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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Confirms It Has Signed With Ex-KORN Guitarist's New Label
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM drummer Craig Nielsen has issued the following update: "As always, sorry for the long time since my last post, but the latest news is ALL good. "It's already been released directly from the President and CEO of Warner Music Group, but in case you haven't heard, the band is now sig...June 13, 2008
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SIRENIA Adds Session Bassist
Norwegian gothic metal band SIRENIA has issued the following update: "For the first time in SIRENIA's career, we have decided to work with a bass player for our live shows. From now on, Kristian Olav Torp will work with SIRENIA as a session bass player for our upcoming gigs. We are happy to expand o...June 12, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: 'C'Mon C'Mon' Single To Be Released On 12" Vinyl Picture Disc
DEF LEPPARD will release the second single from the "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge" album, "C'Mon C'Mon", on July 14. The single, which will be released only on 12" vinyl picture disc, is available for pre-order from Amazon.com. As previously reported, DEF LEPPARD will include Australia in the world...June 12, 2008
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KISS To Play Argentina's PEPSI MUSIC Festival?
According to reports in the Argentine media, KISS will perform at the Pepsi Music festival in Buenos Aires in the middle of September (exact date to be announced) as part of the band's forthcoming South American tour. No further details are currently available. KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley r...June 12, 2008
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VOIVOD Singer: 'It Took Us Three Years For Us To Realize That PIGGY Was Dead'
Dave Jaffer of Hour.ca recently conducted an interview with VOIVOD members Michel "Away" Langevin (drums) and Denis "Snake" Blanger (vocals). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. On Away's second career. Away: "Right now, I'm more a graphic artist than a musician. Although I'm still part of ma...June 12, 2008
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Former KORN Guitarist's DRIVEN MUSIC GROUP Signs Distribution Agreement
Ryko Distribution today announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Driven Music Group to distribute all physical and digital releases from Driven Music's artists in the U.S. and Canada. Driven Music Group was created by Brian "Head" Welch, a founding member, songwriter and guitarist from the...June 11, 2008
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Former ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY Frontman Joins BULLISTIC
Former ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY frontman Johnny Throckmorton has joined Richmond, Virginia's BULLISTIC. "Johnny brings a wealth of talent and experience to the band and we're excited to have him in the band," says BULLISTIC founding member and guitarist Ed Savoy. The group is currently busy writing mate...June 11, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD To Team Up With CHEAP TRICK For Australian Tour
British rock heavyweights DEF LEPPARD will include Australia in the world tour for their new album "Songs From The Sparkle Lounge" in what will be their first visit since 1992. The tour will kick off with a mighty big bang in Perth with a huge outdoor show on Friday, October 31. To celebrate the ban...June 11, 2008
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DAVID REECE On Why BANGALORE CHOIR Reunion Was Called Off: 'The Drama Beast Was Awakened'
Sleaze Roxx recently conducted an interview with former ACCEPT/BANGALORE CHOIR and current GYPSY ROSE frontman David Reece. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Sleaze Roxx: What is happening with the BANGALORE CHOIR reunion that had been talked about? David Reece: Ummmm Well, there are many f...June 10, 2008
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KATAGORY V Announces New Guitarist, Vocalist
Utah-based progressive/power metallers KATAGORY V have announced the addition of guitarist Mike Theriot and vocalist Al Rybka to the group's ranks. Commented bassist Dustin Mitchell: "Mike had actually auditioned for the band several years ago, just after we recorded 'A New Breed' and in line to get...June 10, 2008
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BENEDICTION: New Album Artwork Unveiled
Long-running UK extreme metallers BENEDICTION have unveiled the cover artwork for their new album, "Killing Music", due on August 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2001's "Organized Chaos" was produced by ANAAL NATHRAKH mastermind Mike Kenney and features several guest musicians, includ...June 9, 2008
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REVOLTING COCKS: New Song Posted Online
REVOLTING COCKS (also known as REVCO),the American industrial rock band that began as a musical side-project for Alain Jourgensen (MINISTRY),has posted a new track, "Homo Song (I'm Not Gay)", on the group's MySpace page. The song comes off REVOLTING COCKS' forthcoming album, "Sex-O Olympic-O", due...June 7, 2008
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New L.A. GUNS Singer Embraces Change In His Musical Direction
Marty Casey, the former contestant on the hit CBS-TV "reality" show "Rock Star: INXS" who was recently named the new lead singer for the Tracii Guns-led version of L.A. GUNS, has posted the following message on his official blog: "I wanted to reach out to everyone and let you know of some equally .....June 7, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD: Video Of SWEDEN ROCK Press Conference Available
DEF LEPPARD's Phil Collen (guitar) and Joe Elliott (vocals) took part in a press conference yesterday (Friday, June 6) prior to their band's performance at the Sweden Rock Festival in Slvesborg, Sweden. A nine-minute clip featuring highlights from the press conference can be viewed below. DEF LEPPAR...June 7, 2008
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PAUL GILBERT To Release New Instructional DVD
According to Mascot Records, Paul Gilbert (ex-MR. BIG, RACER X) will release a new instructional DVD which will "break [down] the toughest passages" from his latest solo album, "Silence Followed by A Deafening Roar", and show the viewer "step by step how to shred like the master himself!" In additio...June 6, 2008
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