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ROTTING CORPSE: 'Circus of Fools' DVD Now Available
Reunited '80s thrash band ROTTING CORPSE — whose original lineup included SOLITUDE AETURNUS founder John Perez and former DEATH touring guitarist/roadie Walter Trachsler — have released their documentary DVD, entitled "Circus of Fools". The hour-plus-long documentary, directed and produced by SPLars...May 18, 2006
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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN To Appear on FUSE's 'Daily Download'
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN are set to appear on Fuse's live daily studio show, "Daily Download", on Thursday, May 18 at 5:00 p.m. EST. "Daily Download" features a special guest appearance every weekday by some of the hottest names in music, a music video countdown and free downloads given away courte...May 17, 2006
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Brazilian Musicians To Take Part In 'Stay Heavy Metal Stars' Concert
Members of some of the biggest bands on the Brazilian heavy metal scene — including ANGRA, VIPER, SHAAMAN, DR. SIN, KORZUS, TORTURE SQUAD, TUATHA DE DANANN, CLAUSTROFOBIA, ANDRALLS, BARANGA, MONSTER, BARANGA, SUNSETH MIDNIGHT, HARD ROCKET, and HOLY SAGGA — will join forces for a special performance...May 17, 2006
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DON CABALLERO Release First Album In Five Years; Announce Tour Plans
Seminal instrumental band DON CABALLERO saw the North American release of "World Class Listening Problem", its newest record and first in almost five years, yesterday (Tuesday, May 16). "World Class Listening Problem" marks the first recorded work by the band's new incarnation (founder and drummer e...May 17, 2006
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KORN, DEFTONES, STONE SOUR: 'Family Values' Tour Dates Announced
KORN and DEFTONES will be co-headlining this year's Family Values Tour. Rounding out the mainstage lineup will be STONE SOUR, FLYLEAF and DIR EN GREY. The dates so far are as follows (venue details for many of the shows have yet to be confirmed): Jul. 27 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - Virginia Be...May 16, 2006
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ANCIENT RITES Confirmed For Belgium's GRASPOP METAL MEETING
Belgian metallers ANCIENT RITES have been confirmed for the Graspop Metal Meeting, set to take place June 23-25 in Dessel, Belgium. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Friday, June 23: WHITESNAKE LACUNA COIL SATYRICON SEVENDUST MOONSPELL MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP EVERGREY EDGUY TRIVIUM Y&...May 15, 2006
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD: 'The New Black' Release Date Confirmed
Canadian extremists STRAPPING YOUNG LAD will release their new album, "The New Black", in North America on July 11 via Century Media Records. The follow-up to last year's "Alien" was recorded at the Armoury and Profile studios in the band's hometown of Vancouver, British Columbia and was mixed by Mi...May 13, 2006
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AC/DC Frontman Honors Newcastle United Soccer Star
The Evening Chronicle is reporting that AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson was among the celebrities who attended a testimonial dinner for England football (soccer) star Alan Shearer Wednesday night (May 10). He and other stars were joined by family and friends from the world of football who gathered to p...May 12, 2006
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QUEENSRŸCHE: More Tour Dates Announced
QUEENSRŸCHE have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Jun. 03 - Monsters Of Rock - Milton Keynes, UK Jun. 04 - Manchester Academy - Manchester, UK Jun. 05 - Hof ter Lo - Antwerp, BEL Jun. 06 - Big Box - Kempten, GER Jun. 07 - Arena - Oberhausen, GER Jun. 09 ...May 11, 2006
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BUCKCHERRY Sign With ATLANTIC RECORDS
Acclaimed rock 'n' roll band BUCKCHERRY has joined Atlantic Records via a long-term deal with Eleven Seven Music. The worldwide pact (excluding selected territories) launches with the band's current hit album, "Fifteen", which will be marketed by Lava/Atlantic Records effective immediately. Atlantic...May 10, 2006
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AC/DC: Photo of BON SCOTT Memorial Plaque Posted Online
AC/DC fan site CrabsodyInBlue.com has uploaded a photo of the memorial to late AC/DC frontman Bon Scott, which was unveiled Saturday (May 6) in the small Scottish town of Kirriemuir. Check it out at this location. Special one-off t-shirts commemorating the event are still available via eBay at this...May 8, 2006
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EXODUS, GOREFEST Limited-Edition Vinyl Releases Now Available
A new record label, Night Of The Vinyl Dead, was recently formed with the aim of promoting and supporting vinyl records' survival in the hard rock and metal scene. Two limited-edition releases are already out: EXODUS – "War is my Sheppard" mini-LP, limited to 500 hand-numbered copies: Side A: 01. Wa...May 8, 2006
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AC/DC: Fans Salute BON SCOTT
According to The Daily Record, about 500 AC/DC fans descended on a Scottish town at the weekend to remember rock legend Bon Scott. Fans from as far afield as Hungary witnessed the unveiling of a plaque in honour of the heavy metal frontman, who died in 1980. The plaque was unveiled by Kirriemuir ...May 8, 2006
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Memorial To Late AC/DC Frontman BON SCOTT Unveiled Today
BBC News is reporting that a memorial to former AC/DC frontman Bon Scott has been unveiled in the small Angus town of Kirriemuir. Scott was born in Kirriemuir in 1946 and went on to become an international star with the Australian band. His family emigrated from Scotland when he was six. He went ...May 6, 2006
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TOMMY LEE 'Rescues' U.S. Troops in Afghanistan
When commercial shipping containers full of personal items destined for a US Army National Guard unit in Afghanistan was raided by thieves, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee and Operation AC decided to come to the rescue. "I'm so happy to be able to do something for them. Music gets us through a lot......May 5, 2006