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GRAVE DIGGER: Santiago Show Cancelled

GRAVE DIGGER's previously announced July 30 concert in Santiago, Chile has been cancelled by the promoters. No reason was given for the cancellation. The band's schedule is now shaping up as follows: Jun. 28 - Balingen, Germany - Bang Your Head Festival Jul. 31 - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Teatro Flo...

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DISTURBED Frontman On OZZFEST: 'Everything Has A Lifespan And It Went Out With A Bang'

Even though DISTURBED is still in the midst of its spring headlining trek to promote the upcoming June 3 release of the band's fourth album, "Indestructible", singer David Draiman told The Pulse of Radio that he and the rest of the band are already looking forward to their co-headlining stint on thi...

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WEDNESDAY 13 To Open For TYPE O NEGATIVE

WEDNESDAY 13 (ex-MURDERDOLLS) has been added as main support to the following TYPE O NEGATIVE shows: July 01 - Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, New Jersey July 02 - Trocadero - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania July 03 - House Of Blues - Cleveland, Ohio July 05 - The Norva - Norfolk, Virginia WEDNESDAY 13 r...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Says 'Chinese Democracy' Release Is 'In Negotiations'

Jason Price and Steve Johnson of Live-Metal.net recently conducted an interview with GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal about his upcoming solo album, his work for Rock Against Diabetes and GUNS N' ROSES. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Live-Metal.net: When do you think you wil...

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ENDWELL Signs With MEDIASKARE

Mediaskare has announced the signing of the Queens, New York-based hardcore act ENDWELL. The first release from the band through Mediaskare will be a five-song EP titled "Revenge Is A Healthy Motive", which will be available exclusively via iTunes and specialty shops on May 27 and at the band's live...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY: 'Fiction' Expanded Edition Details Revealed

Swedish melodic death metal pioneers DARK TRANQUILLITY are excited to be making their much-anticipated return to North America this week with what could well be hailed as one of the best guitar-shredder packages of the year. This tour, presented by ESP Guitars, Randall Amps, Guitar World and Revolve...

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WEDNESDAY 13 Is 'Extremely Happy' With 'Skeletons' Sales

WEDNESDAY 13 (ex-MURDERDOLLS) has announced that he sold over 2,000 copies of his self-released new CD, "Skeletons", during its first week of release. Considering that the album was only available at Hot Topic music locations and two online stores, "I am extremely happy with the numbers," Wednesday...

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KORN Bassist Talks Side Project, Upcoming Book

Rod Yates of Australia's Time Off magazine recently conducted an interview with KORN bassist Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. On KORN's current touring drummer Ray Luzier (ARMY OF ANYONE, DAVID LEE ROTH): "He's the best drummer I've ever played with in my entire c...

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METAL CHURCH Putting Finishing Touches On New Album

Long-runnning Seattle metallers METAL CHURCH are currently in the studio recording their new album, which will be entitled "This Present Wasteland". The CD's artwork, which was submitted by a fan via a MySpace contest, can be viewed at this location. Commented the band: "Kurdt [Vanderhoof, guitar] i...

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HELSTAR, SNAKE SKIN PRISON Confirmed For SOUTH TEXAS ROCK FEST

HELSTAR and SNAKE SKIN PRISON have been confirmed for the "second stage" at the first annual South Texas Rock Fest, set to take place on July 11-13 (the same weekend as the similarly themed Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma) at the Javelina Harley-Davidson Festival grounds in San Antonio, Texas...

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Bassist JOACIM SANDIN Quits STEEVI JAIMZ BAND

Bassist Joacim Sandin has left the STEEVI JAIMZ BAND the group led by former TIGERTAILZ singer Steevi Jaimz in order to focus on his other project, BAI BANG. A replacement bassist has not yet been announced. As previously reported, STEEVI JAIMZ BAND also recently lost drummer Ace Finchum, who has jo...

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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT To Perform At ROCK AGAINST DIABETES Event

GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal will take part in this year's Rock Against Diabetes event by forming an all-star band of some of the music world's best to perform at the concert. The group's setlist will comprise of a selection of hits from each bandmember as well as a selection of cov...

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ACE FREHLEY, BRITNY FOX Confirmed For SOUTH TEXAS ROCK FEST

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley and BRITNY FOX have been confirmed for the first annual South Texas Rock Fest, set to take place on July 11-13 (the same weekend as the similarly themed Rocklahoma festival in Pryor, Oklahoma) at the Javelina Harley-Davidson Festival grounds in San Antonio, Texas....

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RUFFIANS: Live Shows Announced

RUFFIANS, the reunited power metal band from the San Francisco Bay Area, has confirmed the following shows: May 03 - The Kennel Club - Sacramento, CA May 04 - The Independent - San Francisco, CA (w/ UFO) The band has plans to release a limited-edition live album with two new studio tracks later this...

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Chapter VII: Hope And Sorrow

I should start out by admitting that I've never been a huge SEVENDUST fan. I don't outwardly abhor the band and have even caught myself enjoying their energy-fueled live set (which hits much harder than any of their albums ever have) on an occasion or two. The one thing I will say about the Atlanta-...