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IRON MAIDEN Inducted Into KERRANG! HALL OF FAME; MARILYN MANSON Picks Up ICON Award

According to Manchester Online, shock rocker MARILYN MANSON picked up the Icon Award at tonight's Kerrang! Awards. [Check out pictures from Film Magic and Wire Image.] MANSON, who plays the Reading Festival this weekend, was honored for "a notoriety that has spread all over the globe." Heavy metal v...

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DEFTONES: 'B-Sides & Rarities' Due In October

Since the textured aggression of the DEFTONES' 1995 debut, the Northern California quintet has become an icon approved by mosh pits and critics alike for its exquisitely sculpted sonic roar. While the DEFTONES record the follow-up to their self-titled 2003 album, Maverick Records releases "B-Sides &...

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NEURAXIS: Another New Song Available For Download

Montreal-based NEURAXIS have posted a second MP3 ("Shatter the Wisdom") from their upcoming fourth album, "Trilateral Progression". Download it at this location. "Trilateral Progression" is scheduled for release on September 13 via Willowtip Records. A European release will follow on Earache Records...

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CEPHALIC CARNAGE Announce U.S. Tour With THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER

CEPHALIC CARNAGE have announced U.S. tour dates in support of their latest release, "Anomalies". The Denver, CO quintet will team up with THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER for a scheduled four week tour, slated to begin September 23 in Buffalo, NY with additional dates pending. CEPHALIC, whose unique music co...

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NEURAXIS Complete Work On New Album: Audio Available

Montreal-based NEURAXIS finished mixing and mastering their fourth album, "Trilateral Progression", for a September 13 release via Willowtip Records. A European release will follow on Earache Records. The album was engineered by Yannick St-Amand (DESPISED ICON) and was mixed by Jason Suecof (CAPHARN...

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HENRY ROLLINS To Embark On '25 Years Of Bulls**t' Tour

According to MTV.com, punk rock icon Henry Rollins has finalized plans for his "25 Years of Bullshit" tour, sponsored by IFC, which airs "Henry's Film Corner". The two-month, 43-show trek kicks off September 29 in Phoenix, and will include commentary on politics, pop culture and his most recent expl...

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NEURAXIS: Canadian Dates Announced

After completing work recording the follow-up to the recently repackaged 34-track "Truth Imagery Passage" European release, Montreal-based metallers NEURAXIS have announced the following dates in Canada: Aug. 25 - Riverview, NB @ O'Briens Aug. 26 - Fredericton, NB @ Capital Winters Club Aug. 27 - Ha...

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GO-GO'S Bassist Talks About Working With ACE FREHLEY, GILBY CLARKE

GO-GO'S bassist Kathy Valentine recently spoke to Classic Rock Revisited about her upcoming solo debut, "Light Years", which features guest appearances by former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley and ex-GUNS N' ROSES axeman Gilby Clarke. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On Gilby Clarke: Kathy: "I...

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DISTURBED: 'Ten Thousand Fists' Artwork To Be Unveiled Next Week

According to MTV.com, the album art for DISTURBED's third LP, "Ten Thousand Fists", will be unveiled next week on Spawn.com. Todd McFarlane, the creator of the wildly popular comic book character Spawn, and artist Greg Capullo worked together on the album's cover. For the LP, frontman David Draiman...

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ABORTED Sign With CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

Century Media Records has announced the worldwide signing of Belgian death/grinders ABORTED. "It's been a very hectic, intense and heavy year for ABORTED," says founder and lead vocalist Sven De Caluwé. "Yet a year in which we have done tons of amazing things, went to amazing places and met a lot of...

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Counting Hallways to the Left

Sacramento's EMBRACE THE END are another in a long line of metalcore bruisers on the Abacus label, albeit the more brutal end of metalcore with plenty of deathcore parts and absolutely no crooning. As devastating as the music may be, it's not devoid of melody; the Swedish style melodic twin guitar l...

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VELVET REVOLVER, DISTURBED, ALICE IN CHAINS Members Jam With CAMP FREDDY In Hollywood

VELVET REVOLVER members Slash and Scott Weiland, along with Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS),David Draiman (DISTURBED) and Billy Duffy (THE CULT),were among the special guests during CAMP FREDDY performance at the X Games party on Friday, August 5 at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, Californi...

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Late AC/DC Singer BON SCOTT's Birth Certificate Donated To Museum Tribute

According to TheCourier.co.uk, an official extract from late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott's birth certificate has been donated to Angus museum's tribute to Scott in Kirriemuir, Scotland — Bon's birthplace and home of his family in his early years. It was donated to the museum by the General Register Off...

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SWORN ENEMY Sign With ABACUS RECORDINGS

SWORN ENEMY have inked a deal with Abacus Recordings. The band is currently out on a headlining tour with FULL BLOWN CHAOS and SCARS OF TOMORROW, which will take the band all over the U.S. ending with their performance at this year's Hellfest in New Jersey. The band recently finished up their sophom...

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A NEW REVOLUTION: Former SLAVES ON DOPE, UNLOCO Members To Hit The Road

A NEW REVOLUTION, the new Austin, Texas-based band featuring former SLAVES ON DOPE members Frank "Frankie" Salvaggio (bass) and Rob Urbani (drums),along with ex-UNLOCO singer Joey Duenas, have uploaded their cover of NEW ORDER's "True Faith" at this location. A NEW REVOLUTION recently completed a f...