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CHIMAIRA Bassist's STRAIGHT RAZOR ENTERTAINMENT Working With DARKEST GRACE
CHIMAIRA bassist Jim LaMarca, former MUSHROOMHEAD manager Trent Weller, and producer Ben Schigel (RINGWORM, DROWNING POOL) have joined forces to launch a new artist-development company called Straight Razor Entertainment (formerly LaMafia Records). Straight Razor is currently working with select art...June 7, 2008
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JACKNIFE Signs With BATTLE FLAG RECORDS
Dallas, Texas-based band JACKNIFE has inked a deal with Battle Flag Records for the release of its sophomore album, "A Plague of People", tentatively due mid-summer. The CD was recorded at Skyline Studios in the band's hometown with the help of Sterling Winfield and Tim "Timmy Tooth" Kimsey, who hav...June 2, 2008
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DROWNING POOL Forced To Reschedule Australian Tour
Texas modern rockers DROWNING POOL have been forced to reschedule their previously announced Australian tour while lead vocalist Ryan McCombs gets some vocal rest as prescribed by his doctors. McCombs has been assured that his "strained vocal cords" will heal completely with time and rest. "We look...May 29, 2008
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CHOSEN SON Signs To ELEVEN MUSIC
According to BaltimoreSun.com, FORTY ACRES, the Baltimore, Maryland-based rock band fronted by John Allen, changed its name to CHOSEN SON and signed to Eleven Seven Music last week. Eleven Seven, a record label run by MTLEY CRE bassist Nikki Sixx, currently represents BUCKCHERRY and DROWNING POOL, a...May 28, 2008
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DROWNING POOL Guitarist: 'It's The Love Of Music That Keeps Us Going'
Simon Milburn of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with DROWNING POOL guitarist C.J. Pierce. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. On whether the band has ever thought of packing it in through all the singer, label and management changes: "There was never a question or...May 26, 2008
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WES BORLAND: New Audio Interview Available
A Metal Hammer podcast interview with former LIMP BIZKIT guitarist and current BLACK LIGHT BURNS frontman Wes Borland is available for download at this location (MP3 file; 29 MB). BLACK LIGHT BURNS has set an August 5 release date for its upcoming "covers" album and DVD package. Entitled "Cover Your...May 24, 2008
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WARRANT Confirmed For Montreal's HEAVY MTL Festival
Reactivated '80s rockers WARRANT have been confirmed for Heavy Mtl, a unique event in North America, which will take place on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22 at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montral, Qubec. Loud, intense, heavy, Heavy Mtl will feature over 30 hard rock and metal bands performing on dif...May 24, 2008
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BLACK LIGHT BURNS: 'Cover Your Heart And The Anvil Pants Odyssey' Release Date Announced
BLACK LIGHT BURNS, the new band led by former LIMP BIZKIT guitarist Wes Borland, has set an August 5 release date for its upcoming "covers" album and DVD package. Entitled "Cover Your Heart and The Anvil Pants Odyssey", it will feature the following cuts: 01. Forkboy (LARD) 02. So Alive (LOVE AND RO...May 23, 2008
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'We're Psyched About Our First OZZFEST Experience'
Following months of rumors, Ozzfest organizers confirmed earlier this month through a post at the official web site that the festival, a touring event for more than a decade, will transform into a "destination festival" this summer. OZZY OSBOURNE and METALLICA will headline a one-day show on August...May 20, 2008
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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Kicks Off Reunion Tour At ROCK ON THE RANGE; Photos, Setlist Available
Although they announced their reunion with a private seven-song show in Los Angeles last month, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS made their official return to the stage last night (Saturday, May 17) in front of tens of thousands when they headlined the first day of the Rock on the Range festival in Columbus, Ohi...May 18, 2008
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DROWNING POOL Frontman Says PAPA ROACH, ALTER BRIDGE Suffer From 'Short-D**k Syndrome'
DROWNING POOL frontman Ryan McCombs has posted the following message on the band's official MySpace blog: [UPDATE: This particular blog entry has since been removed.] "The powers that be have been after me for some time to write another blog. Hell, at one point it was even suggested that I try to st...May 17, 2008
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STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Ready To Rock Again
The Pulse of Radio reports: Although they announced their reunion with a private seven-song show in Los Angeles last month, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS will make their official return to the stage on Saturday (May 17) in front of tens of thousands when they headline the first day of the Rock on the Range fe...May 16, 2008
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PRIMORDIAL Frontman: 'The Real Honest Metal Being Made Out There Today Is In The Underground'
Vocalist Alan "Nemtheanga" Averill of the of the Irish dark metal masters PRIMORDIAL has posted a lengthy message on the band's MySpace blog. An excerpt follows. "It's often I look with dismay at the state of the modern metal scene, calculated and plastic, little different to corporate boy and girl...May 14, 2008
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ROCK ON THE RANGE Performance Times Announced
America's premiere rock festival Rock On The Range has announced performance times for the two-day event, Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18 at Columbus Crew Stadium, centrally located in the heart of the country (see times below). Last year's inaugural festival was sold out, proving there was a hu...May 14, 2008
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WITHIN CHAOS, THE DESTRO Added To OZZFEST
WITHIN CHAOS and THE DESTRO have been added to the Texas (Third) Stage at this year's one-day Ozzfest, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 9 at Pizza Hut Park in Dallas, Texas. The festival billing is now as follows: Main Stage: OZZY OSBOURNE METALLICA SERJ TANKIAN HELLYEAH JONATHAN...May 14, 2008
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