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VICIOUS RUMORS: U.S Show Details Announced

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metal band VICIOUS RUMORS will play three shows in California in late October prior to its European tour with BEYOND FEAR and COURAGEOUS (which runs from Oct. 31 to Nov. 19). The dates are as follows: Oct. 21 - John Mclaren Park - San Francisco, CA (3:00 p.m. show) Oct...

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DECREPIT BIRTH Announces Session Bassist

Santa Cruz, California-based death metallers DECREPIT BIRTH have issued the following update: "We would like to officially announce that Erlend Caspersen (BLOOD RED THRONE, THE ALL SEEING I),will be filling in as our touring and session bassist until a permanent bassist can fill the position. We ar...

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TWISTED SISTER: New Tour Dates Announced

TWISTED SISTER has lined up the following dates during the coming weeks: Dec. 01 - The Myth - Minneapolis, MN Dec. 07 - The House of Blues - Chicago, IL Dec. 09 - The Pepsi Roadhouse - Burgettstown, PA Dec. 14 - The House of Blues - Anaheim, CA Dec. 17 - Hard Rock - ...

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DANZIG Taps Former SAMHAIN Bassist For 'Blackest Of The Black' Tour

DANZIG has tapped former SAMHAIN bassist Steve Zing for its upcoming West Coast-only edition of the "Blackest of the Black" tour, which will kick off on November 17 in Seattle, WA. Headliner DANZIG — Glenn Danzig (vocals),Zing, and TYPE O NEGATIVE's Johnny Kelly (drums) and Kenny Hickey (guitar) —...

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DON DOKKEN Completes Work On New Solo Album

DOKKEN mainman Don Dokken has issued the following update: "Hi, everyone. It's me, that singer guy who seemed to drop off the planet for the last six months, I figured it's about time to write and let everyone know what's up in DOKKEN land which isn't easy when you type with one finger. "As you ...

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PHARAOH And CANVAS SOLARIS To Cover CORONER

American metal bands PHARAOH (the Pennsylvania-based heavy metal band featuring vocalist Tim Aymar, formerly of CONTROL DENIED) and CANVAS SOLARIS have begun work on a unique split 7" release planned for early 2007. Each band will contribute its version of a song by the legendary Swiss progressive t...

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HIRAX Prepares To Record New Material, Hit The Road

Thrash metal icons HIRAX will enter the studio in October to record the first new material since 2004's "The New Age of Terror". The band is scheduled to begin recording four new tracks on October 13 at Shiva Industries Studio in Santa Ana, California. John Haddad will produce the tracks "Lucifer's...

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VICIOUS RUMORS: California Dates Announced

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metal band VICIOUS RUMORS will play three shows in California in late October prior to its European tour with BEYOND FEAR and COURAGEOUS (which runs from Oct. 31 to Nov. 19). The dates are as follows (venue details to follow): Oct. 20 - San Francisco, CA @ TBA Oct. 25...

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Palace of Mirrors

Let's get it straight right now: "Palace of Mirrors" by Santa Cruz's ESTRADASPHERE is not a metal album. BUT, it is a fine jam with a smattering of guitar-based heavier parts amidst the violins, upright bass, accordion, bass clarinet, harpsichord, organ, and Japanese Shamisen. And yes, this 13-track...

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TYPE O NEGATIVE Guitarist Joins DANZIG

DANZIG has enlisted TYPE O NEGATIVE's Kenny Hickey as the group's new guitarist. Hickey joins drummer Johnny Kelly as the second TYPE O NEGATIVE member to join DANZIG's touring lineup. DANZIG will perform a dozen West Coast "Blackest of The Black" live dates in November alongside LACUNA COIL, THE HA...

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DANZIG, LACUNA COIL, THE HAUNTED: Tour Dates Announced

DANZIG, LACUNA COIL, THE HAUNTED, BELPHEGOR and ASESINO will team up for Glenn Danzig's Blackest of the Black Tour, which is being revived this winter for a two-week West Coast run. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Nov. 17 - Seattle, WA @ The Fenix Nov. 18 - Spokane, WA @ The Big Easy ...

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DECREPIT BIRTH Parts Ways With Bassist, Seeks Replacement

Santa Cruz, California-based death metallers DECREPIT BIRTH have issued the following update: "Well, the time has come to announce that Risha Eryavec is stepping down from his duties as our bassist. Due to location changes, we have decided to part ways. Risha is still a good friend of ours and there...

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UGLY KID JOE: Unreleased 'Bicycle Wheels' Video Posted At YouTube

UGLY KID JOE's previously unreleased "final" video for the song "Bicycle Wheels" has been posted online at YouTube.com. The clip was uploaded by the Ugly Kid Joe Forum. Formed in the late '80s, the Santa Barbara-based UGLY KID JOE achieved its greatest commercial success with its debut mini-CD, "As...

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KIRK HAMMETT's Pacific Heights House Is 'Estate Of The Day'

Santa Monica's Luxist web site has selected METALLICA guitarist Kirk Hammett's home, located in Pacific Heights, California, as its "Estate of the Day." A Georgian home dating back to around 1899, this exquisite example of classic San Franciscan excess is located on a hill and offers privacy and a t...

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UNLEASHED, KRISIUN, BELPHEGOR: More North American Tour Dates Announced

Legendary Swedish death metallers UNLEASHED will embark on a North American headlining tour in February/March in support of their eighth album, "Midvinterblot". Support at the shows will come from KRISIUN, BELPHEGOR and HATESPHERE. The dates announced so far are as follows: Feb. 07 - Mark’s Place, B...