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VELVET REVOLVER Frontman To Appear At RADIO MUSIC AWARDS
According to MTV News, VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland will be appearing at this year's Radio Music Awards on Monday, December 19 at the Aladdin Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. VELVET REVOLVER are nominated in the "Song of the Year" category for their "Fall to Pieces" single. The awards cer...December 1, 2005
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IN FLAMES, SEPULTURA, MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY Members Reveal Their Favorite Albums Of 2005
In the December/January issue of the Swedish magazine Close-Up, a number of heavy metal/hard rock musicians list their favorite albums of 2005. Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA): BIOHAZARD – "Means to an End" CLAUSTROPHOBIA – "Fulminant" EXODUS – "Shovel Headed Kill Machine" Anders Fridén (IN FLAMES): NINE...December 1, 2005
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DROWNING POOL: New Tour Dates Announced
Texas-based metallers DROWNING POOL have lined up the following dates during December: Dec. 08 - The Pearl Room - Mokena, IL Dec. 09 - Pierre's - Ft. Wayne, IN Dec. 10 - 3rd Street Live - Cedar Rapids, IA Dec. 11 - Machine Shop - Flint, MI Dec. 12 - Planet Rock - Battle Creek, ...November 30, 2005
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QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS: North American Tour Announced
Some of rock's greatest anthems are to be heard performed live again across America after more than 20 years, as rock legends QUEEN, now joined forces with Paul Rodgers, singer and songwriter of BAD COMPANY/FREE fame, announce they are to play a 23-date tour of the USA and Canada this coming spring....November 29, 2005
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Classic ROTTING CHRIST Albums To Be Reissued With Bonus Tracks
ROTTING CHRIST's "Passage To Arcturo" and "Non Serviam" albums (both with bonus tracks) will be reissued on January 24, 2006 via the new The End Records sub-division Unruly Sounds, which focuses on uncompromising and unique sounds of metal music, from yesteryear to today. The details are as follows:...November 29, 2005
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GLENN HUGHES Says He Is 'Totally Up' For Touring With TONY IOMMI
Legendary vocalist/bassist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) was asked by Greg Prato of Billboard.com about the status of the rumored Hughes/Tony Iommi tour, to support Iommi's recently released solo album, "Fused" (to which Hughes contributed vocal melodies and lyrics). "We really want to d...November 28, 2005
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QUEENSRŸCHE Guitarist, STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Mainman To Judge 'Unsigned Heavy Metal Band' Contest
If you're in an unsigned heavy metal band from British Columbia, Canada and think you've got the right licks to take home the loot, now is your chance to prove it. From now until December 15, 2005, drop off your two-song demo CD, along with your contact information, to any Long & McQuade locatio...November 28, 2005
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GRAND MAGUS To Be Interviewed On Swedish National Radio
GRAND MAGUS, the Swedish band featuring current SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Janne Christoffersson, will be featured on Swedish National Radio on Thursday, November 24. The show is called "P3 Rock" and it will contain an interview with Christoffersson as well as several tracks from the band. The show...November 23, 2005
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HED P.E. Sign With 'Pimp' Label SUBURBAN NOIZE, Plan To Release 'Classic Joint'
HED P.E., the popular Orange County, California-based hardcore/punk/hip-hop band, Have inked a deal with Suburban Noize. Fronted by Orange County native Jared "The Underdog" Shain, HED P.E. refuses to put its music in a skirt. "Finally a label that is as pimp as my band is," Jared says of the deal w...November 22, 2005
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GREAT WHITE Nightclub Fire: Prosecutors Deny Concealing Evidence
The Associated Press has issued the following report: State prosecutors on Monday (Nov. 21) rejected accusations that they concealed evidence from the grand jury that indicted three men in connection with a nightclub fire that killed 100 people, and said there was no reason to dismiss any of the cha...November 22, 2005
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DISTURBED Announce Second Leg Of Tour; New Single 'Just Stop'
DISTURBED will jump-start 2006 with the newly announced second leg of their headlining Jägermeister Music Tour. Launching January 6 in Spokane, WA, the trek will follow their in-progress dates, which run through December 22 in Baltimore, MD. Led by David Draiman (vocals),Dan Donegan (guitar) and Mi...November 21, 2005
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SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Frontman To Undergo Another Back Surgery
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES have issued the following statement: "Unfortunately the band has had to cancel the Brasilian festival dates and all the plans for 2006 are on hold again as Mike Muir [vocals] had to have another back surgery this week. Obviously this is a big setback for the band and Mike persona...November 21, 2005
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, JUDAS PRIEST, DEF LEPPARD 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: BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, BRAND NEW SIN Venue: Electric Factory City/State: Philadelphia, Pa. Date: Oct. 22, 2005 Attendance: 1,758 Capacity: 2,250 Artist/Event: BLACK...November 18, 2005
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ANTHRAX Drummer On Upcoming Tour: 'Bring A Helmet'
ANTHRAX have officially announced the January kick-off of their 2006 headline reunion tour with support acts GOD FORBID and SWORN ENEMY. This tour steamrolls straight through January 21, including a January 7 hometown show at New York City's Nokia Theater in Times Square, a January 13 stop at the re...November 18, 2005
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THE BANNER To Hit The Road With NODES OF RANVIER
THE BANNER have announced they will hit the road in December with NODES OF RANVIER. After conquering the hardcore scene of their homestate of New Jersey, THE BANNER recently took to the road, supporting WALLS OF JERICHO on their national tour. The group also just released their first album for Ferre...November 18, 2005