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I, Infidel
My first reaction to the vocals on the new RITUAL CARNAGE was a startled "What the fuck???" It'd been a while since I heard this Japanese band in action — I worship their first two albums, "The Highest Law" and "Every Nerve Alive", as masterful and devastating neo-thrash classics free of any influen...September 25, 2005
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European Version Of RICKY WARWICK's Solo Album To Include IRON MAIDEN Cover
The European version of former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick's second solo album, "Love Many Trust Few", will feature two bonus tracks: "Going Under Over You" (featuring Kieran Goss on backing vocals — a different version to the one on the "Bootleg" album) and a cover of IRON MAIDEN's "Running...September 23, 2005
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WARGASM Guitarist Issues 'Reunion' DVD Update
Guitarist Rich Spillberg of Boston's thrash pioneers WARGASM has issued the following update on the band's activities: "Bob [Mayo, bass/vocals] and Barry [Spillberg, drums] and I are really excited about your enthusiasm towards our upcoming DVD release. If you were of the fortunate few that were abl...September 22, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE, VELVET REVOLVER, SYSTEM OF A DOWN, DISTURBED 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: MÖTLEY CRÜE, SUM 41, THE EXIES, SILVERTIDE Venue: Tweeter Center City/State: Tinley Park, Ill. Date: Aug. 27, 2005 Attendance: 13,069 Capacity: 28,644 Artist/Event...September 22, 2005
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SOUL DOCTOR Sign With FRONTIERS RECORDS
Frontiers Records have announced the signing of SOUL DOCTOR, featuring singer Tommy Heart (FAIR WARNING). The group's third studio opus, "For a Fistful of Dollars", is scheduled for release on December 5. Born in 2001 as a hard-rockin' union featuring Heart together with Chris Lyne on guitar, ex-BON...September 22, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Prepare To Return To The Road
The following update has been posted at DEF LEPPARD's official web site: "After a summer of extensive touring, and before two more months of playing live shows, September seems to be the month when the guys aren't playing live on stage. However, that's only partly true! Yes, on October 11 the 'Rock...September 19, 2005
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KISS Drummer To Take Part In Hurricane Relief Benefit Concerts
According to KissAsylum.com, KISS/ALICE COOPER drummer Eric Singer will be taking part in two benefit shows in Indianapolis, Indiana in mid-October. Singer, currently on tour with ALICE COOPER, will be joined by fellow COOPER bandmates Ryan Roxie, Damon Johnson, and Chuck Garric at both shows. 100 p...September 19, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD With CHEAP TRICK: More Tour Dates Announced
More dates have been announced for DEF LEPPARD's upcoming tour with CHEAP TRICK. The details are as follows: Oct. 23 - Detroit, MI @ Palace of Auburn Hills Oct. 24 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena Oct. 26 - Louisville, KY @ Louisville Gardens Oct. 27 - Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena Oct. ...September 19, 2005
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HELMET/INSTITUTE Guitarist: Opinions Are Like A**Holes, And Everyone Sucks
HELMET guitarist Chris Traynor, who is also a member of INSTITUTE, the new band formed by ex-BUSH frontman Gavin Rossdale, has posted the following message on HELMET's official web site: "It is a commonly held superstition among bands that if you don't buy your own record in the store on the day it...September 15, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD And CHEAP TRICK To Team Up For Live Dates
DEF LEPPARD will be teaming up with CHEAP TRICK for the following dates in October: Oct. 23 - Detroit, MI @ TBA Oct. 24 - Grand Rapids, MI @ TBA Oct. 26 - Springfield, IL @ TBA Oct. 27 - Atlanta, GA @ TBA In other news, DEF LEPPARD's new double-disc hits collection, "Rock of ...September 14, 2005
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Alive Without Control
Theoretically, fans of this sort of cigarette-and-whiskey-fueled glam punk should be loving life right now. But the preponderance of bands cranking up the rock and roll in the mainstream sense right now, be they KINGS OF LEON faux-southern revival or JET's pawn-shop AC/DC boogie, don't scratch this...September 12, 2005
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Ignarus
Tired of blast beats, growled vocals, and metalcore? The self-titled debut from IGNARUS is probably an album you'll want to check out. The genre is called hard rock and while not exactly earth-shattering, the tunes hit hard and the songwriting is more than adequate. The first thing you'll notice is...September 12, 2005
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ALICE COOPER/CHEAP TRICK History Goes Back More Than 25 Years
Launch Radio Networks reports: Putting ALICE COOPER and CHEAP TRICK together for a late-summer tour might seem odd to some, but not to the musicians themselves. Cooper told Launch that he's glad to be out with his old friends, since his history with CHEAP TRICK dates back to some recording sessions...September 8, 2005
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ALICE COOPER Drummer ERIC SINGER Checks In From CHEAP TRICK Tour
KISS drummer Eric Singer, who is currently touring with CHEAP TRICK as part of ALICE COOPER's backing band, has posted the following message on his official web site: "The tour is going really well... CHEAP TRICK is great to watch/hear every night. "I got the privledge of seeing Bun. E's [Carlos, CH...September 5, 2005
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ALICE COOPER To Release Vintage Concert
TheRockRadio.com is reporting that a rare ALICE COOPER concert film will make its first appearance on home video in November. "Live 1973: Billion Dollar Babies Tour", which played theatres that year in limited release, will arrive on DVD on November 8. The DVD includes 14 songs, plus a new interview...September 1, 2005
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