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PUSCIFER: 'The Mission' Video Released

"The Mission", the new video from TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan's side project, PUSCIFER, can be viewed below. The clip, crafted by Meats Meier — who has had a long history with Keenan, including work with both TOOL and PUSCIFER — was filmed in downtown Los Angeles and features Meier's inordina...

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PUSCIFER: New Song Available For Streaming

TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan's side project, PUSCIFER, is set to release its first new music in two years with a six-song EP titled "C is for (Please Insert Sophomoric Genitalia Reference Here) E.P." on November 10. The track listing is as follows: 01. Polar Bear 02. The Mission (Renholder Mix...

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VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'It's A Bit Of A Struggle For Me To Write For DEF LEPPARD'

Amy Kelly of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. A few excerpts from the chat follows below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: Do you still look forward to taking the stage after 30 years in the business? Campbell: I thoroughly enjoy playing live. That'...

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CRAZY LIXX Signs With FRONTIERS RECORDS

Frontiers Records has announced the signing of Swedish glam hard rockers CRAZY LIXX. The band entered the studio on October 17 to record its sophomore album for a spring 2010 release. The follow-up to 2007's "Loud Minority" is once again being recorded at Polar Studios in Stockholm along with produc...

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PUSCIFER To Release New EP In November

TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan's side project, PUSCIFER, is set to release its first new music in two years with a six-song EP titled "C is for (Please Insert Sophomoric Genitalia Reference Here) E.P." on November 10. The track listing is as follows: 01. Polar Bear 02. The Mission (Renholder Mix...

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BACKYARD BABIES To Embark On 20th-Anniversary Tour

Swedish sleaze rockers BACKYARD BABIES will embark on their 20th-anniversary tour in February 2010. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Feb. 04 - Bikini - Barcelona, Spain Feb. 05 - Joy Eslava - Madrid, Spain Feb. 06 - Kafe Antzokia - Bilbao, Spain Feb. 07 - La Maroquinerie - Paris, France Feb. 0...

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VINDEX: New Non-Album Track Available For Free Download

Slovakian metallers VINDEX have completed work on their new album, "Ultima Thule". A total of 13 songs were recorded during the sessions, ten of which will be mastered by Greg Reely (FEAR FACTORY, MACHINE HEAD, IMPELLITTERI) in October. One of the three non-album tracks, "Polar Ride", can be downloa...

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Former TIGERTAILZ Frontman To Play One-Off Swedish Halloween Show

Former TIGERTAILZ frontman Steevi Jaimz will play a one-off Halloween special show at Club Dirty Harry in Växjö, Sweden on Friday, October 30. Jaimz's backing band for the occasion will consist of Mick Priestley (lead guitar),Rob Wylde (rhythm guitar),Shell (bass) and Alex Martin (drums). Steevi J...

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BABYLON BOMBS To Release 'Babylon's Burning' In The Fall

Swedish hard rockers BABYLON BOMBS will release their third album, "Babylon's Burning", in the fall. The CD was recorded at the legendary Polar Studios in Stockholm with producer Chris Laney (CANDLEMASS, EUROPE, CRASHDIET, EASY ACTION). "It was an obvious choice to work with Chris," says frontman Da...

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KORN Bassist's STILLWELL: New Video Update Available

STILLWELL, the new band produced and executive-produced by Reginald "Fieldy" Arvizu from the world-renowned group KORN, is putting the finishing touches on its debut album, "Surrounded By Liars". The CD will feature Fieldy on bass, Q on vocals, Wuv (P.O.D.) on drums and Steve "Sleeve" Licata on guit...

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BACKYARD BABIES Guitarist DREGEN Interviewed At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival; Video Available

Sam Darcy conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Dregen (real name: Andreas Tyrone Svensson) of Swedish sleaze rockers BACKYARD BABIES at this year's Download festival, which was held June 12-14 at Donington Park, United Kingdom. Watch the four-minute chat below. BACKYARD BABIES will support...

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BACKYARD BABIES Frontman Interviewed At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival; Video Available

Guitarist/vocalist Nicke Borg of Swedish sleaze rockers BACKYARD BABIES was interviewed yesterday (Friday, June 12) at the Download festival, which is being held June 12-14 at Donington Park, United Kingdom. Watch the chat below. BACKYARD BABIES will support MÖTLEY CRÜE on select dates in Europe. Al...

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STRATOVARIUS: 'Polaris' First-Week Sales Revealed

"Polaris", the new album from Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS, sold around 800 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. (Note: Internet/digital sales **ARE** included in the SoundScan totals.) The CD landed at position No. 57 on the Top New Art...

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BACKYARD BABIES Interviewed On Germany's 'Strike'; Video Available

Swedish sleaze rockers BACKYARD BABIES were recently interviewed by "Strike", a weekly metal show which is broadcast on Germany's StreetClip.tv. Watch the seven-minute chat below. BACKYARD BABIES will support MÖTLEY CRÜE on select dates in Europe. Also appearing on the bill is DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED....

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DYNAZTY Signs With PERRIS RECORDS

Sweden's DYNAZTY, which features in its ranks former ZAN CLAN guitarist Rob Love, has inked a worldwide deal with Perris Records. The band's new album, "Bring The Thunder", will hit stores this summer. The CD was recorded at Polar studios in Stockholm, Sweden under the watchful eye of producer Chis...