took place Friday night (April 13) in Houston, Texas. In addition to being a member o...

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GILBY CLARKE: 'I Have Not Left ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA'

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke has shot down reports that he has left ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA, the band he formed with Tommy Lee (MÖTLEY CRÜE),Jason Newsted (VOIVOD, ex-METALLICA) and Canadian vocalist Lukas Rossi. ET Canada reported earlier in the week that ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA was "over"...

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RUSH: Another New Song Sample Available

A 52-second audio sample of another new RUSH song, entitled "Spindrift", has been posted at Rush.com. The track comes off the Canadian trio's upcoming album, "Snakes & Arrows", due on May 1. According to a posting on the RUSH fan site Power Windows, Wal-Mart is offering a special CD version of ....

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MASSACRE 'Reunion' Tour Planned For October?

DENIAL FIEND "vokillist" Kam Lee (ex-MASSACRE, DEATH) has issued the following update: "Thanx to Sam Williams of DENIAL FIEND really busting his ass and working out some killer deal... I may be able to finally get a passport. So what looked like a dead end [on Wednesday, April 11] may turn around an...

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EXTREME Performs At METAL SKOOL Gig In Hollywood; Photos Available

Reunited '80s hard rockers EXTREME surprised members of the audience at the METAL SKOOL concert on Monday (April 9) when they climbed up on stage and performed a cover of LED ZEPPELIN's "Communication Breakdown" in Hollywood, California. Check out pictures from WENN. As previously reported, the orig...

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TOMMY LEE: DJing Appearances Announced

MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee has lined up a number of DJing appearances during the coming weeks (also featuring DJ Aero). According to Lee, each set will feature "a mix of big-a*s analog bass, breakbeat and dirty electro house. Get out yer high-heeled Nike's and get ready to dance!" The details are...

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GOTTHARD Completes Work On 'The Call' Video

Swiss hard rockers GOTTHARD shot the video for their new single, "The Call", last week in Nürnberg, Germany. Directed by Martin Mueller from RCN-TV, the clip was filmed at the famous Grand Hotel, inside the beautiful Richard Wagner saloon as well as the Honeymoon Suite. "As the song itself is a very...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Frontman Joins Cast Of 'Bled' Horror Movie

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH vocalist Ivan Moody (ex-MOTOGRATER) has joined the cast of a new horror movie "Bled", which is set to begin shooting in May. Ivan will play the creepy "Incubus" that's invoked by a substance known as 'strigios, a rare and ancient sap that bleeds from a long forgotten tree. Sa...

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Report: GILBY CLARKE Quits ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA; Band To Change Name

According to ET Canada, former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke has left ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA, the band he formed with Tommy Lee (MÖTLEY CRÜE),Jason Newsted (VOIVOD, ex-METALLICA) and Canadian vocalist Lukas Rossi. No reason was given for Gilby's departure but the disastrous sales of the group's...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Guitarist To Judge GIBSON SHRED FEST In Upstate New York

According to the Rochester Democract & Chronicle, DAVID LEE ROTH guitarist Bart Walsh will be one of the judges of the Gibson Shred Fest and contest, which is being held by The House of Guitars. Shredding is very fast picking or fingering, speed playing if you will, said House of Guitars co-owne...

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ALICE COOPER: 'Believe It Or Not, I'm One Of Very Few Rockers Who Don't Trash Hotel Rooms'

Alice Cooper is one of several celebrities taking part in Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts' first national television advertising campaign. Slated to debut April 12, the multi-million dollar TV and online campaign features national golf commentator/journalist David Feherty attempting to moderate an...

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DENIAL FIEND Frontman KAM LEE Unable To Tour Outside U.S.

DENIAL FIEND's previously announced European dates with VITAL REMAINS and BLOODY SIGN are in jeopardy after "vokillist" Kam Lee's (ex-MASSACRE, DEATH) passport application was apparently denied (no pun intended),making it impossible for him to tour outside the U.S. More information will be made ava...

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Former DIO Guitarist Announces New Singer For GOADED

Former DIO/WWIII guitarist Tracy G has recruited vocalist Jason Witte for the revamped version of his band GOADED. Commented Tracy: "We are writing songs. The first three songs came out REALLY cool." As previously reported, Tracy's band THE TRACY G GROUP is working on new tunes will soon announce ne...

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LAMB OF GOD, IRON MAIDEN, SLAYER, MACHINE HEAD Among 'Golden Gods' Nominees

According to The Sun Online, LAMB OF GOD is the favorite to walk off with the silverware at this year's Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards. The Virginia-based group is up for an impressive five gongs, including "Best Album", "Best Live Band" and "Best International Band". And the fifth annual Metal Ham...