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WEDNESDAY 13: Tour Dates Announced; New Bassist Needed

Vocalist WEDNESDAY 13 (ex-MURDERDOLLS) has lined up the following dates as part of his "Till Death Do Us Party" U.S. tour: Jul. 28 - Planet Rock - Jacksonville, NC Jul. 29 - Planet Rock - Myrtle Beach, SC Aug. 04 - Jester's - Fayetteville, NC Aug. 05 - Jaxx's - Springfield, VA Aug. 06 - ...

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CELTIC FROST: 'Monotheist' Enters Swiss Chart At No. 41

According to Rockdetector.com, CELTIC FROST's comeback album "Monotheist" has given the band a first in their homeland by entering the national Swiss charts at No. 41. Although known internationally as extreme metal innovators, none of the band's illustrious back catalogue — 1985's "To Mega Therion"...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Putting Finishing Touches On 'Shot To Hell'

On top of helping Ozzy Osbourne write songs for his next record, guitarist Zakk Wylde is putting the finishing touches on "Shot To Hell", his first BLACK LABEL SOCIETY album for Roadrunner Records. Produced by Zakk and Michael Beinhorn (OZZY, KORN, SOUNDGARDEN),and recorded with longtime pals Craig...

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ANTHRAX Drummer Comments On Upcoming Tour, Studio Album

ANTHRAX drummer Charlie Benante has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Well, hello. It's been a long time since I typed some words of wizdumb. "Have you heard? We're going on tour again. Yessireebabboo, The Hellbilly Deluxe (Rob Zombie) has asked us to be a part of his Ed...

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METALLICA, RUSH, SCORPIONS, IRON MAIDEN Tracks Among 'Greatest Conservative Rock Songs'

Tracks by METALLICA, RUSH, SCORPIONS, IRON MAIDEN, LED ZEPPELIN and AEROSMITH have made National Review's Top 50 list of "greatest conservative rock songs." According to National Review political reporter John J. Miller, the following ingredients are required to make a great conservative rock song:...

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GUNS N' ROSES: London Gig Leaves Fans Stranded

According to Virgin.net, GUNS N' ROSES made a controversial return to the U.K. stage on Wednesday night (June 7) — leaving many fans stranded in London after their set ran drastically late. The group arrived on stage over an hour late for their comeback show at London's Hammersmith Apollo and the gi...

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THE HELLACOPTERS To Release 'Best Of' Collection

Sweden's THE HELLACOPTERS, who feature in their ranks former ENTOMBED drummer Nicke Andersson on guitar/vocals, have posted the following message on their official web site: "It comes a time when a band decides to release a 'greatest hits'. Why? To mark the end of an era? To keep the record company...

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CELTIC FROST: 'Monotheist' First-Week U.S. Sales Revealed

CELTIC FROST's "comeback" effort, "Monotheist", has sold just under 2,500 copies in the United States in its first week of release, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The group's first album in 13 years was produced by the band with Peter Tägtgren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN) and features 11 songs. The CD was rel...

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SAXON: 2007 European Tour Dates Announced

Veteran British heavy metal band SAXON are currently working on a new studio album, which they plan to release in the spring of 2007. To coincide with the album's release, the band will embark on an extensive European tour. So far the following dates have been confirmed: Feb. 28 - UK - Glasgow - Gar...

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SLAYER's KERRY KING: 'We're A Lucky Band With A Regenerating Fan Base'

Luke O'Neil of Metro New York recently conducted a short interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King. Metro: It seems like you have more devoted fans than other bands. Kerry: "Our fans are crazy. They're a lot like me: metal fans. The difference is I met a bunch of guys who wanted to start ...

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CELTIC FROST Frontman: 'Collapsed And Paralyzed In The Smeary Puddles Of Urine And Excrements'

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported over the weekend, CELTIC FROST cancelled their scheduled appearance at the Rock Hard Festival in Gelsenkirchen, Germany Saturday night (June 3) after mainman Thomas Gabriel Fischer was rushed to the hospital as a result of suffering from "acute kidney problems" and...

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WAYSTED Announce U.K. Tour

WAYSTED, the reunited semi-obscure mid-'80s British heavy metal outfit led by UFO bassist Pete Way (hence the spelling of the group's name),will be embarking on a U.K. tour in September. Confirmed dates are as follows: Sep. 15 - The Boardwalk - Sheffield, UK Sep. 17 - The Bootlegger - Cleethorpes,...

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The Volume of Self

It seems like every summer, Crash Music rolls the dice on one relatively big project, one that stands out from their usual fare of licensed albums from Europe. None of their hopefuls from the past few years have really set the world on fire – anyone still talking about MY FATE or BRICK BATH? — ...

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CELTIC FROST Mainman Will Be Well Enough To Play Next Week's SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported yesterday, CELTIC FROST cancelled their scheduled appearance at the Rock Hard Festival in Gelsenkirchen, Germany Saturday night (June 3) after mainman Thomas Gabriel Fischer was rushed to the hospital as a result of suffering from "acute kidney problems" and was fl...

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WHITESNAKE Frontman DAVID COVERDALE: Me And My Travels

WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale was recently interviewed by Carl Wilkinson of the U.K.'s The Observer for the publication's "Travel" section. Read on: "When I was in DEEP PURPLE we'd travel on the Starship, a private Boeing 727. Only a few of us used them: ZEPPELIN, ELVIS and STEVIE WONDER. It w...