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HALLOWS EVE To Appear In Indie Film

Reunited Atlanta-based thrashers HALLOWS EVE have been chosen, along with other bands, to be part of an indie film, to be will be shown in art houses and released in stores as a DVD. The film, which is being pitched to HBO, is said to be about the events involving artists and bands from Atlanta, ...
June 11, 2005
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ALICE COOPER's Show Helps Bolster FM Radio's Ratings

Susan Whitall of The Arizona Republic has issued the following report: There's no hiding Alice Cooper. Even without discernible makeup, speaking in his workaday accent, the shock rocker can't help but emanate color and personality. That color spills over onto local airwaves as his classic rock radio...
June 11, 2005
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HOT FOR TEACHER: VAN HALEN Tribute Featuring Former MACHINE HEAD, HEATHEN Members

HOT FOR TEACHER (photo),the San Francisco Bay Area-based VAN HALEN tribute band featuring former MACHINE HEAD/TESTAMENT drummer Chris Kontos and current HEATHEN touring guitarist Terry Lauderdale, have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Jun. 11 - Avalon - Santa Clara, CA (w/ ERI...
June 8, 2005
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SAMMY HAGAR: Jamming Country Style

ABC ePrep is reporting that Sammy Hagar joined country star Kenny Chesney onstage a couple of nights ago during Chesney's concert at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland. Hagar and Chesney performed three songs together. The two artists are friends — Chesney played at Hagar's Cabo Wabo Cantina at Hagar...
June 8, 2005
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Winter Enclosure

In the current global market, a Norwegian band comprised entirely of good-looking women seems destined to have A&R executives tripping over their erections in a race to get their checkbooks out. OCTAVIA SPERATI has entered the scene in a low-key fashion so far, making noise at home for several y...
June 5, 2005
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VAN HALEN Bassist Attends HOT LICKS HOT SAUCE FESTIVAL: Photos Available

VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony was on hand at the Hot Licks Hot Sauce Festival recently to promote Mad Anthony's Hot Sauce and rub elbows with hot-sauce makers and lovers from all around the nation. The festival is held in Seaport Village in San Diego, CA and celebrates spicy foods. Five percent...
June 5, 2005
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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND: 'Synchestra' Due In Early 2006

Drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen (DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND) has posted the following message on his official web site: "Hey, everybody! Well, I'm still keeping very busy with the different albums I'm working on. Here's some updates on what's happening... "Devin Townsend just recently got back from tour with...
June 3, 2005
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Former PESTILENCE Frontman Pulls Out Of PROJEKT TABUN

PROJEKT TABUN, the new studio project founded by former PESTILENCE bassist Jeroen Paul Thesseling and KING LOCUST guitarist/producer Niels Drieënhuizen, has been forced to delay the release of their first recordings due to Thesseling's involvement in the recording sessions of ENSEMBLE SALAZHAR. Form...
June 2, 2005
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SKITSOY Seek New Drummer

Belgian high-energy rockers SKITSOY, featuring ex-CHANNEL ZERO frontman frontman Franky De Smet-Van Damme, are urgently searching for a new drummer. The band have a busy summer ahead, with scheduled appearances at the Dour Festival, Graspop and Pukkelpop. After 10 weeks, their latest single, "Discon...
June 2, 2005
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REDEMPTION: 'The Fullness of Time' European Release Date Announced

Massacre Records has set a July 18 European release date for REDEMPTION's much-anticipated sophomore album, "The Fullness of Time", featuring FATES WARNING frontman Ray Alder. The CD will be released in the U.S. on Sensory Records on June 21. The Brazilian edition of the album will include a bonus t...
June 1, 2005
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BIG MACHINE Sign Representation Deal, Record New Material

BIG MACHINE have signed an exclusive representation deal with the New York law firm Selvern, Mandelbaum, and Mintz. The firm has represented a diverse roster of many of the entertainment industy's biggest artists, including rockers VAN HALEN, GUNS N' ROSES, rappers LUDACRIS, and THE WU-TANG CLAN and...
May 31, 2005
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: 'Live In Tokyo 1997' DVD To Receive U.S. Release

Music Video Distributors and Metal Mind Productions have announced the home viewing release of "Michael Schenker Group – Live in Tokyo 1997" for U.S. distribution on DVD. Due on July 12, this DVD features two supreme performances of the Master of the Flying V, as well as interviews. The track lists...
May 27, 2005
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AYREON Mastermind Unveils STREAM OF PASSION

AYREON mastermind Arjen Lucassen has officially unveiled his new band STREAM OF PASSION, which also features singer Mexican singer Marcela Bovio, one of the vocalists on AYREON's 2004 rock opera "The Human Equation". The group's official bio follows below: After Dutch guitarist/composer/producer Arj...
May 23, 2005
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ERIC CARR's Original KISS Audition Tape Being Auctioned

KISS to audition for the band is currently being auctioned via eBay at this location. According to a note from the seller, "The writing [on the tape] is in Eric Carr's handwriting. At the time, his name was Paul Caravello. The tape [photo] has 'Torpedo Girl' which he plays drums along ...
May 20, 2005
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DARKEST HOUR: Trouble With The Law

The following message has been posted at DARKEST HOUR's official web site: "The dudes just can't stay out of trouble with the law. While doing a photo shoot and video shoot to prep their new record, DARKEST HOUR had two run-ins with Johnny Law this week. "Day 1: Washington, D.C., where the band was...
May 19, 2005