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MÖTLEY CRÜE, W.A.S.P., CINDERELLA, DEF LEPPARD 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: MÖTLEY CRÜE, SUM 41 Venue: White River Amphitheatre City/State: Auburn, Wash. Date: July 30, 2005 Attendance: 9,885 Capacity: 19,717 Artist/Event: W.A.S.P., L.A. G...August 18, 2005
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Extend SPINEFARM Deal
According to a posting at the CHILDREN OF BODOM fan site Scythes-Of-Bodom.com, CHILDREN OF BODOM have signed a three-album extension to their deal with Spinefarm Records. Theo Roos, the head of Universal Music Scandinavia and Benelux, commented on the new deal, "We are very excited and happy that CH...August 16, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Part Ways With Longtime Management
After spending most of their career under the management of Peter Mensch and Cliff Bernstein at Q-Prime Management, DEF LEPPARD have jumped ship to sign with Trudy Green at HK Management, according to Hits Daily Double. HK, which is now part of Irving Azoff's Frontline Management, has looked after s...August 15, 2005
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CHILDREN OF BODOM: Cover Of BRITNEY SPEARS' 'Oops I Did It Again' Available For Download
A radio-broadcast-quality MP3 of CHILDREN OF BODOM's cover of the BRITNEY SPEARS hit "Oops I Did It Again", which appears on CHILDREN OF BODOM's "In Your Face" single, is available for download at this location. The "In Your Face" single, which is scheduled for release in Finland on August 17 via Sp...August 10, 2005
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H.I.M.: 'Wings Of A Butterfly' Single Due In Early September
Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. will release their new single, "Wings of a Butterfly", in the U.K. on September 12. It will be available in three formats: Two-Track CD Single: 01. Wings of a Butterfly 02. Poison Heart Maxi CD single (enhanced): 01. Wings of a Butterfly 02. And Love Said No (616 versio...August 6, 2005
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Cover POISON?
According to Germany's Rock Hard magazine, CHILDREN OF BODOM laid down a cover version of the POISON hit single "Talk Dirty to Me" during the recording sessions for their new album, "Are You Dead Yet?". The song is expected to surface on the Japanese version of the new CD, which will also contain a...August 5, 2005
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DIVINE EMPIRE: 'Method Of Execution' To Receive U.S. Release In November
Phoenix, Arizona-based Crash Music, Inc. has announced that they have signed a licensing agreement with Century Media Records to issue in the U.S. the new DIVINE EMPIRE album, "Method of Execution". A November 1 release is expected. Produced once again by Jeremy Staska (MALEVOLENT CREATION, HATEPLOW...August 5, 2005
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ABSU: North American Release Date Announced For Two-CD/LP Anthology Of Rarities
The End Records has set an October 11 North American release date for a new double CD/LP anthology from Texan occult metallers ABSU, entitled "Mythological Occult Metal: 1991-2001". The collection of songs, compiled by Equitant and remastered by Proscriptor, will feature tracks recorded by the band...July 29, 2005
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SCAVENGER Finalizing Record Deal
SCAVENGER, the Danish death/thrash project featuring Flemming C. Lund (INVOCATOR, ex-AUTUMN LEAVES) on rhythm/lead guitar, Kasper Thomsen (RAUNCHY) on vocals, Boris Tandrup (SUBMISSION, SLUGS, ex-AUTUMN LEAVES) on bass, and Morten Løwe Sørensen (SUBMISSION, SLUGS, STRANGLER) on drums, are "currently...July 29, 2005
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C.C. DEVILLE's SAMANTHA 7 To Reunite For One-Off Performance In Hollywood
On Sunday, July 31, Happening Harry and the world-famous Cat Club in Hollywood will present a very special show — a one-night-only reunion of the original members of SAMANTHA 7: C.C. DeVille, Krys Baratto and Francis Ruiz. Leader C.C. DeVille (POISON) has put SAMANTHA 7 back together for this one ni...July 25, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's SIXX Calls TV Interviewer An 'A..Hole': Video Available
A disastrous interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE members Nikki Sixx (bass) and Mick Mars (guitar),which aired live on the Fox 2 TV network recently, has been posted online at this location (Windows Media). Sixx and Mars, who are introduced at the beginning of the interview as "two of the most popular member...July 20, 2005
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JASON BLACHOWICZ Announces New DIVINE EMPIRE Lineup
DIVINE EMPIRE bassist/vocalist Jason Blachowicz (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION) has announced the addition of Marco Martell (guitar),David Kinkade (drums) (both from Chicago) and Frank Cusimano (guitar; from Pennsylvania) to the group's ranks. "All three guys have flown in this past weekend for the try ou...July 17, 2005
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The JUDAS PRIEST Trial: 15 Years Later
Lenita Powers of the Reno Gazette-Journal has issued the following report: Fifteen years ago, Reno became the focus of a high-profile lawsuit that charged the British heavy metal group JUDAS PRIEST with hiding subliminal messages in its music that led to the deaths of two fans. As JUDAS PRIEST retur...July 1, 2005
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LED ZEPPELIN, AC/DC, AEROSMITH, METALLICA Are Top-Selling Metal/Hard Rock Artists In U.S.
The RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) recently updated their list of top-selling music artists in the United States. The following are the cumulative album sales totals for the most popular heavy metal/hard rock arists in the U.S. (sales totals are in millions): #3: LED ZEPPELIN 107.5...June 28, 2005
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BRET MICHAELS Attracts Added Attention For Film Role
Actor and producer Rikki Lee Travolta of the famous entertainment family was a key focal point in the VIP section of singer Bret Michaels' concert performance at famed Joe's Bar in Chicago on Saturday, June 25. Travolta previously appeared at Michaels' November Chicago concert date while scouting th...June 28, 2005