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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Drummer Proposes To Bulgarian PLAYBOY Playmate

According to Novinite.com, Matt Sorum, former drummer of GUNS N' ROSES and a current member of VELVET REVOLVER, has proposed to the hot and sexy Sonia Vassi (photo, web site) — the first Bulgarian to ever appear in U.S. Playboy. Bulgarian media quoted Vassi herself, but did not disclose ...

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THE HIDDEN HAND To Tour With KYLESA

Southern Lord recording artists THE HIDDEN HAND have put the finishing touches on their next epic masterpiece, entitled "The Resurrection of Whiskey Foote". "Resurrection…" is the third HIDDEN HAND full-length (second from Southern Lord) and features the lineup that recorded the now sold-out/out-of-...

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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer: 'We Have 18 Songs Ready And We Are All Very Excited'

VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum has issued the following update: "Looks like VELVET REVOLVER are finally going to start recording the album. We have 18 songs ready and we are all very excited. Producer Brendan O'Brien [PEARL JAM, SOUNDGARDEN, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, AUDIOSLAVE] has been in pre-...

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DARK EMPIRE Announces New Drummer

DARK EMPIRE, the band featuring vocalist Jens Carlsson of PERSUADER/SAVAGE CIRCUS and bassist Noah Martin of ARSIS, has announced the addition of drummer Sam Paulicelli of the New Jersey based prog-metal outfit SUSPYRE the group's ranks. Commented guitarist/band leader Matt Moliti: "Noah got us in t...

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Black Elk

The self-titled debut from Portland, Oregon's BLACK ELK is one of those albums that seeps into the pores and wreaks havoc with the nervous system. The disc recalls the Amphetamine Reptile sound with a generous helping of bands like THE MELVINS and the JESUS LIZARD, not to mention the raggedy punkish...

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DEEP PURPLE Drummer To Join MATT FILIPPINI For Italian Dates

DEEP PURPLE drummer Ian Paice will join Italian guitarist Matt Filippini (MOONSTONE PROJECT) for two Spanish dates in January. The details are as follows: Jan. 26 - Sala Heineken – Madrid, SPA Jan. 27 - Nave 8 - Alicante, SPA As usual, the band will perform PURPLE material and other classic rock son...

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DC4: New Album Track Listing Revealed

Los Angeles-based hard rock band DC4, featuring former DIO guitarist Rowan Robertson alongside brothers Jeff Duncan (ARMORED SAINT, ODIN) on lead vocals and guitar, Shawn Duncan (ODIN, BIRD OF PREY) on drums, and Matt Duncan on bass, has set the tentative track listing for its new album, due in earl...

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AS I LAY DYING To Support BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE On Rescheduled U.K. Dates

San Diego wrecking crew AS I LAY DYING will take time out from the final stage of the writing process for its as-yet-untitled third album (due for spring release via Metal Blade) to finish its U.K. tour dates as guests to BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE (which were postponed due to BULLET vocalist Matt Tuck...

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ADONIS DECAY Signs With DANCEFACE RECORDS

Woodbridge, VA-based death metallers ADONIS DECAY have inked a deal with DanceFace Records. The band has just finished recording its debut EP, "Messenger", at Charm City Studios in Pasadena, MD with producer Matt Parsons. A late February 2007 release is expected. An unmastered track from the upcomin...

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INTERLOCK Part Ways With Drummer, Seek Replacement

INTERLOCK, the London-based cyber metal band, has parted ways with drummer Matt Platts and is currently seeking a replacement. Applicants should have "experience with playing to a click track, a full drumkit, hardware and cymbals in good condition, triggers and a sampling unit (or be prepared to pur...

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CAMP FREDDY: Release Date Announced For Christmas Single

CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — will release its C...

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DECREPIT BIRTH Welcomes Back Bassist RISHA ERYAVEC

Santa Cruz, California-based death metallers DECREPIT BIRTH have posted the following message on their official web site: "DECREPIT BIRTH is very happy to announce that bassist Risha Eryavec is officially returning to the band! Due to recent situations, Risha feels that his place is with us, as our...

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TYSON SCHENKER's FASTER INFERNO Calls It Quits

FASTER INFERNO (formerly RAIDERS OF ROCK N' ROLL),the British band featuring guitarist Tyson Schenker — the son of the legendary SCORPIONS and UFO guitarist Michael Schenker — has called it a day. The group's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "Sadly, it reaches a point when everyth...

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TIMELORD Mixing Debut Album

Springfield, Virginia-based progressive/thrash metal band TIMELORD has begun mixing its debut album, "The Great Machine", with Kevin 131 (PROJECT: FAILING FLESH, RAVEN, DECEASED, DYSRHYTHMIA) at Assembly Line Studios in Vienna, Virginia. The mixes are being assisted by Ben McCall. Commented Kevin: "...

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TIGERTAILZ Launches 'School Band' Competition

Reunited U.K. rockers TIGERTAILZ have launched a competition to find a local "school band" to open their forthcoming show at Cardiff St David's Hall on Saturday, February 10, 2007. The competition is open to any students who attend a South Wales secondary school and play in a band. The 'TAILZ are ke...