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P.O.D. To Tour Australia In April

According to Undercover News, P.O.D. will be hitting Australian shores for the second time (ever) in April. "We'll be coming back in April," P.O.D. bassist Traa (pronounced "Tray") told Undercover. "We'll be going to Australia and New Zealand and believe you me if I get a chance to be coming to Aust...

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Spring P.O.D. Tour Features Christian Slant

Launch Radio Networks reports: P.O.D. has announced the lineup of bands for its upcoming spring tour, dubbed the "Warriors Tour 2: Guilty By Association", at the band's official web site. The Christian rap rockers will headline over PILLAR, THE CHARIOT and MAYLENE, all groups with a similar spiritua...

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SOIL To Release 'True Self' In May

DRT Entertainment has set a May 2 release date for the new SOIL album, entitled "True Self". A track from the album, entitled "Fight for Life", is available for download at this location. SOIL's follow-up to 2004's "Redefine" was recorded and mixed at Bomb Shelter studios in Los Angeles, California...

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Management: SOIL Are Not On IN FLAMES/SEPULTURA European Tour

SOIL's management company, The Firm, has refuted a posting on the web site of Germany's Metal Hammer magazine which shows that the band have been confirmed as the support act for IN FLAMES on their upcoming European tour (a trek which is being co-presented by Metal Hammer). The Firm's statement read...

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SOIL Added To IN FLAMES/SEPULTURA European Tour

According to Germany's Metal Hammer magazine, Chicago's SOIL have been confirmed as the opening act for IN FLAMES on their upcoming European tour beginning in mid-March. Also appearing on the bill are Brazilian thrashers SEPULTURA (as main support). As previously reported, SOIL have set "True Self"...

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HATEBREED Frontman: No Major Changes Planned For Next Album

Drew Ailes of Lambgoat recently conducted an interview with HATEBREED frontman Jamey Jasta. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Lambgoat: You mentioned getting out and playing some new songs. Can you tell me about the next HATEBREED record and if there's anyone you're looking at for production/engi...

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KORN, MUDVAYNE, DISTURBED, AEROSMITH, YNGWIE Concert Attendance Figures Revealed

The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: KORN Venue: Congress Theatre City/State: Chicago, Ill. Date: Dec. 2, 2005 Gross Sales: $36,875 Attendance: 2,890 Capacity: 2,890 Artist/Event: KORN Venue: Hammerst...

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SOIL Announce Album Title; New Song Posted Online

Chicago's SOIL have set "True Self" as the title of their new album, due in April via DRT Entertainment. A track from the album, entitled "Fight for Life", is available for streaming audio on the band's official web site, www.soil-music.com (audio player in upper right-hand corner) and at www.myspac...

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Christian Rap-Rock Meets Hasidic Reggae On New P.O.D. Album

Launch Radio Networks reports: P.O.D.'s new album, "Testify", features a guest appearance by rising reggae star MATISYAHU on two songs, "Roots in Stereo" and "Strength of My Life". The collaboration between a Christian rap-rock band and a Hasidic reggae performer may seem strange to the outside worl...

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STAIND Going Back Out On Road In Early 2006

Launch Radio Networks reports: STAIND has barely put the tour bus in the garage after the end of the Fall Brawl tour before announcing a winter/spring jaunt for early 2006. The first confirmed date is January 29 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with more dates and all the venues yet to be revealed. ST...

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SOIL: New Album Being Mastered

Chicago's SOIL are currently mastering their new album for a tentative February/March 2006 release via DRT Entertainment. Commented the band's guitarist Shaun Glass: "The album is being mastered now. This is the final stages of audio, making sure this thing sounds even bigger than it does now. Also,...

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STAIND To Close Out HOWARD STERN's Final FM Broadcast

STAIND will be the sole musical guest on Howard Stern's final traditional radio broadcast, slated for Friday, December 16. The group will perform on 56th Street in Manhattan, outside the studios of radio station K-Rock (WXRK). Stern and his show will move to Sirius Satellite Radio in January. A long...

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STAIND Singer Maps Out Solo Acoustic Gigs

Launch Radio Networks reports: STAIND lead singer Aaron Lewis will perform a string of solo acoustic shows once the band finishes up its Fall Brawl tour this month. Lewis will play at selected casinos around the country, as he did in early 2004, with ten gigs mapped out so far. All but one of the .....

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SLIPKNOT, H.I.M., AUDIOSLAVE, MUDVAYNE Concert Attendance Figures Revealed

The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: SLIPKNOT Venue: Rockford MetroCentre City/State: Rockford, Ill. Date: Nov. 12, 2005 Gross Sales: $102,900 Attendance: 3,349 Capacity: 6,846 Artist/Event: H.I.M., F...

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SLIPKNOT, BENNINGTON, KEENAN Venture Into 'Underworld'

Launch Radio Networks reports: SLIPKNOT, TOOL singer Maynard James Keenan, LINKIN PARK frontman Chester Bennington and up-and-coming band FLYLEAF all contribute tracks to the soundtrack of "Underworld: Evolution", the sequel to the 2003 vampire action hit "Underworld". A complete track and artist li...