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'Hollywood Hairspray Vol. 5' To Feature New Music From Ex-WARRIOR SOUL Frontman

Perris Records has set a January 31 release date for "Hollywood Hairspray Vol. 5". The CD, which features "great hard rock/sleaze/glam bands from around the globe," will include the debut solo release from ANIMAL/ZAN CLAN guitarist Chris Laney and a track from signer Cory Clarke's (WARRIOR SOUL, SPA...
January 24, 2006
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SEPULTURA Drummer IGOR CAVALERA Issues Statement Regarding European Tour

SEPULTURA drummer Igor Cavalera has issued an official statement regarding his decision to sit out the band's upcoming European tour with IN FLAMES, which is scheduled to begin in March (as exclusively reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET on January 13). The statement reads as follows: "There are a lot of c...
January 24, 2006
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SEPULTURA's Webmaster On IGOR CAVALERA's Status: 'Either You Do It Right Or Don't Do It At All'

SEPULTURA's official webmaster Estevam Romera has confirmed in an online posting that drummer Igor Cavalera will not be joining the band on their upcoming European tour (as exclusively reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET on January 13). Responding to a fan question regarding the lack of an official stateme...
January 18, 2006
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SEPULTURA's IGOR CAVALERA Becomes Fourth-Time Father

SEPULTURA drummer Igor Cavalera became a fourth-time father on Sunday (Jan. 15) when his second wife, Laima, gave birth to the couple's first child, Antonio Leyton Cavalera. Both mother and son are said to be doing fine. Igor has three children with his first wife, Monika. As previously reported, SE...
January 17, 2006
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CEPHALIC CARNAGE, ANAL BLAST Confimed For North Dakota's HELVETE FEST

CEPHALIC CARNAGE and ANAL BLAST are among the bands confirmed to perform at Helvete Fest II, set to take place Friday. March 10 at American Legion in Fargo, North Dakota. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: CEPHALIC CARNAGE ANAL BLAST DEMONICON NECKTIE SUICIDE DENIED BY CHRIST NEX VINDICT...
January 15, 2006
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SEPULTURA's KISSER To Conduct Guitar Clinic At Hollywood's Musicians Institute

SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser will be conducting a special clinic at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California on Wednesday, January 25. Kisser will be in town to lay down guitar leads on the upcoming album from ASESINO, the death metal/grindcore project featuring ex-FEAR FACTORY/BRUJERI...
January 14, 2006
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SLIPKNOT Frontman Credits Wife For Helping Him Kick The Bottle

ContactMusic.com is reporting that SLIPKNOT frontman Corey Taylor credits his wife Scarlett for making him realise he had to stop drinking. Taylor, who was a cocaine addict and homeless at the age of 15, only decided to quit alcohol when his spouse made him take a look at himself in the mirror. He s...
January 3, 2006
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THE MERCY CLINIC: Former DAMAGEPLAN Frontman Schedules Hollywood Date

THE MERCY CLINIC, the new San Francisco Bay Area-based band featuring former DAMAGEPLAN frontman Patrick Lachman, guitarists Brian Harrah (PROFESSIONAL MURDER MUSIC) and Josh Stinson (DRIST),bassist Steed Najera (TRIPLE SEVEN),and drummer Bevan Davies (DANZIG, COMES WITH THE FALL, JERRY CANTRELL),...
December 1, 2005
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WICKED WISDOM Frontwoman: OZZFEST Crowd 'Was Truly With Us' By End Of Tour

David Carr of the LA Daily News recently conducted an interview with WICKED WISDOM frontwoman Jada Pinkett-Smith (actress and wife of actor/rapper Will Smith). The question-and-answer session follows: Q: What prompted you to start a heavy metal band? How did this take shape? Jada Pinkett-Smith: "Thr...
November 26, 2005
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BUCKCHERRY: 'Crazy Bitch' Video Posted Online

Reunited Los Angeles hard rockers BUCKCHERRY have uploaded their video for the track "Crazy Bitch" at this location. Directed by Ulf Buddensieck (NICKELBACK, BUSH, CHEVELLE, SWITCHFOOT),the video was shot at the Key Club and cast primarily through an open call on MySpace, resulting in a "wild, sexy...
November 22, 2005
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BLEED THE SKY's Trailer With Equipment Stolen; Band Seeks Public's Assistance

While on tour with AMERICAN HEAD CHARGE, BLEED THE SKY had their trailer with all of our equipment stolen from a residence in Mableton (suburb of Atlanta) Georgia the night of November 13, or the early morning of November 14. They were scheduled to play shows through the end of this month. The band...
November 14, 2005
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CIRITH UNGOL: Official Tribute Album Due In Early 2006

Germany's Solemnity Music will be issuing the first "official" tribute to CIRITH UNGOL, entitled "One Foot in Fire". The album is tentatively scheduled to be released in January/February2006 on regular CD and a special limited 12-inch picture vinyl edition with inlay. "One Foot in Fire" tentative tr...
October 30, 2005
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BUCKCHERRY To Play 'Secret' Show In West Hollywood

Reunited Los Angeles hard rockers BUCKCHERRY will reportedly play a "secret" club show on Thursday, September 22 at the Viper Room in West Hollywood, California under the name ALL LIT UP. Also appearing on the bill will be THE CHELSEA SMILES. As previously reported, BUCKCHERRY will be embarking on a...
September 21, 2005
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Republic?

Surely you know the deal when it comes to Canada's SHEAVY. If you can't get enough of mid-period, Ozzy-era BLACK SABBATH with more of an upbeat stoner rock twist, then this is your band. Provided you don't trick yourself into thinking that SHEAVY is anything more than a heavy rock group wearing its...
August 29, 2005
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SPIRALARMS: First Recording With Ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS Drummer Posted Online

SPIRALARMS, the new San Francisco Bay Area-based band featuring former members of STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, SYSTEMATIC, MANMADEGOD and FORBIDDEN, have uploaded a new song called "Gettin' Gone" to their MySpace.com page. "This is the very first song we've recorded with Eric [Kretz, ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS]...
July 8, 2005