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THE WILDHEARTS Frontman To Release 'Yeah Yeah Yeah' Single In November

THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger's first single from his "Valor Del Corazon" solo album, "Yeah Yeah Yeah", is due for release on November 20 as a split single with fellow Round Records artist HOWLING WILLIE. "Yeah Yeah Yeah" will be available on two-track CD and strictly limited-edition white vinyl 7"...

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RENEGADE: Classsic Albums To Be Reissued

Karthago Records will release two classic albums from ferman heavy metal band RENEGADE. "Renagade" (1986) and "Lost Angels" (1991),both originally released on the cult label Gama Records (home of STORMWITCH, VETO, NOISEHUNTER, GRAVESTONE, etc.),will be issued on a single CD, including a fat bookle...

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RUNAWAYS Drummer SANDY WEST Succumbs To Lung Cancer

Sandy West, drummer for the influential '70s band THE RUNAWAYS, died Saturday, October 21, 2006 after a long battle with lung cancer. She left an indelible mark on rock music as a founding member of THE RUNAWAYS, which featured fellow rockers Joan Jett, Lita Ford and Cherie Currie, and as a leading...

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IRON MAIDEN Frontman: 'Reality TV Showcases Are Lowest Forms Of Human Nature'

Heather Adler of Dose.ca recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On being a band with staying power: “We're very different and we do exist outside what you might call the mainstream of pop music. We even exist outside the mainst...

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TIGERTAILZ Offers Update On Ailing Bassist

Reunited U.K. rockers TIGERTAILZ have issued the following update on the condition of their bassist Pepsi Tate, who was recently diagnosed with a severe stomach condition that has lead to internal muscle seizure: "After hospital tests and various treatment, Pepsi has returned home and is making prog...

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SOIL Chooses SHINEDOWN Tour Over IN FLAMES/LACUNA COIL

SOIL guitarist Shaun Glass has released a statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET explaining the band's decision to pull out of the upcoming IN FLAMES/LACUNA COIL trek (where they have since been replaced by Massachusetts' SEEMLESS). Commented Glass: "SOIL has decided on doing a December run with our longtime...

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DEICIDE Drummer STEVE ASHEIM On Satanism, America's Gun Laws And DAVE LOMBARDO

Journalist Joel McIver recently interviewed DEICIDE drummer Steve Asheim for the U.K.'s premier drummer magazine, Rhythm. Excerpts from the conversation appear below. On Satanism: Rhythm: Are you a Satanist, like DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton? Steve: No. I support DEICIDE and their stance — I mean, i...

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TIGERTAILZ Bassist Hospitalized; Temporary Replacement Announced

Reunited U.K. rockers TIGERTAILZ have updated their official web site with the following message: "After weeks of struggling with acute stomach pain Pepsi Tate [bass] was admitted into hospital earlier this week. Following a detailed medical examination, Pepsi has been diagnosed with a severe stomac...

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PITCHSHIFTER Guitarist Talks About Band's Return

RockMidgets.com recently conducted an interview with PITCHSHIFTER guitarist Dan Rayner. A few excerpts from the chat follow: RockMidgets.com: Obvious question, but why have PITCHSHIFTER got back together now? Dan: Well, we never really broke up. If you read the small print, it says "indefinite hiatu...

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SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY Signs With FERRET MUSIC

Ferret Music has announced the signing of SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY. This Michigan-based four piece plays what they simply refer to as "brutal grind for brutal dudes," but aficionados of brutal music will also note the band's use of innovation and experimentation to expand the genre past blast beats and...

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BLITZKRIEG To Play One-Off Date In Belfast

NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends BLITZKRIEG have announced a one-off gig at Rosetta Bar in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Friday, September 15. Support at the show will come from Belfast band FIRELAND and GAMA BOMB. As previously reported, BLITZKRIEG will support German metal queen DOR...

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ENGEL Recording New Material

ENGEL — the new Gothenburg, Sweden-based quintet featuring guitarists Marcus Sunesson (ex-THE CROWN) and Niclas Engelin (PASSENGER, ex-GARDENIAN, IN FLAMES),drummer Mojjo (RELEVANT FEW, DRACENA),vocalist Mangan Klavborn, and bassist Michael Håkansson (ex-EVERGREY) — has posted the following messag...

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TIGERTAILZ: 'Falling Down' Video Posted Online

U.K. rockers TIGERTAILZ have posted their video for the song "Falling Down" at this location (Windows Media). The band's promotional video in over 10 years was directed by bassist Pepsi Tate and "visually complements the fantastic tune of 'Falling Down' with people falling off buildings, cars, bikes...

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IRON MAIDEN Singer Talks About His Favorite Songs From 'A Matter Of Life And Death'

In a recent interview with Revolver magazine (web site),IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson spoke about some of his favorite songs off the band's new CD, "A Matter of Life and Death", which is scheduled for release in North America on September 5 via Sanctuary Records. "These Colours Don't Run": B...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist Travels The World For His New Clothing Line

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message in his online diary: "I'm sitting in Muscat, Saudi Arabia at the airport as I write this. I woke up today in Jaipur, India, took a private plane to New Delhi (to get around the problems with heightened security from the recent terrorist...