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THE WILDHEARTS To Support THE DARKNESS In The U.S.

THE WILDHEARTS have been officially tapped to open for THE DARKNESS on their upcoming U.S. tour. As a result, many of the shows on THE WILDHEARTS' originally announced U.S. tour have had to be cancelled. Commented THE WILDHEARTS frontman Ginger: "I apologize on behalf of the band and management for...
February 26, 2004
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GUNS N' ROSES Keyboardist To Embark On Solo Tour

GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed will be launching an East Coast solo tour on March 18. Backing Reed at all the dates will be Los Angeles-based rockers FASTMASTER (web site),who will also be the opening band on the tour. FASTMASTER includes Matt Starr and Alex Grossi from BEAUTIFUL CREATURES on...
February 25, 2004
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P.O.D. To Kick Off Headlining Tour In May, LACUNA COIL, BLINDSIDE To Support

P.O.D. will embark on their "Payable On Death" U.S. theater tour beginning May 1 in Denver, Colorado. Support at all dates will come from Sweden's BLINDSIDE, Italy's LACUNA COIL and HAZEN STREET, the new hardcore "supergroup" featuring Chad Gilbert (NEW FOUND GLORY) and David Kennedy (BOX CAR RACER)...
February 20, 2004
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QUEENSRŸCHE: More U.S. Dates Announced

QUEENSRŸCHE have announced more dates for their upcoming U.S. tour. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Apr. 15 - State Theatre – Detroit, MI Apr. 16 - House of Blues - Chicago IL Apr. 17 - House of Blues – Chicago, IL Apr. 18 - Newport Music Hall – Columbus, OH Apr. 20 - ...
February 20, 2004
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Report: United By Love Of Heavy Metal Music, Bound By Tragedy

Bella English of the Boston Globe reports that a year ago, many of them were strangers. Fate, and fire, brought them together. United by a love of heavy metal music, they were at the Station Nightclub last Feb. 20 to see the band GREAT WHITE. Around 11 p.m., just after lead singer Jack Russell had ....
February 19, 2004
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RUSH: 30th Anniversary Tour Details Revealed!

As promised, RUSH have revealed the first details of their 30th Anniversary Tour via their official web site, Rush.com. Around 40 North American dates have been scheduled so far, beginning on May 28 in Charlotte, NC and concluding on August 22 in the band's hometown of Toronto, Canada. Also availabl...
February 18, 2004
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STEVEN TYLER To Appear In 'Get Shorty' Sequel

The Boston Herald reports AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler had filmed a few scenes with John Travolta in his new flick "Be Cool" while in Los Angeles for the Grammy Awards. The movie is a sequel to "Get Shorty", which is based on the Elmore Leonard bestseller. "Leonard is a pal, he was always hanging...
February 13, 2004
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MELIAH RAGE Film Video On Set Of Horror Film

Heavy metal and horror films are a perfect match, and MELIAH RAGE have proven it by filming a new music video on the set of a vampire movie. The Boston-based MELIAH RAGE — vocalist Paul Souza, guitarist Anthony Nichols, guitarist Jim Koury, bass guitarist Jesse Johnson and drummer Barry Spillberg —...
February 12, 2004
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UPDATED: SLIPKNOT, FEAR FACTORY, CHIMAIRA To Team Up For JÄGERMEISTER MUSIC TOUR

It's official: SLIPKNOT will top the bill for the fourth installment of the Jägermeister Music Tour, beginning March 30 in Orlando, Florida, a Roadrunner Records spokesperson has confirmed to MTV.com. FEAR FACTORY and CHIMAIRA are also onboard for the five-week trek (as first reported here yesterday...
February 6, 2004
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AC/DC: 'Back In Black' Released On DualDisc

According to the AC/DC fan site Crabsody In Blue, Sony Music have apparently released a few titles on a new form of CD/DVD disc called DualDisc. Included in the thirteen titles that have been released in a test market of Boston and Seattle is AC/DC's "Back in Black" album. DualDiscs appears to be .....
February 5, 2004
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HENRY ROLLINS Seeking New Members For His Band

Punk rock icon Henry Rollins, currently in the middle of a spoken-word tour, has revealed to The Ithaca Journal that he is in the process of looking for new group members to back him up. "As far as my musical pursuits, I am a mediocre talent," he said, "But at least I give it my ...
February 5, 2004
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Report: Money Raised For Victims Of GREAT WHITE Nightclub Fire Ends Up In Court

The Associated Press is reporting that nearly $6,000 raised at a concert to benefit victims of The Station nightclub fire is sitting in a Boston bank account while the Massachusetts attorney general's office reviews a lawsuit disputing who should receive the funds. The parties involved in the lawsui...
February 1, 2004
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GODSMACK To Make Acoustic Appearance Following BRUINS Vs PANTHERS Game

GODSMACK will make a special acoustic appearance immediately following the Boston Bruins vs. Florida Panthers game on February 23 at the FleetCenter as an exclusive, first-taste for Bruins fans of their upcoming album, "The Other Side". "We're dropping the album on March 16," GODSMACK frontman Sully...
January 31, 2004
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DREAM THEATER Add Tour Dates

DREAM THEATER have added more dates to their forthcoming North American tour. The group's current itinerary looks as follows: Mar. 02 - Seattle, WA @ Moore Theater Mar. 03 - Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater Mar. 05 - San Francisco, CA @ Warfield Theater Mar. 06 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Pantages Theate...
January 28, 2004
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RELAPSE RECORDS Announces 'Contamination Tour 2004'

Relapse Records has announced plans for the "Contamination Tour 2004", a 14-city tour comprised completely of acts on the label's burgeoning roster. The two-week jaunt is the first of several planned 2004 Relapse label tours and begins March 12 in Salt Lake City, UT, running through March 28 in San...
January 27, 2004