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MASTODON Guitarist On Early Influences And Accusations That The Band Sold Out
Chris Riemenschneider of StarTribune.com recently conducted an interview with MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the fact that there isn't anything remotely hip about the fearsome-sounding foursome: "We'd like to think we're cool, hip guys, but probably not. I...February 1, 2007
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ANIMOSITY To Support CONVERGE On European Tour
San Francisco-based death metal/hardcore act ANIMOSITY will support CONVERGE on a European tour beginning mid-June. Also appearing on the bill is RISE AND FALL. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jun. 15 - Wiesbaden, Germany - Schlachthof Jun. 16 - Trier, Germany - Summer Blast Festival Jun. 18 - Copen...February 1, 2007
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MARYSLIM To Tour With THE 69 EYES, WEDNESDAY 13
Stockholm, Sweden-based rock 'n' rollers MARYSLIM have confirmed 12 European dates as the support act for THE 69 EYES. Also appearing on the bill is WEDNESDAY 13. The trek will start only a few days after the release of MARYSLIM's third album, "A Perfect Mess", which is due in Sweden on February 21...February 1, 2007
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MISERY INDEX To Co-Host XM Radio's 'Hostile Takeover' Today
MISERY INDEX will co-host the "Hostile Takeover" show on XM Radio today (Thursday February 1) at 1:00 p.m. EST. "Hostile Takeover" is a live program on XM Channel 42 Liquid Metal (Channel 841 for Direct TV subscribers),where MISERY INDEX will join host Ward Cleaver to talk about their latest releas...February 1, 2007
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ORIGIN Rejoined By Drummer JOHN LONGSTRETH
Kansas-based death metallers ORIGIN have been rejoined by drummer John Longstreth. The group will embark on a European tour with NECROPHAGIST and MISERY INDEX beginning on February 8 in Trier, Germany. Credited with having created some of the most challenging and devastating death metal in its three...February 1, 2007
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AMON AMARTH To Team Up With FINNTROLL For U.K., Irish Dates
Swedish metallers AMON AMARTH will embark on a headlining tour of the U.K. and Ireland for the first time. Also appearing on the bill is Finland's FINNTROLL. The dates are as follows: Apr. 14 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City Apr. 15 - Dublin, IRE @ Temple Bar Apr. 16 - Cork, IRE @ An ...February 1, 2007
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PINK CREAM 69: 'In10sity' Release Date Set
Frontiers Records has set a March 23 European release date for the new PINK CREAM 69 album, entitled "In10sity". For a number of reasons "In10sity" is a special album in the band’s history. On the one hand it marks the band's debut for their new label, Frontiers Records. On the other it is the band'...January 31, 2007
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IRON MAIDEN To Perform 'More Classic Favorites' At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival
Following the official announcement this evening on BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe show, IRON MAIDEN has confirmed it will be once again headlining this year's Download festival on Sunday, June 10, making this a record-breaking fourth headline appearance at the world-famous Donington Park (Leicestershire,...January 30, 2007
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BUCKCHERRY Is 'Screwing Over Old Friends,' Claims Texas Radio Station
BUCKCHERRY has cancelled its previously announced appearance at the 26th FMX Birthday Bash, set to take place on February 3 at The Lonestar Pavillion in Lubbock, Texas. Although no official reason has been given for the band's cancellation, a posting on the web site of the Lubbock, Texas radio stati...January 30, 2007
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INVITRO Added To SEVENDUST Tour
INVITRO, the new project featuring ex-SNOT/SOULFLY guitarist Mikey Doling, has been added to the upcoming SEVENDUST tour. The 57-date trek, which is slated to kick off February 8 in Ft. Wayne, IN, will be INVITRO's first national tour. Also appearing on the bill is DIECAST. "Myself and the guys in I...January 30, 2007
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GUNS N' ROSES To Play Brazil In April?
According to an online posting by journalist Roger Lerina of the Brazilian newspaper Zero Hora, GUNS N' ROSES will perform at the 15,000-capacity Gigantinho stadium in Porto Alegre, Brazil in April. Coincidentally, VELVET REVOLVER — the band featuring three former GUNS N' ROSES members — is also sch...January 30, 2007
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BEATALLICA: Midwest Dates Announced
Milwaukee-based BEATALLICA, a satirical mashup act whose hilarious schtick marries the songwriting prowess of the BEATLES to the deep-throated rock growl of METALLICA, has lined up the following dates during February/March: Feb. 23 - Nite Cap – Chicago, IL Mar. 03 - 4 Stools Short - Wisconsin Rapids...January 29, 2007
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Former GRIM REAPER Singer Featured In SUPERBOWL Commercial
Legendary British heavy metal vocalist Steve Grimmett (GRIM REAPER, ONSLAUGHT, LIONSHEART) will appear in a Superbowl commercial for Garmin Satellite Navigation Systems. The commercial will be played during the Superbowl about midway through second quarter. A sneak preview is available on YouTube at...January 26, 2007
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Reunited EARTH CRISIS To Tour Europe In June/July
Reunited hardcore legends EARTH CRISIS will embark on a European tour between June 22 and July 3. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Jun. 23 - Clisson - Hellfest (France) Jun. 30 - Roitschjora - With Full Force (Germany) As previously reported, the straightedge act has also been added to the bil...January 25, 2007
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ANGRA: More Tour Dates Announced
After a succesful first leg of the "Aurora Consurgens World Tour", Brazilian power metallers ANGRA get back on the road, starting Far East on February 2. The band will do an eight-show tour in Japan as a co-headler alongside Germany's BLIND GUARDIAN. The trek is being hailed as one of Japan's metal...January 24, 2007
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