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FIREBALL MINISTRY Bassist Sits Out OPETH, CKY Tours
Los Angeles-based quartet FIREBALL MINISTRY have recruited Jason and Josh Diamond from PUNY HUMAN to handle the bass duties on the OPETH and CKY tours after the group's regular bassist, Johnny Chow (a.k.a. John Mark Bechtel, ex-SYSTEMATIC, MY RUIN),was forced to take time out during October while a...October 17, 2005
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ROB ROCK's VICE Reunion Was A 'Smashing Success'
VICE, the long-defunct '80s heavy metal band featuring powerhouse vocalist Rob Rock (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA),reunited for one show only on Saturday, October 8, 2005 in Somers, CT. The four original members, who played 300 dates a year performing original and cover songs, were joined at the...October 13, 2005
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NEURAXIS: New Album To Receive European Release In December
Montreal-based NEURAXIS will have their new album, "Trilateral Progression", released in Europe on December 5 through Earache Records. A European tour is planned for early 2006. "Trilateral Progression" was released in the U.S. last month via Willowtip Records. The album was engineered by Yannick St...October 13, 2005
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To Burn Again
After 10 years as leaders of the Christian hardcore movement, Corona, California's NO INNOCENT VICTIM called it quits. Never say never. Now reformed as a quintet with the addition of former XDISCIPLE ADX members Dave Quiggle (guitar) and Neil Hartman (bass),the band pulls no punches its fifth album...October 12, 2005
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'Waking Up Dead' Soundtrack Available For Purchase
The soundtrack from Fabio Jafet's new movie, "Waking Up Dead", the new documentary starring former SAIGON KICK/SKID ROW drummer Phil Varone, is now available for purchase and download from www.albumunderground.com. The soundtrack features tracks from TEMPLE OF BRUTALITY — the new band featuring form...October 9, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN: 'Numbers From The Beast' Tribute Album Samples Available For Download
Several tracks from the upcoming IRON MAIDEN tribute album, "Numbers from the Beast: An All Star Salute to Iron Maiden", have been made available for streaming and download via Rykodisc-Media.com. On October 11, IRON MAIDEN fans the world over will have something new to get excited about as the newl...October 8, 2005
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GEORGE LYNCH Pays Tribute To RANDY RHOADS On ICARUS WITCH CD
George Lynch, the LYNCH MOB/ex-DOKKEN axemaster best known for his fiery, melodic guitar leads and stylish post-Van Halen proto-metal rhythms on such classics as "Paris Is Burning", "Breaking The Chains", "Into The Fire", and "Dream Warriors", is making a rare special guest appearance on the new alb...October 6, 2005
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AKERCOCKE To Tour Europe With MORTICIAN, BLOOD RED THRONE
After crushing the U.K. in October with a brace of shows and the unleashing of the beast that is new album "Words That Go Unspoken, Deeds That Go Undone", British Satanic metallers AKERCOCKE have announced they will be teaming up with MORTICIAN and BLOOD RED THRONE to lay waste to the continent that...October 6, 2005
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FIVE.BOLT.MAIN Announce New Lineup For Tour
FIVE.BOLT.MAIN, the new band featuring former FLAW singer Chris Volz, has announced a new lineup effective immediately. Joining the group for their upcoming tour dates are three members from the popular New York City-based hard rock band ALSTON: Kobie Jackson (guitar),Alex Cando (bass),and Ron Pai...October 6, 2005
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AKERCOCKE: Limited-Edition Version Of New Album To Include 7" Single
Earache Records has set an October 10 European release date for the fourth album from U.K. satanic death metallers AKERCOCKE, entitled "Words That Go Unspoken, Deeds That Go Undone". The album will be released in two different formats — regular CD and limited edition version containing a bonus 30-mi...October 5, 2005
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SHADOWS FALL Drummer Comments On STIGMATA Reunion Show
SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner has confirmed reports that he will be taking part in a one-off reunion of his former band, legendary Troy, New York hardcore act STIGMATA, on Friday, November 25 at Saratoga Winners in Latham, NY. The rest of STIGMATA's lineup will be the same as it was five years...October 4, 2005
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SEBASTIAN BACH To Perform At T.J. Martell Foundation 30th Anniversary Gala
Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach will perform at the 30th anniversary gala of the T.J. Martell Foundation on Thursday, October 6 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Manhattan. Other scheduled performers include NORAH JONES, ANTIGONE RISING and comedian LEWIS BLACK. Former Atlantic Records Chairm...October 1, 2005
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Confirmed For Germany's BANG YOUR HEAD Festival
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM have been confirmed for next year's installment of the Bang Your Head festival, set to take place June 23-24, 2006 in Balingen, Germany. Also scheduled to appear at the festival are EUROPE, VICTORY, L.A. GUNS, Y&T and RIK EMMETT (TRIUMPH). More acts are expected to be announce...September 29, 2005
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SHADOWS FALL Drummer To Take Part In STIGMATA Reunion Gig
SHADOWS FALL drummer Jason Bittner will take part in a one-off reunion of his former band, legendary Troy, New York hardcore act STIGMATA, on Friday, November 25 at Saratoga Winners in Latham, NY. The rest of STIGMATA's lineup will be the same as it was five years ago prior to the band's split: Bob...September 28, 2005
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GOD FORBID's 'Treason' Enters BILLBOARD Chart At No. 119
New Jersey metal outfit GOD FORBID have sold 8,300 copies of their latest album, "IV: Constitution of Treason", in the United States in its first week of release (according to Nielsen SoundScan) to debut at position No. 119 on next week's The Billboard 200 chart. Produced by Jason Suecof (TRIVIUM) a...September 28, 2005
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