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NEIL PEART Says His New Book Is For RUSH Fans And Non-RUSH Fans Alike

Launch Radio Networks reports: RUSH drummer Neil Peart has a new book, titled "Roadshow: Landscape With Drums: A Concert Tour By Motorcycle", which is a chronicle of his time on the band's 30th anniversary tour across North America in 2004, when he rode his motorcycle between gigs, instead of gettin...
October 12, 2006
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CIRCUS OF POWER: More '20th Anniversary' Shows In The Works

Reunited hard rockers CIRCUS OF POWER are reportedly planning more "20th anniversary" dates in the near future, including shows in Los Angeles and Japan. More information will be made available soon. As previously reported, CIRCUS OF POWER played a "20th anniversary" show at Don Hill's in New York C...
October 10, 2006
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REQUIEM AETERNAM Begins Work On New Album

Melodic black metal band REQUIEM AETERNAM, originally from Uruguay but currently based in New York, has posted the following message on its official web site: "REQUIEM AETERNAM is ready to begin writing the music for their third opus, planed to be recorded in 2008. Lyrically, this new work will be b...
October 9, 2006
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CHRIS CAFFERY Reveals Plans For SAVATAGE DVD

Chris Caffery, guitarist for SAVATAGE/TRANS SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and solo artist, recently spoke to Metal Asylum just before rehearsals started for the TSO tour about his latest CD, "Pins and Needles", and the future of SAVATAGE, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Asy...
October 9, 2006
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BITCH Confirms Los Angeles Gig

Legendary female-fronted metal act BITCH has scheduled a rare concert on Thursday, October 12 at the Roxy in West Hollywood, California. BITCH goes on at 10:00 p.m. Alex Henderson of All Music Guide had the following to say about BITCH: "Although BITCH never headlined any arenas, the Los Angeles-bas...
October 9, 2006
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DEW-SCENTED Prepares To Enter Studio

German thrashers DEW-SCENTED have issued the following update: "We have 12 new songs completed and are working on some cool cover version idea for the upcoming album which will be released early 2007 via Nuclear Blast Records. Starting by the end of October, we will record with our friend Jörg Uken...
October 8, 2006
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CARMINE APPICE: 'EDDIE VAN HALEN Seems To Be Out Of His Tree Right Now'

In a brand new interview conducted by Rock N Roll Universe, the surviving three members of the original lineup of legendary hard rock band CACTUS — drummer Carmine Appice, bassist Tim Bogert and guitarist Jim McCarty — discuss the recently released "Cactus V" album, the band's first new studio offer...
October 6, 2006
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EDDIE VAN HALEN Hosts House Of Petals Party In West Hollywood: Photos Available

Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen hosted the one-year anniversary party for The House of Petals on Wednesday (Oct. 4) at The House of Petals floral studio on La Cienega in West Hollywood, California. The party featured a one-song set from Eddie and a stage show from the burlesque group Harlottique...
October 6, 2006
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ATREYU Signs With HOLLYWOOD RECORDS

Orange County, California's ATREYU has parted ways with Victory Records and has inked a new deal with the Hollywood label. Commented ATREYU frontman Alex Varkatzas: "As a group of friends playing music, our main goal is to grow and spread our brand of metallic rock around the world. We try to progre...
October 4, 2006
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NIGHT OF THE DEMONS Featuring KITTIE's MERCEDES: New Music Available

NIGHT OF THE DEMONS, the Ontario, Canada-based band featuring KITTIE drummer Mercedes Lander (a.k.a. Sadie Demon) on lead vocals, has uploaded three new demo tracks to its MySpace page. A live performance clip can be viewed by clicking here. NIGHT OF THE DEMONS is: Mercedes Lander (a.k.a. Sadie Demo...
October 3, 2006
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DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND Drummer Announces Singer, Name For Solo Project

DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen has posted the following message on his official web site: "Well, what can I say, I'm one busy dude!!! I'm sorry once again for the delay in updates but my life has been completely taken over by the album I am recording. I have tons of news for ...
October 3, 2006
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BLOOD TSUNAMI's PETE EVIL To Host MTV NORDIC's 'Headbanger's Ball'

BLOOD TSUNAMI guitarist/singer Pete Evil has been tapped to host the MTV Nordic's Norwegian version of "Headbanger's Ball", which is scheduled to launch Friday, October 6. Commented Pete Evil's BLOOD TSUNAMI bandmate Bård G. Eithun (a.k.a. Faust, drums; SCUM, ABORYM, ex-EMPEROR): "In my opinion, thi...
October 2, 2006
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CIRCUS OF POWER: Photos From New York City '20th Anniversary' Gig Posted Online

Reunited hard rockers CIRCUS OF POWER played a special "20th anniversary show" at Don Hill's in New York City on September 27. The band was joined during the performance by guitarist/producer Daniel Rey (MASTERS OF REALITY, RAMONES),who produced the CIRCUS OF POWER albums "Vices" and "Still Alive"...
October 2, 2006
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RUSH Guitarist Hosts 'Trailer Park Boys 101'

RUSH guitarist Alex Lifeson has been tapped as the host of the "Trailer Park Boys 101", a half-hour television special that is set to premiere next week on Canada's Showcase, which is said to be "the number one destination for uncut movies and provocative series." A description of the episode follow...
October 2, 2006
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NIGHTRAGE: New Drummer, Session Guitarist Announced

Swedish/Greek melodic death metal outfit NIGHTRAGE has announced the addition of drummer Alex Svenningson (ex-MINDFALL) to the group's ranks. "He came in the studio and he really nailed down our songs," stated Marios Iliopoulos, NIGHTRAGE guitarist/songwriter. "He is a great guy and a suberb musicia...
October 2, 2006