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DREAM THEATER Guitarist Checks In

DREAM THEATER guitarist John Petrucci has posted the following message in his official forum: "Just a little update on what I've been up to lately. I know it's been some time since the last one! I've been enjoying some much needed time off since the end of DREAM THEATER's 'Octavarium' world tour thi...

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DEF LEPPARD: 'Hysteria' Deluxe Edition Details Revealed

On August 3, 1987, British rock band DEF LEPPARD released the album "Hysteria". Already a major force in rock music, "Hysteria" catapulted the band into the stratosphere. The statistics for "Hysteria" are astounding. The album has sold in excess of 17 million copies and counting. Due to the incredib...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'I Believe In Total Honesty'

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently spoke to Blender.com about the women he's loved, bands he's helped break out, his parenting skills, the Kiss Coffeehouse and the "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" reality TV show. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Blender.com: So, tell us a secret: How...

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GWAR, THE RED CHORD, MUNICIPAL WASTE: More Tour Dates Announced

More tour dates have been released for GWAR's upcoming tour with THE RED CHORD and MUNICIPAL WASTE. The schedule is now shaping up as follows: Oct. 13 - Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory Oct. 14 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium Oct. 15 - Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom Oct. 16 - Norfolk, VA @ .....

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TESTAMENT: 2006 'Live in Istanbul' Official 'Bootleg' DVD Now Available

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT are currently offering a new "bootleg" in DVD format for sale in the "Merch" section of the group's official web site. "Testament - Live in Istanbul, Turkey" (view cover here) was filmed earlier this year by Walter Morgan of Deadly Embrace Productions and f...

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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN: More Australian Tour Dates Announced

Legendary Swedish guitarist YNGWIE MALMSTEEN has lined up the following Australian tour dates in November: Nov. 14 - The Arena Ent. Complex – Brisbane, AUS Nov. 15 - Enmore Theatre - Sydney, AUS Nov. 16 - The Palace - Melbourne, AUS Nov. 17 - Thebarton Theatre - Adelaide, AUS Nov. 19 - Metro City -...

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Former KROKUS Drummer PATRICK AEBY Looking For New Projects

Ex-KROKUS drummer Patrick Aeby is available for hire. He just recorded and produced the New York-based band ATOMIC BROTHER, to be released by the end of 2006. Patrick took a break after his departure from KROKUS. He explained, "Well, going away from the band was not easy and can be compared to a div...

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Raw

This is not what I expected from Italy's MERENDINE ATOMICHE. Basing my expectations for "Raw" on the mostly straight-up thrash metal of 2003's "Walk Across Fire", a revamping of the band's sound to one that is more modern and accessible took me aback. Once the initial shock wore off it quickly becam...

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ALICE IN CHAINS, STONE SOUR, AVENGED SEVENFOLD Confirmed For Houston's BUZZFEST

ALICE IN CHAINS, STONE SOUR and AVENGED SEVENFOLD are among the confirmed bands for BuzzFest XVIII, set to take place Sunday, October 8 at the Woodlands Pavilion in Houston, Texas. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Main Stage: ALICE IN CHAINS STONE SOUR BREAKING BENJAMIN AVENGED SEVENFO...

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LINKIN PARK: Live Recording Of New Song Posted Online

LINKIN PARK performed a brand new song, tentatively dubbed "Qwerty", during its appearances at this past weekend's Summer Sonic festivals in Japan. Listen to the audio of the song at YouTube.com. The track can also be downloaded at the LINKIN PARK fan site Linkin Park Association. LINKIN PARK rapper...

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THREAT SIGNAL: 'Counterbalance' Video Launched

Just days before the release of their debut album, "Under Reprisal", on Nuclear Blast Records, Canadian metal hopefuls THREAT SIGNAL have launched a self-produced video for the song "Counterbalance". The clip features footage of the band on the road, in the studio with producer Christian Olde Wolber...

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LIVING COLOUR Guitarist: 'DOUG PINNICK Is An Incredible Vocalist And Bassist'

LIVING COLOUR is currently on tour in Europe with Doug Pinnick of KING'S X filling in for singer Corey Glover after Glover was unable to make the dates due to a scheduling conflict. The band's guitarist, Vernon Reid, has checked in with the following update: "We're in Budapest, Hungary and so far it...

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ROSE TATTOO Inducted In Australia's ARIA HALL OF FAME

Legendary Australian hard rockers ROSE TATTOO were inducted in the ARIA Hall of Fame at Melbourne's Regent Theatre Wednesday night (August 16). ROSE TATTOO paid homage to late guitarist Pete Wells, who passed away earlier this year, according to The Courier Mail. Frontman Angry Anderson was able to...

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BLIND MELON: 'Live At The Palace' Reissue Due In October

BLIND MELON's "Live at the Palace" CD will be reissued on October 17 with expanded packaging on Capitol/EMI. Recorded in Los Angeles on October 11, 1995, BLIND MELON's "Live at the Palace" CD captured the band at their creative and dynamic peak: the group was touring in support of their second album...

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GENE SIMMONS Accused Of 'Stealing' Name For Son's Band

Aversion.com reports that transgendered punk icon Jayne County isn't taking too kindly to KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons "stealing" her backing band's name for his son's new band. Simmons unveiled his son's new band on his "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" show, dubbing the 17-year-old rocker's outfi...