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AUDIOSLAVE Drummer Says Trip To Cuba Was 'Humbling And Inspiring'
The Grand Rapids Press recently conducted an interview with AUDIOSLAVE drummer Brad Wilk. Several excerpts from the chat follow: On being the first American rock band to perform in communist Cuba: "At the end of the day, we had to get Dick Cheney's signature and Fidel Castro's signature, and it was...November 6, 2005
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Former THY MAJESTIE Singer Producing Italy's VIOLET SUN
Former THY MAJESTIE and current PLATENS singer Dario Grillo is currently producing a new album from the Italian gothic-power metal band VIOLET SUN, led by the soprano Alessandra Amata. The group's musicial style is being described as a mixture of "EVANESCENCE, NIGHTWISH, KOVENANT and LACUNA COIL." A...November 5, 2005
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OPETH To Guest On This Weekend's 'Headbanger's Ball'
Sweden's OPETH will be the featured guests on this weekend's episode of "Headbanger's Ball". The two-hour program will air Saturday, November 5 beginning at 10:00 p.m. on MTV2. OPETH are currently touring in support of their new album, "Ghost Reveries", available now on Raodrunner Records. As previo...November 4, 2005
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Drummer GENE HOGLAN Says DARK ANGEL Reunion Will 'Never Happen'
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD drummer Gene Hoglan has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Hey, since I seem to be able to write my own headlines on Blabbermouth, I figured I'd throw oot a few...'Hoglan cures cancer-develops Death Ray in the process.' 'Hoglan replaced by trained mon...November 3, 2005
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NOCTURNAL RITES Guitarist To Perform At Japan's Musical Instruments Fair
Swedish melodic metallers NOCTURNAL RITES have posted the following message on their official web site: "Nils Norberg [guitar] is going to Japan later this week for a combined promotion and guitar trip! He will be shredding his Caparison guitars at the Musical Instruments Fair for a few days and the...November 2, 2005
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CATHEDRAL: European Tour Postponed
According to a posting on the Nuclear Blast web site, CATHEDRAL have postponed their previously announced European tour until February. Support on the trek will come from GRAND MAGUS and ELECTRIC WIZARD. CATHEDRAL's schedule currently only contains the following U.K. dates with CRADLE OF FILTH: Dec....November 2, 2005
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Premieres 'Hypnotize'
Launch Radio Networks reports: SYSTEM OF A DOWN premieres the video for the title track from its upcoming "Hypnotize" album today (Tuesday, November 1) on its own web site, SystemOfADown.com, as well as MTV.com. In addition, the clip is airing once an hour until midnight tonight on MTV2. The video w...November 1, 2005
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Officer Who Took Out DIMEBAG's Killer To Appear As Honorary Crew Chief At Racing Event
Columbus Police Officer James D. Niggemeyer, who is widely credited for saving lives on Dec. 8, 2004 when he entered Alrosa Villa without backup and killed a crazed gunman responsible for blowing away four people, including PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, will be honorary crew...November 1, 2005
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Former Members Of DOKKEN, GREAT WHITE To Take Part In ROCK N' ROLL FANTASY CAMP 2006
Former DOKKEN/DIO bassist Jeff Pilson and GREAT WHITE guitarist/keyboardist Michael Lardie are among the musicians taking part in Rock N' Roll Fantasy Camp 2006. During President's Day weekend (February 16-20, 2006),camp is held in Hollywood, California where the campers will be mentored and molded...October 29, 2005
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CRYPTOPSY, GRAVE, DEW-SCENTED: European Tour Dates Announced
CRYPTOPSY, GRAVE, DEW-SCENTED, ABORTED, VESANIA and HURTLOCKER will be teaming up for a European tour beginning in late January. Confirmed dates are as follows: Jan. 31 - Warsaw, POL - Proxima Feb. 01 - Berlin, GER - K17 Feb. 02 -Hannover, GER - Musikzentrum Feb. 03 - Groningen, NETH - Vera Feb. 04...October 28, 2005
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DOKKEN: More Tour Dates Announced
DOKKEN have updated their touring schedule. Confirmed dates are as follows: Nov. 30 - Las Vegas, NV - Empire Room Dec. 01 - Anaheim, CA - House Of Blues Dec. 02 - Los Angeles, CA - House Of Blues Dec. 03 - Tempe, AZ - Marquee Theatre Dec. 05 – El Paso, TX - Stampede ...October 26, 2005
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BLOODSIMPLE To Open For DISTURBED On JÄGERMEISTER MUSIC TOUR's Second Leg
The ever-growing, ever-raging Jägermeister Music Tour is set to charge this fall. This time out, DISTURBED leads the assault. CORROSION OF CONFORMITY serves as direct support on the first leg of the tour and BLOODSIMPLE will do the honors on the second leg. Each night a Jägermeister-sponsored band w...October 26, 2005
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KORN Frontman To Judge 'Original Song Contest' At BLIZZCON
According to WorldOfWarcraft.com, KORN frontman Jonathan Davis will be the judge of the "BlizzCon Original Song Contest" sponsored by Creative Labs and FilePlanet. The five songs that receive the most votes will be played live for BlizzCon attendees during the "Cocktails and Contests" event, which s...October 26, 2005
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Norway's HAMMERSLAG FESTIVAL Expanded To Two Days
The organizers of the Hammerslag Festival — a black/death metal festival set to take place on the longest night of the year, on December 17, 2005, at an old church in Tønsberg, Norway — have expanded this year's event to two days. Set to perform on December 16 are MINDGRINDER and SHE SAID DESTROY, w...October 25, 2005
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MORGANA LEFAY Confirmed For BLOODSTOCK FESTIVAL X-Mass Party
Swedish "heavy doom progressive" metallers MORGANA LEFAY have been confirmed for the 2005 edition of the Bloodstock Festival's X-Mass Party, which will once again be held at Dudley JB's in England on Sunday, December 18. Tickets are £12.00 Doors are at 7:00 p.m. Three or four additional acts will be...October 24, 2005