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VADER Confirmed For CANNIBAL CORPSE/NAPALM DEATH Tour

As exclusively revealed here on June 18, Polish death metal veterans VADER have now officially confirmed that they will be supporting CANNIBAL CORPSE and NAPALM DEATH on a month-long U.S. tour beginning on October 23. The trek, which is also expected to include GOATWHORE, will be preceded by a week'...

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KISS Guitarist THAYER Says He Can't Understand Why PETER CRISS Called Him An 'Impostor'

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer spoke to the Oregon Music Guide shortly prior to the launch of the group's North American "Rock the Nation" tour. The following are some of the highlights from that interview: On KISS' newly expanded set list: "Obviously, up through last year, with Peter [Criss] in the ba...

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THE PROJECT HATE: Deep In Writing Mode

THE PROJECT HATE, the Swedish band featuring Jörgen Sandström of ENTOMBED/GRAVE fame on lead vocals, have posted the following update on their web site: "We are deep into the writing of the the material for our fourth full-length to be recorded in December of 2004 in Soundlab Studios, Sweden. 3 nine...

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QUORTHON's Family Thanks Fans For Their Support

The family of late BATHORY mastermind Thomas "Quorthon" Forsberg has issued a statement thanking everyone for their support during the three weeks that have passed since the legendary black metal pioneer was found dead at his apartment in Stockholm as a result of an apparent heart failure (Story#1,...

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ULI JON ROTH To Tour North America With MICHAEL SCHENKER

Legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) has confirmed in a posting at his official web site that he is in talks to embark on a month-long co-headlining North American tour with MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP beginning in late August in San Francisco. Additional dates with GEORGE LYNCH are also being...

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SCREAMS OF ERIDA: Debut EP Produced By UNEARTH's KEN SUSI

Boston's metal/hardcore act SCREAMS OF ERIDA have just completed work on their debut EP, "The Burn the World EP", with producer Ken Susi (of UNEARTH fame). An early August release is expected. Check out the first single, "American Terrorist", at this location. Upcoming SCREAMS OF ERIDA shows: Jul. 0...

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RUSH: GEDDY LEE Talks About ALEX LIFESON's Florida Arrest, Covers EP

RUSH bassist/vocalist Geddy Lee has commented on bandmate Alex Lifeson's arrest New Year's Eve on battery charges after a scuffle with deputies. "He was put in a situation that was not very fair to him," Lee told RockyMountainNews.com. "I can't really talk about it, as it's an ongoing situation, but...

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KISS' GENE SIMMONS: Only Bands Without Original Members Survive

KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has defended his band against criticism that the group's current lineup — featuring Simmons and frontman Paul Stanley as the sole remaining original members — is nothing more than a glorified cover band masquerading as the real thing. "We're still KISS. If you want...

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Report: Protest At Missouri Heavy Metal Festival Leads To Dialogue

Jeremiah Tucker of The Joplin Globe reports: Five people representing the City of Refuge Ministries stood outside the Underground Revolution Theater in Joplin, Missouri about 6 p.m. Saturday (June 26) to hand out leaflets and talk with the people attending a Joplin heavy-metal concert (see previous...

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SONATA ARCTICA Set Track Listing, Release Date For New Album

Finnish melodic metallers SONATA ARCTICA have set an October 11 European release date through Nuclear Blast Records for their new album, "Reckoning Night". The album will arrive in Japan on October 6. Mastering will take place on Monday, June 28 and shortly after that the band will start rehearsing...

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GORGOROTH Singer Appeals Sentence

GORGOROTH singer Gaahl is hoping that the Norwegian court will overturn the 18-month sentence he received in early May for beating a 41-year-old man in what the victim called a ritual attack. "Gaahl has appealed the sentence to the High Court — criminal division, but as these things take a long time...

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INVOCATION OF NEHEK: Debut Album To be Produced By UNEARTH Guitarist

Hartford, Connecticut's INVOCATION OF NEHEK will enter Blue Jay Recording Studio (AEROSMITH, ALICE COOPER) on July 1 to start recording their full-length debut with UNEARTH guitarist Ken Susi in the producer's chair. The tentatively self-titled album will be released later in the fall. The band, who...

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FEAR FACTORY: Tonight's London Show Cancelled

Only a few days after announcing an extra headlining show in London at Islington's Carling Academy on June 24, FEAR FACTORY have posted a message on their web site stating that the gig has been cancelled. No reason was given for the cancellation. FEAR FACTORY are currently touring Europe in support...

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Report: Former KISS Manager Busted After Ten Years On The Run

Andy Geller of The New York Post reports that former KISS manager Jesse Hilsen was exposed Wednesday (June 23) as a $2 million deadbeat dad — New York City's worst. Hilsen, 64, once a top East Side shrink, was busted in the Catskills Saturday night after 10 years on the run, the feds said. Hilsen, ....

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SPV RECORDS Comments On TYPE O NEGATIVE Signing

SPV Records has issued a press release officially announcing the signing of TYPE O NEGATIVE to a worldwide recording deal (as exclusively revealed here on May 13). Manfred Schutz, Chairman of SPV worldwide, commented on TYPE O's addition to the SPV roster: "It is a true privilege to welcome TYPE O N...