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KORN: 'Hip-Hop Tribute' Due In June

Tribute Sounds has set a June 26, 2007 release date for the "Hip-Hop Tribute to Korn" CD. The disc will feature various hip-hop artists covering KORN songs. The same label has previously released hip-hop tributes to METALLICA (audio samples),JIMI HENDRIX, AC/DC (audio samples),DEF LEPPARD (audio s...

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TOOL Confirmed For Milwaukee's SUMMERFEST

Dave Tianen of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that TOOL will fill one of the remaining slots in Summerfest's 2007 main stage lineup. TOOL will play the Marcus Amphitheater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on July 4. Tickets for the date will go on sale on May 5 at noon through Ticketmaster, Ticketmas...

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EVERGREY: New Video Interview Available

A video interview with EVERGREY vocalist/guitarist Tom Englund and keyboardist Rikard Zander, filmed on April 21 at Preoteasa in Bucharest, Romania, is available for viewing online at Metalhead.ro. More than 200 photos from EVERGREY's Bucharest concert have been posted online at this location. Video...

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EVERGREY: Bucharest Concert Video Footage, Photos Posted Online

More than 200 photos from EVERGREY's April 21 concert at Sala Preotasa in Bucharest, Romania have been posted online at Metalhead.ro. Video footage from the show can be found at YouTube. EVERGREY recently parted ways with bassist Fredrik Larsson only nine months after he was recruited as the replace...

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HATEBREED Guitarist Releases New XO SKELETONS Track

XO SKELETONS, the experimental/hip hop band featuring HATEBREED guitarist Sean Martin, has posted a new song, entitled "Running out of Birthdays", on its MySpace page. Sean Martin is a musician/beat maker/producer who recently joined forces with Keith Isola and John Oakes of Freeze Artist Management...

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DEEP PURPLE Cancels MOONDANCE JAM Appearance

DEEP PURPLE has cancelled its previously announced appearance at the Moondance Jam festival, set to take place July 11-14 in Walker, MN. According to a posting on the event's web site, DEEP PURPLE originally confirmed their participation in the event based on the fact they would be participating in...

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ALICE IN CHAINS, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE To Perform 'Tribute' Sets At 'VH1 Rock Honors'

ALICE IN CHAINS and QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE have been added to the list of artists who will take the stage for tribute performances at the second annual "VH1 Rock Honors". This year's celebration will honor the music and influence of OZZY OSBOURNE, GENESIS, HEART and ZZ TOP. These honorees will perf...

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DEF LEPPARD: Summer Tour Dates Announced

Following on the heels of their massively successful 2006 concert tour, DEF LEPPARD, one of rock's most exciting bands, have announced a mega summer concert tour that is set to hit all corners of the United States, as well as Canada. This year's outing will include 50 dates, kicking off on June 27 i...

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I-DEF-I Announces U.K. Album-Launch Shows

Manchester, U.K.-based metallers I-DEF-I will play a series of album-launch shows in May to support the release of their debut full-length, "In the Light of a New Day", due on April 23 via Copro Records. The follow-up to last year's critically acclaimed mini-album "Bloodlust Casualty", "In the Light...

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EVERGREY: Bassist-Less Once Again

Swedish metallers EVERGREY have officially parted ways with bassist Fredrik Larsson — only nine months after he was recruited as the replacement for Michael Håkansson. A new bassist has not yet been announced, but none of the band's upcoming live activities are expected to be affected by this change...

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Former SCORPIONS Drummer: 'After I Left The Band, They Didn't Have Any More Hits'

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with former SCORPIONS drummer Herman Rarebell. A couple of excerpts follow: On touring extensively in the States on the strength of "Animal Magnetism": "We were special guests for TED NUGENT, AC/DC and AEROSMITH. Our opening act wa...

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DEF LEPPARD's 'Rock Brigade' Musical Style; Video Available

A video clip of Craig High School (Janesville, Wisconsin) show choir Spotlighters performing its rendition of DEF LEPPARD's "Rock Brigade" has been posted online at YouTube. According to The Janesville Gazette, Craig High School's Spotlighters are a show choir, but the comparison with a sports team...

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SOULFLY Mainman Discusses Upcoming Album

For the past month, SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera has been holed up inside his home in Arizona writing songs for the band's next album, recording demos, and letting his creativity flow. The following question-and-answer session with Max was posted on the group's official web site, SoulflyWeb.com: Q:...

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TRIVIUM Guitarist 'Stoked' About Upcoming European Headlining Tour

TRIVIUM guitarist Corey Beaulieu has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "We've been home for a couple days getting our shit together before heading off to Ireland to start our European and U.K. headlining The Crusade World Tour 2007 along with very special guests and thras...

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BAM MARGERA To Host 'VH1 Rock Honors'

Bam Margera ("Jackass", "Viva La Bam") has been tapped to host "VH1 Rock Honors". The second annual show, which pays homage to the legends who influenced the sound of rock, will honor OZZY OSBOURNE, GENESIS, HEART, and ZZ TOP. These honorees will perform live, along with tribute bands NICKELBACK, GR...