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GAMMA RAY: More U.S. Dates Announced

German power metallers GAMMA RAY have added two Californian shows to their upcoming North American trek. Confirmed dates are as follows: Apr. 30 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium May 01 - New York, NY @ B.B. King's Blues Club May 02 - Springfield, VA @ Jaxx Tickets May 04 - Toronto, ONT @ Opera House ...

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LOUDNESS Ink North American Deal For Release Of Collection Of Re-Recorded Classics

Crash Music Inc. has inked a deal with legendary Japanese metallers LOUDNESS for the North American release of "Rockshocks", a collection of re-recorded versions of some of their classic songs from their early years as chosen by the fans. Originally issued in Japan in October 2004 via Tokuma Japan C...

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Former MEGADETH Members Join RONNIE MONTROSE's New Band

Jon Matsumoto of The Mercury News is reporting that former MEGADETH members David Ellefson (bass) and Jimmy DeGrasso (drums) have joined the new band of MONTROSE guitar legend Ronnie Montrose. The group's January 7 appearance at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, California is being recorded for possible r...

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AXIS OF JUSTICE Launches 2006 With NOAM CHOMSKY

"The Axis of Justice Radio Network", the monthly radio program hosted by Tom Morello (AUDIOSLAVE) and Serj Tankian (SYSTEM OF A DOWN),will launch its 2006 season with a very special show set to air Friday, January 13. Morello and Tankian will welcome Noam Chomsky, the famed scholar, political activ...

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GUNS N' ROSES Frontman Spotted At California BMW Dealership?

Sweden's biggest newspaper Aftonbladet reports in today's edition that GUNS N' ROSES' reclusive singer Axl Rose was spotted the other day at a BMW dealership in Santa Monica, California. According to the newspaper's source, Rose bought a luxury equipped black BMW Z8 Roadster. The price was 1.2 milli...

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CONTRA Seek New Bassist

Ventura, California metal/hardcore act CONTRA are currently seeking a new full-time bassist. Interested parties must satisfy the following criteria: * Must be a bass player. Says the group: "None of this 'I play guitar but I can play bass in your band.' Believe it or not there is a difference betwee...

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EYES OF FIRE To Team Up With LOSA, PLATOON 13 For U.S. Tour

Orange County-based quintet EYES OF FIRE will be teaming up with LOSA and PLATOON 13 for a U.S. tour beginning in early February. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Feb. 03 - Pheonix, AZ - Metal Devastation 2 Feb. 05 - Houston, TX - The Engine Room Feb. 06 - Oklahoma City, OK - ...

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Ex-ADLER'S APPETITE Bassist: 'We Would Have Given STEVEN ADLER The Partnership For Nothing'

Brook Ellis, the webmaster of The Official Steven Adler Fansite, has issued an "open letter" to former ADLER'S APPETITE members Jizzy Pearl, Robbie Crane and Keri Kelli regarding their split with drummer Steven Adler (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) and their attempt to keep Adler from continuing to use the ADLER...

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It's Official: DIMMU BORGIR Is The Home Of SANTA CLAUS

Reuters has issued the following report: Santa Claus may live in Iceland — at least if the efficiency of his helpers is a guide — in what may help the island's drive to win hearts and tourism from Arctic rivals claiming Santa and his reindeer. Only Reykjavik replied when Reuters bureaus in all eight...

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AUDIOSLAVE Members Have Different Takes On Christmas

Launch Radio Networks reports: AUDIOSLAVE members Chris Cornell and Tim Commerford both focus their Christmas celebrations around their families. Commerford, the band's bassist, told Launch that his approach to the holiday is based on his kids. "My oldest son Xavier is sort of a Christmas junkie," h...

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TOMMY LEE Jams With METAL SKOOL In Hollywood

MTV.com is reporting that MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee joined hair-metal cover band METAL SKOOL onstage Monday (Dec. 19) at the Key Club in West Hollywood, where the band has a weekly residency. Lee drummed on "Girls Girls Girls" while ex-wife Pamela Anderson, in a sexy Santa outfit, danced around...

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KORN Frontman Does Well Around Christmas

Launch Radio Networks reports: KORN frontman Jonathan Davis got an early Christmas present this year with the successful release of the band's seventh studio album, "See You on the Other Side". But Davis told Launch that he's generally done okay around the holidays, with his coolest present coming w...

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ADLER'S APPETITE: New Lineup Confirmed

Former GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler has unveiled the new lineup of ADLER'S APPETITE following the departure of the entire band that recorded the group's debut EP last year. The new group consists of the following musicians: Chip Z'Nuff (ENUFF Z'NUFF) – Bass Sheldon Tarsha – Vocals Michael Thom...

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AEROSMITH, MÖTLEY CRÜE, DEF LEPPARD, DISTURBED Concert Attendance Figures Revealed

The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: AEROSMITH, LENNY KRAVITZ Venue: Pepsi Arena City/State: Albany, N.Y. Date: Nov. 30, 2005 Gross Sales: $1,136,582 Attendance: 12,662 Capacity: 12,662 Artist/Event:...

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FLAMETAL Flamenco/Metal Hybrid Band Featuring WHITESNAKE Bassist To Make Hollywood Debut

Hotly tipped San Francisco-based flamenco/metal hybrid band FLAMETAL will be making their Southern California live debut this Saturday, December 17 at Bar Sinister, 1652 N. Cherokee Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028. For more info call: 323-769-7070. FLAMETAL who combine the flamenco shred of Paco DeLucia w...