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SEVEN WITCHES Guitarist JACK FROST To Release Solo Album Next Month
Guitarist Jack Frost is certainly one of the hardest working guitarists in heavy metal today. In addition to playing on, mixing, and producing albums with his band, SEVEN WITCHES (which formerly included Joey Vera of ARMORED SAINT),Frost has also lent his guitar talents to the likes of SAVATAGE, ME...July 18, 2006
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EVANESCENCE: 'The Open Door' Trailer Available
AOL Music News reports that EVANESCENCE is offering a taste of its new album, "The Open Door", in a movie-like teaser featuring the track "Lacrymosa". Watch the trailer at AOL.com, YouTube.com. "The Open Door" is scheduled for release on October 3 via Wind-Up. The band's second major label offering,...July 17, 2006
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CIRCUS OF POWER Schedule First New York City Show In Over 12 Years
CIRCUS OF POWER — Alex Mitchell (vocals),Ricky Beck Mahler (guitar),Gary Sunshine (guitar),Ryan Maher (drums),and Marc Frappier (bass) — have reunited and will be playing their first New York City show in over 12 years as part of director Drew Stone's release party for the new film "The Road To...July 13, 2006
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AC/DC, GUNS N' ROSES Classics Among 'Greatest Albums Of The '80s'
AC/DC's "Black in Black" and GUNS N' ROSES' "Appetite for Destruction" are among the greatest albums of the '80s, a U.K. poll has found. The AC/DC and GUNS N' ROSES classics were the only hard rock albums to make the list, which was compiled by the British music bible Q. The Top 20 albums of ...July 13, 2006
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'Heavy Metal: The First 20 Years' Collection Due This Month
According to Top40-Charts.com, Time Life has set a July 25 release date for "Heavy Metal: The First 20 Years", a tribute to the bands that rocked, filled with songs that manage to be both nostalgic yet as relevant as ever. Vintage metal videos still run on VH1 Classic around the clock and fans still...July 10, 2006
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EVANESCENCE: 'The Open Door' Track Listing Revealed
The complete track listing has been announced for EVANESCENCE's new album, "The Open Door", due on October 3 via Wind-Up. The band's second major label offering, "The Open Door" will follow up 2003's six-million-selling "Fallen". When asked to describe the sound of the new disc, singer Amy Lee told...July 6, 2006
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DRACONIAN: 'The Burning Halo' Track Listing, Release Date Announced
Swedish gothic doom metal band DRACONIAN will release their special "bonus" album, titled "The Burning Halo", on September 29 through Napalm Records (October 10 in the U.S.). The CD will feature three new songs, new versions of several demo songs and three covers. "The Burning Halo" track listing (p...July 1, 2006
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POISON's 20th Anniversary Celebration Continues With Expanded CAPITOL/EMI Catalog Releases
As POISON raises the roofs of more than 50 concert venues across the U.S. this summer on the band's VH1 Classic- and Live Nation-presented "20 Years Of Rock Tour", Capitol/EMI Music Catalog Marketing is preparing for the August 1 reissue of POISON's first three multi-platinum albums in expanded 20th...June 28, 2006
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QUEEN Musical Headed To Toronto
Launch Radio Networks is reporting that the QUEEN musical "We Will Rock You" is headed to Canada. In a letter posted on the official BrianMay.com web site, a fan wrote that the show was rumored for Toronto a year ago, and she expressed disappointment that it hasn't happened yet. QUEEN guitarist Bria...June 28, 2006
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LED ZEPPELIN And METALLICA Are Among Top Rock Bands Of All Time
LED ZEPPELIN and METALLICA are among the Top 10 Rock Bands of All Time, according to AVRev.com. To celebrate their pending tenth anniversary on July 1, 2006, AVRev.com has compiled its list of the Top 100 Rock Bands of All Time. Unlike past lists that are based on mere opinion, the AVRev.com "Top Ro...June 28, 2006
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The Anatomy Of
BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME has had quite a run of phenomenal albums. This time the band decided to have a little fun with "The Anatomy Of", an album of 14 cover songs from a varied group of acts. Rather than rendering the originals unrecognizable, the quintet took songs from groups like MÖTLEY CRÜE,...June 26, 2006
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SLAYER, LAMB OF GOD Drummers Schedule Signing Sessions In Canada
According to StevesMusic.com, SLAYER's Dave Lombardo will be signing autographs at Steve's Music in Montreal (51 St. Antoine St. W.) on Monday, July 3 and in Toronto (415 Queen St. W.) on Tuesday, July 4. LAMB OF GOD's Chris Adler will also be on hand for a signing session at the Montreal store ...June 24, 2006
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QUEEN: 'Greatest Hits' Passes Eight-Million Mark In The U.S.
QUEEN's classic "Greatest Hits" collection was certified octuple-platinum on May 23, 2006 by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for shipments in excess of eight million copies. First released in 1981 on QUEEN's original U.S. label, Elektra, "Greatest Hits"' track listing differed f...June 23, 2006
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STIKKI FYKK: 'Cover' Of OBITUARY's 'Slowly We Rot' Posted Online
STIKKI FYKK, the long-running "nasty dirty glam thrash rock" from Germany featuring Dr. Vinnie Stikk (a.k.a. Andreas Preisig, owner of Battle Cry Records),Baron Carloz (a.k.a. Eren Eraslan, former guitar player of STORMRIDER),Sergeant Ryan Vixxen (a.k.a. Mathias Czop, former guitar player for STOR...June 23, 2006
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TWISTED SISTER Frontman DEE SNIDER To Host 'Fangoria Radio' Show
Sirius Satellite Radio and Fangoria Entertainment today announced the launch of Fangoria Radio, the first national horror-themed entertainment radio show. Hosted by renowned TWISTED SISTER frontman and horror film producer/actor Dee Snider, Fangoria Radio will air Friday nights from 10:00 p.m. to 1:...June 22, 2006