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SIGHT OF EMPTINESS Putting Finishing Touches On New Album
Costa Rica-based melodic extreme metal band SIGHT OF EMPTINESS is putting the finishing touches on its second album, "Absolution of Humanity", tentatively due later in the year via an as-yet-undetermined record label. Singer Eduardo Chacón (a.k.a "fILTHY") states, "Last week, we listened to the fina...March 31, 2009
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AMBOY DUKES Reunion, RON ASHETON Tribute Planned For 18th Annual DETROIT MUSIC AWARDS
A series of special, one-time performances — including a reunion of the original AMBOY DUKES and a Motown 50th Anniversary Revue — will highlight this year's 18th annual Detroit Music Awards (DMA),taking place at 7:00 p.m. on April 17 at the Fillmore Detroit. The original AMBOY DUKES lineup, which...March 31, 2009
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TESTAMENT: Interview With CHUCK BILLY To Air On Tonight's 'Metalheadz'
An interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT conducted on March 25, 2009 at the Islington Academy in London, England will air on tonight's (Tuesday, March 31) edition of Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom's "Metalheadz" show between 10:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midn...March 31, 2009
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SMASHING PUMPKINS Drummer Auditions To Be Held Next Week
Auditions will be held Friday, April 10 in Los Angeles for drummers who are looking to play with the SMASHING PUMPKINS. All interested parties should send their background info, photos and performance web links via email only to: [email protected]. SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan rece...March 30, 2009
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CROCELL Completes Pre-Production Recording, Seeks New Label Home
CROCELL, winner of the "Metal Talent" category at Danish Metal Awards 2008, has completed work on a four-song pre-production recording at Monorama Studios with Jacob "Formanden" Olsen. The songs "In the Age of Iron and Rust", "Thieves, Whores and Heretics", "The Stranger", and "After the Take of Win...March 30, 2009
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: Solo Touring Band Revealed
Powerhouse American heavy metal vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) has revealed the backing band that will accompany him for his upcoming summer tour in support of his first solo album, "Play My Game". The group will consist of the following musi...March 30, 2009
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ACE FREHLEY To Be Backed By ANTHRAX Members At Hard Rock Café Yankee Stadium Grand Opening
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will perform at the grand opening of the 7,000-square-foot Hard Rock Café in the new Yankee Stadium on Thursday, April 2. Frehley will be backed by guitarist Scott Ian (ANTHRAX),bassist Frank Bello (ANTHRAX) and drummer Anton Fig ("Late Show with David Letterman"...March 30, 2009
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'Witchmaster General' Starring L.A. GUNS Singer: Final Artwork Unveiled
Yellow Ape Productions has released the final artwork (see below) Jim Haggerty's "Witchmaster General", the new supernatural thriller starring Phil Lewis — lead singer of the legendary rock group L.A. GUNS. The movie will be released April 20 at a gala premiere at the Bellmore Theater in Long Island...March 30, 2009
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BRITNY FOX Bassist To Appear In 'Incest Death Squad' Film
BRITNY FOX bassist Billy Childs has signed on to appear in writer/director Cory J. Udler's film "Incest Death Squad". The movie started production in early March (filming scenes in Chicago with Troma president Lloyd Kaufman, horror starlets Elske McCain and Scarlet Salem and George Kosana of "Night...March 29, 2009
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TOMMY BOLIN Special To Air On KFRC 88.9 FM In June
KFRC 88.9 FM in Ft. Collins, Colorado (also KBUT and MPR Mountain Public Radio) with Chris K and The Colorado Sound will host a two-hour special on Tommy Bolin on Saturday, June 13 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. CST. Expected guests are Tommy's brother, Johnnie Bolin, Stanley Sheldon (PETER FRAMPTON) a...March 29, 2009
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AVA INFERI Seeking Keyboardist
AVA INFERI, the Portugal-based band whose lineup includes Norwegian guitarist Rune Eriksen (a.k.a. ex-MAYHEM guitarist/songwriter Blasphemer),has issued the following update: "We are now searching for a piano/keyboard player to fullfill and broaden our soundscape, both live and on record. As many o...March 28, 2009
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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer MATT SORUM Debuts New SORUM NOCE Collection In Hollywood
The new Sorum Noce collection of elegant, innovative rock-inspired couture was introduced last night at a packed reception at the Melrose Ave. boutique in West Hollywood, California. The event was hosted by Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES, THE CULT) and new partner, designer Tony Sartino,...March 27, 2009
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TESTAMENT Performs Entire First Two Albums In London; Photos, Video Footage Available
San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT played their first two albums, 1987's "The Legacy" and 1988's "The New Order" in their entirety (almost) live at the Islington Academy in London, England on March 25, 2009. Photos of the event can be found at RockersDigest.com. Fanfilmed video footage is av...March 27, 2009
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BURN HALO's JAMES HART Interviewed; Video Available
Musician Photo Journal conducted an interview with BURN HALO/ex-EIGHTEEN VISIONS singer James Hart earlier this month when the band was on the road with PAPA ROACH, AVENGED SEVENFOLD and BUCKCHERRY. Watch the 10-minute chat below. BURN HALO recently announced the addition of drummer Timmy Russell (B...March 26, 2009
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BILLY CORGAN Working On New SMASHING PUMPKINS Material
SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan has entered the studio with audio engineer Kerry Brown to lay down pre-production demos of some of his new material. "It's going well and I'm very happy and in a great mood," Billy said. "I'm not sad (about drummer Jimmy Chamberlin's recent departure),actually...March 26, 2009
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