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AUDIOSLAVE Guitarist, Ex-DEAD KENNEDYS Frontman To Guest On New THE COUP CD

According to PunkNews.org, AUDIOSLAVE/ex-RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello and punk icon Jello Biafra (ex-DEAD KENNEDYS) are among the guest musicians scheduled to appear on the upcoming full-length album from hip hop act THE COUP, entitled "Pick a Bigger Weapon". Due on April 22 via Ep...

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HELLOWEEN: South American/Mexican Tour Dates Announced

German power metallers HELLOWEEN will underetake a South American/Mexican tour in March. The dates are as follows: Mar. 18 - Mexico City, MEX @ Circo Volador Mar. 19 – Guadalajara, MEX @ Hard Rock Live Mar. 21 - El Salvador @ TBA Mar. 22 - Costa Rica Planet Mall Mar. 25 - Sao Paulo, BRA ...

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MANITOU To Release New Single Next Month

Finnish traditional heavy metallers MANITOU will release a CD-single, entitled "Fools in Control" (also featuring a cover of MICHAEL JACKSON's "Beat It"!) on February 8 via Firebox Records. A sample of the single's title cut can be heard at the band's official web site at www.manitouband.com. MANITO...

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SLOWGATE To Perform At Sweden's TWISTED SISTERS ROCK FESTIVAL

Swedish metallers SLOWGATE will perform at the "Twisted Sisters Rock Festival" on Friday, January 27 in Söderhamn, Sweden. SLOWGATE, supporting their second album, "Nordic Rage" (available on the GMR Music subsidiary Extreme),are among eight bands on the two-day festival bill. The complete billing...

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IRON FIRE Sign With NAPALM RECORDS

Danish power metallers IRON FIRE, who feature in their ranks singer Martin Steene (FORCE OF EVIL),have inked a deal with Napalm Records. The band's third album, "Revenge", was produced by Tommy Hansen (HELLOWEEN, TNT, HATESPHERE) and features cover art by Eric Philippe (RHAPSODY, LUCA TURILLI). An...

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PROTEST THE HERO Sign With VAGRANT RECORDS

Vagrant Records has announced the signing of PROTEST THE HERO, a radical five-piece band from Whitby, Ontario. The band's debut U.S. effort, "Kezia" (keh-zai-yah),will be released on April 4 and will be supported by a short U.S. run with THE FALL OF TROY beginning on February 7, followed by a six-w...

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WICKED WISDOM Frontwoman: 'I Love Having Freedom With This Music To Just Be Me'

WICKED WISDOM frontwoman Jada Pinkett-Smith (actress and wife of actor/rapper Will Smith) recently told The News-Times that the band's self-titled debut, due out Feb. 21 on 100% Woman/Suburban Noize, includes the song "Set Me Free", which is about misogyny in music; and "You Can't Handle This", whic...

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STARKWEATHER Sign To CANDLELIGHT RECORDS

Candlelight Records has announced the worldwide signing of East Coast-based STARKWEATHER. The band's new album, titled "Croatoan", was produced by Pierre Remillard (CRYPTOPSY),features artwork by renowned artist Paul Romano (MASTODON, EARTH, GODFLESH),and is scheduled for a May 2 American release...

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AMORAL Added To DARK FUNERAL's European Tour

Finnish melodic death metallers AMORAL have confirmed for DARK FUNERAL's upcoming European tour. The trek, which also features NAGLFAR and ENDSTILLE on select dates, is scheduled to kick off on February 21 in Helsinki, Finland. A complete list of currently confirmed tour dates can be found at DarkFu...

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ZACK DE LA ROCHA Turns Down BAD BRAINS?

The New York Post reports: Former RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE singer Zack de la Rocha turned down an offer to join rasta-punk legends the BAD BRAINS, who are now being fronted by former CRO-MAGS frontman John "Bloodclot" Joseph. ...

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METALLICA, KORN, SLAYER, SLIPKNOT Members Join Forces For DIMEBAG DARRELL ART TRIBUTE

Some of the biggest names in hard rock — including members of such acts as METALLICA, KORN, LINKIN PARK, SLIPKNOT, MUDVAYNE, ROB ZOMBIE, DISTURBED — have joined forces for an amazing art exhibit in remembrance of late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and to support music educati...

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DEMIRICOUS Announce New Drummer

Indianapolis-based death/thrash metal band DEMIRICOUS have announced the addition of touring drummer Mike Rafferty to the group's ranks. "This will be a trial before making him the permanent band member," reads an official press release. "He has previously drummed for GOD BELOW and BRAND NEW SIN. He...

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STARZ Drummer's House Catches Fire

According to online reports, there was a fire at STARZ drummer Joe Dube's house Friday night (Jan. 6). "Everyone is safe but apparently the house and its contents are a total loss," reads an online posting from Dube's friend. "Much STARZ gear was being stored there including original Marshalls and t...

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AMORAL: 'Decrowning' U.S. Release Date Set

Candlelight Records USA has set a March 21 U.S. release date for the second album from Finnish melodic death metallers AMORAL, entitled "Decrowning". Three songs from the CD — "Lacrimal Gland", "Denial 101" and "Bleeder" — can be previewed at the Music Export Finland web site at this location (go to...

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Breathe Fire

That drummer Joe of Chicago's RAISE THE RED LANTERN (RTRL) took over a house serving as residence for squatters and needle riders by writing a false eviction notice and turning it into band HQ and underground event venue makes sense when one hears the unhinged, post-hardcore-ish sounds of "Breathe F...