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AC/DC To Sell New Album Exclusively Through Wal-Mart
According to Reuters, Australian hard rock legends AC/DC will sell their new album only through Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the Wall Street Journal reported on its web site on Sunday, citing unnamed sources. AC/DC becomes the latest veteran act to pact exclusively with the retail giant, following GARTH BR...June 8, 2008
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TRENT REZNOR Announces 'Final' NINE INCH NAILS Lineup For Upcoming Tour
NINE INCH NAILS mainman Trent Reznor has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I am proud to announce the final personnel lineup of NINE INCH NAILS for the foreseeable future. We've added, we've subtracted and we've wound up with unquestionably the strongest lineup I've EVE...June 5, 2008
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PEARL JAM Guitarist Wants To Jam With JACK WHITE
The Pulse of Radio reports: PEARL JAM guitarist Mike McCready recently told reporters on a teleconference call that the band won't be premiering any new material during its upcoming performance at Tennessee's Bonnaroo Festival, but McCready was open to the idea of being joined onstage by one of the...June 4, 2008
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TERROR Announces Massive North American Headlining Tour
Los Angeles hardcore loyalists TERROR are preparing for their first headlining tour in almost two years. These metal veterans are determined to show that they have what it takes to play anywhere and everywhere as they plan on embarking on a massive seven-week trek. The tour kicks off on July 17 and...June 4, 2008
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BEHLER: Rehearsal Video Footage Available
Rehearsal footage of BEHLER the Canadian band featuring the former EXCITER drummer/vocalist Dan Beehler, former EXCITER bassist Allan Johnson and guitarists Sean Brophy and Scott Walsh can be viewed below. The group is confirmed to appear at the Headbangers Open Air festival, set to take place July...June 4, 2008
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TRACII GUNS' L.A. GUNS: New Singer Revealed
The rock 'n' roll band L.A. GUNS, featuring guitarist Tracii Guns, has some big news heading into its Summer Blackout Tour 2008. The band will be hitting the road this month with a couple of new members on board. In addition to Tracii Guns on lead guitar, Jeremy Guns will be on bass along with ...June 3, 2008
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STEPHEN PEARCY: Release Date Announced For New Solo Album
RATT singer Stephen Pearcy will release his third solo album, "Under my Skin", on July 22 via Airline Records. The CD finds Pearcy returning to the early RATT roots, featuring material that is positive and aggressive when needed. Pearcy plays almost all the guitars and solos. Erik Ferentinos (RAT BA...May 27, 2008
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Reactivated DESULTORY Rehearsing For Upcoming Shows
Acclaimed Swedish metal outfit DESULTORY has reunited and is currently rehearsing for upcoming shows. The band says, "We started October 1989 and played as DESULTORY until 1996 (three demos, one compilation album and three albums on Metal Blade). Then we changed music direction and band name to ZEBU...May 25, 2008
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MEGADETH Frontman Looks Back On Arizona
Larry Rodgers of The Arizona Republic reports: Dave Mustaine, frontman of the '80s-spawned metal band MEGADETH, spent a decade in Scottsdale before moving his family to his native San Diego. Despite making a move that many Arizonans would envy as temperatures rise, Mustaine says he occasionally long...May 20, 2008
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METALLICA, PEARL JAM Performance Highlights From BONNAROO To Air On FUSE
Fuse, the national music television network, has signed a three-year agreement with the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, to become the exclusive television partner of the festival, which takes place on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, June 12-15. The deal marks the first time in its seve...May 19, 2008
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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time
Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...May 19, 2008
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SILENT RAGE: 'Four Letter Word' Due In July
Frontiers Records will release SILENT RAGE's highly anticipated fourth studio album, "Four Letter Word", on July 4. SILENT RAGE is known for its multi-captivating vocals, the unmistakeable blend of melodic and hard rock and signature songwriting reminiscing of the glory days of '80s arena hard rock....May 19, 2008
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MTLEY CRE's NIKKI SIXX: 'Feeding The Mind Before I Leave On Tour'
MTLEY CRE bassist Nikki Sixx has issued the following update: "Sorry for no updates lately, but I'm sure you can imagine I've been busy finishing the album and preparing the tour. Besides the usual stuff, I've been diving back into a few books that are really inspirational to me and help to clear aw...May 15, 2008
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ENEMY SOIL: 'Casualties Of Progress' EP To Get Reissue Treatment
Relapse Records has set a May 27 North American (June 2 international) release date for the reissue of the "Casualties Of Progress" EP from Northern Virginia's ENEMY SOIL. The EP, which was previously available on vinyl only, has been remastered and features the original artwork along with liner not...May 14, 2008
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GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUMBLEFOOT Says 'Chinese Democracy' Release Is 'In Negotiations'
Jason Price and Steve Johnson of Live-Metal.net recently conducted an interview with GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal about his upcoming solo album, his work for Rock Against Diabetes and GUNS N' ROSES. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Live-Metal.net: When do you think you wil...May 12, 2008
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