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Former LED ZEPPELIN Guitarist To Open Cathedral Exhibition

IrishExaminer.com is reporting that former LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page has confirmed that that he will be in Cork, Ireland to launch a celebration of the work of the architect who designed the city’s landmark St Fin Barre's Cathedral. Page, who is said to be a huge fan of English architect Wil...

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VH1 To Air Four-Part 'Definitive History' Of Heavy Metal

VH1 has announced plans to launch "VH1 Rock Docs", an all-new slate of high-end feature-length programs in 2006. Each of the docs will reveal an untold story in the history of rock and hip-hop music, combining never-before-seen footage with a unique and unconventional narrative approach. The documen...

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Former GORGOROTH Drummer Pens Book About Norwegian Black Metal Scene

Norway's Aftenposten is reporting that former GORGOROTH drummer Erlend Erichsen is coming out with his debut novel, which focues on the black metal music scene. Entitled "National Satanist" (Nasjonalsatanisten),Erichsen's debut book already is being translated into French. Publishing house Damm is...

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GWAR: More 20th Anniversary Tour Dates Announced

Mutant metal-masters GWAR are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their rebirth on Earth with a triumphant tour of their most depraved stomping grounds. Beginning October 7 and lasting until everything is dead, North America shall reel under the savage assault of GWAR, the most dangerous band in thi...

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RUSH's GEDDY LEE, MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Interviewed For 'Ringers: Lord Of The Fans' DVD

According to a posting on the RUSH fan site Power Windows, RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee and MOTÖRHEAD frontman Lemmy Kilmister are among the musicians interviewed for the "Ringers: Lord of the Fans" DVD, an award-winning film which charts the incredible influence and ripple-effect that "Lord of t...

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CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Frontman Awaiting Word On When He Can Return Home

CORROSION OF CONFORMITY have been forced by Hurricane Katrina to postpone their scheduled European tour with MOTÖRHEAD. A New Orleans resident, C.O.C. lead vocalist/guitarist Pepper Keenan evacuated the city with his family, leaving behind his house and Magazine Street bar, Le Bon Temps Roulé. Keena...

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FIREBALL MINISTRY Announce Two Fall Missions

Having just completed a five-week nationwide tour alongside CKY, the Los Angeles-based hard rock quartet FIREBALL MINISTRY — whose new album, "Their Rock Is Not Our Rock", will be released on Oct. 18 — will return to the road next month for back-to-back fall tours. Beginning on Oct. 9, the group wil...

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HENRY ROLLINS' IFC Series Gets Revamped

MTV.com is reporting that Henry Rollins' Independent Film Channel series "Henry's Film Corner" is getting something of a revamping. "The Henry Rollins Show", which will launch in March, will incorporate a wider range of guests, a more expansive array of topics, and musical performances. Rollins will...

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FIREBALL MINISTRY, INTO ETERNITY Added To OPETH's North American Tour

FIREBALL MINISTRY and INTO ETERNITY have been added to the North American leg of OPETH's "Ghost Reveries World Tour". The outing begins on October 9 in Phoenix, Arizona and will run through mid-November 2005. Supporting the band directly on this run will be PELICAN (through October 22) then NEVERMOR...

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SOULFLY: U.S. Tour Dates Announced

The first dates have been announced for SOULFLY's upcoming U.S. tour in support of their "Dark Ages" album. Support at all dates will come from THROWDOWN, BLOODSIMPLE and INCITE (a local Arizona band fronted by Ritchie Cavalera, (stepson of SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera). The dates are as follows: Oc...

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KISS Legend GENE SIMMONS To Serve As Co-Managing Director Of New Boxing Venture

Los Angeles-based BBKO Ltd. has officially announced the active participation of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons as co-managing director of the company. BBKO is a 21st-century boxing venture that seeks to broaden the sport beyond its traditional ring by infusing it with equally hard-hitting enter...

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OLD MAN'S CHILD: New Song Available For Download

A brand-new OLD MAN'S CHILD track, entitled "Enslaved and Condemned", has been made available for download at this location (MP3, 4 MB). "Enslaved and Condemned" comes off the Norwegian band's upcoming album, "Vermin", due in Europe on October 18 via Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2003's "I...

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NEVERMORE To Support OPETH On Second Half Of North American Tour

NEVERMORE have been confirmed as the support act for OPETH on the second leg of the Swedish band's upcoming North American tour, beginning with the October 24 date in Lawrence, Kansas. All dates prior to October 24 will feature PELICAN in the support slot. The dates are as follows: OPETH w/ PELICAN:...

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DISTURBED, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY: Jägermeister Music Tour Dates Announced

The dates have been announced for DISTURBED's Jägermeister Music Tour, featuring CORROSION OF CONFORMITY in the opening slot. They are as follows: Nov. 04 - Minneapolis, MN - First Ave Nov. 05 - Minneapolis, MN - First Ave Nov. 07 - Kansas City, KS - Memorial Hall Nov. 08 - St. Louis, MO - Pagent .....

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WHITE SKULL Begin Recording New Album

Long-running Italian metallers WHITE SKULL have entered Remaster Studio in Vicenza to begin recording their new album for an early 2006 release. The follow-up to 2004's "The XIII Skull" will be a concept album about Celtic history and culture. WHITE SKULL are currently unsigned, having parted ways w...