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TED NUGENT To Run For Michigan Governor In 2010?

UPI is reporting that fourth-term National Rifle Association director and Motor City Madman Ted Nugent says a Michigan gubernatorial run is in the cards for 2010. "I could have won in '06," the politically conservative rocker said in Saturday's New York Daily News. Nugent said Democratic Gov. Jennif...

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Former PANTERA Drummer Seeks 'Talent' For BIG VIN RECORDS

Former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul is currently looking for "different and out-there talent" for his new record label, Big Vin Records. Bands can send submissions to: BVR 420 E. Lamar, No. 212 Arlington, Texas 76011 As previously reported, Big Vin Records has secured a distribution deal v...

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DANKO JONES To Support NICKELBACK In Canada

Canada's powerhouse rock trio and Razor & Tie recording artists DANKO JONES have been tapped to support NICKELBACK on their upcoming Canadian tour. The tour kicks off at the CN Centre in Prince George, British Columbia on January 17. The hard-working, charismatic Canadian band has been on tour c...

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Ex-PANTERA Bandmates REX BROWN And VINNIE PAUL Play Together For First Time In Over Four Years

Former PANTERA bassist Rex Brown performed with ex-PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul for the first time since 2001 at last night's (Dec. 31) GASOLINE gig at Hot Rods and Hoggs in Arlington, Texas. Rex joined Vinnie and the rest of the reactivated southern rock covers band for renditions of the...

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DON DOKKEN To Host This Weekend's 'The Classic Metal Show'

DOKKEN frontman Don Dokken will be hosting this weekend's edition of "The Classic Metal Show", airing on Saturday, Dec. 31 beginning at 9:00 p.m. This special New Year's Eve installment of "The Classic Metal Show" will feature all cover songs from your favorite classic metal artists. Go to www.thecl...

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'The Birth of Grunge' Compilation Due In February

IGN Music reports: On February 7, 2006 Livewire Recordings will release "Sleepless In Seattle: The Birth of Grunge", a compilation of 20 rare recordings from some of the band responsible for setting the stage for the eventual emergence of the sub-genre of modern rock critics labeled "grunge." The se...

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CRO-MAGS' FLANAGAN Wants To 'End Quarrel' With Former Bandmates, Proposes 20th Anniversary Show

CRO-MAGS legend Harley Flanagan has posted the following message at www.CroMags.com: "Growin' up everyone has favorite bands that break up, and as fans, everyone always wishes they would reform or do a tour, and the fans don't care about the beefs, they just want the band back together. Very seldom...

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DANKO JONES: New Album To Receive U.S. Release In May

Razor & Tie Records has set a May 2, 2006 U.S. release for the new album from the Canadian power trio DANKO JONES, entitled "Sleep Is the Enemy". The CD will be released in Europe on February 20, 2006 via Bad Taste Records. "Sleep Is the Enemy" was produced and engineered by Matt DeMatteo at ...

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KORN's JONATHAN DAVIS Gives Up His Serial Killer Collection

World Entertainment News Network is reporting that KORN frontman Jonathan Davis is selling off his of serial killer memorabilia because he fears the odd collection has brought nothing but negativity into his home. Davis built up a massive collection of eerie knick-knacks, including many items once o...

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DANKO JONES: New Album To Feature Guest Appearance By Former KYUSS Frontman

More details have surfaced about Canadian power trio DANKO JONES' upcoming album, "Sleep Is the Enemy", due in late February 2006 (depending on the country) in mainland Europe, with the rest of the world to follow shortly thereafter. "Sleep Is the Enemy" was produced and engineered by Matt DeMatteo...

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GENE SIMMONS' Vintage 1978 Fire-Breathing Sword Sells For Over $6,000

Backstage Auctions has wrapped up its 2005 live auction schedule with the completion of the "KISS My Auction" event, which featured personal KISS-related items from the private collections of more than a dozen original KISS crew and company members from the glorious days of the 1970s. The biggest se...

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THE AXIS OF PERDITION Replace KHOLD At London's 'A Cold Night In Hell 2006' Festival

THE AXIS OF PERDITION have replaced KHOLD on the billing of British cyber/black metal act ANAAL NATHRAKH's first gig ever, which will take place at The Underworld in London, England on December 15 as part of Terrorizer magazine's "A Cold Night In Hell 2006" festival. Also scheduled to appear on the...

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KISS: Official Biography To Receive Japanese Release

According to KissNews.de, the official KISS biography, titled "Kiss: Behind the Mask", is being released in Japan by Shinko Music. The book was originally published in the U.S. in October 2003 via Warner Books. The 450-page hardcover edition of "Kiss: Behind the Mask" features recollections from the...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, QUEENSRŸCHE, W.A.S.P., FEAR FACTORY Concert Attendance Figures Revealed

The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, BRAND NEW SIN Venue: Newport Music Hall City/State: Columbus, Ohio Date: Nov. 4, 2005 Gross Sales: $29,250 Attendance: 1,170 Capacity: 1,400 A...

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Former PANTERA Drummer Launches BIG VIN RECORDS

Former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott has launched Big Vin Records, a new Dallas-based record label with distribution via Fontana. Vinnie was a founding member, producer, and one of the masterminds behind the success of PANTERA, the seminal '90s Grammy-nominated metal band whose world...