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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist's Clothing Line 'Gaining Speed Faster Than Expected'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has issued the following update on Royal Underground, his clothing line with former St. John CEO Kelly Gray: "Kelly Gray, myself and our wonderful staff was in Dallas for Conclave. We had a fashion show for our clothing line... men's, women's and jewelry. It was my fir...

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DIVINE HERESY: 'Bleed The Fifth' Track Listing, Artwork Unveiled

DIVINE HERESY — the new Los Angeles-based band featuring former FEAR FACTORY/current ASESINO guitarist Dino Cazares alongside drummer Tim Yeung (ex-VITAL REMAINS, HATE ETERNAL),vocalist Tommy Cummings (VEXT) amd bassist Joe Payne (ex-NILE, DOMINATION THROUGH IMPURITY, LUST OF DECAY) — has finalized...

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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist's Mother-In-Law Dies After Refusing Blood Transfusion

icWales reports that MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell's mother-in-law died after refusing a blood transfusion because it was against her religion. Margaret Rose Cornelius, 72 and a grandmother of seven, died from a heart attack after a routine hip operation at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantris...

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EVANESCENCE Frontwoman Says Lineup Changes 'Had To Happen' For Band To Survive

Kevin C. Johnson of St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently conducted an interview with EVANESCENCE frontwoman Amy Lee. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On recent lineup changes: "It's really given the band the kick start it needed, and a real breath of new life. Things were at a point where they were...

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'America's Hot Musician' Debuts Today with Ex-KITTIE Bassist TALENA ATFIELD

"America's Hot Musician", the reality competition for instrumental artists, debuts today in syndication and on the web. The show debuts today at 3:30 p.m. on WRNN in the New York tri-state area and in Los Angeles/Southern California on KDOC late night Saturday, July 22 at 1:00 a.m. Additional channe...

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ROYAL ANGUISH Parts Ways With Drummer

Florida-based extreme metal act ROYAL ANGUISH has parted ways with drummer Tom Klinesmith. Explained frontman Matt Knowles: "While this was not a decision we wanted to make it had become increasingly clear that this was the decision that was the right thing for all parties involved. The band and its...

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Of Myths and Legends

Another of about a billion North American releases from this Spanish label, Locomotive Records has been hitting more than it has been missing as of late. A definite highlight of this prodigious group of albums is BLACK MESSIAH's "Of Myths and Legends" is a dynamic and lively Viking/pagan/black metal...

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EVANESCENCE In 'Healthier' Place With New Members

Gary Graff of Billboard.com reports: EVANESCENCE leader Amy Lee says recent lineup changes have made things "more fun" and "a lot healthier" for the band — which bodes well for its jaunt on the upcoming Family Values Tour. Lee, who in May replaced drummer Rocky Gray and guitarist John LeCompt with W...

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JIMMY PAGE Attends METALLICA's Wembley Concert

Legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin has posted the following message on his web site: "Lars [Ulrich, METALLICA drummer] asked me to come to the METALLICA Wembley show [on Sunday, July 8], so off I went late afternoon. "The new Wembley Stadium was impressive. Huge, like an American stadium. "META...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer 'Reviews' RUSH's Concert In New Jersey

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy attended RUSH's July 6 gig at the Tweeter Center in Camden, New Jersey, and has issued the following comment: "I was indeed at the Camden show. (In fact, I was there for most of the afternoon as Neil Peart was gracious enough to invite me down for soundcheck to say...

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PITCHBLACK Added To 'Feel The Darkness Tour'

Danish melodic death metal hopefuls PITCHBLACK have been added to the Feel The Darkness Tour, also featuring DISMEMBER, NECROPHOBIC, DEBAUCHERY and ILLNATH. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Aug. 31 - CH - Winterthur, Salzhaus Sep. 07 - NL - Den Bosch, W2 Sep. 08 - NL - Sneek, Het Bolwerk More...

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MERKABAH: New Album Samples Available

Québec-based metallers MERKABAH have posted four tracks from their forthcoming second album, "The Realm of All Secrets", at their MySpace page. The CD was recorded at the band's studio and mixed and mastered at SNB studios in Montréal. The band is now busy putting the finishing touches on the album...

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SLASH, JIMI HENDRIX Paintings By RON WOOD On Display In Paris

Reuters reports that portraits of VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash and Jimi Hendrix are among the paintings by THE ROLLING STONES guitarist Ron Wood which are on display through June at the Bailly Contemporain gallery opposite the Louvre museum in the heart of Paris while the STONES...

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A LIFE ONCE LOST Completes Work On New Album

Philadelphia, PA rock powerhouse A LIFE ONCE LOST has completed work on its new album, entitled "Iron Gag". Set for a September 18, 2007 release, "Iron Gag" was self-produced by the band and mastered at West West Side Music by the venerable Alan Douches. The follow-up to 2005's "Hunter" "delivers a...

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THE VISION BLEAK Completes Work On New Album

After nearly six months in the studio, German gothic metal band THE VISION BLEAK has finished recording its third album, "The Wolves Go Hunt Their Prey". Commented the group's Ulf Theodor Schwadorf: "The album contains nine songs which are definitely among the heaviest and at the same time the most...