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BLEEDING THROUGH Play Impromptu Show After Meeting Fans At Taco Bell
When a fan recognized the members of BLEEDING THROUGH having lunch near the freeway, he could not have imagined the chain of events that would follow. BLEEDING THROUGH was passing through Medford, Oregon on a day off from this summer's Ozzfest and had pulled into a Taco Bell parking lot to eat. Afte...July 7, 2006
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SPIRALARMS Confirmed For Hollywood's CRÜEFEST
SPIRALARMS, the San Francisco Bay Area band featuring Craig Locicero (ex-FORBIDDEN) on guitar, Tim Narducci (ex-SYSTEMATIC) on guitar/vocals, Chris Kontos (ex-MACHINE HEAD, TESTAMENT) on drums, Chris Lombardo on bass and Brad Barth on keyboards, have been confirmed for the sixth annual Crüefest, set...June 26, 2006
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New OZZY OSBOURNE T-Shirts To Benefit Charity
According to a posting at Ozzyhead.com, Ozzy Osbourne and Hard Rock Cafe are joining the fight against cancer to bring you the next installment in Hard Rock's Signature Series Tees. Edition XXII was designed by the Godfather of Heavy Metal himself and features a hand-painted stick figure, created to...June 21, 2006
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PAUL SAMSON: Final Recordings To be Released In September
A brand new Paul Samson CD, consisting of recordings the leader and founder of the seminal NWOBHM act SAMSON was working on in the months prior to his death in 2002, will be issued on September 4 via Angel Air Records under the title "P.S...." Produced and engineered by Paul Samson at Yds Norwich an...June 20, 2006
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OZZFEST 'Platinum Package' Back By Popular Demand
By overwelming demand, the Ozzfest Platinum Package is back again this year. This package is only available to the first ten fans who sign up at each of the ten shows that OZZY OSBOURNE will be performing on this summer's Ozzfest (see dates below). This exclusive Ozzfest package includes a prime sea...June 20, 2006
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LAAZ ROCKIT Comment On Upcoming DVD Release
Legendary Bay Area thrashers LAAZ ROCKIT have inked a deal with OSM Records to issue their long-awaited DVD, "Live Untold". An August 15 release is expected. Commented the band: "Production took longer than expected but we are very pleased with the final product and we feel it was well worth the wai...June 18, 2006
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D.R.I. Offer Update On Guitarist SPIKE CASSIDY's Battle With Cancer
Legendary punk/metal crossover band D.R.I. (DIRTY ROTTEN IMBECILES) have issued the following update on the condition of guitarist Spike Cassidy, who was recently diagnosed with colon cancer: "Spike Cassidy, founder/guitarist of D.R.I., was diagnosed with cancer in March of 2006. A one-foot section...June 16, 2006
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VOIVOD: 'Katorz' E-Card Available
Canada's pioneering metal band VOIVOD have launched an exclusive e-card to promote their much-anticipated new album "Katorz", set for release in North America on July 25 via The End Records. The e-card features a biography on the album, the track "The X-Stream" and a link to the five-minute trailer...June 14, 2006
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TESTAMENT Guitarist: 'New Material Is Sounding Pretty Old-School'
Steve Saks of LivingForMetal.com recently conducted an interview with TESTAMENT/DRAGONLORD guitarist Eric Peterson. A few excerpts from the chat follow: LivingForMetal.com: After the CD "Live At The Fillmore" you released "Demonic". How was that era for the band? Eric: "We toured our asses off for '...June 13, 2006
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LAAZ ROCKIT Sign With OLD SCHOOL METAL RECORDS
Legendary Bay Area thrashers LAAZ ROCKIT have inked a deal with OSM Records to issue their long-awaited DVD, "Live Untold". An August 15 release is expected. "Having been a fan of LAAZ ROCKIT for a long time, this is quite an honor to be able to put out this DVD and work with one of ...June 9, 2006
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MICHAEL ANTHONY: EDDIE VAN HALEN Didn't Want Me To Be Part Of 2004 Tour
According to Danny Glessner of the San Antonio Express-News, many reports from VAN HALEN's 2004 reunion tour suggested guitar legend Eddie Van Halen was out of sorts due to a storm of recent troubles including cancer, divorce and reports of heavy drinking. Whatever the problems, the tour was not res...June 9, 2006
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SAMMY HAGAR, MICHAEL ANTHONY: Autographed Bass To Be Auctioned For Cancer Patient
Helping Heroes is auctioning off a Yamaha BB3000MA bass guitar autographed by Michael Anthony (VAN HALEN) and Sammy Hagar and THE WABOS to help raise money for 18-year old cancer patient Brian Mammen. The auction is being hosted on eBay.com and runs until June 12. Michael recently hung out with Mamm...June 8, 2006
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ZAO: Entire New Album Available For Preview
Greensburg, Pennsylvania-based band ZAO have made their entire new album, "The Fear Is What Keeps Us Here", available for preview at this location. Due on June 13 via Ferret, the CD was recorded at Electrical Audio in Chicago with the studio's famed owner, Steve Albini, at the helm. Albini approache...June 8, 2006
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ANGER AS ART Finish Recording New Album
ANGER AS ART, the Los Angeles-based thrash metal band featuring Steve Gaines (ABATTOIR, BLOODLUST, PAGAN WAR MACHINE, DREAMS OF DAMNATION),have finished recording the follow-up to their self-titled album. "All we gotta do now is mix!" says Gaines. "Chris Trent (producer) has done an amazing job — a...June 6, 2006
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ACE FREHLEY Attends MARC BOLAN & T.REX Tribute In New York City
Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley was reportedly seen chatting with fans at the Glam Rock Tribute To Marc Bolan & T.Rex at Don Hill's in New York City on Thursday, June 1. Famed DAVID BOWIE/T.REX producer Tony Visconti was also on hand to introduce Marc Bolan's son Rolan Bolan and his band. St...June 5, 2006
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