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Amped
This band frustrates me. They've got the tools, but consistency is often a problem. While "Amped" has its moments, there is never enough going for it to make it a well rounded, quality album of traditional heavy metal. One can always find some satisfactory Jack Frost riff heft here and there, but wi...January 23, 2006
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THE 69 EYES To Team Up With WEDNESDAY 13 For U.S. Tour
Finnish goth-metallers THE 69 EYES will be embarking on their first U.S. tour with MURDERDOLLS frontman WEDNESDAY 13 beginning in early March. 15 gigs have been confirmed so far, with the tour set to kick off March 3 in Springfield, Virginia and conclude on March 24 in West Hollywood, California. TH...January 22, 2006
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BUCKCHERRY: North American Dates Scheduled
Reunited Los Angeles hard rockers BUCKCHERRY have scheduled the following North American dates during January/February: Jan. 28 - The Key Club - West Hollywood, CA Jan. 31 - Fat Cat's - Modesto, CA Feb. 02 - El Corazon - Seattle, WA Feb. 03 - Big Easy - Boise, ID Feb. 04 - Big Easy - ...January 22, 2006
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IN FLAMES Schedule In-Store Appearances
Sweden's IN FLAMES have scheduled the following in-store appearances: Tuesday, January 31 at 5:00 p.m. Scrape Records 17 West Broadway Vancouver, BC V5Y 1P1 604-877-1676 www.scraperecords.com Saturday, February 4 at 3:00 p.m. Independent Records 937 East Colfax Denver, CO 80218 303-863-8668 www.bein...January 17, 2006
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L.A. GUNS Announce Live Dates
L.A. GUNS have lined up the following dates in early February: Feb. 03 - West Hollywood, CA @ The Whisky Feb. 10 - South Bend, IN @ Club Fever Feb. 11 - Saginaw, MI @ Shooters Feb. 12 - Mt. Clemens, MI @ The Hayloft More dates will be announced soon. L.A. GUNS are touring ...January 16, 2006
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KISS' STANLEY, SIMMONS To Attend Grand Opening Of KISS Coffeehouse
Dawn Bryant of South Carolina's Myrtle Beach Sun News has issued the following report: The band KISS is adding one more ingredient to sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll: coffee. The rockers, known for slapping their brand on everything from coffins to coasters since their heyday in the 1970s, will show a...January 15, 2006
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EXODUS Schedule Dates In Korea, Thailand
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have added dates in Korea and Thailand to their upcoming schedule. The group's irinerary is now shaping up as follows: w/ THE HAUNTED, NILE: Feb. 25 – Seoul, Korea @ Rolling Hall Feb. 28 – Osaka, JPN @ Big Cat Mar. 01 - Nagoya, JPN @ Club Quattro ...January 14, 2006
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DISTURBED: 'Just Stop' Video Posted Online
DISTURBED's video for the second single off the "Ten Thousand Fists" album, "Just Stop", is available for streaming at www.mp3.com. The band reportedly shot part of the clip live in their hometown of Chicago on their fall 2005 tour and finished it during another show there at the end of November. DI...January 13, 2006
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HEALER Featuring Former WHITE ZOMBIE Drummer: West Hollywood Showcase Announced
HEALER, the Los Angeles-based band featuring former WHITE ZOMBIE drummer Ivan de Prume, will be showcasing at the Key Club in West Hollywood on Monday, January 30 at 10 p.m. sharp. The first 100 people that mention HEALER will be admitted free. HEALER will also be performing at The Joint in Beverly...January 11, 2006
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THE PROPHECY: U.K. Tour Dates Announced
Yorkshire doom metallers THE PROPHECY are continuing to focus on home turf this year with a series of gigs announced for 2006. The band intend to cover as much of the U.K. as possible this year in preparation for their forthcoming album, "Revelations", which is expected later in 2006. Upcoming THE P...January 11, 2006
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LUPARA: Former BROKEN HOPE Guitarist's New Band Ink Label Deal
Former BROKEN HOPE and current LUPARA guitarist Jeremy Wagner has issued the following update: "[LUPARA] spent 2005 doing amazing shows nearly every month, including the Monterrey Metalfest in Mexico, Louder-Harder-Faster Festival, and Midwest tour dates with OBITUARY, NAPALM DEATH, and DEAD TO FALL...January 11, 2006
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FEAR FACTORY To Headline 'A Place Called Home' Benefit
Los Angeles-based metal icons FEAR FACTORY will be giving back to their backyard as they headline the House of Blues- and Centerline-presented benefit for the Los Angeles community-based organization "A Place Called Home" at House of Blues in West Hollywood, California on Tues., Jan. 31. Tickets for...January 10, 2006
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DISTURBED Frontman's House To Be Showcased On MTV's 'Cribs'
DISTURBED frontman David Draiman's house will be showcased on MTV's "Cribs" on Wednesday, January 25 at 10:00 p.m. ET. In other news, a short audio interview with Draiman, conducted recently by Rock 101 WGIR-FM, has been posted online at this location (Windows Media). DISTURBED kicked off the second...January 10, 2006
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DARK TRANQUILLITY, THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND To Play Virginia Without OPETH
According to the webmaster of the Jaxx concert hall and nightclub in West Springfield, Virginia, DARK TRANQUILLITY and THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND will be performing at the venue on Thursday, February 23. The two bands, who will be on tour with OPETH throughout February and March, will play the Jaxx dat...January 10, 2006
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LOUDNESS Ink North American Deal For Release Of Collection Of Re-Recorded Classics
Crash Music Inc. has inked a deal with legendary Japanese metallers LOUDNESS for the North American release of "Rockshocks", a collection of re-recorded versions of some of their classic songs from their early years as chosen by the fans. Originally issued in Japan in October 2004 via Tokuma Japan C...January 10, 2006