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TRENT REZNOR, AUDIOSLAVE, STAIND Perform On 'ReAct Now' Telethon: Video Available
MJI Interactive is reporting that NINE INCH NAILS frontman Trent Reznor's touching performance of "Hurt" and RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS' acoustic rendition of "Under the Bridge" were among the many highlights of Saturday's "ReAct Now: Music & Relief" telethon to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina....September 13, 2005
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METAL INSURGENCE TOUR Schedules Hurricane Relief Concert
The Metal Insurgence Tour, featuring JON OLIVA'S PAIN (led by SAVATAGE mastermind Jon Oliva),CHRIS CAFFERY'S FACES (solo project of SAVATAGE/TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA guitarist Chris Caffery),and BEYOND FEAR (fronted by former JUDAS PRIEST and current ICED EARTH vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens),will p...September 13, 2005
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VORTEX Sign With GALY RECORDS
VORTEX, the new Rimouski, Quebec-based band featuring current and former members of JERKS, MENTAL DISORDER, ASTRAL GATES and FOOT CLAN, have inked a deal with Galy Records. The group, who are influenced by such acts as HATEBREED, HEAVEN SHALL BURN, OBITUARY, SLAYER and GOD FORBID, recorded their new...September 11, 2005
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BEYOND FEAR To Play Special Headlining Show In Minneapolis
Tim "Ripper" Owens, current lead singer of ICED EARTH and former singer of JUDAS PRIEST, will be making a special appearance in Minneapolis, Minnesota with his side-project band BEYOND FEAR. BEYOND FEAR will perform on Sunday, September 25, at the Star Central nightclub in Columbia Heights, Minnesot...September 8, 2005
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NINE INCH NAILS Frontman: 'To See A Place You Love Destroyed Is Overwhelming'
NINE INCH NAILS mainman Trent Reznor has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "I'm truly at a loss for words right now. To see a place you love and have spent a good portion of your life in [New Orleans] destroyed… is overwhelming. My heart goes out to everyone involved in ....September 2, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER To Perform Benefit Concert For Hurricane Victims
On Tuesday, September 6, VELVET REVOLVER will perform a benefit concert for victims of 2005 hurricanes, including Katrina, at the Hard Rock Live concert venue in Orlando. The supergroup, comprised of former members of GUNS N' ROSES Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum, frontman Scott Weiland, formerly...September 2, 2005
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PILEDRIVER Replace EXCITER At Toronto's GATES OF HELL Festival
Reunited classic Canadian metallers PILEDRIVER will be replacing EXCITER on the billing of the Gates of Hell 2005 festival, set to take place Saturday, September 17 at the Reverb/Kathedral club (651 Queen St.) in Toronto, Ontario. The complete lineup for the festival is as follows: NUCLEAR ASSAULT A...September 1, 2005
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I.C.E. Part Ways With CRASH MUSIC, Seek New Label Home
Maryland-based black metallers I.C.E. (IMPERIAL CRYSTALLINE ENTOMBMENT) have parted ways with Crash Music Inc. According to a posting on the group's web site, the band's management "is currently in search of a label that will help to fulfill the needs and goals of the band as help spread the gospel...August 29, 2005
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KATAKLYSM: PIGGY Was 'The Nicest Guy You Could Meet'
Canadian death metallers KATAKLYSM have issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "It's with great sadness that we have learned today that Denis (a.k.a. 'Piggy') has passed away. The impact of his guitar influence was felt worldwide. His work in...August 27, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Schedules U.K. Drum Clinic
According to a posting at MaidenFans.com, IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain has scheduled a drum clinic on September 26 in Brighton, England. The event, which is being sponsored by GAK, will also include an appearance by RAGE drummer Mike Terrana. The clinic will take place at Komedia, Gardner Stree...August 22, 2005
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ROB ZOMBIE, MÖTLEY CRÜE To Perform On New VH1 CLASSIC Show
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that ROB ZOMBIE, MÖTLEY CRÜE, INCUBUS and SMASHING PUMPKINS founder Billy Corgan are among the artists who will tape performances for a new VH1 Classic program called "Decades Rock Live". Each one-hour segment will spotlight an influential rock or soul artist of th...August 18, 2005
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PITTS VS. PREPS: Former EXHORDER Frontman To Perform At New Orleans' HOUSE OF SHOCK METAL FEST
PITTS VS. PREPS, the Louisiana-based band featuring former EXHORDER/FLOODGATE frontman Kyle Thomas, will be performing at the House of Shock Metal Fest on Saturday, August 20 at Twiropa in New Orleans, Louisiana. Also scheduled to appear at the festival are ATONE PAIN TRIBE, SHEDDING OLD SKIN, 11 RE...August 15, 2005
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DREAMS OF DAMNATION, ECLIPSE ETERNAL Confirmed For Toronto's GATES OF HELL Festival
DREAMS OF DAMNATION (featuring former DARK ANGEL guitarist Jim Durkin),ECLIPSE ETERNAL, ESCHATUS and DEAD OF WINTER have been confirmed for the Gates of Hell 2005 festival, set to take place Saturday, September 17 at the Reverb/Kathedral club (651 Queen St.) in Toronto, Ontario. The complete lineup...August 14, 2005
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VINTERSORG Explores 'Progressive Rock' With WATERFIELD
BORKNAGAR/VINTERSORG frontman Andreas Hedlund (a.k.a. Vintersorg) has announced plans to release a "progressive rock" album under the WATERFIELD band moniker. An excerpt from the WATERFIELD biography follows: "The project started out as an experiment and a location for relaxation, without any pressu...August 14, 2005
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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist To Appear On PINK FLOYD Tribute
DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse appears on a tribute to PINK FLOYD's "The Wall", called "Back Against the Wall". Former YES member Billy Sherwood produced the tribute, which also features Chris Squire, Rick Wakeman, Steve Howe, and Alan White from YES, Robby Krieger from THE DOORS, Ian Anderson fr...August 11, 2005