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VICIOUS RUMORS Guitarist Hospitalized With Appendix Infection
Bassist Dave Starr of the veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS has posted the following message on the band's official forum: "VICIOUS RUMORS guitarist Geoff Thorpe is in the hospital here in Alameda, Ca. with an infection in his appendix and he is waiting for surgery. If anyone w...July 31, 2006
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TRIVIUM: New Song Available For Download
A brand new TRIVIUM song, entitled "Detonation", has been made available for download at this location. The track comes off the group's third album, "The Crusade", due on October 10 via Roadrunner Records (one day earlier internationally). The MP3 will only be available until August 21. The band wil...July 31, 2006
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD Singer: Republican And Proud
Steve Knopper of Newsday.com eports that AVENGED SEVENFOLD wants to warn liberals about something. The metal band's song "Blinded In Chains", which begins with the line "And we're at it again — I turn around another -- war, man," has absolutely nothing to do with the war in Iraq. Or any other war .....July 29, 2006
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TRIVIUM's HEAFY, BEAULIEU Interview METALLICA's HAMMETT For GUITAR WORLD Magazine
TRIVIUM's Matt Heafy and Corey Beaulieu "had the honor" to spend some time with guitar legend Kirk Hammett of METALLICA and ask a few questions and get a few answers. The results appear in the current issue of Guitar World magazine (web site),available on the newsstands now. Commented TRIVIUM: "We...July 27, 2006
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CIRCUS DIABLO: More Dates Announced
CIRCUS DIABLO, the new project featuring THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy, former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick (guitar),ex-THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (vocals),former FUEL frontman Brett Scallions (bass),and drummer Jeremy Colson, has lined up the following dates during August/Se...July 27, 2006
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VELVET REVOLVER In Talks With Producer RICK RUBIN
VELVET REVOLVER has decided to take a little time off from writing for its new album to play a few shows. But drummer Matt Sorum told ABC Radio's ePrep they're on track to have the CD in stores in the spring. No producer has been chosen at this point, but the band has been speaking ...July 25, 2006
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CAMP FREDDY Releases More Information About 'Employee Of The Month' Contribution
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) — has revealed more...July 25, 2006
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VICIOUS RUMORS To Release 'Warball' In October
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have changed the projected title of their new album to "Warball" from the previously announced "Sonic Rebellion". The CD was recorded at Trident Studios in Pacheco, CA by Juan J. Orteaga and includes guitarists Brad Gillis (NIGHT RANGER) and Th...July 25, 2006
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DAATH Cancels Florida Dates Due To Surgery
Recent Roadrunner signees DAATH (pronounced like "goth," but with a "D") were forced to cancel three shows in Florida as a result of guitarist Eyal Levi's surgery to remove his appendix. The affected dates are as follows: Jul. 24 - the Daily Grind – Pensacola, FL Jul. 25 - the Pit - Jacksonville, FL...July 24, 2006
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MASTODON: More Headlining Tour Dates Announced
Atlanta's MASTODON will be embark on a headlining tour in September, with CONVERGE and THE BRONX as the support acts. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 06 – Baltimore, MD @ Ramshead Live Sep. 07 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts (TLA) Sep. 08 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall Sep. 09 ...July 24, 2006
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METAL SKOOL Frontman Buys $1.4 Million Home
According to the Los Angeles Times, singer Ralph Saenz, also known as Michael Starr of the heavy-metal comedy act METAL SKOOL, and his wife, model-actress Jocelyn Saenz, have purchased a newly built Valley Village, California home for $1.4 million. The Mediterranean-style house has five bedrooms and...July 23, 2006
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TRIVIUM Frontman Checks In From SOUNDS OF THE UNDERGROUND Tour
TRIVIUM frontman Matt Heafy has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "The [Sounds of the Underground] tour's been going damn good... incredible shows, as always, killer fans, good times and some amazing fucking bands that we have the honor of sharing the stage with. "ALWAYS...July 22, 2006
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CAMP FREDDY Completes CHEAP TRICK Cover For 'Employee Of The Month' Soundtrack
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) — has put the finish...July 21, 2006
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PLANES MISTAKEN FOR STARS Completes Work On New Album
Denver, Colorado quartet PLANES MISTAKEN FOR STARS has completed work on its new album, entitled "Mercy". "Mercy" will see an October 3, 2006 release via Abacus Recordings. The critically acclaimed band, known for their exhilarating live performances and dynamic hard rock sound that combines both fe...July 21, 2006
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Former W.A.S.P. Guitarist Joins FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH
Former W.A.S.P. guitarist Darrell Roberts has joined FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH, the new band featuring former MOTOGRATER vocalist Ivan Moody (Ghost),ex-U.P.O. guitarist Zoltan Bathory, and former DEADSETT bassist Matt Snell. "I will continue to write and record my own material, but when I heard 5FDP,...July 19, 2006
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