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EUROPE: The Spanish Connection

Singer Joey Tempest of the reactivated Swedish hard rockers EUROPE has posted the following tour diary entry on the group's official web site: "Mic's [Michaeli, keyboards] passport and his ID was gone...... had it been stolen by someone that wanted to sabotage the band's European tour? "Over the yea...

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MOTÖRHEAD Launches Mobile Store

MOTÖRHEAD has launched the Motörhead Mobile Store. Go to this location to get cool MOTÖRHEAD-themed ringtones and wallpapers for your mobile phone. MOTÖRHEAD's latest album, "Kiss of Death", entered the national album charts in the following countries: Germany: #4, Norway: #9, Sweden: #13, Austria:...

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JON OLIVA: 'We Never Gave Up On SAVATAGE'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with SAVATAGE/JON OLIVA'S PAIN mastermind Jon Oliva. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What was the motivation behind the formation of JON OLIVA'S PAIN? Jon: "It was mainly the lack of SAVATAGE work that was going on. Because of th...

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POISON THE WELL: 'Versions' Track Listing Unveiled

Florida's POISON THE WELL has finalized the track listing for its new full-length album, "Versions", due in April via Ferret Music. This will be the band's first release since 2003's "You Come Before You" (Atlantic Records),which has sold over 130,000 copies in the U.S. to date. "Versions" is being...

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INTRONAUT Drummer To Fill In On Upcoming JESU North American tour

INTRONAUT drummer Danny Walker has accepted an offer to play drums for Hydra Head recording artists JESU — the new band featuring Justin Broadrick — former member of two legendary bands: NAPALM DEATH and GODFLESH — on their upcoming North American tour supporting ISIS. JESU drummer Ted Parsons is un...

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POISON THE WELL Putting Finishing Touches On New Album

Florida's POISON THE WELL is putting the finishing touches on its new full-length album, "Versions", due in April via Ferret Music. This will be the band's first release since 2003's "You Come Before You" (Atlantic Records),which has sold over 130,000 copies in the U.S. to date. "Versions" is being...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist Is Looking Forward To DIMEBAG Tribute Jam

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has issued the following update: "Did you watch the Season 6 premiere of '24'? Holy crap!! I didn't think they could ever top Jack Bauer decapitating a guy in Season 2 but I gotta say that the 'ripping-the-guy's-jugular-out-with-his-teeth' scene to escape the terrorists w...

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PAUL STANLEY To Play KISS Classics With ROCK 'N ROLL FANTASY Campers

Paul Stanley (KISS),Bret Michaels (POISON),Scott Ian (ANTHRAX),Bruce Kulick (KISS),Sully Erna (GODSMACK),and Mark Slaughter (SLAUGHTER) are among the artists that have signed on to serve as "counselors" at next month's Rock 'n Roll Fantasy Camp. The cost of the five-day retreat, which will take...

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ABSCESS To Release Long-Awaited New Album In March

ABSCESS, the California-based band consisting of Chris Reifert (drums/vocals; ex-DEATH/AUTOPSY),Clint Bower (guitar/vocals; ex-HEXX),Danny Coralles (guitar; ex-AUTOPSY),and Joe Allen (bass; ex-VON),will release its long-awaited seventh full-length album, "Horrorhammer", in March via Tyrant Syndi...

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DOMINATION BLACK: Finnish Dates Announced

Finnish horror metallers DOMINATION BLACK have lined up the following dates in Finland during January/February: Jan. 20 - Club Tze Tze Fly, Somero Feb. 10 - Club Liberté, Helsinki Feb. 23 - Klubi, Tampere Feb. 24 - Dark Winter Festival, House of Sampo, Karhula (w/ MANITOU, OMNIUM GATHERUM, etc.) DOM...

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BRENT MUSCAT's FASTER PUSSYCAT To Perform At AVN AWARDS After-Party In Las Vegas

FASTER PUSSYCAT, featuring original members Brent Muscat, Eric Stacy, and Brett Bradshaw alongside THE UNDERGROUND REBELS vocalist Kurt Frohlich, will play at the official AVN Awards after-party on Saturday, January 13 at the Dive Bar in Las Vegas, Nevada. According to a press release, this version...

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POISON To Record Album of 'Classic Rock' Covers

POISON has announced plans to go into the studio to record an album of classic rock songs and they want the fans' input. Post your cover-song suggestions in the comments section of the band's official MySpace page by January 10 and it just might show up on their new record coming in late ...

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AC/DC Tribute Act HIGHWAY TO HELL To Open For More National Acts

In 2006, the Florida-based AC/DC tribute band HIGHWAY TO HELL brought their brand of AC/DC thunder to major arena's, opening for acts like POISON, CINDERELLA, GUNS N' ROSES, and PAPA ROACH, just to name a few. HIGHWAY TO HELL continues its meteoric rise in 2007 by opening for another national act, F...

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MOTÖRHEAD To Headline Germany's EARTHSHAKER FEST

MOTÖRHEAD has been confirmed as the headliner next year's Earthshaker Fest, set to take place July 19-21, 2007 in Kreuth, Germany. More acts will be announced soon. As previously reported, MOTÖRHEAD's new album, "Kiss of Death", entered the national album charts in the following countries: Germany:...

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Producer: MACHINE HEAD's DAVE MCCLAIN Is 'The Most Underrated Drummer In Metal'

Producer Colin Richardson (FEAR FACTORY, NAPALM DEATH) has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "Thanks for all the messages about the new MACHINE HEAD album, 'The Blackening'. We are all happy with how the mix turned out and can't wait for you to hear it. I'd have to say my favourite t...