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USURPER Parts Ways With Vocalist DAN TYRANTOR
Due to ongoing circumstances and issues in vocalist Dan Tyrantor's personal life, he has resigned from Chicago's USURPER. The remaining four members will indefinately continue as a four-piece, with guitarist Rick Scythe and bassist Jon Necromancer taking over the vocal duties. USURPER is still confi...August 3, 2006
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STEEL ATTACK, DESTYNATION, AMETHYST Members Join Forces In PLANET STORM
PLANET STORM is the name of a brand-new project formed by the guitar duo of Ronny Blylod (DESTYNATION) and Johannes Forsberg (AMETHYST). Launched in June 2006, the project is said to be "a progressive and neo-classical band wich will be fronted by two vocalists." So far, only one singer's identity h...August 3, 2006
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Heavy Metal Concert Stirs Concerns In California
Araceli Esparza of the Pasadena Star-News has issued the following report: They're calling it "Slaughterfest" and promising concertgoers will "bleed metal" at the Whittier Community Theatre [in Whittier, California] later this month. Promoters Castle Black Productions, along with Sam Ash and Guitar...August 2, 2006
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Guitarist EDDIE OJEDA Suggests Possible Future For TWISTED SISTER
As part of his month-long Bananiversary Celebration, rock 'n' roll comic C.C. Banana spoke with guitarist Eddie Ojeda about his current projects and the possible future of TWISTED SISTER. A few excerpts from the interview follow: C.C. Banana: Eddie, what are you currently up to? Eddie Ojeda: "Well,...July 31, 2006
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VICIOUS RUMORS Guitarist Hospitalized With Appendix Infection
Bassist Dave Starr of the veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS has posted the following message on the band's official forum: "VICIOUS RUMORS guitarist Geoff Thorpe is in the hospital here in Alameda, Ca. with an infection in his appendix and he is waiting for surgery. If anyone w...July 31, 2006
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AUDIOSLAVE's CHRIS CORNELL: 'There's No Reason To Not Stay Together'
Launch Radio Networks reports: AUDIOSLAVE vocalist Chris Cornell made news last week on two fronts: not only did he land the coveted gig of singing the theme for the next James Bond movie, but rumors flared that he was planning to leave AUDIOSLAVE and concentrate on his solo career. Cornell dismisse...July 31, 2006
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GODHEAD: New Album To Include Bonus DVD
GODHEAD frontman Jason C. Miller has posted the following message on the band's MySpace page: "I'm excited that [the new GODHEAD album] 'The Shadow Line' is going to be released in one month, and I wanted to tell you about what else is coming with the CD. When you buy 'The Shadow Line' (hopefully on...July 30, 2006
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MYTHIASIN: Former STEEL PROPHET Begins Recording New Album
MYTHIASIN, the band fronted by former STEEL PROPHET vocalist Rick Mythiasin, has commenced the recording sessions for its debut album, tentatively due before the end of the year through an as-yet-undisclosed label. The drum tracks for the song "The Truth" were completed last Sunday (July 23). Other...July 28, 2006
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SABATON Replaces SAVAGE CIRCUS At Sweden's GATES OF METAL Festival
Swedish metallers SABATON have replaced SAVAGE CIRCUS on the billing of the Gates of Metal festival, set to take place August 4-5 at at Folkets Park in Hultsfred, Sweden. The lineup is now shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): AMORPHIS DEATHSTARS DESTRUCTION DISMEMBER HAMMERFALL HELLOWEEN L...July 27, 2006
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CHRIS CORNELL: More Details Revealed About 'Casino Royale' Song
It was announced today by producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. and Sony Pictures Entertainment, that Chris Cornell, the singer/songwriter behind SOUNDGARDEN, AUDIOSLAVE and TEMPLE OF THE DOG, has written, in collaboration with Bond composer David Arnold, and wil...July 26, 2006
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CHRIS CORNELL: AUDIOSLAVE Is Not Breaking Up
Chris Cornell has shot down rumors that AUDIOSLAVE's forthcoming, Brendan O'Brien-produced album "Revelations" will be the singer's last with the band, as he has been working on material for his first solo album in more than seven years. "We hear rumors that AUDIOSLAVE is breaking up all the time,"...July 26, 2006
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KORN Singer Says 'FAMILY VALUES' Offers Cash Values
Launch Radio Networks reports: KORN singer Jonathan Davis says that the band's Family Values tour, which starts this Saturday (July 29) in Nashville, Tennessee, has one thing going for it that other festivals like Ozzfest don't: price. Davis told Launch that offering $10 lawn tickets sets his show a...July 26, 2006
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STEEL PROPHET Is Promising A 'Huge Surprise' For Their Fans
STEEL PROPHET founders Steve Kachinsky (guitar) and Vince Dennis (bass) are currently working on new songs, according to a posting on the group's official web site. "In addition to that, the band has a HUGE surprise in store for their fans, but it's just too big to reveal right now!" the posting add...July 26, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE Bassist Discusses Lebanese Concert Cancellation
Launch Radio Networks reports: After initially saying they would do everything they could to play this week, DEEP PURPLE has postponed their Thursday (July 27) show in Lebanon. Their booking agent told the concert industry trade publication Pollstar, "The band and the festival have agreed it's best...July 25, 2006
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VICIOUS RUMORS To Release 'Warball' In October
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have changed the projected title of their new album to "Warball" from the previously announced "Sonic Rebellion". The CD was recorded at Trident Studios in Pacheco, CA by Juan J. Orteaga and includes guitarists Brad Gillis (NIGHT RANGER) and Th...July 25, 2006