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DANZIG's 'Blackest Of The Black' Media Blitz

Guitar World will be spotlighting the "Blackest of the Black" tour with a Glenn Danzig/Doyle Von Frankenstein photo shoot and interview, to be included in the issue that hits the stands September 20. Revolver magazine is also doing a feature on Danzig and the "Blackest" tour. That issue will be avai...

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DANZIG Announce New Guitarist

DANZIG have announced the addition of guitarist Joe Fraulob (DECONSTRUCT) to the group's ranks. "After his audition, Jerry [Montano, bass], Johnny Kelly, drums; TYPE O NEGATIVE] and Danzig all agreed Joe was the man for the job, hands down. The fans are gonna be blown away by this incredible talent....

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Ex-MISFITS Frontman MICHALE GRAVES: Solo Tour Dates Announced

Former MISFITS frontman Michale Graves has announced the following dates in support of his recently released CD on Horror High Records, "Punk Rock Is Dead": Sep. 02 - Middle Village, NY - Red Zone Sep. 07 - Nashville, TN - Hair Of The Dog Sep. 08 - Atlanta, GA - Mulligans Sep. 09 - Savannah, ...

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DIVINITY DESTROYED To Open Today's GIGANTOUR Concert

New Jersey metallers DIVINITY DESTROYED will be opening the Gigantour concert event in Holmdel, NJ on Wednesday, August 24. DIVINITY DESTROYED won the opening slot when they were selected as the top band in 95.9 WRAT's "RatFest" battle of the bands. The band will also be performing with the MISFITS...

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Out of the Grave and Into the Dark

If you're in the mood for some horror punk, inspired by the MISFITS, you'll get that from Japan's BALZAC. You'll also get some weird trashy electronics, TIGER ARMY style Californicated greaser punk anthems, and glammy rock and roll. And at 22 songs and over an hour of playing time (not including the...

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AMEN Frontman CASEY CHAOS: 'Bloodied, Broken And Penniless Yet Again'

AMEN frontman Casey Chaos has issued the following statement: "First off, I want to say 'Thank you' to everyone that has ever been a part of this rollercoaster of a life called AMEN. On both sides of the stage, it has been an honor to be able to have released three albums on three different ...

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NEBULA Complete Work On New Studio Album

Cosmic rockers NEBULA have completed their much-anticipated follow-up to "Atomic Ritual". The band enlisted the help of producer Daniel Rey (THE RAMONES, MISFITS) to record "the most dynamic and diverse NEBULA opus yet," according to a press release. The band is currently in mixing and mastering pha...

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DANZIG Bassist Says He Is The Only Person To Have Gotten In The Band Without An Audition

The official DANZIG fansite The 7th House recently conducted an interview with DANZIG bassist Jerry Montano. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: The 7th House: How did you get the call to join DANZIG? Jerry Montano: "I had actually been friends with Crazy Craig and Glenn Danzig for years, goi...

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Former MISFITS Frontman Cancels U.K. Tour

Former MISFITS vocalist Michale Graves was forced to cancel his U.K. solo tour because he "could not get a visa to enter the country," according to published reports. No further information is currently available. Graves's new solo album, "Punk Rock Is Dead", was released in June via Horror High Rec...

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SAMHAIN: 'Live 1984 – Stardust Ballroom' DVD Due In September

SAMHAIN's "Samhain: Live 1984 – Stardust Ballroom" DVD will receive a U.S. release on September 13 via Music Video Distributors. Commented former SAMHAIN frontman Glenn Danzig: "Here it is… A moment in time, courtesy of Al Flipside, who documented the first SAMHAIN L.A. show at the now-demolished St...

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MISFITS: U.S. Tour Announced

The first batch of dates for the MISFITS' fall tour have been announced. Joining the MISFITS for all shows on the trek will be 45 GRAVE. In addition, the bill will become a triple threat for five special Halloween shows (Oct. 27 - 31) as Japan's premiere horror-punks BALZAC return to the U.S. to sup...

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MORTIIS Comments On BLACKEST OF THE BLACK Tour

Norwegian industrial rock band MORTIIS have commented on their participation in the 2005 Blackest of the Black Tour. The Blackest of the Black line-up features DANZIG (joined by former MISFITS member Doyle Von Frankenstein for a special 30-minute set of MISFITS classics),CHIMAIRA, BEHEMOTH, HIMSA,...

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ROADRUNNER UNITED: 'The All-Star Sessions' To Surface In October

Roadrunner Records has put together a groundbreaking record to mark the label’s 25th Anniversary. The group is called ROADRUNNER UNITED and the album titled "The All-Star Sessions". This full-length release, in stores on October 11, 2005, is a "master class" in hard rock/metal. Boasting 57 artists f...

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MOTÖRHEAD, SHADOWS FALL Donate Items to Save Legendary CBGB Nightclub

MOTÖRHEAD, SHADOWS FALL and GBH are among the artists that have donated rare and autographed items to be auctioned in support of the legendary CBGB nightclub in New York City. After weeks of trying to receive a new lease, CBGB is still working to achieve an agreement with their landlord, The Bowery...

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BLACKEST OF THE BLACK: DANZIG, CHIMAIRA, BEHEMOTH Tour Dates Announced

The first dates have been announced for the 2005 "Blackest of the Black" tour, which will kick off in San Diego at the end of September and end on the West Coast on Halloween. Joining headliners DANZIG will be the crème de la crème of the hardcore/dark/black metal bands — CHIMAIRA, BEHEMOTH, HIMSA,...