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Former FORBIDDEN Guitarist To Perform With SANGRE ETERNA
SANGRE ETERNA, the new Oakland, California–based metal band featuring drummer Chris Kontos (ex-MACHINE HEAD, TESTAMENT, ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT, VERBAL ABUSE) and bassist Sean Smithson (SACRILEGE BC, GRINCH, THE UNCALLED FOUR),have issued the following update: "We are sad to have to announce that our f...February 24, 2006
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LOUDNESS Frontman To Release New Solo Album This Week
LOUDNESS frontman Minoru Niihara will release his new solo album, "Ashes to Glory", on February 22 in Japan via Tokuma Japan Communications. The album was produced by Niihara and Wyn Davis and features guest appearances by drummer Vinny Appice (DIO, BLACK SABBATH) and bassist Jeff Pilson (DIO, DOKKE...February 21, 2006
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Storm Alert
Originally released in 1989 (and never in the United States),thrash fans on this side of the Atlantic now have a golden opportunity to revel in the vintage Texas metal of TORTURE's "Storm Alert". After releasing 1987's "Torture Kingdom" EP and "Storm Alert", the El Paso band called it quits. Now re...February 20, 2006
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Y&T: More Dates Announced
Legendary California hard rockers Y&T have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Mar. 25 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent Mar. 31 - Las Vegas, NV - Empire Ballroom Apr. 07 - Tarzana, CA - Paladinos Apr. 08 - Santa Ana, CA - Galaxy Theatre (w/ THE FRANK HANNON BAND) Apr. ...February 15, 2006
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D.R.I. And SUBZERO To Team Up For U.S. Tour
Legendary crossover pioneers D.R.I. will be teaming up with SUBZERO for a U.S. tour this spring/summer. The trek will kick off May 15 and will run through July 3. The tentative routing is as follows (venue details to be announced): May 22 - Seattle, WA May 23 - Portland, OR May 24 - Boise, ID ...February 14, 2006
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KITTIE To Embark On First Tour In Over A Year
America will get its first taste of female metal band KITTIE's new lineup as the band hits the road this spring in support of its latest material, which was released in the form of a downloadable EP entitled "Never Again" on February 7 through Rock Ridge Music. "After a year hiatus, we are more than...February 14, 2006
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LOUDNESS: 'Live In Seoul' DVD Now Available
Legendary Japanese metallers LOUDNESS have just released a new live DVD, entitled "Live In Seoul 2005 12 03 - Official Bootleg DVD Series Two" (view cover here). As the title suggests, the DVD was filmed in Seoul, Korea on December 3, 2005. The complete track listing for the set is as follows: 01. ....February 12, 2006
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GAMMA RAY Add Minnesota Date To North American Tour
Hamburg, Germany-based GAMMA RAY, featuring Kai Hansen (formerly of HELLOWEEN) on lead vocals, will make their only Midwest/mid-country appearance at the Rock Nightclub in Maplewood, Minnesota, on Friday, May 12. This performance will be the closing date of their first-ever U.S. tour and the only pe...February 7, 2006
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WINTERTHRALL Joined By Former MORGION Bassist/Vocalist JEREMY PETO
WINTERTHRALL, the Orange County, California-based doom/death metal project featuring Rob Alaniz (NOCTUARY, ex-RISE, EVILDEAD),and Steve Nelson (NOCTUARY),have announced the addition of bassist/vocalist Jeremy Peto (ex-MORGION) to the group's ranks. In addition, Ruben Lugo — who had previously play...February 7, 2006
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's SIXX: 'It's About Time To Head Out On The Road Again'
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has posted the following message in his online diary: "I really wanna thank everybody who has bought stuff from the auction [for Nikki's 'Running Wild in the Night' charity for runaway children]. We're over $60,000 now and on our way to our first $100,000. This is gonn...February 5, 2006
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THE 69 EYES: Support Acts Announced For U.S. Tour
DAMONE and PROGRAM THE DEAD have been confirmed as the support acts for Finland's THE 69 EYES on their first-ever U.S. tour, which will kick off in early March. 16 gigs have been confirmed so far, with the tour set to kick off March 3 in Springfield, Virginia and conclude on March 24 in West ...February 4, 2006
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Former RKL Singer JASON SEARS Dead At 38
Former RKL (RICH KIDS ON LSD) vocalist Jason Sears passed away on Tuesday (Jan. 31) in Tijuana, Mexico while receiving treatment at an alternative detox clinic that primarily serves U.S. citizens struggling with drug addictions, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. He was 38 years old. The caus...February 2, 2006
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EXODUS: More U.S. Tour Dates Announced
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have announced the details of their upcoming U.S. headlining tour, which is scheduled to kick off mid-April. Confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 15 - Concord, CA @ Bourbon Street * Apr. 16 - Hollywood, CA @ Key Club * Apr. 17 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy...February 1, 2006
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THE SWORD: U.S. Tour Announced
THE SWORD have announced a U.S. tour in support of their acclaimed debut album, "Age of Winters". The dynamic, Austin, Texas-based quartet will team up with PRIESTESS and EARLY MAN to launch a six-week U.S. tour beginning February 1 at the Khyber in Philadelphia, PA. The tour is scheduled to conclud...January 31, 2006
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PHARAOH: New Songs Available For Download
PHARAOH, the Pennsylvania-based heavy metal band featuring vocalist Tim Aymar (CONTROL DENIED),have uploaded two full songs from their upcoming second album, "The Longest Night", due on February 21 via Cruz del Sur Music. Check out the songs "Fighting" and "Up the Gates" at SolarFlight.net. Pre-ord...January 31, 2006
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