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MEGADETH's MUSTAINE: 'Really Good News' Is Worth Waiting For

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "Yesterday was like a high school reunion with personnel from the 'Blackmail the Universe' tour and Gigantour all converging on the storage locker to bring stuff from around the w...

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Officer Who Took Out DIMEBAG's Killer To Appear As Honorary Crew Chief At Racing Event

Columbus Police Officer James D. Niggemeyer, who is widely credited for saving lives on Dec. 8, 2004 when he entered Alrosa Villa without backup and killed a crazed gunman responsible for blowing away four people, including PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, will be honorary crew...

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SMALL TOWN POKER TOUR To Sponsor VINCE NEIL's 'Off The Strip' Poker Event

The Small Town Poker Tour (STPT) announced today they will be one of the participating sponsors of "Vince Neil's Off The Strip Poker Tournament," benefiting the T. J. Martell Foundation. "We are happy to be associated with such a good cause," stated Mark Fracalossi, executive producer of the STPT. "...

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DINO CAZARES Discusses New Project, Says He Is Open To Playing With BURTON C. BELL

Sweden's Close-Up magazine recently spoke to the four ROADRUNNER UNITED team captains Dino Cazares (ASESINO, ex-FEAR FACTORY, BRUJERIA),Joey Jordison (SLIPKNOT),Robert Flynn (MACHINE HEAD) and Matthew Heafy (TRIVIUM). In addition, Roadrunner Records Senior Director of A&R Monte Conner gives hi...

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IV: Constitution of Treason

A lot of truths are held to be self-evident when it comes to the current crop of American metal success stories. They've brought back the guitar solo, added clean vocals in varying degrees, borrowed a lot from classic metal as well as Swedish thrash and hardcore… pick any trait that's considered an...

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SEBASTIAN BACH To Perform At T.J. Martell Foundation 30th Anniversary Gala

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach will perform at the 30th anniversary gala of the T.J. Martell Foundation on Thursday, October 6 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Manhattan. Other scheduled performers include NORAH JONES, ANTIGONE RISING and comedian LEWIS BLACK. Former Atlantic Records Chairm...

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Police Officer Who Took Out DIMEBAG's Killer Receives National Honor

NBC 4 is reporting that Columbus Police Officer James D. Niggemeyer, who is widely credited for saving lives on Dec. 8, 2004 when he entered Alrosa Villa without backup and killed a crazed gunman responsible for blowing away four people, including PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbot...

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GODSMACK, KID ROCK Framed Gold/Platinum Albums To Be Auctioned For Charity

GODSMACK and KID ROCK are among the artists who have contributed framed gold or platinum albums to an eBay charity auction to benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation. The event, which will run until September 20, will raise funds for the organization's ongoing efforts in leukemia, cancer and AIDS resear...

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VAN HALEN: '101' Book Now Available

Abel Sanchez's VAN HALEN book, "Van Halen 101" is now available for purchase from Author House. After two years of research and a lifetime of being a VAN HALEN fan, Sanchez has meticulously crafted a most excellent comprehensive guide to the amazing history, music, impact and influence of the mighty...

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BOBAFLEX Guitarist: GIGANTOUR Was Best Tour We Could Have Been Part Of

BOBAFLEX guitarist Mike Steele has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the Gigantour.com web site: "Well, everyone that we had the pleasure of performing for we would like to thank you all. This has been the best tour we could have ever even imagined being a part of. We would als...

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Classic THE ALMIGHTY Lineup To Reunite For Two Shows

Former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick has made the following announcement: "It was last September; I woke up in Dundalk, Ireland in agony and couldn't see out of my eyes (hung over again I hear you all say!). No, this time I wasn't. I was on my first solo headline tour of Ireland with my ...

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ROADRUNNER UNITED: First Track Available For Download

The first track from the upcoming ROADRUNNER UNITED "The All-Star Sessions" CD, entitled "The Dagger", has been made available for download at Roadrun.com. This full-length release, in stores on October 11, 2005, is a "master class" in hard rock/metal. Boasting 57 artists from 45 of Roadrunner's pas...

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NYC Mayor BLOOMBERG Goes To Bat For CBGB

CBGB, the legendary New York City club whose lease expires today, is "a great New York City institution" worth saving, New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg said, according to The New York Post. Bloomberg yesterday said the city is "trying to bring" the club together with its landlord, the Bowery Resid...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX Launches 'Running Wild In The Night'

MÖTLEY CRÜE founder and bassist Nikki Sixx knows first-hand what it's like to have to fend for yourself on the streets, which is why he has launched "Running Wild in the Night", a fundraising initiative for Covenant House. Covenant House provides services in 21 cities, 15 in the U.S., to homeless an...

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VAN HALEN: New Book To Focus On Band's History And Influence

After two years of research, and a lifetime of being a VAN HALEN fan, author Abel Sanchez has completed a brand new VAN HALEN book. Entitled "Van Halen 101", it is currently being published by Author House and slated for release in September 2005. "Van Halen 101" is a comprehensive guide to the amaz...