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SMASHING PUMPKINS' BILLY CORGAN Unveils New Tunes During Solo Set

MJI Interactive reports that SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan played four new songs that could end up on the band's forthcoming reunion album during an intimate club show Tuesday (Nov. 7) in Los Angeles. Pete Townshend of legendary rock group THE WHO also was on the gig's bill, and reportedly...

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CHRIS POLAND's OHM: Announces California Dates

OHM:, the group led by former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland, has announced the following dates: Dec. 07 - The Baked Potato - Studio City, CA Dec. 21 - The Baked Potato - Studio City, CA OHM: recently spent time in the studio recording the follow-up to "Amino Acid Flashback". Kofi Baker (who played...

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THE WILDHEARTS Joined By Ex-AMEN/BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Bassist

U.K.'s THE WILDHEARTS have announced the addition of bassist Scott Sorry (BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION, AMEN) to the group's ranks. The band's current lineup — Sorry, Ginger (guitar/vocals),C.J. (Chris Jaghdar; guitar/vocals) and Ritch Battersby (drums) — will make its live debut at a special one-off Chri...

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THE WILDHEARTS Announces First Show In 18 Months

THE WILDHEARTS has announced a one-off Christmas show (the band's first live gig in 18 months) on December 21 at the Wolverhampton Wulfrun Hall in England. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 3 at 10:00 a.m. As previously reported, THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger's first single from his "Valor Del Co...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS Break Silence On New Album

Launch Radio Networks reports: The SMASHING PUMPKINS have broken the silence surrounding the band's first new album since its break-up in 2000. Drummer Jimmy Chamberlin — or least someone with the initials "JC" writing under the heading "Jimmy's Love Letters" — has posted two messages to the band's...

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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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MINISTRY Mainman To Guest On ALICE COOPER'S Radio Show

MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen will be Alice Cooper's special guest on Cooper's radio show "Nights with Alice Cooper" airing on Wednesday, October 25. The program is a classic-rock format and is nationally syndicated on the United Stations Radio Networks. Air times differ, so make sure to check out...

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DENIM AND LEATHER Tribute Act Featuring Members Of METAL CHURCH, LEATHERWOLF And LIZZY BORDEN

DENIM AND LEATHER, the Las Vegas, Nevada-based classic metal tribute band featuring Ronny Munroe (METAL CHURCH) on vocals, Geoff Gayer (LEATHERWOLF) on guitar, Ira Black (LIZZY BORDEN) on guitar, Jeff Baker on bass, Bob Beaudette on guitar and Rob Daley on drums, has lined up the following dates in...

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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND Checks In

Former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland has posted the following message in the "Megadeth Alumni" section of the band's official web site: "Just checking in! Met up with Glen Drover [current MEGADETH guitarist] a couple of weeks ago and had some fun playing some MEGADETH tunes in my studio. I sure wo...

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CEREBRAL FIX Reforms, Prepares To Write New Material

Acclaimed British punk/thrash crossover band CEREBRAL FIX has reformed and is preparing to begin work on new material. The group has launched an official MySpace page containing samples of previous releases and information on its reunion plans. Formed in 1986, CEREBRAL FIX was made up of vocalist Si...

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AC/DC: BON SCOTT Documentary To Air On Australian TV Tonight

The West Australian reports that Australia's Channel Nine Perth has produced a documentary about AC/DC's legendary front man Bon Scott, which will be screened Sunday (October 1). The documentary will celebrate Bon Scott's life and uncover the man behind the myth. With exclusive interviews with forme...

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CHRIS POLAND: 'Return to Metalopolis – Live' Audio Sample Available

A tune and the art from the forthcoming Chris Poland (ex-MEGADETH) "Return to Metalopolis - Live" CD has been posted on the OHM: MySpace page. The art for the disc (done by artist Skip Snyder) can also be found on the opening page of www.chrispoland.com. The title song posted was recorded ...

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ATHEIST Drummer's GNOSTIC Project To Perform At South Carolina's S.C.U.M FEST

Hot on the trail of this summer's festival reunion touring success of ATHEIST (with monumental performances at Wacken Open Air [Germany], Bloodstock [U.K.], Hole in the Sky [Norway], and Evolution Fest [Italy]),drummer Steve Flynn — along with ATHEIST guitar duo Sonny Carson and Chris Baker — will...

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QUIET RIOT's BANALI, DUBROW Talk About New Album

Wayne "Doobie" Dubay of Glam-Metal.com recently conducted an interview with QUIET RIOT members Kevin DuBrow and Frankie Banali. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Glam-Metal.com: Kevin, I'm excited to hear that QUIET RIOT has a brand new studio album coming out, titled "Rehab". Mind telling...

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THE WILDHEARTS Frontman Warns Against 'Illegal' Album Release

THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger's web site has been updated with the following message: "Ginger has asked us to pass on a warning about a re-release of 'Landmines and Pantomimes', a compilation of rarities originally released on Kuro Neko Records and which the band had no input to. The new release is...