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CARNAL FORGE Comment On Singer Switch

Swedish thrashers CARNAL FORGE have issued a statement on the recent departure of singer Jonas Kjellgren and addition of Jens C. Mortensen (LEECH, ex-REVOLVER, SLAPDASH). "Jonas' [decision to leave] the band came just a few days ago, so we have focused on getting someone to replace him instead of wr...

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BACKYARD BABIES To Support VELVET REVOLVER In Europe

Sweden's BACKYARD BABIES will support VELVET REVOLVER at the following European dates: Aug. 22 – Cologne, GER @ E-Werk Aug. 25 – Munich, GER @ Eiserhalle Aug. 31 – Glasgow, UK @ Academy Sep. 02 – London, UK @ Hammersmith Sep. 07 – Paris, FRA @ Bataclan Sep. 09 – Barcelona, SPA @ Razzamatazz Sep. ...

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VELVET REVOLVER Bassist Says 'Fall To Pieces' Video Shoot Had 'Family Vibe'

VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan recently spoke to Launch Radio Networks about the video for "Fall To Pieces", the second single from the group's new album, "Contraband". The clip, which takes place in a setting reminiscent of Hollywood clubs of the Seventies like the Starwood, not only featured...

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MNEMIC Prepare To Film New Video

Denmark's modern thrashers MNEMIC are preparing to shoot the video for their new single, "Deathbox", with director Patric Ulleaus (DIMMU BORGIR, IN FLAMES, LACUNA COIL) of Revolver Films. The video will be shot in Gothenburg, Sweden at the Revolver Studios. "Deathbox" is the first single off MNEMIC'...

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THE GREAT DECEIVER: 'Lake Of Sulphur' Video Posted Online

THE GREAT DECEIVER's video for the track "Lake of Sulphur" has been made available online at Launch.com. The clip was directed by Patric Ullaeus (DIMMU BORGIR, IN FLAMES, LACUNA COIL, WITHIN TEMPTATION) of Revolver Film Company, and was shot in the Arizona desert and at The Revolver Ranch. "Lake of...

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CARNAL FORGE Announce New Singer

Swedish thrashers CARNAL FORGE have announced the addition of singer Jens C. Mortensen (LEECH, ex-REVOLVER, SLAPDASH) to the group's ranks. Mortensen joins the band as the replacement for Jonas Kjellgren, who left CARNAL FORGE earlier in the month after a seven-year, five-album stint with the group....

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VELVET REVOLVER To Receive Support From Ex-EUROPE Guitarist In Stockholm

VELVET REVOLVER will be supported by former EUROPE guitarist Kee Marcello's K2 project during their appearance at Annexet in Stockholm, Sweden Thursday night (August 12). Prior to their performance, VELVET REVOLVER will hold a signing session at Rocks Records in the Globe shopping mall beginning at...

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VELVET REVOLVER Concert To Air On SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO

Sirius Satellite Radio has joined forces with VELVET REVOLVER to bring Sirius subscribers an exclusive concert broadcast and backstage interviews with the entire band. Scott Greenstein, Sirius President of Entertainment and Sports, said, "VELVET REVOLVER represents the most unique and commanding roc...

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NOTRE DAME: 'Munsters!' Video Posted Online

NOTRE DAME, the Swedish band featuring drummer Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, DREAM EVIL),have posted their video for the track "Munsters!" at this location. Described by Snowy as "a bunch of live clips that we filmed during the last couple of shows," the video was directed...

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VELVET REVOLVER Launch European Tour: Opening-Night Set List Revealed

VELVET REVOLVER kicked off their European tour Sunday (August 8) with an appearance at the Skanderborg Festival in Denmark. Check out pictures from Velvet-Revolver.com. The group's set list was as follows: 01. Sucker Train Blues 02. Do It For The Kids 03. Headspace 04. Crackerman (STONE TEMPLE PILOT...

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REVOLTING COCKS: New Song Available For Download

A brand-new REVOLTING COCKS track, entitled "Prunetang", is currently available for download via the Revolver magazine web site at this location (free registration and copy of the new issue of Revolver magazine required). MINISTRY side project the REVOLTING COCKS, now featuring MINISTRY mainman Al J...

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Ex-THE CULT Singer IAN ASTBURY Says He Was Asked To Audition For VELVET REVOLVER

Former THE CULT frontman Ian Astbury recently gave an interview to the Poptones web site about his work with THE DOORS 21ST CENTURY and his near-audition with VELVET REVOLVER, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Poptones: Oliver Stone asked you to play Jim Morrison in his...

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VELVET REVOLVER To Perform On German TV

VELVET REVOLVER will appear on "TV Total", one of Germany's most popular comedy shows, on September 6. The band will perform "Fall To Pieces" live and guitarist Slash will be interviewed by the show's host Stefan Raab. In other news, VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum has posted the following messag...

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Judge Grants SCOTT WEILAND Permission To Tour Europe

VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland was granted permission to leave the country for the group's European tour when he appeared in a Pasadena, California court on Tuesday (August 3),according to MTV.com. In allowing the singer to travel overseas, the judge overseeing Weiland's probation from two fe...

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VELVET REVOLVER's SLASH Is Doing It For The Kids

VELVET REVOLVER's Slash (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) and ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS member Dean DeLeo are among the noted guitarists who will appear on the upcoming children's album "Sing a Song With Six Strings", due out October 5 from Sony Wonder, the family division of Sony Music Entertainment. Executive produ...