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MEGADETH: Winner Of Mascot Redesign Contest Announced
MEGADETH's beloved mascot "Vic Rattlehead" has a new face thanks to the artists at deviantART.com. The web site, online home to the largest group of artists in the world, hosted a contest to redesign the longtime mascot for one of the most legendary metal bands of all time and frontman Dave Mustaine...March 16, 2006
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IN FLAMES, MÖTLEY CRÜE, ANTHRAX, OPETH Concert Attendance Figures Revealed
The following are a few select recent heavy metal/hard rock concert attendance figures, as reported by Billboard magazine: Artist/Event: IN FLAMES, TRIVIUM, DEVIL DRIVER, ZAO Venue: Theatre of Living Arts City/State: Philadelphia, Pa. Date: Feb. 17, 2006 Gross Sales: $19,640 Attendance: 1,000 Capaci...March 14, 2006
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H.I.M.: U.S. Tour Dates Announced
MTV.com is reporting that Finnish goth metallers H.I.M. will be back on North American soil this spring for a 22-date road trip that's scheduled to launch May 2 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and conclude in Las Vegas on June 8. The run includes two previously announced appearances: one at the Bambooz...March 13, 2006
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DEATHRASH: New CD To Feature Early Live/Demo Material, New Recordings
Bassist/founding member Pat Burns of the long-defunct New Jersey thrashers DEATHRASH has sent the following update to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "After 20 years I'm surprised people remembered the band let alone going on about their favorite song. Me and the boys are in the process of picking the best 'live'...March 13, 2006
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H.I.M. To Tour U.S. With AIDEN
H.I.M. will be embarking on a U.S. tour with AIDEN beginning on May 2. The venues on the trek are still being confirmed, but the tour is expected to run through June 9. In other news, the Spanish web site Terra.es has uploaded three high-quality video clips from H.I.M.'s live performance in Madrid o...March 12, 2006
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RICKY WARWICK Is Looking Forward To 'Rockin' Out' With CIRCUS DIABLO
Former THE ALMIGHTY frontman Ricky Warwick has posted the following message regarding CIRCUS DIABLO, his new project featuring former THE CULT touring bassist Billy Morrison and THE CULT guitarist Billy Duffy, with help from VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum. "Back when I was a kid, growing up in B...March 12, 2006
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THE BLACK CROWES: New Tour Dates Announced
THE BLACK CROWES have started to announce U.S. and overseas concerts for 2006, beginning with March 10 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In addition, Chris Robinson (vocals) and Rich Robinson (guitar) are heading out on the road as a duo for a special sold-out run of multiple-night acoustic shows. Bi...March 9, 2006
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OHM: Midwest/East Coast Dates Announced
OHM:, the band featuring former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland and drummer Kofi Baker (son of CREAM's Ginger Baker),will be hitting the road in early May for a Midwest/East Coast mini-tour, including some shows with UMPHREY'S MCGEE as well as some of their own headlining concerts. The band also pl...March 8, 2006
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METALLICA Frontman's 2004 Performance On 'CMT Outlaws' Posted Online
Video footage of METALLICA frontman James Hetfield's performance on the "CMT Outlaws" TV special, which premiered on the CMT network on Oct. 29, 2004, has been posted online at YouTube.com. James performed WAYLON JENNINGS' "Don't You Think This Outlaw Thing Has Gotten Out Of Hand" together with the...March 8, 2006
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H.I.M. To Film New Version Of 'Killing Loneliness' Video
Finnish goth metallers H.I.M. will be filming a new video for their song "Killing Loneliness" after the video's original version had met with a "poor American response," according to the group's frontman, Ville Valo. H.I.M. will be joined in the new clip — which is being directed by Nathan Cox (QUEE...March 7, 2006
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ROB ZOMBIE Bassist BLASKO To Be Featured In 'Wizard Of Gore' Remake
THE DEATH RIDERS, the California-based band featuring ROB ZOMBIE bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson, will be featured in the upcoming remake of "The Wizard of Gore", starring Crispin Glover. The band, which also includes Jonny Coffin (owner of Coffin Case Co.),will be featured playing during a carnival...March 5, 2006
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THE BLACK CROWES' Sold-Out Acoustic Tour; New Shows Added
Tickets for "Brothers of a Feather: An Acoustic Evening with Chris & Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes" have all sold out within minutes after going on sale. Fans eager to get up close to the renowned brothers on their first stripped-down tour scrambled to purchase all of the tickets for the fou...February 28, 2006
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MERCENARY: First Two Albums To Be Re-Released
Danish metallers MERCENARY will have their first two albums re-released through Karmageddon Media. "First Breath" (1998) and "Everblack" (2002) were both remastered to keep up with today's sound standard and the reissue of "Everblack" also includes the bonus track "Nothing's What It Seems" (which wa...February 28, 2006
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DEATHSTARS: More European Tour Dates Announced
Sweden's DEATHSTARS have announced the following European dates during the coming months: Mar. 05 - London, UK - The Forum (w/ LACUNA COIL) May 01 - Wien, AUT - Prater Festival Jun. 02 - Leipzig, GER - Wave Gotik Treffen Jul. 21 - Tolmin, SLO - Metal Camp Festival Jul. 22 - Kreuth, GER - ...February 28, 2006
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HANOI ROCKS: More European Dates Announced
Legendary Finnish rockers HANOI ROCKS have lined up the following European dates during the coming months: Mar. 24 - Milano, ITA @ Rainbow Mar. 25 - Ravenna, ITA @ Rock Planet Mar. 26 - Vienna, AUT @ Szene Jun. 05 - Glasgow, UK @ Academy (w/ TWISTED SISTER) Jun. 06 - Manchester, UK @ Academy ...February 25, 2006