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Former HURTLOCKER Drummer Passes Away
Former HURTLOCKER drummer Dan Ditella, who played with the group during much of 2005 and recorded drums on the band's Napalm Records debut, "Fear in a Handful of Dust", passed away on October 18 due to complications while in rehab in Elgin, IL. "The details are still sketchy so at this point we can'...October 26, 2006
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GENE SIMMONS: We Intend On Opening 100 KISS Coffeehouses In Next Two Years
Michelle J. Mills of Whittier Daily News recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons about the recently released KISS fragrance lines for men and women. "The idea of KISS fragrances initially was not just limited to fragrances, it was for everything head to toe," said Gen...October 25, 2006
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SMASHING PUMPKINS Break Silence On New Album
Launch Radio Networks reports: The SMASHING PUMPKINS have broken the silence surrounding the band's first new album since its break-up in 2000. Drummer Jimmy Chamberlin — or least someone with the initials "JC" writing under the heading "Jimmy's Love Letters" — has posted two messages to the band's...October 24, 2006
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AEROSMITH Guitarist Comments On CHUCK BERRY Jam
AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry joined Chuck Berry on stage in a surprise appearance at Chuck Berry's 80th birthday celebration at Blueberry Hill nightclub last Wednesday night (Oct. 18) in St. Louis. Commented Perry: "We walked into Chuck's dressing room, he was sitting down listening to the CARDINAL...October 23, 2006
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Heavy Metal Radio Promotion Company SKATEBOARD MARKETING Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary
Skateboard Marketing Ltd., the self-proclaimed "North America's premiere independent radio promotion company," has announced its 15th anniversary. The company, whose specialty is hard rock and heavy metal radio promotion was founded by former PolyGram Records radio promotion executive Munsey Ricci i...October 23, 2006
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I'm A Poor Kid, Man'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke with Australia's Time Off magazine about the band heading to the country to perform on the Gigantour festival tour. "My family is getting to come to Australia, I'm so excited," he said. "Thank God, thank the fans for making it possible for me to finally afford to...October 23, 2006
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KATATONIA Vocalist Talks About Touring North America For First Time
Many of us can think of a fair number of "good" heavy music bands, but when the term "great" is uttered, only a few come to mind. Many would agree that bands like OPETH, TOOL, and MASTODON fall into the latter category. Unless you've missed out on the raw emotion, beautiful heaviness, doom-laden atm...October 23, 2006
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Louder Harder Faster
While their comeback studio album, "Third World Chaos", was an unmitigated piece of shit, it was still nice to see NUCLEAR ASSAULT get back together. One of the quirkiest and most interesting thrash bands of the 80's, their punk and grind influences and irreverent attitude made for some of the all-t...October 22, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Bassist Discusses Current State Of Metal Scene
MetalForever.com recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: MetalForever.com: Why the decision to open this tour in the USA vs Europe? Do you think metal is still strong in the U.S.? Steve: Well I don't think it was really a case...October 21, 2006
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SOILWORK Frontman Discusses Plans For New Album
SOILWORK frontman Björn Strid recently spoke to Rockdetector.com's Welsh interviewer Anthony Morgan. Topics of discussion included the group's inaugural decade in the music industry, guitarist Peter Wichers' departure last Christmas and their search for a replacement, working with Devin Townsend, th...October 19, 2006
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OPETH: London Show To Be Filmed For Possible DVD
OPETH frontman Mikael Åkerfeldt has issued the following update: "Back home finally! "We had a great time in North America [on the Gigantour]... did some nice shows, especially Philadelphia, since that was our only headline gig. It felt good to sweat a little and parts of the show was like... magic!...October 17, 2006
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist: 'I Am Blown Away To Be Able To Be In A Band That's Lasted Over 25 Years'
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message in his online diary: "I'm laying in bed in Kansas City. It's a day off and my ears are still ringing from the show last night. The curtains in my room are closed but daylight is fighting to get in and I'm doing my best ...October 17, 2006
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LEEWAY Frontman Schedules EDDIE'S FUNHOUSE Appearances
Vocalist Eddie Sutton of the legendary New York hardcore/metal act LEEWAY has issued the following update: Well (deep sigh),CBGBs has had its last gasp/heartbeat with three BAD BRAINS shows, and it puts and end to an era of memories that will never leave our souls... Which means we all need to come...October 16, 2006
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CHRIS CORNELL: Photos From 'You Know My Name' Video Shoot Posted Online
AUDIOSLAVE/ex-SOUNDGARDEN vocalist Chris Cornell has posted a full-length version of his new solo song "You Know My Name" on his MySpace page. Also available at the same location are photos from the video shoot for the track, which took place October 10-11 in the Los Angeles area. Written and perfor...October 15, 2006
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SCOTT IAN, SNAKE SABO, JOEY VERA, BOBBY JARZOMBEK Perform With MOTHER PEARL In L.A.
Pearl Aday — MOTHER PEARL frontwoman, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian's fiancée and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf — has posted the following message on her official MySpace page: "Last Saturday's MOTHER PEARL show was a 'Make a Wish' night for me. Not only am I back up on the stage, under the...October 14, 2006
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