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Heavy Metal Concert Stirs Concerns In California

Araceli Esparza of the Pasadena Star-News has issued the following report: They're calling it "Slaughterfest" and promising concertgoers will "bleed metal" at the Whittier Community Theatre [in Whittier, California] later this month. Promoters Castle Black Productions, along with Sam Ash and Guitar...

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TWISTED SISTER Frontman To Host Germany's ROCK OF AGES Festival

In addition to TWISTED SISTER's headlining appearance at the Rock of Ages festival in Seebronn (close to Rottenburg),Germany this Friday (July 28),the band's frontman Dee Snider has signed on to host the event on Saturday. The festival will feature additional performances from such artists as SAGA...

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BLOOD OF ASH Announce New Bassist

Bristol/Bath, U.K.-based metalcore mob BLOOD OF ASH — featuring former members of VOLITERA and SILENT VEX — have announced the addition of bassist Matt H. to the group's ranks. The band are planning to hit the road later this summer in support of their debut album, which is tentatively due in August...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM: Signing Sessions Announced

CHILDREN OF BODOM members Alexi Laiho (vocals, guitar),Roope Latvala (guitar),and Henkka Blacksmith (bass) will be signing autographs at the following Sam Ash locations during the Unholy Alliance Tour, which is scheduled to kick off tonight (June 15) in Camden, New Jersey: June 19, 2006: Sam Ash #...

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SLAYER: Limited-Edition 'Cult' Single Due This Month

Amazon.com is currently taking pre-orders for a limited-editon (5,000 copies) SLAYER "Cult" single featuring the following track listing: 01. Cult 02. Cult (Live Video) 03. Rare Fan Footage (Video) According to Amazon.com, the single is being released on June 15. In other news, Sam Ash has launched...

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THIN LIZZY: Fifth Annual 'A Celebration: The Music Of Phil Lynott' Announced

Toronto's fifth annual "Thin Lizzy - A Celebration: The Music of Phil Lynott" is scheduled to take place on July 21-22, 2006 at Healey's. For the fifth year in a row, some of the finest musicians on the Canadian indie scene (and some special guests from around the world) are coming together to celeb...

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LED ZEPPELIN: New Audio Interview With JOHN PAUL JONES Posted Online

Former LED ZEPPELIN bassist John Paul Jones was recently interviewed by the world-renowned podcast celebrity Wichita Rutherford. Check out the interview at this location. In other news, BBC Radio 2 is current featuring a documentary highlighting key moments in LED ZEPPELIN's history, including contr...

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LED ZEPPELIN: BBC Radio 2 Special To Air Tonight

BBC Radio 2 will air the "Dazed & Confused: The Led Zeppelin Legacy" radio special on April 22 at 9:00 p.m. U.K. time. A description of the program reads as follows: "Three decades after they dominated the '70s, the power of LED ZEPPELIN continues to energise some of the best contemporary musici...

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Promoter Says CALIFORNIA METAL FEST Is '100% Confirmed' Despite Reports To Contrary

Ash Avildsen of Extreme Elite Booking & Productions, who is organizing the upcoming first annual California Metal Fest, has released a statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET refuting an article published in today's edition of the Whittier Daily News which suggests that the owners of Rome Fine Dining in U...

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RE:IGNITION Cancel Dates With EARSHOT Due To 'Medical Emergency'

RE:IGNITION, the San Francisco Bay Area band featuring in its ranks SKINLAB members Steev Esquivel and Snake, have been forced to cancel their previously announced Pacific Northwest tour dates with EARSHOT due to "a medical emergency." "We apologize for any inconvenience, and look forward to seeing...

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WISHBONE ASH Confirmed For Germany's ROCK OF AGES Festival

WISHBONE ASH have been confirmed for Rock of Ages, a new festival series set up by the organizers of the German hard rock and heavy metal festival Bang Your Head!!! The event is set to take place July 28-29 in Seebronn (close to Rottenburg),Germany and will feature appearances by the following acts...

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EMPEROR Frontman's PECCATUM Project Is No More

PECCATUM, the Norwegian band featuring EMPEROR frontman Ihsahn and his wife Ihriel, have issued the following statement: "After eight years of creating within the borders of PECCATUM, Ihsahn and Ihriel have decided to go elsewhere with their music. Ihsahn is going solo and Ihriel will continue her w...

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Exclusive Interview With EMPEROR Frontman IHSAHN

Rumblings of a forthcoming solo album from Ihsahn have been heard ever since the disbanding of EMPEROR in 2001, perhaps even before. That it would take five years for the album to finally see the light of day speaks more to the man's busy schedule than any kind of purposeful delay. Never one to sit...

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DEADSOIL Announce New Bass Player

DEADSOIL's bass player, Stefan Eutebach, has left the German band due to personal reasons. Replacing him in the group is longtime friend and fill-in bassist for past shows, Andreas Schüssler. Stefan has issued the following statement regarding his departure: "Leaving DEADSOIL was in no way an easy d...

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International 'Fastest Drummer Contest' To Be Held At NAMM

NAMM International has announced its fourth annual quest to find the "World's Fastest Drummer." this highly charged interactive event will be a feature at this year's NAMM Winter Session in Anaheim, Ca. The contest, which consist of two categories, "Fastest Hands" and "Fastest Feet", will be held ea...