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ILL NIÑO, GODHEAD, RA Band Together On 'Congress Of Corruption' Fall U.S. Tour

Confirming its dedication to the concept of true artist development, Cement Shoes Records, the new rock label distributed by Fontana/Universal, is sending its first three signings — ILL NIÑO, GODHEAD and RA — on the road this fall on the "Congress of Corruption" U.S. tour. All three acts will have t...
August 28, 2006
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Insanity Of the Obsessed

Another salvo fired from the most fundamentalist, stalwart fringe of the U.S. death metal underground, where hardcore influences are still frowned upon, vocals are guttural, riffs and blasts are rapid-fire, and DEEDS OF FLESH and DYING FETUS are the twin grails to which legions of DIY merch mavens a...
August 28, 2006
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HOLY MOSES Bassist Checks Into Psychiatric Hospital

German thrashers HOLY MOSES have posted the following message on their official web site: "Unfortunately, we have to let you know that our bass player Ozzy [Robert 'Ozzy' Frese] had to go into a psychiatric clinic unexpected. As soon as Ozzy is back on his feet, he will be back in the band again, bu...
August 26, 2006
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CAMP FREDDY: Cover Of CHEAP TRICK's 'Surrender' To be Made Available On iTunes

CAMP FREDDY's cover of the CHEAP TRICK classic "Surrender" has been selected as the lead single from the upcoming movie soundtrack "Employee of the Month". The song features the core CAMP FREDDY lineup of Dave Navarro (guitar; ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Billy Morrison (guitar; ex-T...
August 25, 2006
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Ex-KISS Guitarist VINNIE VINCENT To 'Preview New Tracks' During ED ROMAN Appearance

According to a posting at EdRomanGuitars.com, former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent will tentatively be appearing informally to "shred the walls down" at the Ed Roman Guitars location in Las Vegas. "He will be jamming and previewing some new tracks, and promoting the new Ed Roman Vinnie Vincent guita...
August 25, 2006
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CAMP FREDDY's 'Surrender' Selected As Lead Single From 'Employee Of The Month' Soundtrack

CAMP FREDDY's cover of the CHEAP TRICK classic "Surrender" has been selected as the lead single from the upcoming movie soundtrack "Employee of the Month". The song features the core CAMP FREDDY lineup of Dave Navarro (guitar; ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Billy Morrison (guitar; ex-T...
August 25, 2006
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Former AC/DC Drummer To Perform With All-Female AC/DC Tribute THUNDHERSTRUCK

Former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade — who performed on 1990's quintuple platinum "The Razor's Edge", as well as the group's landmark live album recorded during the corresponding tour — will make a guest appearance at the "Girls Got Rhythm" record release party tonight, when he takes the stage to join t...
August 21, 2006
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Original KISS Drummer's Ex-Wife: More Book Details Revealed

KissKollector.com reports: In the 1970s, KISS conquered the world of rock, redefined it, owned it. But there were no looks behind the curtain, no glimpses behind the masks of makeup, blood and hype. Until now. This October, "Sealed with A Kiss" brings us an uncompromising frontline look at KISS' leg...
August 18, 2006
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SMASHING PUMPKINS Begin Recording New Album

SMASHING PUMPKINS have entered a studio with producer Roy Thomas Baker to record their first album since 1999, according to a new post on the band's web site. Baker produced QUEEN's "A Night at the Opera", which included their classic "Bohemian Rhapsody", and also has THE CARS, JOURNEY and CHEAP TRI...
August 16, 2006
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POISON Singer: 'I Wasn't Going To Put PAVAROTTI Out Of Business'

Courtney Devores of The Charlotte Observer recently conducted an interview with POISON frontman Bret Michaels. An excerpt from the chat follows: The Charlotte Observer: What did you think of C.C. doing "The Surreal Life" this spring? Bret: There is no person I know of that is as surreal as C.C. is....
August 15, 2006
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Former AC/DC Bassist To Perform At Austria's ORGANIC SOUND HARVEST Festival

According to a posting on the AC/DC fan site Crabsody In Blue, former AC/DC bassist Mark Evans will be performing with Dave Tice (ex-BUFFALO, COUNT BISHOPS) under the TICE & EVANS moniker at the Organic Sound Harvest festival, which is scheduled to take place September 8-10 in Austria. More info...
August 14, 2006
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Electric Satisfaction

Like a Gilby Clarke solo record or an ENUFF Z'NUFF career retrospective, CRASH KELLY dredge up pleasant enough associations with their warm, summery hard rock sound. They take as many cues from CHEAP TRICK as from ALICE COOPER, they write songs tailor-made to be championed by the type of radio DJ th...
August 14, 2006
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Chapter 1: Between the Bridges

It's a horribly inappropriate metaphor, given the eating and drinking habits of many in this scene, but aren't good old-school hardcore records kind of the audio equivalent of a bacon cheeseburger and a cheap cold beer? Sure, it's nice to see bands spreading their wings, getting all technical, meldi...
August 14, 2006
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Ex-DEATH/MASSACRE Frontman KAM LEE: 'I Don't Ever Disrespect The True Fans'

Former DEATH/MASSACRE frontman Kam Lee has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "As some of you may know... fucking Blabbermouth/Roadrunner Records has posted my blog section about how I feel about the 'current metal scene'... once more taking out of context of what I'm attempting to re...
August 10, 2006
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Video Of SLASH Jamming With CAMP FREDDY Posted Online

Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Warren DeMartini (RATT) and Billy Duffy (THE CULT) are among the musicians that performed with CAMP FREDDY last Saturday night (August 5) at a private event being held at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, California. Other guests at the concert included...
August 10, 2006