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Female Tribute Bands Pay Homage To Classic Rock/Metal Acts On 'Girls Got Rhythm'
On the heels of its third anniversary, Liquor and Poker Music — the "rock" arm of the Century Family — commemorates the occasion with a celebration of its two favorite subjects: women and rock 'n' roll. Specifically, the label has assembled its first compilation, a collection of female tribute bands...July 17, 2006
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Former SKID ROW Drummer PHIL VARONE: 'If You Can't Laugh At Yourself, It's Pretty Sad'
Former SKID ROW/SAIGON KICK drummer Phil Varone, who recently retired from music in order to start a new career in stand-up comedy, has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "As I move on to a new career in comedy, I've been reminiscing about the old days being one of them damn rock and...July 17, 2006
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DISILLUSION Hard At Work On Sophomore Album
DISILLUSION, the prog-death band from Leipzig, Germany, is hard at work on its as-yet-untitled sophomore album, due on October 23 via Metal Blade Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Back to Times of Splendor" will be completed before the end of July, and the record will be mastered in August by one of...July 17, 2006
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The Art of Agony
What the hell is it with New Jersey? REVENANT, RIPPING CORPSE, HUMAN REMAINS, NOKTURNEL… this state has been responsible for some really twisted, ripping death/thrash. And lest you think that era is long gone, another voice from the past has made itself known in the modern day — VICIOUS CIRCLE, form...July 17, 2006
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The Scar is our Watermark
Once upon a time there were three Detroit youths by the names of Sean H. (vocals/guitar),Brian Repa (drums/destruction),and Nathan Miller (bass) that took a primal hardcore aesthetic and twisted it into forms unrecognizable by the human ear, reeking havoc on conventional forms of entertainment and...July 17, 2006
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OZZFEST: '10th Anniversary' Special To Air On MuchMoreMusic Tonight
MuchMoreMusic will air the "Ozzfest 10th Anniversary" special tonight at 9:30 p.m., with repeat airings scheduled for tomorrow (July 17) at 12:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The official program synopsis reads as follows: "The longest running rock tour in history celebrates 10 years on the road! Featuring li...July 16, 2006
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GRIMFIST Vocalist FREDIABLO: 'I Am Fed Up As Hell With Sh*t Regarding Metal Music'
GRIMFIST vocalist Frediablo (GORELORD, ex-NECROPHAGIA) has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "The time I knew would come has arrived. I am fed up as hell with shit regarding metal music. I have no inspiration left whatsoever!!!! Just the thought of having to be 'productive' makes...July 13, 2006
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'Real' SUPERNOVA Sues 'Rock Star: Supernova' Producers, Bandmembers
Chris Harris of MTV.com is reporting that nine days before the July 5 broadcast premiere of Mark Burnett's "Rock Star: Supernova" on CBS, the three members of Orange County, California, punk trio SUPERNOVA — who formed back in 1989 and released four albums, including 2000's "Pop as a Weapon" — filed...July 11, 2006
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KISS: New Japanese TV Interview Posted Online
KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons were recently interviewed for the Japanese TV show "Eigo De Shabera Night". The interview was conducted by Japanese actress Tamura Eriko, who is now based in the U.S. Watch the four-minute segment at YouTube.com. This month's four-city KISS tour of Japan ha...July 11, 2006
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Guitar Signed By DEEP PURPLE Auctioned For Charity
Mick Box of URIAH HEEP has collected a bunch of famous names in rock to sign a white Telecaster which will be sold on eBay with the proceeds going to a cancer charity. Among the people who signed the guitar is the current lineup of DEEP PURPLE and David Coverdale (WHITESNAKE, ex-DEEP PURPLE). ...July 10, 2006
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'Death' Rapper NECRO Talks About Project With Ex-SEPULTURA Drummer IGOR CAVALERA
Steve Saks of LivingForMetal.com recently conducted an interview with Brooklyn "death rapper" NECRO regarding his "The Circle of Tyrants" CD — featuring contributions from current and former members of TESTAMENT, BLACK SABBATH and SEPULTURA — plus his upcoming project with ex-SEPULTURA drummer Igor...July 7, 2006
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KISS: 'Rising Sun Tour '06' Merchandise To Premiere This Week
This month's four-city KISS tour of Japan has been dubbed the "Rising Sun Tour '06". KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, will exclusively premiere all of the KISS Japan tour merchandise over the next several days leading up to the trek, which begins July 18 in Nagoya at Rainbow Hall. Currently...July 7, 2006
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STRYPER Frontman: 'It's An Amazing Opportunity To Share The Message Of Christ With The World'
MelodicRock.com is reporting that STRYPER frontman Michael Sweet has completed work on a new solo album, entitled "Him", due on August 1 through Infinity/Central South. Two songs are being shipped to Christian AC and Christian hit radio — "Take My Life" and "Calvary". According to Sweet, "They will...July 5, 2006
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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'I Don't Have Anything To Say With STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Anymore'
Niko Kaartinen of Finland's Imperiumi webzine recently conducted an interview with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mastermind Devin Townsend. A few excerpts from the chat follow (translated from Finnish by Mike Portnoy forum member "tommidt"): Imperiumi: "The New Black" is STRAPPING YOUNG LAD's fifth and final...July 4, 2006
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SEBASTIAN BACH Comments On 'SuperGroup' Season Finale
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has commented on the season finale of "SuperGroup", the VH1 "reality" TV program starring Bach, ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, Ted Nugent, ex-BIOHAZARD bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld and drummer Jason Bonham (BONHAM, UFO, FOREIGNER). Filming for the program comm...July 3, 2006
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