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Former SCORPIONS Bassist Signs On To Score Horror Film

According to ContactMusic.com, former SCORPIONS bassist Ralph Rieckermann has signed on to score new horror movie "Brotherhood of Blood". The German rocker is making a name for himself as a horror film composer — he has also scored spoof movie "Drive-Thru". Rieckermann says, "I love horror movies, a...

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DAVE NAVARRO Dismisses Rumors Of SUPERNOVA 'Conspiracy'

"Rock Star: Supernova" co-host Dave Navarro has dismissed rumors that the winner of the reality talent competition has already been selected. Several online sources reported earlier today that veteran Hollywood gossip columnist Janet Charlton has revealed the winner's name on her web site. Although...

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THE BERZERKER Mainman: 'The New Material Is F*cking Insane'

Australia's THE BERZERKER is currently working on its fourth studio album for Earache Records. With 10 tracks currently in demo form, the band is waiting with baited breath to take this material into the studio and record yet another "earth-shattering" album of industrial grindcore. Working on the n...

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DAVE NAVARRO Gets Tough On 'Rock Star: Supernova' Contestants

BreakingNews.ie reports that former JANE'S ADDICTION and current THE PANIC CHANNEL guitarist Dave Navarro has toughened up for the latest instalment of his reality talent competition "Rock Star: Supernova" after allegations he was too nice to contestants during the show's first season. The series fo...

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Metridium Fields

Artsy doom rock, avante-garde indie doom, experimental melancholic doom metal…you get the picture. Austin, Texas' GIANT SQUID will be an acquired taste for many, a diamond in the rough for the dedicated, and a confounding exercise in the esoteric for the traditionalists. "Metridium Fields" is anothe...

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Ex-DAVID LEE ROTH Guitarist JASON BECKER Needs Your Help

Guitarist Jason Becker's (DAVID LEE ROTH, CACOPHONY) official web site is offering t-shirts for a limited time only, priced at $15 (including shipping). All proceeds go straight to Jason, who is suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, a.k.a. Lou Gehrig's Disease). When doctors diagnosed B...

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RUSH Tribute Featuring DREAM THEATER, RACER-X, WATCHTOWER Members: CD, DVD Available

CYGNUS & THE SEA MONSTERS, a tribute to RUSH — featuring DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy, RACER X/ex-MR. BIG guitarist Paul Gilbert, ex-CYNIC bassist Sean Malone and WATCHTWOWER/DANGEROUS TOYS singer Jason McMaster — has released a live CD/DVD of its one-off performance at a special drumming...

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SURMA To Release Debut EP In September

SURMA is the name of a new San Francisco-based "stoner rock" band featuring Jessi Knop of Milwaukee's WRECKER on rhythm guitar and lead vocals, Kelsey Guntharp on bass/vocals, Johann Zamora (ex-HIGH TONE SON OF A BITCH, TOTIMOSHI) on drums/vocals and Jason James (DAMNWEEVIL, SECRET ORDER OF TUSK) on...

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JASON NEWSTED: Video Interview Posted Online

A video interview with former METALLICA and current VOIVOD/SUPERNOVA bassist Jason Newsted, conducted a couple of motnhs ago in San Francisco during the auditions for the "Rock Star: Supernova" program, has been posted online at RealityCheckTV.com. SUPERNOVA — the new all-star band featuring Newsted...

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UFO: 'The Monkey Puzzle' Audio Samples Available

Legendary hard rock band UFO has uploaded audio samples of all the tracks that will appear finalized on its new album, "The Monkey Puzzle", due in Europe on September 25 via SPV Records (one day later in North America). The follow-up to 2004's "You Are Here" was recorded at Area 51 Studios with prod...

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CATALYST To Open For CARNIVORE In Connecticut

West Hartford, Connecticut-based tech-death band CATALYST, featuring several ex-members of CAPHARNAUM, will open for CARNIVORE at Toad's Place in New Haven, CT on Friday, September 1. Also appearing on the bill are SEVENTH VOID (the band featuring TYPE O NEGATIVE members Johnny Kelly and Kenny Hicke...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: More 'Doomsday For The Deceiver' Reissue Details Revealed

More information has been released about the upcoming "Special Edition" reissue of FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's classic debut, "Doomsday for the Deceiver", due on October 31 via Metal Blade Records. The original album was produced by Metal Blade CEO Brian Slagel and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM and is the group's sol...

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SUPERNOVA: More Tour Dates Announced

It is by no means clear who will be fronting America's most talked about new band, SUPERNOVA, but the band's three founding members, MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted and former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Gilby Clarke announced they will be inaugurating their band wi...

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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM: 'Doomsday For The Deceiver' Reissue Due On Halloween

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's classic debut, "Doomsday for the Deceiver", will be reissued as a "Special Edition" by Metal Blade Records on October 31. The original album was produced by Metal Blade CEO Brian Slagel and FLOTSAM AND JETSAM and is the group's sole release to feature then-bassist Jason Newsted...

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VOIVOD Drummer AWAY Issues Update

VOIVOD drummer Michel "Away" Langevin has issued the following update: "Snake [vocalist Denis 'Snake' Belanger] and I recently completed a whirlwind press trip of six countries arranged by our Euro label Nuclear Blast. We just got back from hanging out with Jason [Newsted, VOIVOD/ex-METALLICA bassis...