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GOD DETHRONED To Replace KATAKLYSM On Remainder of BOLT THROWER European Tour

According to a posting on the official web site of the Dutch death metal band GOD DETHRONED, Canadian extreme metallers KATAKLYSM are leaving the BOLT THROWER European tour and GOD DETHRONED are stepping in for the remaining dates on the "Those Still Loyal" trek. The affected shows are as follows: A...

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ZAKK WYLDE Hopes To Get New OZZY OSBOURNE Album Done In Time For OZZFEST

Guitar Player magazine (web site) recently conducted an exclusive interview with OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist/BLACK LABEL SOCIETY mainman Zakk Wylde for the cover story of its June 2006 issue. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Guitar Player: Now that Dime is gone, you're kind of "the guy." Zakk: "Ther...

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DAVID LEE ROTH: 'I Was Booted, Tossed, And It's Going To Cost Somebody'

The Associated Press is reporting that rocker-turned-radio host David Lee Roth, who accepted the no-win task of replacing ratings king Howard Stern in January, was bounced from the airwaves Friday (April 21) after barely three months on the air in New York, Philadelphia, Boston and four other market...

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Lebanese Metallers OATH TO VANQUISH Sign With GRINDETHIC RECORDS

U.K.-based label Grindethic Records has announced the signing of Lebanese extreme metallers OATH TO VANQUISH. The group's debut album, "Applied Schizophrenic Science", was mastered by Colin Davis (VILE) at Imperial Mastering and is tentatively set for a June release. According to a press release, OA...

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SAMMY HAGAR: 'EDDIE VAN HALEN Will Never See Me Again Unless He Gets Some Help'

Sammy Hagar recently spoke to Billboard.com about his upcoming "Livin' it Up" tour, which will include an appearance by THE OTHER HALF, also featuring VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony. "We're really having fun with stuff and after the last VAN HALEN reunion, it doesn't feel much like that may ever...

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SUN CAGED Announce New Bassist

Dutch progressive metallers SUN CAGED have announced the addition of bassist Roel Vink to the group's ranks. "He is a young bass player with a lot of good musical ambitions, and we will start to work hard on learning him all the songs," the band write on their web site. "Rob Van Der Loo [previous .....

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THE GATHERING Explain European Tour Cancellation

The End Records has confirmed that Dutch rock band THE GATHERING have had to cancel the first month of their European "Homelands" tour due to an illness. Singer Anneke van Giersbergen is said to be suffering from an obstinate bronchial and sinus infection, which has taken a turn for the worse over t...

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SAMMY HAGAR To Host 'Cabo Wabo Happy Hour' Radio Show

Sammy Hagar is set to host "Sammy's Cabo Wabo Happy Hour" radio show in classic "Cabo Wabo" party fashion in support of his upcoming "Livin' It Up" tour. Hagar, alongside radio veteran Tawn Mastrey and VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony, will put on a show sure to entertain the most devout SAMMY HAGA...

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KISS, MÖTLEY CRÜE, VAN HALEN Memorabilia Reported Stolen

The Record-Courier is reporting that autographs, ticket stubs, guitar picks and backstage passes from rock 'n' roll legends KISS, MÖTLEY CRÜE, VAN HALEN and other groups were reported missing from a home in Gardnerville, Nevada. The victim estimated the loss at $8,000. The items also included drum s...

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Photos Of Road Accident Involving Ex-Members Of QUIET RIOT, LOVE/HATE Posted Online

Several photos of this past Sunday's (April 9) road accident scene in Danvers, Massachusetts involving members of HOOKERS 'N' BLOW — the band featuring GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed, guitarist Alex Grossi (ex-QUIET RIOT, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES),drummer Troy Patrick Farrell (WHITE LION),and bas...

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Ex-QUIET RIOT, LOVE/HATE Members Involved In Road Accident

Several members of HOOKERS 'N' BLOW — the band featuring GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed, guitarist Alex Grossi (ex-QUIET RIOT, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES),drummer Troy Patrick Farrell (WHITE LION),and bassist Scottie Griffin (LIARS AND CHEATS) — were involved in a road accident over the weekend. Gr...

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SINISTER Begin Writing New Material

Despite the fact that their latest CD, "Afterburner", has only just been released through Nuclear Blast Records, reunited Dutch death metallers SINISTER have already commenced the songwriting process for their next album, tentatively titled "No Mercyful God". SINISTER's current lineup consists of Aa...

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STREAM OF PASSION To Release Live DVD, CD

STREAM OF PASSION, the new band featuring AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen, will be releasing a live DVD and live CD this summer as two separate products. The live recordings were made on February 17, 2006 at the Lucky & Co. venue in Rijssen, Holland during the band's "Embrace the Storm" tour. M...

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MOTÖRHEAD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, SHADOWS FALL Featured On 'Wreckless Intent' Compilation

P.O.D., MOTÖRHEAD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and SHADOWS FALL are among the artists featured on "WWE: Wreckless Intent", a knock-out compilation of World Wrestling Entertainment's superstars' entrance theme music performed by today's hottest hardcore rock, alternative and hip-hop artists, due on May 23 via...

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Original EXTREME To Reunite For New England Dates In June

Boston radio station WAAF has announced that original EXTREME members Gary Cherone (vocals, ex-VAN HALEN),Nuno Bettencourt (guitar),Paul Geary (drums),and Pat Badger (bass) will be reuniting for a show at the Bank of America Pavilion (formerly Fleet Pavilion) in Boston on Friday, June 30. Tickets...