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MACHINE HEAD To Enter Studio In August
MACHINE HEAD drummer Dave McClain has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "We're finally on the home stretch!! A few more songs to go until the writing process is completed. Let me say a few things about the progress and way the songs are coming along. "First off, the freed...June 15, 2006
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ALICE COOPER Lands Breakfast Show Gig On U.K.'s PLANET ROCK
Mark Banham of Brand Republic is reporting that U.K. radio network GCap Media has signed heavy metal pioneer Alice Cooper to helm the breakfast show on digital station Planet Rock as its permanent presenter. Cooper will present the breakfast show from his home town of Phoenix, Arizona, with occasion...June 12, 2006
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DEF LEPPARD, JUDAS PRIEST: Audio Interviews Posted Online
TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 71 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. The episode is the third of a three part series featuring "black" carpet interviews host John Ostronomy conducted at the "VH1 Rock Honors" at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. It features Joe Elliott and Phil Collen of DEF LEPPARD, K....June 12, 2006
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SCORPIONS Frontman: 'We Want To Record A Great New Album In 2007'
SCORPIONS frontman Klaus Meine has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "I would like to thank you all very much for all your best wishes and birthday greetings. It really is a great feeling to know that there is such a bond with so many fans around the world. Our 2006 ...June 11, 2006
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ALICE IN CHAINS Guitarist: 'LAYNE STALEY Is With Us All The Time'
Sauli Vuoti of Imhotep recently conducted an interview with ALICE IN CHAINS guitarist Jerry Cantrell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the last two songs ALICE IN CHAINS recorded — "Get Born Again" and "Died" — which were featured on the "Music Box" compilation: "We wanted to put some n...June 11, 2006
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KISS Drummer ERIC SINGER: 'I Am Living My Dreams Many Times Over'
KISS's official web site, KissOnline.com, has posted the following fan question-and-answer session with KISS drummer Eric Singer: Q: I've seen you in concert with KISS several times and I love your playing. My question is why do you play with only one bass drum now with KISS as opposed to when you p...June 11, 2006
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WEDNESDAY 13: Tour Dates Announced; New Bassist Needed
Vocalist WEDNESDAY 13 (ex-MURDERDOLLS) has lined up the following dates as part of his "Till Death Do Us Party" U.S. tour: Jul. 28 - Planet Rock - Jacksonville, NC Jul. 29 - Planet Rock - Myrtle Beach, SC Aug. 04 - Jester's - Fayetteville, NC Aug. 05 - Jaxx's - Springfield, VA Aug. 06 - ...June 11, 2006
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GWAR: 'Blood Bath And Beyond' DVD Due This Month
DRT Entertainment recording artist GWAR will be releasing the ultimate GWAR DVD, titled "Blood Bath and Beyond", on June 20. Hosted by Oderus Urungus and Sleazy P. Martini, the DVD contains over 90 minutes of rare and unreleased footage as well as mini movies, lost demo recordings and rare bootleg f...June 9, 2006
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CHILDREN OF BODOM, IN FLAMES, H.I.M., AVENGED SEVENFOLD Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: CHILDREN OF BODOM, GOD FORBID Venue: House of Blues City/State: Cleveland, Ohio Date: March 26, 2006 Gross Sales: $7,617 Attendance: 435 Capacity: 600 Artist/Event...June 9, 2006
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GWAR: Cover Of ALICE COOPER's 'School's Out' Available For Download
Oderous Urungus, lead singer of GWAR, recently posted a message on the DRT Entertainment web site where he discussed the band's upcoming album, titled "Beyond Hell", covering an ALICE COOPER song, working with producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD),and SlavePit TV. Here is what he had to say...June 7, 2006
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DARKANE Confirmed For Belgium's GRASPOP METAL MEETING
Swedish high-energy thrashers DARKANE have been confirmed for the Graspop Metal Meeting, set to take place June 23-25 in Dessel, Belgium. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Friday, June 23: WHITESNAKE LACUNA COIL SATYRICON DIE KRUPPS MOONSPELL MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP EVERGREY EDGUY TRIVIU...June 7, 2006
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Drummer BRENT FITZ To Fill In For ERIC SINGER In ALICE COOPER's Band
According to a posting on drummer Brent Fitz's (ex-UNION, VINCE NEIL) official web site, Fitz will be will be playing drums for ALICE COOPER in July. Brent will be filling in for Eric Singer, who will be performing in Japan with KISS. The dates that Brent will be with ALICE are as follows: Jul. 13 ....June 6, 2006
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ALICE IN CHAINS To Headline KUFO's ROCKFEST XI
ALICE IN CHAINS have officially been announced as the headlining act for KUFO's Rockfest XI, set to take place on Saturday, July 29 at Columbia Meadows in Portland, Oregon. AliceInChains.com will be holding a presale for this show. It will start on Tuesday, June 6 at 9:00 a.m. PDT and all tickets wi...June 5, 2006
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SEPULTURA: New Touring Drummer Revealed?
According to Brazil's 89 FM, SEPULTURA are rumored to have selected Jean Dolabella (ex-UDORA) as their new touring drummer following Roy Mayorga's (ex-SOULFLY) decision to join STONE SOUR as a full-time member. SEPULTURA founding member and drummer Igor Cavalera announced earlier in the year that he...June 5, 2006
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QUEENSRŸCHE Kick Off European Tour At MONSTERS OF ROCK: Setlist Revealed
QUEENSRŸCHE kicked off their world tour in support of their "Operation: Mindcrime II" album with an abbreviated set on Saturday, June 3 at the Monsters Of Rock festival at the Milton Keynes Bowl in England. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. I Remember Now 02. Revolution Calling 03. Operation:...June 5, 2006
