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SYCRONOMICA: New Bassist Announced
Germany-based epic black metal band SYCRONOMICA has announced the addition of bassist Robin Fischer (ex-HAGGARD) to the group's ranks. In addition, SYCRONOMICA has been rejoined by drummer Michael Bayer. The band's new lineup will make its live debut at the Helion Festival in Munich on October 4. Al...August 18, 2008
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Former ANTHRAX Singer To Perform With GUNS N' ROSES, Ex-W.A.S.P., QUIET RIOT Members
DEATHRIDERS/ex-ANTHRAX singer Neil Turbin will perform with BIG BALL STARS this Saturday, August 16 at the Key Club in Hollywood, California as part of the Hollywood Rock Convention five-day concert and seminar. BIG BALL STARS is: Robin McAuley (MSG, SURVIVOR) - Vocals Brent Woods (WARRANT, VINCE NE...August 14, 2008
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THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT Parts Ways With Touring Keyboardist
Dutch metallers THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT have announced the departure of touring keyboardist Carsten Altena. Commented Altena: "A few days ago I made a decision. As of 2009 I'm leaving THE MONOLITH DEATHCULT as a live member. It was a difficult decision. Things are going extremely well for the band: t...August 12, 2008
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JOE STUMP Putting Finishing Touches On New Solo Album
REIGN OF TERROR/HOLYHELL guitarist Joe Stump has issued the following update: "Both the Bulgarian festival and the Magic Circle Festival were quite successful for HOLYHELL. The band played killer sets at both, and the band's fan base has really begun to grow. We previewed a couple new things from th...August 9, 2008
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DIAMOND HEAD Pulls Out Of Holland's DOKK'EM Open-Air Festival
NWOBHM legends DIAMOND HEAD have cancelled their appearance at the Dokk'em open-air festival, which is taking place today (Saturday,August 9) in Raard (near Leeuwarden),Netherlands. "Unfortunately, after the gig at York, Nick [Tart, vocals] came down with laryngitis," reads a posting on the band's...August 9, 2008
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AC/DC Singer Joins GREG BILLINGS BAND On Stage In Florida; Photos Available
AC/DC singer Brian Johnson joined GREG BILLINGS BAND on stage on July 29, 2008 in Florida at a private CD-release party for Greg's new CD, "Do-Overs". Check out photos at this location. Brian Johnson is featured on the "Do-Overs" album, which was released on July 29 and is available through the GREG...August 6, 2008
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AC/DC Singer Featured On GREG BILLINGS BAND Album; Audio Available
AC/DC singer Brian Johnson is featured on the new GREG BILLINGS BAND album "Do-Overs", which is being released today (July 29) and is available through the latter group's web site. Billings, formerly of STRANGER and DAMN THE TORPEDOES, and Brian tag-team on a great version of the old WILSON PICKETT...July 29, 2008
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CYNIC: New Album Title, Release Date Revealed
Reunited progressive metallers CYNIC — whose 1993 album "Focus" is regarded as a landmark release in the field of technical/progressive metal — have set "Traced In Air" as the title of their new album, due on October 27 via Season of Mist Records. Returning from the "Focus" era for the new eight-son...July 25, 2008
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SMASHING PUMPKINS Song Given Boost By 'Watchmen' Trailer
The Pulse of Radio reports: The 1997 SMASHING PUMPKINS song "The Beginning is the End is the Beginning" (see video below) has been given a new injection of life thanks to its inclusion in the first trailer for the upcoming movie "Watchmen", which debuted Friday (July 18) in theatres in front of "The...July 22, 2008
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KISS Badges Help ID Remains Of Missing Albertan
Kevin Crush of Edmonton Alberta, Canada's Edmonton Sun reports: Gene Simmons doesn't know it yet, but his legendary rock band had a major role in helping to solve the mysterious discovery of a man's remains in Vegreville. And now friends and relatives of Robin Douglas Goodwin, who would have turned...July 20, 2008
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GUY-MCCOY-TORME: 'Punko Rocco' Picture Disc Available
GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT) — which features in its ranks Irish guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE),along with his old compadre from GILLAN, bassist John McCoy (who has worked with Joey Belladonna, SAMSON, and the UK SUBS, among others) and drummer Robin Guy (whose credentials include FAITH NO...July 7, 2008
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PEARL JAM's EDDIE VEDDER Maps Out Second Solo Tour
The Pulse of Radio reports that PEARL JAM singer Eddie Vedder will head out on another leg of solo tour dates in August on the East Coast, according to Billboard.com. The vocalist launched his first-ever solo tour last April, which only visited stops on the West Coast. The new run will kick off with...July 3, 2008
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CYNIC Wraps Up Work On New Studio Album, Announces European Tour Dates
Technical/progressive metal legends CYNIC are putting the finishing touches on their upcoming album, to be released later this year via Season of Mist Records. Returning from the "Focus" era are founding members Paul Masvidal (guitars/clean vocals) and Sean Reinert (drums) along with Sean Malone (ba...June 27, 2008
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BLACK SABBATH, LED ZEPPELIN, AC/DC Among Bands Who 'Made Heavy Metal What It Is'
Yahoo! Music writer Rob O'Connor has compiled a list of what he claims are "the 25 performing outfits who have made heavy metal what it is." His pick for the top spot, BLACK SABBATH, "mastered the art of the powerchord and the downward spiral . . by keeping it simple and focusing on ...June 20, 2008
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THE OCEAN Is A Hit With 'Christian Emo Girls'
MetalKult.com has just posted the second in a series of on-the-road tour reports from THE OCEAN's mastermind Robin Staps. The lead singer/composer for the Berlin, Germany, metal collective will be providing updates from his band's inaugural tour of the U.S. Joining THE OCEAN on this tour are WITHERE...June 19, 2008
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