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GOD DETHRONED: In Writing Mode

Guitarist/vocalist of the Henri "T.S.K" Sattler of the Dutch death metal outfit GOD DETHRONED has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Some new shows coming up this month. This time in Holland for a change. The first summer festival has been confirmed. It's the Kaltenbach O...

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VAN HALEN Bassist Takes Some Hot Licks, Keeps On Eating

Steven Austin of The Clarion-Ledger recently conducted a short interview with VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony. The brief question-and-answer session follows: Q: What gave rise to the creation of the sauces? Michael: "I can't remember when I didn't like hot food and sauces. I always wanted my own l...

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THE SUPREMACY: Demo Songs Posted Online

Hard rock/heavy metal act THE SUPREMACY, featuring guitarist Bill Hudson (CELLADOR, DAVID READMAN),drummer Mark Cross (FIREWIND, ex-HELLOWEEN, METALIUM) and keyboardist Joost van Den Broek (AFTER FOREVER, AYREON),have posted two demo songs online at their MySpace.com page. Check out the tracks "St...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Says VAN HALEN Reunion Is 'Inevitable'

Kim Lyons of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review interviewed former VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth regarding his new gig as a radio DJ, taking over the coveted morning drive time slot vacated by Howard Stern. Diamond Dave talked about the radio show, his job as an emergency medical technician in New Yo...

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CONTRA Seek New Bassist

Ventura, California metal/hardcore act CONTRA are currently seeking a new full-time bassist. Interested parties must satisfy the following criteria: * Must be a bass player. Says the group: "None of this 'I play guitar but I can play bass in your band.' Believe it or not there is a difference betwee...

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Ex-ADLER'S APPETITE Bassist: 'We Would Have Given STEVEN ADLER The Partnership For Nothing'

Brook Ellis, the webmaster of The Official Steven Adler Fansite, has issued an "open letter" to former ADLER'S APPETITE members Jizzy Pearl, Robbie Crane and Keri Kelli regarding their split with drummer Steven Adler (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) and their attempt to keep Adler from continuing to use the ADLER...

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NIGHTWISH: Photo Of Drummer JUKKA's Newborn Posted Online

Dutch webzine Reflections of Darkness has published a photo of NIGHTWISH drummer Jukka Nevalainen's son Niki at this location. Commented Jukka: "His name might lead us to think that he is a potential bassist but I'd prefer him to be a drummer. After all 'Drums are the instruments of Gods'.=)" Niki ....

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AEROSMITH Are Michigan's Top Moneymakers

According to Michigan's The Grand Rapids Press, AEROSMITH recently became the highest-grossing act in Van Andel Arena (Grand Rapids, MI) history, topping $2.85 million in ticket sales over five appearances dating back to 1998. "From an industry perspective, when you've got a band that can draw that...

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TRACII GUNS: 'The Future Of BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Is Not Clear'

BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION guitarist Tracii Guns has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "I just got back from Europe with the BRIDES. This was by far the most fun i have ever had in Europe. We traveled by van and I was able to finally see everything I possibly could on ...

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THEATRE OF TRAGEDY: European Tour Dates Announced

Norway's THEATRE OF TRAGEDY will be embarking on a European headlining tour in late March. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Mar. 31 - Kopenhagen, DEN @ The Rock Apr. 01 - Glauchau, GER @ Alte Spinnerei Apr. 02 - Nürnberg, GER @ Löwensaal Apr. 03 - Frankfurt, GER @ Batschkapp Apr. 04 - ...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's HOMME Reunites With KYUSS Singer In L.A.

MTV.com is reporting that John Garcia, singer of QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE frontman Josh Homme's previous troupe KYUSS, joined QOTSA on stage for three songs from their influential hard-rock band's catalog as part of an encore that capped an already surprise-filled night on Tuesday (Dec. 21) at the Wi...

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New DVD Teaches Heavy Metal Stars The Art Of Roaring

James Parker of The Boston Globe has issued the following report: The origin of the "tortured throat scream" or "angry hell voice" is as hotly contested as anything else in the history of heavy metal. Does it derive from the "death grunt" — the subhuman ultra-low-frequency belch developed by Florida...

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IZZY STRADLIN, GLENN HUGHES, PAUL DI'ANNO Confirmed For ROCK THE BOAT Festival

Former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Izzy Stradlin, legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) and ex-IRON MAIDEN frontman Paul Di'Anno are among the confirmed acts for "Rock the Boat", a two-day floating rock festival travelling between Oslo, Norway and Denmark. The festival bil...

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DAVID LEE ROTH To Appear On Bluegrass Tribute To VAN HALEN

Billboard.com is reporting that vocalist David Lee Roth will make an appearance on a bluegrass tribute album to VAN HALEN, "Strummin' With the Devil", due March 14, 2006 via CMH Records. Roth sings on versions of "Jump" and "Jamie's Cryin'". Other VH favorites given the bluegrass treatment include "...

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STREAM OF PASSION To Release New Single

STREAM OF PASSION, the new band featuring AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen, will release a new single on February 13, 2006. It will be accompanied by a video clip shot by renowned Belgian director Peter van Eyndt. The single will contain three very special bonus tracks. STREAM OF PASSION will hit th...