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METALLICA's HAMMETT: Playing LIVE EARTH 'Might Be Most Important Moment Of Our Career'

The Associated Press reports that Kirk Hammett is one guitar legend who cares about the planet. "I just said to my wife earlier today this might be the most important moment of our entire career," Hammett told an incredulous interviewer after his band METALLICA performed at the London instalment of...

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PATH OF GOLCONDA Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement

German hopefuls PATH OF GOLCONDA have parted ways with guitarist Christ and have replaced him with an axeman presently only known by his first name, Andrew. Drummer Roman Golconda comments: "It's always bad to lose somebody, I guess, but the change was so necessary. We just want to continue to work...

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DIVINE HERESY: New Jam, Interview Video Footage Available

DIVINE HERESY — the new Los Angeles-based band featuring former FEAR FACTORY/current ASESINO guitarist Dino Cazares alongside drummer Tim Yeung (ex-VITAL REMAINS, HATE ETERNAL),vocalist Tommy Cummings (VEXT) and bassist Joe Payne (ex-NILE, DOMINATION THROUGH IMPURITY, LUST OF DECAY) — has posted th...

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QUIET RIOT, Ex-DEEP PURPLE, GUNS N' ROSES, YNGWIE Members Pay Tribute To JOHN BONHAM

RSM Records (distributed by MVD Entertainment),in association with Jeff Roberts & Jack Edward Sawyers, will release FRANKIE BANALI & FRIENDS' "24/7/365 - The Tribute to Led Zeppelin" on September 18. According to a posting on QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali's web site, "the album is dedic...

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Ex-CRADLE OF FILTH Drummer Announces First 'Two Worlds Collide' Tour Dates

Former CRADLE OF FILTH drummer Adrian Erlandsson will team up with his friend Craig Blundell for a tour in September which will be recorded a "groundbreaking" documentary DVD. "This grass-roots DVD will show us both stepping into each other's worlds not just to become better players, but to gain kno...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist's Clothing Line 'Gaining Speed Faster Than Expected'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has issued the following update on Royal Underground, his clothing line with former St. John CEO Kelly Gray: "Kelly Gray, myself and our wonderful staff was in Dallas for Conclave. We had a fashion show for our clothing line... men's, women's and jewelry. It was my fir...

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DIVINE HERESY: 'Bleed The Fifth' Track Listing, Artwork Unveiled

DIVINE HERESY — the new Los Angeles-based band featuring former FEAR FACTORY/current ASESINO guitarist Dino Cazares alongside drummer Tim Yeung (ex-VITAL REMAINS, HATE ETERNAL),vocalist Tommy Cummings (VEXT) amd bassist Joe Payne (ex-NILE, DOMINATION THROUGH IMPURITY, LUST OF DECAY) — has finalized...

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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist's Mother-In-Law Dies After Refusing Blood Transfusion

icWales reports that MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell's mother-in-law died after refusing a blood transfusion because it was against her religion. Margaret Rose Cornelius, 72 and a grandmother of seven, died from a heart attack after a routine hip operation at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantris...

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'America's Hot Musician' Debuts Today with Ex-KITTIE Bassist TALENA ATFIELD

"America's Hot Musician", the reality competition for instrumental artists, debuts today in syndication and on the web. The show debuts today at 3:30 p.m. on WRNN in the New York tri-state area and in Los Angeles/Southern California on KDOC late night Saturday, July 22 at 1:00 a.m. Additional channe...

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ROYAL ANGUISH Parts Ways With Drummer

Florida-based extreme metal act ROYAL ANGUISH has parted ways with drummer Tom Klinesmith. Explained frontman Matt Knowles: "While this was not a decision we wanted to make it had become increasingly clear that this was the decision that was the right thing for all parties involved. The band and its...

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JIMMY PAGE Attends METALLICA's Wembley Concert

Legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin has posted the following message on his web site: "Lars [Ulrich, METALLICA drummer] asked me to come to the METALLICA Wembley show [on Sunday, July 8], so off I went late afternoon. "The new Wembley Stadium was impressive. Huge, like an American stadium. "META...

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PITCHBLACK Added To 'Feel The Darkness Tour'

Danish melodic death metal hopefuls PITCHBLACK have been added to the Feel The Darkness Tour, also featuring DISMEMBER, NECROPHOBIC, DEBAUCHERY and ILLNATH. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Aug. 31 - CH - Winterthur, Salzhaus Sep. 07 - NL - Den Bosch, W2 Sep. 08 - NL - Sneek, Het Bolwerk More...

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SLASH, JIMI HENDRIX Paintings By RON WOOD On Display In Paris

Reuters reports that portraits of VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash and Jimi Hendrix are among the paintings by THE ROLLING STONES guitarist Ron Wood which are on display through June at the Bailly Contemporain gallery opposite the Louvre museum in the heart of Paris while the STONES...

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AMON AMARTH To Play Mexico With CELTIC FROST

Swedish metallers AMON AMARTH have scheduled four "off" dates during the Sounds Of The Underground tour and two Mexican shows with CELTIC FROST. The details are as follows: Jul. 12 - Ottobar - Baltimore, MD (w/ DARKEST HOUR, GOATWHORE) Jul. 25 - Royal Albert - Winnipeg, MB (w/ DARKEST HOUR, GOATWHOR...

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MOTÖRHEAD Performs In London; More Photos, Video Footage Available

MOTÖRHEAD rocked London's Royal Festival Hall on the opening night of Jarvis Cocker's Meltdown festival Saturday night (June 16). Check out pictures from WENN. Watch fan-filmed video footage at YouTube. On July 16, 2007, SPV will release "Better Motörhead than Dead: Live at Hammersmith", a double li...