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VIOLENT DIVINE, VANITY BEACH, DOPE STARS INC. To Perform At Finland's TRASH FEST
Street team guru and international promoter Mama Trash of U.S.-based JGS Promotions, under the protection of Helsinki Vampires, presents the inaugural Mama Trash Festival a.k.a. Trash Fest 2008. The festival will be held at Gloria in Helsinki, Finland on April 18-19, featuring performances and appea...February 14, 2008
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DOPE: New Video Interview With VIRUS Available
Lacey Conner, villainess co-star of VH1's hit TV show "Rock of Love" featuring POISON's Bret Michaels, conducted an interview with DOPE guitarist Virus at the Dean Guitars booth at this year's winter NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 17-20 at the Anaheim Con...February 5, 2008
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DEFTONES Frontman Launches Skater Socks Line
DEFTONES/TEAM SLEEP frontman Chino Moreno has launched his very own clothing company called ChinoSox. Chino has always rocked skater socks live. Since DEFTONES early days, they've been a staple of his larger than life stage presence. Commented Chino, "Every time I'm on tour, people come up to me and...February 4, 2008
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SYNASTRY Signs With YEAR OF THE SUN RECORDS
Montreal-based death metal quartet SYNASTRY has signed with Year of the Sun Records. The group's debut album, "Blind Eyes Bleed", is scheduled for release on May 13. Commented SYNASTRY frontman Jimmy Anastasopoulos: "All of us in SYNASTRY are eager and thrilled that 'Blind Eyes Bleed' will be issued...February 4, 2008
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HOOKERS 'N' BLOW, LOVE/HATE Tour Dates Announced
HOOKERS 'N' BLOW, the band led by GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed, and LOVE/HATE will team up for a 2008 tour. Jizzy Pearl will be performing the music of LOVE/HATE for the first time in North America in over 15 years, including the MTV hits "Blackout In The Red Room", "Why Do You Think ...January 29, 2008
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DOPE Signs With KOCH RECORDS
Koch Records has announced the signing of Chicago-based hard-rock/nu-metal act DOPE. The band's fifth CD, titled "No Regrets", will be released on June 10, 2008. Vocalist and guitarist Edsel Dope, alongside long-time lead guitarist Virus, has revitalized DOPE's lineup on "No Regrets". Joining them o...January 22, 2008
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(HED)P.E. Announces 'Heavy Hitters Tour'
Orange County, California's (HED)P.E. will embark on the Heavy Hitters Tour, also featuring KINGSPADE, SUBNOIZE SOULJAZ (featuring Big B, Dirtball),DOG FACED GODS and INSOLENCE. Commented (HED)P.E. frontman Jared Gomes: "What a way to start the new year! 2008 promises to be the best year (HED)P.E....January 6, 2008
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Korea's MOONSHINE Signs With DOPE ENTERTAINMENT
Korea's black/dark metal visionaries MOONSHINE have joined the Dope Entertainment family. The band is currently in the studio self-producing its self-titled third album for a late March 2008 release. Commented the band in a statement: "We are excited and honored to be on a label that we truly respec...December 27, 2007
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DIZZY REED, LOVE/HATE To Team Up For U.S. Tour
HOOKERS 'N' BLOW, the band led by GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist Dizzy Reed, and LOVE/HATE will team up for a 2008 tour. Jizzy Pearl will be performing the music of LOVE/HATE for the first time in North America in over 15 years, including the MTV hits "Blackout In The Red Room", "Why Do You Think ...December 12, 2007
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NIKKI SIXX: 'I'm Going To Live Life To The Fullest'
Andrew Dansby of the Houston Chronicle recently conducted an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Houston Chronicle: This is pretty close-to-home stuff. Did you have any anxieties about letting such frank writing go public? Sixx: Y'know, either I'm comp...December 8, 2007
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JETBOY Guitarist Says SLASH 'Contradicts Himself' In His New Book
BringBackGlam.com recently conducted an interview with JETBOY lead guitarist Billy Rowe. An excerpt from the chat follows: BringBackGlam.com: Do you know that JETBOY is mentioned several times in the new Slash autobiography? Billy: Yeah. That's a very interesting question. We played L.A. Friday and...November 25, 2007
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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I Want People To Take Me Seriously'
George Varga of the San Diego Union-Tribune recently conducted an interview with Ozzy Osbourne. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On substance abuse: "I don't drink or use drugs today. I don't even smoke cigarettes. I reckon nicotine is the hardest to give up; I've been in rehab with junkies who...November 15, 2007
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Ex-MURDERDOLLS Guitarist To Perform With IMPERATIVE REACTION
Guitarist Acey Slade (MURDERDOLLS, DOPE, TRASHLIGHT VISION) has announced his participation in two shows with Metropolis recording artists IMPERATIVE REACTION. The concerts will take place on November 16 at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles, California and November 18 at the Marquee Theater in Temp...November 15, 2007
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ILL NINO Working On Three New Videos
ILL NINO frontman Cristian Machado has issued the following update: "Just two months to go until the release of [the new ILL NINO album] 'Enigma' [due on January 8, 2008 via Cement Shoes]. We realize it's been a long wait and we appreciate your patience more than you'll ever know. "The 8th is here o...November 8, 2007
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DOPE STARS INC. Parts Ways With Guitarist
Italy's DOPE STARS INC. has issued the following update: "We are sorry to announce that Alex Vega [guitar] decided to leave DOPE STARS INC. for personal reasons. We send all our best wishes for his future. "The new lineup that will be working on the next third album will be announced soon. However,...October 22, 2007