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SMALL TOWN POKER TOUR To Sponsor VINCE NEIL's 'Off The Strip' Poker Event
The Small Town Poker Tour (STPT) announced today they will be one of the participating sponsors of "Vince Neil's Off The Strip Poker Tournament," benefiting the T. J. Martell Foundation. "We are happy to be associated with such a good cause," stated Mark Fracalossi, executive producer of the STPT. "...October 24, 2005
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OCTAVIA SPERATI, AUDREY HORNE To Play Benefit Gig For Cancer Victims
Norwegian bands OCTAVIA SPERATI and AUDREY HORNE (featuring members of ENSLAVED, GORGOROTH, DERIDE and SYLVIA WANE) are among the acts that will be performing benefit concerts at the Mood and Kamelon venues in Bergen, Norway on Thursday, October 27, with all proceeds going to "young people who live...October 23, 2005
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FASTER PUSSYCAT Guitarist Diagnosed With Oral Cancer
According to a posting at Metal Sludge, FASTER PUSSYCAT guitarist Brent Muscat has been diagnosed with oral cancer. "Brent is a non-smoker, and drinks rarely," the posting reads. "He is for the most part a cleaner, more-sober-than-usual rock star. He has always been a stand-up guy and we're sure tha...October 22, 2005
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VINCE NEIL To Host Charity Poker Event Next Month
According to CardPlayer.com, MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil will be hosting the "Off the Strip" charity poker event at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas, Friday, November 11. Players buying into the $540 No Limit Hold 'Em event will face a serious distraction from the all-star collection of dancers f...October 15, 2005
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The last time CRIMINAL surfaced on U.S. shores (and the only time I've heard them before this) was on 1999's "Dead Soul", a solid if rather derivative slab of South American metal with a good bit of SEPULTURA influence. The good news was, it was more "Chaos A.D". and "Arise" (though simplified consi...October 12, 2005
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SEBASTIAN BACH To Perform At T.J. Martell Foundation 30th Anniversary Gala
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach will perform at the 30th anniversary gala of the T.J. Martell Foundation on Thursday, October 6 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Manhattan. Other scheduled performers include NORAH JONES, ANTIGONE RISING and comedian LEWIS BLACK. Former Atlantic Records Chairm...October 1, 2005
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TWISTED SISTER, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT and ZEBRA Confirmed For WEEKEND FOR A CURE
TWISTED SISTER, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT and ZEBRA have been confirmed for the Weekend for a Cure, set to be held on Sunday, October 2 on the Flowerfield Fairgrounds in St. James, New York. Billy Baldwin will be hosting the event, which benefits the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Fund. (631-444-430...September 28, 2005
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VOIVOD's AWAY And SNAKE Pay Tribute To Fallen Guitarist: Video Available
VOIVOD drummer Michel "Away" Langevin and singer Denis "Snake" Belanger paid tribute to late VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour on the "Top Rock de Babu" program on the Quebec music channel MusiquePlus on Thursday, September 22. Watch a seven-minute video clip containing the interview footage fr...September 24, 2005
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ZEBRA: Charity Shows Announced
Veteran hard rockers ZEBRA have announced the following charity shows in early October: Oct. 01 - Hope on the Hill (Hurricane Katrina) - Brookhaven Amphitheater - Farmingdale, NY Oct. 02 - Weekend for a Cure (Breast Cancer Research) - Jones Beach - Wantagh, NY ZEBRA have toured with class acts such...September 24, 2005
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MEGADETH Bassist JAMES MACDONOUGH's GIGANTOUR Recap
MEGADETH bassist James MacDonough has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "I would like to thank all the members and crew from DREAM THEATER, ANTHRAX, FEAR FACTORY, NEVERMORE, LIFE OF AGONY, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, SYMPHONY X, DRY KILL LOGIC and B...September 24, 2005
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RANDY CASTILLO Benefit Concert To Be Held In Cleveland
Drummer Tommy Amato will join Cleveland rock bands for a very special concert to offer their support to the family of fellow musician Randy Castillo, who passed away from cancer. Randy played drums for OZZY OSBOURNE, MÖTLEY CRÜE and LITA FORD. Tommy Amato will reunite with his former bandmates for a...September 24, 2005
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GUNS N' ROSES Bassist Composing Music For New JENNIFER GARNER Movie
GUNS N' ROSES bassist Tommy Stinson (ex-REPLACEMENTS) has been writing music for a Sony Pictures movie called "Catch and Release" starring Jennifer Garner, according to a posting on his official web site. "It's taken me a few years to land one of these and I'm stoked to be doing it," Stinson writes....September 19, 2005
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CATTLE DECAPITATION To Appear On Two Benefit Compilations
San Diego extreme metallers CATTLE DECAPITATION will be appearing on two different benefit compilations from Koi Records next month. First up, they will be contributing to the "Friend In Need" double 12" vinyl/DVD compilation aiming to increase awareness about cancer and treatments for cancer patien...September 16, 2005
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PEARL JAM Dedicate Song To Late VOIVOD Guitarist
PEARL JAM dedicated the song "Porch" at their Montreal gig on Thursday (September 15) to late VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour, who died Aug. 26 from complications of colon cancer. The track was introduced by PEARL JAM frontman Eddie Vedder, who pointed out that PEARL JAM drummer Matt Cameron...September 16, 2005
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VOIVOD's AWAY, SNAKE To Pay Tribute To Fallen Guitarist On Quebec Music Channel
VOIVOD drummer Michel "Away" Langevin and singer Denis "Snake" Belanger will pay tribute to late VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour on the "TopRockdeBabu" program on the Quebec music channel MusiquePlus on Thursday, September 22 beginning at 9:30 p.m. In other news, a tribute night to Piggy is s...September 15, 2005
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