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MONGREL To Support HOOKERS N' BLOW, MICHALE GRAVES

New England area punk/rock/metal band MONGREL will be supporting Dizzy Reed's (GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist) cover band HOOKERS N' BLOW this Saturday, September 2 at The Compound in Fitchburg, MA. MONGREL is also slated to support former MISFITS frontman Michale Graves for a double header of shows on S...

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GLENN DANZIG Unleashes 'Black Aria II', Follow-Up To His Top-Selling Classical Release

Though he made his reputation with his uncompromising metallic rock and hardcore punk, Glenn Danzig turned heads by debuting at #1 on Billboard's classical chart with 1993's "Black Aria", a darkly beguiling interpretation of the "Paradise Lost" story that blended orchestral, Celtic and other forms t...

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INTRONAUT: 'Void' To Receive European Release Via LIFEFORCE RECORDS

California-based progressive metal/rock band INTRONAUT — featuring drummer Danny Walker (formerly of California grinders UPHILL BATTLE),Sacha Dunable (ex-guitarist for L.A. doomsters ANUBIS RISING) and Leon del Muerte (former IMPALED guitarist/EXHUMED bassist) on guitars and vocals, and bassist Joe...

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GLENN DANZIG: 'Eventually There Will Be Another DANZIG Album, But Not Right Now'

Justin Donnelly of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with legendary frontman Glenn Danzig (DANZIG, SAMHAIN, MISFITS). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On his upcoming follow-up to 1992's "Black Aria", entitled "Black Aria II": "It was supposed to come out last yea...

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INTRONAUT: Limited-Edition 'Void' Release Now Available

The special limited-edition version of INTRONAUT's "Void" album, packaged in a shiny metal tin with silk-screened graphics, is now available for sale only through the Goodfellow online store. Limited to 200 copies, individually numbered, it can be ordered at this location. The California-based progr...

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Ex-MISFITS Singer MICHALE GRAVES Speaks Out on the WEST MEMPHIS THREE

Former MISFITS singer Michale Graves has written a feature story in this month's issue of the Atlas Plugged webzine on the growing campaign to free the West Memphis Three — three young men believed by many to have been falsely jailed for a crime they did not commit. In his article, Graves — a longti...

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MISFITS Announce FIEND FEST 2006 North American Tour

MISFITS will embark on the Fiend Fest 2006 tour beginning on October 13 and running through November 5. "The MISFITS will headline as Jerry Only (vocals, bass),Dez Cadena (guitar; ex-BLACK FLAG) and Robo (drums) shred through a complete set of MISFITS classics old and new," reads a posting on the g...

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Ex-CRO-MAGS, MISFITS Members Remember CBGB

The August edition of the Atlas Plugged, a monthly web zine/industry newsletter published by The Music Resource Group, will feature a special section honoring CBGB, the classic New York City venue set to close on September 30. The article will feature first-hand memories of the legendary club by sev...

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Girls Got Rhythm

In contemplating the value of what seems like an ever-increasing number of tribute albums, the same questions pop into my head. Who buys them, on what basis should the albums be rated, and what separates a good one from a bad one? There are those that argue that a note-for-note recreation of the ori...

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TRIVIUM Drummer: 'METALLICA Could Touch A Pile Of Junk And I'd Go Out And Buy It'

David Glessner of the San Antonio Express-News recently conducted an interview with TRIVIUM drummer Travis Smith. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On the band's influences: "Everyone in the band is into metal, but everyone gets the melody from different influences like QUEEN, THE EAGLES an...

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Female Tribute Bands Pay Homage To Classic Rock/Metal Acts On 'Girls Got Rhythm'

On the heels of its third anniversary, Liquor and Poker Music — the "rock" arm of the Century Family — commemorates the occasion with a celebration of its two favorite subjects: women and rock 'n' roll. Specifically, the label has assembled its first compilation, a collection of female tribute bands...

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THE UNDEAD, NIHILISTICS To Perform Free Show in Tompkins Square Park

Longtime New York City punks THE UNDEAD, fronted by former MISFITS guitarist Bobby Steele, will perform a free afternoon show Sunday, July 23 at NYC's Tompkins Square Park. Joining Steele in THE UNDEAD will be bassist Joff Wilson (former guitarist for JIM CARROLL) and former PIGFACE/current BROKEN H...

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MISFITS Issue Post-European Tour Update

MISFITS' official web site has been updated with the following message: The MISFITS just returned from a brief tour of Europe performing at festivals and more running throughout Italy, Germany, The Netherlands, Barcelona Spain and the U.K. Unfortunately, the band was met with an unexpected and unavo...

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MICHALE GRAVES To Perform MISFITS Set In New Jersey

Former MISFITS frontman Michale Graves will reportedly perform a full set of MISFITS material on Thursday, July 6 at Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ. Also appearing on the bill are BLITZKID, 84 and AMERICAN BARFIGHT. Graves' solo album, "Punk Rock Is Dead", was released in June 2005 via Horror High Records....

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MONGREL To Release Full-Length Debut This Month

New England-based punk/rock/metal band MONGREL will release their first full-length album, "Fear, Lies, & Propaganda", on July 7. The release of "Fear, Lies, & Propaganda" is just the latest step in what has already been a great year for the band. Back in February the band released "Refuse",...