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MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE Films 'Faithless' Video
Alabama-based Christian metal band MYCHILDREN MYBRIDE has just finishd filming the video for "Faithless", the first track off the group's debut album "Unbreakable". The clip was produced by Downtown Production Group. Commented drummer Brian Hood: "This is the first metal video [Downtown Production h...May 29, 2008
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AVANTASIA Mainman Discusses Forthcoming Tour
On June 5, EDGUY singer Tobias Sammet's solo project AVANTASIA will kick off its summer tour in Huttwill, Switzerland. Two days later, AVANTASIA will be one of the main acts at Sweden Rock Festival before it makes its way to Russia, Japan, Mexico, Argentina, Chile and Brazil. Sammet, who is currentl...May 28, 2008
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METAL CHURCH Singer's Solo Band Confirmed For ROCKLAHOMA Festival
METAL CHURCH frontman Ronny Munroe has issued the following update: "I have just been confirmed with my solo band to play at Rocklahoma on Friday, July 11. My solo band consisting of METAL CHURCH's own Rick Van Zandt (ROTTWEILLER) on guitar. Rick Pierce (TKO, Q5, KNIGHTSHADE) on guitar. Izzy Rehaume...May 27, 2008
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CANCER BATS To Release 'Hail Destroyer' Next Month
Toronto's CANCER BATS will release its much-anticipated sophomore full-length album, "Hail Destroyer", on June 24 via Black Market Activities. According to a press release, "Hail Destroyer" sees CANCER BATS "mature sonically and evolving as they incorporate the past, present of hardcore while they p...May 26, 2008
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Former CRISIS Frontwoman Joins New Band
Former CRISIS frontwoman Karyn Crisis recently joined forces with Billy Anderson (producer for HIGH ON FIRE, NEUROSIS, CRISIS) and Aaron Gregory (GIANT SQUID),Clay Powers (THE RIVER RUNS BLACK) and Iain Deaderick (100 SUNS) to form a new band called GOOD GOD. The group is currently in writing mode....May 24, 2008
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Reunited BANGALORE CHOIR To Perform At ROCKLAHOMA Festival
BANGALORE CHOIR is reuniting with four original members, plus the addition of kick-ass guitarist Brynn Arens, known for his work with FLIPP and OBSESSION. It has been 16 years since the band's only release "On Target" on Giant Records in 1992, which came out on the same day as NIRVANA's "Nevermind"....May 22, 2008
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Dark Deceiver
Since 1993 brothers Jasun (guitar) and Troy Tipton (mega bass) have steered a vessel called ZERO HOUR through every trend imaginable with their concoction of musically accomplished heavy progressive metal. Those that have followed the band are well aware of brother Troy's immense bass talents and th...May 19, 2008
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Thine Eyes Bleed
To their credit, Canadian melodic death thrashers, THINE EYES BLEED have never been one to let their lineage speak for them. By now, I'm sure we all know that guitarist Jeff Phillips spent time in KITTIE and bassist Johnny Araya's fruit sprung from the same loins as that of another bass player named...May 19, 2008
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MACHINE MEN Side-Project ANTONY PARVIAINEN TRIO Schedules Finnish Dates
ANTONY PARVIAINEN TRIO, the side-project of singer Antony Parviainen and guitarist J-V Hintikka from Finnish melodic metallers MACHINE MEN, has confirmed the following live dates: May 23 - Amarillo - Joensuu, Finland May 30 - Pub Hrmn Hjy - Seinjoki, Finland May 31 - Henrys Pub - Kuopio, Finland Jun...May 17, 2008
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RATT, JACKYL, ACE FREHLEY Added To ROCKLAHOMA
Lynn Hernandez of Tulsa, Oklahoma's 97.5 KMOD radio station has announced that RATT, JACKYL and the "Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp" band have been confirmed for the newly added fifth-day (Wednesday, July 9) portion of this year's Rocklahoma festival. Meanwhile, original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will...May 16, 2008
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TED NUGENT Ramps Up In 2008 Like Never Before
No rocker embodies the "Spirit of the Wild" more than Ted Nugent, and he's ramping up in 2008 like never before. His multi-cultural ammo: a new CD and DVD ("Sweden Rocks"),book ("Ted, White & Blue: The Nugent Manifesto"),film ("Beer For My Horses") and concert tour ("Rolling Thunder 2008 Tour"...May 15, 2008
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DISTURBED Creates Unprecedented Online Demand At DeepRockDrive
In less than one week, tens of thousands of fans of the multi-platinum selling, hard rock band DISTURBED logged on to DeepRockDrive.com to get their ticket for the band's upcoming May 29 performance. Thanks to overwhelming demand to see DISTURBED perform, DeepRockDrive announced that it has doubled...May 15, 2008
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TESTAMENT Guitarist ALEX SKOLNICK Issues Update
TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has issued the following update: "Spring is here and not a moment too soon. As this is being written, I'm in a place I've never been: Grand Forks, North Dakota. I believe this is one of five states in the U.S. that I've never been, the other four being South Dakota,...May 13, 2008
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WARRANT Drummer: 'I Feel Like I've Been Given A Second Chance To Reconnect With Old Friends'
WARRANT's official MySpace page has been updated with a new interview with drummer Steven Sweet. Several excerpts follow. Q: WARRANT had played a lot of shows in the past two years. Now that you've taken some down time, are yourestless to get back on the stage? Sweet: Absolutely! After having just d...May 11, 2008
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ROCKLAHOMA 2008 Will Be Five-Day Event
Catch the Fever Music Festivals the organizers of the Rocklahoma festival have announced that due to the overwhelming response from members of the rock community and their fans, a fifth day (Wednesday, July 9) has been added to this year's event. Director of Operations of the Pryor Creek Music Festi...May 8, 2008