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GENE SIMMONS: Songs On 'Family Jewels' Bonus CD Detailed

According to KISS FAQ — a fan-run site that offers "historical facts, some embellished myths, terrific personal opinions and just plain lots of stuff to read" — people receiving the deluxe edition of season one of "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" are receiving an audio treat. The package includes a bonu...

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SEPULTURA To Headline Argentina's MONSTERS METAL ROCK 2007 Festival

Brazilian thrashers SEPULTURA have been confrmed as the headliners of the "Monsters Metal Rock 2007" festival, set to take place January 13, 2007 at the Racing Club Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The featival billing is shaping up as follows: SEPULTURA IAN RENACER RAZONES BROCKEN BRUTHAL 6 SKIN...

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LORDI Nominated For Five NRJ Radio Awards

Finnish "monster" metal band LORDI has been nominated in several categories in the NRJ radio awards 2007, which will be held on January 19, 2007 in Helsinki, Finland. The show will be broadcast from Hartwall Arena where the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest will be held. LORDI has received nods in the fo...

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RIK EMMETT: Limited-Edition Guitar Celebrates DEAN's 30-Year Anniversary

Celebrating its rich history of rock guitars, Dean Guitars has released a limited-edition Rik Emmett model, a white Dean V — one of Dean's most iconic pieces in its 30-year history. "Rik Emmett was the frontman and guitarist of the popular '80s Canada-based, three-piece rock band TRIUMPH," said Dean...

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LORDI Guitarist Comments On 'Shadowgrounds' PC Game Soundtrack

Amen — guitarist for Finnish monster hard rock act LORDI — recently commented about his involvement on the soundtrack for the PC game "Shadowgrounds". "I was asked to add some live and loud guitar into the game's music and I didn't even have to think about it for a minute," says the mummified axe-sl...

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SAHG: In Writing Mode

Norwegian heavy rockers SAHG, featuring members of GORGOROTH, MANNGARD and AUDREY HORNE, have issued the following update: "SAHG is currently writing and rehearsing songs for the second album, which for the time being is due for release autumn 2007. The new material is quickly taking shape, and we p...

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METALLICA's 'Videos' Beats SLIPKNOT's 'Voliminal' On Music Video Chart

METALLICA's first-ever collection of all its music videos, called "The Videos 1989-2004", sold more than 28,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 3 on Billboard's Top Music Video chart. The DVD contains all 21 of the band's videos, from 1989's "One" to...

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SCORPIONS In Talks To Play Next Year's OZZFEST?

Pat Martin of Sacramento's 98 Rock KRXQ reported on his radio show on Tuesday (Dec. 12) that veteran German hard rockers SCORPIONS are in talks to play next year's Ozzfest. "My source was a friend in the recording studio with the band, who gave him the news," Pat explained to a SCORPIONS fan who con...

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ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY Explains EYEHATEGOD Tribute Album Selection

ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY has issued the following update: "A while back we were asked to be part of an EYEHATEGOD tribute project. Of course we said yes. EYEHATEGOD were a big inspiration to ALABAMA THUNDERPUSSY early on and we are honored to be a part of this thing. "When we recorded our track, 'Godson...

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Bassist RUDY SARZO Talks About Playing With DIO, Family Life

Saviours of Rock recently conducted an interview with bassist Rudy Sarzo (DIO, QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Saviours of Rock: So you're on with dio now, hows that been going? Sarzo: It's been going fantastic. What can I tell you?! I'm such a big...

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LORDI Signs North American Deal With THE END RECORDS

LORDI, Finland's monster rock 'n' roll extravaganza and winners of the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest, has signed a North American deal with The End Records. Since winning Eurovision, LORDI's popularity has grown to gargantuan heights, with the band conquering numerous European charts and a six-week s...

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INSISION Seeks Second Guitarist

Swedish death metal act INSISION is seeking a second guitarist. A posting on the band's web site reads as follows: "We are currently looking for a person who can step up and handle the second guitar for INSISION. This person should have experience of playing in bands and on stage, age 25+ (with some...

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PAIN OF SALVATION, MASTERPLAN, SILENT FORCE Singers Featured On New GENIUS CD

PAIN OF SALVATION's Daniel Gildenlöw and Jorn Lande (ex-MASTERPLAN) are among the guest musicians appearing on the third and final episode of the GENIUS rock opera, written and performed by the Italian multitalented musician Daniele Liverani. Due on February 16, 2007 via Frontiers Records, this last...

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SHADOWS FALL Frontman: New Album Is 'As Complete A Metal Record As Possible'

SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair has issued the following update: "We are back in [Massachusetts]. Just in time for the snow and cold weather! Perfect timing. "After six weeks on the West Coast recording the new album 'Threads of Life' with Nick Raskulinecz [FOO FIGHTERS, STONE SOUR, RUSH] at Studio...

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MOTÖRHEAD Headlines Special Concert In Lingen

MOTÖRHEAD headlined a special concert last Friday (Dec. 8) in the town of Lingen in Northern Germany. Europe's leading rock mail order business, E.M.P., organized a monster party in the Emslandhallen to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its successful business. MOTÖRHEAD reportedly performed in fron...