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GIDGET GEIN Memorial Benefit Held In Los Angeles

Lina Lecaro of the LA Weekly reports that a memorial benefit was held last Wednesday (December 3) at the Dragonfly in Los Angeles for former MARILYN MANSON bassist Gidget Gein, who was found dead in early October in his home in Burbank, California. The memorial, hosted by APOCALIPSTICK lass Lenora C...

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VINCE NEIL's Fourth Annual Off The Strip Poker Tournament Announced

The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas will host MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil's fourth annual Off The Strip Poker Tournament inside the Poker Lounge on Saturday, January 17, 2009. Celebrities, poker pros and the adult entertainment industry's hottest stars will join Neil for a wildly entertaini...

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GUNS N' ROSES Keyboardist CHRIS PITMAN Releases SEXTAPES

SEXTAPES, the Hollywood, California-based band featuring GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Chris Pitman on vocals and guitar synth, released its self-titled debut album on November 11, 2008 via ToneRiot Records. The CD was made available through iTunes (worldwide),Best Buy stores, FYE, Borders Books, Where...

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Film Adaptation Of 'Rock Of Ages' Musical Coming Soon

Michael Fleming of Variety.com reports that New Line has won an auction for screen rights to "Rock of Ages", a stage musical that does with '80s rock anthems what "Mamma Mia!" did with ABBA tunes. Chris D'Arienzo, who wrote the book for the Off Broadway tuner, will write the screenplay and direct th...

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MESHUGGAH, CYNIC: More North American Dates Announced

Intent on decimating the boundaries of extreme music with their metric art, Sweden's MESHUGGAH will be returning to North America in February, 2009 on a 17-show headlining tour presented by MySpace Music. Direct support to MESHUGGAH will be provided by the legendary progressive metal band CYNIC. Ope...

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ANKLA: New Rehearsal-Room Footage Posted Online

Video footage of ANKLA — the Los Angeles-based band led by former PUYA guitarist Ramón Ortíz — performing the song "Persistence" in the group's rehearsal room can be viewed below. The band's debut album, "Steep Trails", was released in July 2006 through Bieler Bros. Records. ANKLA's next live appear...

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DIMEBAG Tribute Page On DEAN GUITARS Web Site

To commemorate the fourth anniversary of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's (PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN),Dean Guitars has launched a tribute page featuring video footage of the Dimebag tribute from this year's Ozzfest and other Dimebag-related video material. "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott was shot to death along with...

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GOD FORBID Confirms Hollywood Show

In conjunction with their appearance at the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show, New Jersey metal titans GOD FORBID will perform a special headlining concert at the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, California on Thursday, January 15. Also appearing on the bill is ARKAEA, the new band fea...

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ANTHRAX's CHARLIE BENANTE: Four Years Later, Remembering DIMEBAG

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has issued the following update: "I was at the House of Blues the other night and was remembering being there four years prior with Dime [late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott]. It was one of those crazy nights, one shot lead to the next shot and...

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MANOWAR Bassist's MAGIC CIRCLE FILMS Partners With NOVA ENTERTAINMENT

Nova Entertainment and Magic Circle Films International, a newly formed company by MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio, have announced a joint venture. Nova Entertainment is one of the most successful production companies in Hollywood. Mastermind of Nova Entertainment is Reginald Puhl, a veteran in the movi...

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Oklahoma's BLEED THE SKY Issues Post-SOULFLY Tour Recap

Oklahoma's BLEED THE SKY has just completed a U.S. tour with SOULFLY, DEVASTATION, and INCITE. The band has checked in with the following update: "27 shows in 28 days, a few blown tires, and an awesome Thanksgiving dinner, we are home from — hands down — the BEST tour we've done yet!!! "Starting out...

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Ex-FATES WARNING Drummer Schedules SAM ASH Clinics

SLAVIOR/ex-FATES WARNING drummer Mark Zonder has issued the following update: "I will be doing two clinics next week. First clinic is on the 16th of December at the new grand opening of the Sam Ash drum store in Hollywood. 7401 W. Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90046, 323 436-0388. I will be playing stu...

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Singer SHELDON TARSHA Talks About His Decision To Return To ADLER'S APPETITE

Returning ADLER'S APPETITE singer Sheldon Tarsha was the featured guest on this past Saturday's (December 6) edition of "The Classic Metal Show". Tarsha talked at length about his decision to rejoin forces with former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler and ADLER'S APPETITE's upcoming touring plans....

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MÖTLEY CRÜE: Never-Before-Seen Photos Available For Purchase

On December 6, 2004, recent Grammy nominees MÖTLEY CRÜE announced their 2005 reunion tour. That morning, bassist Nikki Sixx wrote the following in his online diary, "Here we go, buckle up and hold on tight. The engines are engaged and the runway is clear for takeoff. Lights, action, rock 'n' roll. H...

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HEALER / KURAI Singer To Play First Solo Gig In 16 Years

Singer and guitarist Scott "SVH" Von Heldt, who has worked with members of WHITE ZOMBIE, BAD COMPANY and many others, will play his first solo gig in over 16 years on Saturday, December 20 at Genghis Cohen in Hollywood, California. SVH will perform new solo material, some HEALER and KURAI favorites,...