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AEROSMITH Guitarist Psyched About RED SOX Getting Japanese Pitcher

Launch Radio Networks reports: AEROSMITH lead guitarist Joe Perry is thrilled about the newest man to put on the uniform of his hometown baseball team, the Boston Red Sox. Pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka recently signed a deal to play for the Sox after starring for almost a decade in Japan with the Seibu...

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THE OTHER Announces West Coast Tour

Cologne, Germany-based "horror punks" THE OTHER will fly over to the States for a handful of shows on the West Coast. The band that has recently played a sold-out Halloween tour of Europe and has shared stages with MISFITS, THE 69 EYES, BALZAC, WEDNESDAY 13, METEORS, FEAR FACTORY, MY DYING BRIDE and...

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JUNGLE ROT: Final 'Victims Of Violence' Video Posted Online

Wisconsin-based death metallers JUNGLE ROT have posted the final version of their video for the track "Victims of Violence" at this location. The clip was filmed in June 2006 at a military vehicle graveyard in Wisconsin with director Dave Paul (DISTURBED, FIREBALL MINISTRY, SKANK) of DP Filmworks. "...

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OZZY OSBOURNE, ACE FREHLEY To Participate In 'Six-String Masterpieces' DIMEBAG Art Tribute

Ozzy Osbourne (BLACK SABBATH) and Ace Frehley (KISS) are among the latest artists who have signed on to participate in the "Six-String Masterpieces: The Dimebag Darrell Art Tribute" — the art exhibit of guitars that have been hand-painted, illustrated and sculpted by top rockers and modern artists i...

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ONESIDEZERO Signs With CORPORATE PUNISHMENT RECORDS

Corporate Punishment has announced the signing of Los Angeles-based ONESIDEZERO. The band is currently in the studio working with producer Ulrich Wild (STATIC-X, STABBING WESTWARD, TAPROOT) on their as-yet-untitled sophomore album, due on April 3, 2007. "We are all very eagerly awaiting the release...

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TRIUMPH's RIK EMMETT, MOUNTAIN's LESLIE WEST To Help Celebrate DEAN's 30th Anniversary

Dean Guitars is giving the world a never-before look at Winter NAMM with the Dean Guitars "Live from NAMM" webcast, January 19-21 — a live web event capturing every outlandish minute of the show. This revolutionary concept is going to blow the roof off NAMM and change forever the way the NAMM show i...

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THE ACACIA STRAIN Added To JOB FOR A COWBOY Tour

Massachusetts' THE ACACIA STRAIN, currently wrapping up dates with labelmates THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD and LIGHT THIS CITY as well as FROM A SECOND STORY WINDOW, have officially been confirmed for the upcoming January/February tour alongside JOB FOR A COWBOY, PYSOPUS, SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY and DA...

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RUSH Drummer: New Album Recordings 'Far Ahead Of Schedule'

RUSH drummer Neil Peart has posted a lengthy new update on his official web site. An excerpt follows: "Exactly one year ago (to recap a story begun in earlier reports),my bandmates and I started talking about working on some new songs. Alex and Geddy got together in Geddy's home studio in Toronto a...

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LIFE OF AGONY Singer, ANTHRAX Members To Perform Covers Of U2, ALICE IN CHAINS

More information has surfaced about LIFE OF AGONY frontman Keith Caputo's upcoming appearance with ANTHRAX members Scott Ian (guitar) and Frank Bello (bass) at the Retox rock bar in New York City. According to Keith, he and the ANTHRAX guys will perform acoustic versions of three rock numbers by U2...

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ANTHRAX Members To Jam With LIFE OF AGONY's CAPUTO This Weekend

ANTHRAX members Scott Ian (guitar) and Frank Bello (bass) will jam with Keith Caputo (LIFE OF AGONY) Saturday night, December 16 at the Retox rock bar in New York City. Retox (511 West 28th Street) was opened by Ian and club owner Mike Diamond, who started Snitch, Pangaea and Vela. Scott Ian is sche...

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STICK TO YOUR GUNS Signs With SUMERIAN RECORDS

Sumerian Records has signed the five-piece melodic hardcore band STICK TO YOUR GUNS from Orange County, California. Commented the label in a press release: "We're very excited about releasing STICK TO YOUR GUNS's debut album, 'For What It's Worth', in stores all over the world. The band has proven t...

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GREAT WHITE Nightclub Fire: Attorney General Seeks Release Of Grand Jury Testimony

The Associated Press has issued the following report: Public confidence in the criminal justice system, shaken after three men charged in a deadly nightclub fire reached plea deals rather than stand trial, could be improved by the full disclosure of secret grand jury testimony in the case, lawyers s...

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1349, GOATWHORE: North American Tour Dates Announced

Norwegian black metallers 1349 will team up with GOATWHORE, NACHTMYSTIUM and AVERSE SEFIRA for a North American tour beginning late March. Confirmed dates so far are as follows: Mar. 28 - The Muse - Nashville TN Mar. 29 - Jaxx - West Springfield VA Mar. 30 - The Loft - Poughkeepsie NY Mar. 31 - ...

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MOTÖRHEAD-Sponsored Soccer Team To Take On IRON MAIDEN Youth

According to Heavy Metal Radio, a youth soccer team sponsored by rock band MOTÖRHEAD will take on heavy metal rivals IRON MAIDEN in a charity match. Greenbank FC under 10s, from North Hykeham, struck a deal with MOTÖRHEAD and now sports an all-black kit with the band's snaggletooth logo. Since the d...

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AEROSMITH Members Record With West African Band

Launch Radio Networks reports: The members of AEROSMITH recently were in the studio with the West African band THE REFUGEE ALL STARS. According to a post on the AeroforceOne.com website, the ALL STARS and AEROSMITH recorded a version of JOHN LENNON & THE PLASTIC ONO BAND's "Give Peace A Chance",...