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NAPALM DEATH, VOIVOD, BRUTAL TRUTH Featured On DIE KREUZEN Tribute Album

Legendary Milwaukee punk/hardcore kings DIE KREUZEN have beeen honored by an Erosion Records tribute compilation featuring both local Wisconsin and national artists, including VOIVOD, NAPALM DEATH and BRUTAL TRUTH. Liner Notes were written by Thurston Moore of SONIC YOUTH and the disc is packaged in...
July 10, 2005
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MTV, VH1 To Rebroadcast LIVE 8 Footage

Billboard.com is reporting that MTV and VH1 have confirmed plans to rebroadcast 10 hours of Live 8 performances tomorrow (July 9),including — presumably — sets by DEEP PURPLE, MÖTLEY CRÜE, VELVET REVOLVER and DEF LEPPARD. VH1 will offer five hours of programming beginning at 10 a.m. ET, with MTV ta...
July 8, 2005
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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Don't Ask Me About Other OZZFEST Bands'

Launch Radio Networks reports: Ozzy Osbourne is gearing up for his annual Ozzfest heavy metal caravan, which begins next Friday at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Osbourne will headline the shows with his band BLACK SABBATH, while IRON MAIDEN moves in to the next-to-last spot on the...
July 8, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Bassist Comments On London Terrorist Attacks

ABC ePrep reports: VELVET REVOLVER bassist Duff McKagan says that the mood in London in the wake of the tragic attacks is very different from the mood only a few days ago, when VELVET REVOLVER performed at the London Live 8 concert. He described the atmosphere at the show as a, "worldwide...just gro...
July 8, 2005
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NEAR LIFE EXPERIENCE Putting Finishing Touches On New CD

NEAR LIFE EXPERIENCE, the band featuring Steve Blaze (LILLIAN AXE) on vocals and lead guitar, Richard Kendrick (DARK AUGUST, STRAITJACKET SMILE) on guitar, Eric Morris (CATCH VELVET) on bass, and Rob Hovey (FOGHAT) on drums, are putting the finishing touches on their new CD, entitled "Golden Dragon"...
July 7, 2005
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MY RUIN Announce New Rhythm Section, Plan New CD Release

MY RUIN, the Los Angeles-based band fronted by ex-TURA SATANA singer Tairrie B., will release their new album, "The Brutal Language", on September 27 via their own label imprint, Rovena Recordings. "We've been discussing the idea of our own label for a while now and we were made an offer we couldn't...
July 6, 2005
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FIREBALL MINISTRY: Former SYSTEMATIC/MY RUIN Bassist Joins The Fold

Los Angeles-based heavy hitters FIREBALL MINISTRY have announced the addition of bassist Johnny Chow (a.k.a. John Mark Bechtel, ex-SYSTEMATIC, MY RUIN) to the group's ranks. FIREBALL MINISTRY will be teaming up with CKY and THE KNIVES for the Adio Footwear-sponsored Rock Adio Tour, which will kick o...
July 6, 2005
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22-Year-Old Tennessee Native Crowned GUITARMAGEDDON 2005 Winner

Screaming amps and sonic electricity merged on June 18, 2005 at the Wiltern LG Theater during Guitar Center's Guitarmageddon 2005 grand final competition. Utilizing a percussion-inspired and funk-laden performance, Tennessee native Robert Provine blitzed the crowd with his finest chops to capture th...
July 6, 2005
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TAPROOT Singer On New Album: 'We Weren't Sure If We Could Finish Due To Finances'

TAPROOT have set the tentative track listing for their new album, "Blue-Sky Research", due on August 16 via Velvet Hammer Music/Atlantic. The follow-up to 2002's "Welcome", "Blue-Sky Research" was produced by Michael Beinhorn in Los Angeles and features guest appearances by Billy Corgan (ex-SMASHING...
July 4, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE, DEEP PURPLE, VELVET REVOLVER, DEF LEPPARD Perform At LIVE 8: Photos Available

DEEP PURPLE, MÖTLEY CRÜE, VELVET REVOLVER and DEF LEPPARD were among the performers at the nine Live 8 concerts held simultaneously around the world to pressure leaders of the wealthy G8 nations to increase aid to Africa when they meet in Scotland this week. Check out pictures: MÖTLEY CRÜE (Wire Ima...
July 3, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER Frontman Sprains Ankle; Show Must Go On

According to a posting on Duff McKagan's Raw Power official fan club web site, bassist Duff McKagan (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES) has checked in from Europe with the following update: "Last night in Denmark [at Roskilde festival] we had one of the best shows of this tour...amazing. Unfortunate...
July 2, 2005
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Issue VI

It's quite simple really; those who enjoy the razor-sharp, precision thrash of bands like THE HAUNTED (such as myself) should at least be able to appreciate the unbridled fury of Germany's DEW-SCENTED (as I can). On album number six ("Issue VI"),DEW-SCENTED churns out another quality modern thrash...
July 2, 2005
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Tsunami Benefit Single Featuring OZZY OSBOURNE, STEVEN TYLER Pushed Back To Christmas

According to MTV.com, the all-star tsunami benefit single featuring AEROSMITH frontman Steven Tyler, Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne, and VELVET REVOLVER has had its release date pushed back to Christmas. The brainchild of Sharon Osbourne and Simon Cowell, the cover of Eric Clapton's tragic song "Tears in H...
June 29, 2005
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LIVE 8 Performances By MÖTLEY CRÜE, VELVET REVOLVER, LINKIN PARK To be Documented On DVD

EMI has inked a deal to release the the worldwide Live 8 concerts on DVD in November. The company will tailor the content of the releases to each market. Artists who will perform at the concerts include DEEP PURPLE, MÖTLEY CRÜE, LINKIN PARK, VELVET REVOLVER, DEF LEPPARD, PINK FLOYD, and BON JOVI. Li...
June 27, 2005
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VELVET REVOLVER: 'Come On, Come In' Video Posted Online

VELVET REVOLVER's video for the song "Come On, Come In" has been posted online at Yahoo! Music. "Come On, Come In" was written and recorded for the forthcoming "Fantastic Four" film and soundtrack album. Reaching radio June 21, the track was recorded in Raleigh and Cleveland in May during the band's...
June 26, 2005