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CHILDREN OF BODOM, BLACK TIDE Among First Releases From Newly Launched HELLFEST RECORDS
CHILDREN OF BODOM's "Blooddrunk" and BLACK TIDE's self-titled EP (exclusive German version) are the first two releases for Hellfest Records, a new label out of South Germany which was started by Brainstorm Music Marketing, one of the country's leading independent rock promotion companies. "Blooddrun...April 9, 2008
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A PERFECT CIRCLE Guitarist Is 'Proud' Of ASHES DIVIDE Debut
The Pulse of Radio reports: ASHES DIVIDE, the new band formed by A PERFECT CIRCLE guitarist Billy Howerdel, releases its debut album, "Keep Telling Myself It's All Right", on Tuesday (April 8). The record is the payoff for years of work by Howerdel, during which he also did stints working as a tech...April 8, 2008
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ASHES DIVIDE Getting Ready For Live Debut
The Pulse of Radio reports that ASHES DIVIDE, the new band featuring A PERFECT CIRCLE guitarist Billy Howerdel, will make its live debut at a radio festival in Orlando, Florida on May 10. The group will then play another radio show in Tampa and the Rock on the Range festival in Columbus, Ohio before...April 7, 2008
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TOOL Singer Doing Wine Signing At Supermarket
According to The Pulse of Radio, TOOL vocalist Maynard James Keenan will make a rare personal appearance at a Whole Foods supermarket in Chandler, Arizona on Wednesday (April 9) to sign bottles of wine from his vineyards in Sedona. According to the Whole Foods online calendar, Keenan and his partner...April 7, 2008
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MESHUGGAH Drummer: 'I've Never Really Reflected Much On What We Do'
Chris Slack at Gravemusic.com recently conducted an interview with MESHUGGAH drummer Tomas Haake. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Gravemusic.com: The guitar tone on "obZen" is incredible and very unique. Besides the eight-string guitars how did you manage to create such an unusual yet hea...April 5, 2008
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TOM MORELLO's 'Justice Tour' To Feature SLASH, MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN
Tom Morello, the guitarist for RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and AUDIOSLAVE who plays firebrand folk guitar as THE NIGHTWATCHMAN, launches the Justice Tour in Los Angeles on April 15. The two-week outing stops in New York, New Orleans, Asheville, NC, Washington, DC and Boston before concluding with a May...April 2, 2008
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ANNIHILATOR Mainman On Illegal Music Downloading And Touring With TRIVIUM
Shaq of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: What are your thoughts on the metal in North America now. Do you feel that things are starting to improve enough to allow the band to have some su...March 29, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD's RICK ALLEN Auctioning VIP Packages For RAVEN DRUM FOUNDATION
Rick Allen, drummer of DEF LEPPARD, will auction off once-in-a-lifetime VIP packages, in four cities, to benefit his Raven Drum Foundation and U.S. troops coming home. Each package will include: two premium tickets to watch DEF LEPPARD live in concert, pre-concert meet-and-greet with Rick Allen for...March 29, 2008
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ANTHRAX Guitarist Says ROBERT PLANT Is 'The Coolest, Most Down-To-Earth Guy'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian is currently on the road with PEARL the band fronted by Pearl Aday, Ian's fiance and daughter of legendary crooner Meat Loaf on five dates in the UK as the support act for VELVET REVOLVER. Commented Ian: "The PEARL tour is kicking ass. The headline gig at Barfly [on March...March 24, 2008
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GREEN JELL: Tour Dates Announced
GREEN JELL, the American comedy heavy metal/punk rock group, has reformed and is in the process of booking a national tour this summer. So far the following dates have been announced: June 04 - Omaha, NE @ Knicker Bockers June 05 - Souix Falls, SD @ Nuttys June 07 - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave ...March 24, 2008
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A PERFECT CIRCLE Guitarist Discusses ASHES DIVIDE
After three A PERFECT CIRCLE records with TOOL's Maynard James Keenan, Billy Howerdel is set to embark on his own journey with the brand new outfit ASHES DIVIDE. A few weeks back MetalSucks was fortunate enough to be able to speak with Billy. He told the site about the long writing and recording ...March 19, 2008
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HANOI ROCKS 'Hypermobile' Flyer To Be Made Available For Download At Helsinki Gigs
Finnish rock 'n' roll legends HANOI ROCKS have issued the following update: "HANOI ROCKS fans will have a chance to download an exclusive Hanoi Rocks Hypermobile flyer to their mobile phones during HANOI ROCKS' acoustic gigs, which take place in Tavastia club, Helsinki, Finland on Thursday, March 20...March 18, 2008
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CHAOS DIVINE Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement
Drummer Chris Mitchell will play his last gig with Australian metallers CHAOS DIVINE on March 28 at The Railway Hotel, North Fremantle, Australia. According to the band, "It's a sad departure and he will be sorely missed, but unfortunately he could not continue with the job. "It's been an amazing tw...March 17, 2008
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MCQUEEN To Support HIM In Australia
UK all-girl band MCQUEEN will support HIM on a tour of Australia and New Zealand later this month. The details are as follows: March 23 - Perth, Australia - Metro City March 25 - Sydney, Australia - Big Top March 27 - Melbourne, Australia - Festival Hall March 29 - Brisbane, Australia - Tivoli March...March 14, 2008
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MCQUEEN To Support VELVET REVOLVER In UK
UK all-girl band MCQUEEN has been confirmed as the opening act for VELVET REVOLVER on three dates in March at the "personal request" of VR guitarist Slash, according to a press release. The details are as follows: March 15 - Liverpool University March 16 - Leeds University March 17 - Manchester Apol...March 8, 2008
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