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New Drummer Is Sweet For STONE SOUR

Launch Radio Networks reports: STONE SOUR had to make a lineup change earlier this year and replace drummer Joel Ekman with Roy Mayorga, best known for playing with SOULFLY and also as a recent touring member of SEPULTURA. Mayorga laid down the drum tracks for the new STONE SOUR album, "Come What(Ev...

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STONE SOUR To Play Free Concert In Kansas City This Thursday

STONE SOUR — the band featuring SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root — will play a special free concert on Thursday, May 18 at 5:00 p.m. outside the Beaumont Club (4050 Pennsylvania Ave) in Kansas City, Missouri. The show, which was announced this morning on the "Johnny Dare Morning S...

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STONE SOUR Comment On New Drummer ROY MAYORGA

STONE SOUR have issued a statement officially announcing the addition of drummer Roy Mayorga (ex-SOULFLY, most recently a touring member of SEPULTURA) as a full-fledged member of the group. Commented the band: "Aside from being a cool guy, Roy did one hell of a job playing on the [new] album and we'...

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AC/DC: Bagging A Bit Of BON SCOTT

Patrick Donovan of The Age's "Sticky Carpet" (web site) has issued the following report: South Yarra's Leonard Joel auction house had never seen anything like it. Last month, mingling with conservative art collectors, were some black-clad hard-core AC/DC fans wanting to take home a piece of Bon Scot...

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STONE SOUR To Film 'Through Glass' Video

Joshua Rilying of StoneSourNews.com recently spoke to STONE SOUR guitarist Josh Rand regarding the status of the band's sophomore CD, "Come What(ever) May", due on August 22 via Roadrunner Records. According to Rilying, "The video for the song '30/30-150' was shot last week in [Los Angeles] using Pa...

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STONE SOUR: Video For New Song 'Reborn' Posted Online

A video clip of STONE SOUR — the band featuring SLIPKNOT singer Corey Taylor and guitarist Jim Root — performing their new song "Reborn" in a recording studio has been posted online at YouTube.com. "Reborn" comes off the group's upcoming sophomore album, "Come Whatever May", due on August 22 through...

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LAETHORA Featuring Members of DARK TRANQUILLITY Sign To THE END RECORDS

LAETHORA, the new band featuring members of DARK TRANQUILLITY and THE PROVENANCE, have signed to The End Records for release in North America and Australia. LAETHORA is: Jonatan Nordenstam - vocals Joakim Joakim Rosén - guitars Niklas Sundin - guitars Jonnie Tell - bass Joel Lindell - drums On their...

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RISE TO ADDICTION Continue Work On Debut Album

RISE TO ADDICTION, the British band featuring former BLAZE members John Slater (guitar) and Steve Wray (guitar),will return to the studio next week with producer Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, TRIVIUM, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE) to track another five songs to go with the seven already recorded for the band's de...

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Report: Deal Made For DAVID LEE ROTH To Be Replaced On CBS RADIO

According to Hits Daily Double, CBS Radio's Joel Hollander has made a deal with XM Radio to replace David Lee Roth with Opie and Anthony. Look for the High Voltage duo to return to the terrestrial airwaves on CBS' N.Y., Philly and Dallas' Free-FMs as well as WBCN Boston, WNCX Cleveland, Pittsburgh's...

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KISS Members To Be Inducted Into LONG ISLAND MUSIC HALL OF FAME

Original KISS members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Peter Criss will be among the first inductees in the Long Island Music Hall of Fame. Over the next two years the Hall will be honoring artists or groups that were either born on Long Island, or resided on Long Island for a significant portion of t...

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Late AC/DC Singer's Shaving Mirror Sold For $9,200

Australia's News.co.au has issued the following report: A shaving mirror belonging to the late AC/DC singer Bon Scott has sold at auction for AUD $12,540 (approximately USD $9,200). The black leather-encased mirror with "Bon" embossed in gold on the outside was given to the rock legend by his mum, a...

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PRONG: Book Excerpt Available Online

An excerpt from an extensive interview with all three original members of PRONG (Tommy Victor, Mike Kirkland and Ted Parsons) is now available online at www.myspace.com/jclgausten. Music writer Joel Gausten conducted this interview as part of his upcoming book, tentatively titled "Albums that (Shoul...

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RISE TO ADDICTION Part Ways With Bassist, Announce Replacement

RISE TO ADDICTION, the British band featuring former BLAZE members John Slater (guitar) and Steve Wray (guitar),have parted ways with bassist Rob Naylor (ex-BLAZE). His replacement, according to the band's MySpace.com page, is Joel Graham, who has already played several shows with the group. RISE T...

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BLACK SABBATH: BILL WARD Interview Excerpt Available Online

An excerpt from an extensive interview with BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward is now available online at www.myspace.com/jclgausten. Music writer Joel Gausten conducted this interview as part of his upcoming book, tentatively titled "Albums that (Should've) Changed the World". In addition to featuring...

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DAVID LEE ROTH Threatened With 'Disciplinary Action' Over Morning-Show Format

FMQB.com is reporting that former VAN HALEN frontman David Lee Roth was back on the air this morning after being pulled by CBS Radio for the past two mornings. Well, "Dave" Roth was back, with some noticeable changes including the disappearance of his sidekicks and the over 40 different music beds t...