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ALICE COOPER: 'We Will Take On Any Band Of 20-Year-Olds And Blow Them Off The Stage'
Johnson Cummins of the Montreal Mirror recently conducted an interview with legendary rocker Alice Cooper. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Montreal Mirror: What were those early days in Detroit in the late '60s like, playing with the MC5, STOOGES, MITCH RYDER and so on? Alice: Detro...October 10, 2008
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New Track Featuring SLASH Part Of 'Gibson Presents: Hot Tones In High-Definition'
Gibson Guitar, the musical instrument manufacturer, has partnered with HDtracks to offer free, downloadable, high-definition music — a first of its kind collaboration for an instrument manufacturer. The exclusive offering to fans of Gibson Guitar, titled "Gibson Presents: Hot Tones in High-Definitio...October 2, 2008
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TAKARA Prepares To Release 'Invitation To Forever'
U.S. rockers TAKARA will release their sixth album, "Invitation To Forever", on October 31 in Europe via SPV Records, and November 16 for the U.S. and the rest of the world through ProgRock Records. The LP will also be available directly from the band via its web sites and through all digital music...September 30, 2008
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JOURNEY Singer Says ROLLING STONE Magazine Quotes Were Taken Out Of Context
Arnel Pineda, JOURNEY's YouTube-found new lead singer, has told California's CBS5 News he is enjoying his "fairy tale experience" and that Rolling Stone magazine's report describing him as "sad" and the concert tour as "cursed" was exaggerated. "I'm having a blast up here on stage," Pineda said in C...September 27, 2008
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New JOURNEY Singer: 'It's A Fantastic Job, But At The Same Time It's A Curse'
According to RollingStone.com, new JOURNEY singer Arnel Pineda isn't finding the band's current North American tour nearly as fulfilling as his bandmates are. He misses his girlfriend and son, and the grueling pace is grinding him down. "It's very, very sad," he tells RollingStone.com. "There are da...September 21, 2008
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DIVINE HERESY Drummer Schedules INDIANAPOLIS METAL FEST Signing Session
DIVINE HERESY drummer and Axis Percussion endorsee Tim Yeung will take part in a special appearance and signing at the Axis Percussion at the Indianapolis Metal Fest, set to take place September 26-27 at Madame Walker Theater (617 Indiana Avenue) in Indianapolis, Indiana. Known for his work with num...September 11, 2008
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Ruination
Dubbed "working-class, beer-drinking metal" by the band on its MySpace page, the description of "Ruination" by New Jersey's ABACINATE doesn't tell much about the style heard on the disc, but I've no reason to disbelieve that the boys are working class, drink beer, and play/listen to metal. More accu...September 8, 2008
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DIVINE HERESY Performs With New Singer For First Time; Video Footage Available
DIVINE HERESY, the Southern California-based band led by former FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares, has issued the following update: "[Thursday night, August 21] we took the stage at Café Iguana in Monterrey, Mexico. Before we even started the intro to the set, the crowd was roaring 'Divine Heresy'...August 23, 2008
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New DIVINE HERESY Singer Featured In THE BEREAVED's 'Alter The Image' Video
"Alter the Image", the new video from the Swedish melodic death/thrash metal band THE BEREAVED — which features in its ranks American singer Travis Neal (DIVINE HERESY, PUSHED) — can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's new album, "Daylight Deception", which is scheduled for release later...August 21, 2008
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DIVINE HERESY Announces New Singer, Tour Dates
DIVINE HERESY, the Southern California-based band led by former FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares, has officially tapped 28-year-old singer Travis Neal (PUSHED, THE BEREAVED) to front the group following the departure of Tommy Cummings. A tour of Mexico will kick off at the end of August, to be fo...August 14, 2008
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DIVINE HERESY: South American Tour Cancelled
DIVINE HERESY, the Southern California-based band led by former FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares, has cancelled its previously announced South American tour because "the promoter fucked up getting the necessary work visas and flights," according to a statement posted on the group's MySpace page....August 13, 2008
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Legendary ALICE COOPER Drummer NEAL SMITH To Be Featured On Radio Special
Rock drum legend Neal Smith, whose is best known for his innovative drumming and outrageous stage antics with the original ALICE COOPER group, will be the focus of a three-hour radio special. The August 10 edition of "The Electric Ballroom" radio show, which airs on 95.9 WRAT FM in Point Pleasant/Be...August 4, 2008
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DIVINE HERESY Comments On New Touring Singer
DIVINE HERESY, the Southern California-based band led by former FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares, has issued the following update: "First and foremost, we would like to give a big thanks to Jake Veredika [former lead singer of the Maryland-based metal band PERIPHERY] for filling in on vocals and...July 21, 2008
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DIVINE HERESY Recruits PUSHED/THE BEREAVED Singer For South American Tour
DIVINE HERESY, the Southern California-based band led by former FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares, has tapped 28-year-old singer Travis Neal (PUSHED, THE BEREAVED) to front the group for its upcoming tour of Mexico and South America. DIVINE HERESY recently completed a North American trek with fill...July 17, 2008
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HERO DESTROYED Schedules Hometown In-Store Performance
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's HERO DESTROYED has lined up a free in-store performance at Eide's Entertainment in Pittsburgh on Friday, July 11 to commemorate the release of the band's self-titled EP. HERO DESTROYED will play many additional shows throughout the summer in support of the CD. "Hero Destro...July 7, 2008