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DOHENY Perform At The Viper Room: Photos Available

DOHENY, the California-based band formed by ex-THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar) and former PITCHSHIFTER frontman Jon "J.S." Clayden, performed at The Viper Room in West Hollywood, CA on Friday (August 20). Check out pictures from Wire Image. In other news, DOHENY have launched the...

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W.A.S.P. Tribute Album Due Next Year

GODDESS OF DESIRE, IMPALER and DRACENA are among the bands scheduled to appear on a W.A.S.P. tribute album, "Shock Rock Hellions - A Tribute to W.A.S.P.", tentatively due next year through Denmark's Valhalla Records. Songs currently set to appear on the compilation include the following: 01. DRACENA...

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DOHENY To Support ORGY In California

DOHENY, the California-based band formed by ex-THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar) and former PITCHSHIFTER frontman Jon "J.S." Clayden, will be supporting ORGY on a run of California dates outside of Los Angeles. The details are as follows: Aug. 24 - The Coach House - San Juan Capist...

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OVERKILL Singer To Guest On DAN LORENZO Solo Album

OVERKILL frontman Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth and SINGLE BULLET THEORY guitarist/vocalist Matt Difabio have recorded special guest appearances on the second solo album from former HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo. Blitz and Difabio appear on the tracks "Too Fast For Hate" and "Naked". The album, which was co...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Talks About The ATHENS OPEN AIR Festival Disaster

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has penned a column for the Greek-language Metal Hammer magazine about the disastrous events that led to a partial cancellation of the Athens Open Air festival in Athens, Greece in early July. A partial reprint of the article follows: "I will try to keep a long story shor...

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KING DIAMOND Shoots Down 'Poor Health' Rumors

KING DIAMOND singer and namesake has issued a statement via the group's official web site refuting rumors that his "poor health" was the reason the band's European tour has been postponed until next year. Commented King: "The ONLY reason for postponement of the Euro tour is that my immigration/natur...

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HIGH ON FIRE Joined By Ex-MELVINS Bassist

HIGH ON FIRE will be joined by bassist Joe Preston (THRONES, ex-MELVINS) for their forthcoming U.S. tour. Preston replaces longtime HIGH ON FIRE bassist George Rice, joining the power trio alongside guitarist/vocalist Matt Pike (ex-SLEEP) and drummer Des Kensel. Preston will make his live debut with...

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SOULFLY, ILL NINO, CRISIS: More U.S. Dates Announced

SOULFLY, ILL NINO and CRISIS will be teaming up for a U.S. tour beginning on July 30 in Colorado Springs, CO. The trek is shaping up as follows: Jul. 30 - Colorado Springs, CO - 32 Bleu Jul. 31 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre Aug. 01 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Ritz ...

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MARDUK Confirmed For Italy's AGGLUTINATION METAL FESTIVAL

Swedish black metallers MARDUK have been confirmed for the Agglutination Metal Festival on August 12 in Chiaromonte, Italy. Also set to appear are IRON SAVIOUR, CRYSTAL BALL, NOVEMBRE, CENTURION, THY MAJESTIE, RAIN, NAMELESS CRIME, DISGUISE and WALKYRIA. For more information, visit www.agglutination...

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Swedish Heavy Metal Band VIPERINE Sign With METAL RULES RECORDS

Metal Rules Records has signed the Swedish heavy metal band VIPERINE to an international deal. Founded in 2002, VIPERINE features ex-members of Lion Music recording artists WINTERLONG. The VIPERINE line-up consists of Hussni Mörsare (vocals),Payre Kankanranta (guitar),Erik Tornberg (bass),and Mat...

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DOHENY To Play 'Secret' Show At L.A.'s Viper Room

DOHENY, the California-based band formed by ex-THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison (on guitar) and former PITCHSHIFTER frontman Jon "J.S." Clayden, will once again be hitting the Sunset Strip at L.A.'s infamous Viper Room. Home to DOHENY's first-ever performance, The Viper Room is the host for D...

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Former HADES Guitarist To Begin Recording Second Solo Album

Former HADES guitarist Dan Lorenzo has issued the following update regarding his current activities: "I'm going back into Crystal Studios the end of this month to begin recording my second solo release. Ron Lipnicki (who is now 13 months cancer free) will be on drums for most of the new CD. I'm goin...

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DRIP LICORICE: Former PISSING RAZORS Singer Launches New Project

DRIP LICORICE, the new band fronted by ex-PISSING RAZORS singer Jason Bragg, will be playing a showcase gig at the Viper Room in West Hollywood, California on Thursday, July 1. Also appearing will be JUST JINGER and HYALINE. DRIP LICORICE have made available for download several tracks from a recent...

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ELDRITCH Announce New Bass Player

Italian progressive-aggressive metal band ELDRITCH have announced the addition of bassist John Crystal to the band's ranks. Crystal joins the band as the replacement for Lisa Oliveiro, who decided to leave ELDRITCH to concentrate on her own band, ICYCORE. Commented singer Terence Holler: "Lisa gave...

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CRYSTAL EYES Set North American Release Date For 'Vengeance Descending'

Sweden's CRYSTAL EYES have set a July 7 North American release date through Neoblast Records for their third full-length album, "Vengeance Descending". Radio promotion will be handled by Freekshow Promotions beginning in mid-July. As previously reported, "Vengeance Descending" was produced and mixed...