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GOD FORBID Announce Exclusive London Show
New Jersey's GOD FORBID have announced that they will be heading over to London for an exclusive show on September 13 at the Barfly. After receiving a rapturous response on their last U.K. tour, GOD FORBID decided that the U.K. fans deserved some thing a little special and so, are coming over in the...August 2, 2005
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QUEENSRŸCHE: 18 New Songs And Counting
The following update has been posted at QUEENSRŸCHE's official web site: "As the recording of 'Operation: Mindcrime II' progresses, word from the studio is that [Michael] Wilton and [Mike] Stone are in the midst of laying down guitar tracks with vocals shortly thereafter. So far 18 songs have been c...August 1, 2005
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A.M. CONSPIRACY To Perform Free Show With SOIL
A.M. CONSPIRACY, the new Orlando, Florida-based rock band fronted by ex-DROWNING POOL singer Jason "Gong" Jones, will be performing a free show with SOIL on August 27 at the Tommy Lawrence Arena on the Volusia County Fairgrounds in Deland, Florida. As previously reported, A.M. CONSPIRACY have posted...July 30, 2005
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New DROWNING POOL Singer To Band And Fans: 'I Will Make You Proud'
DROWNING POOL have posted a message on their official web site confirming that they have recruited former SOIL frontman Ryan McCombs to replace their last vocalist, Jason "Gong" Jones, who left the band in early June. Commented Ryan in a statement: "When I walked away from music to be with my family...July 29, 2005
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VOIVOD Sign With THE END RECORDS
Legendary Canadian metallers VOIVOD, now featuring former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted (a.k.a. Jasonic),have inked a U.S. deal with The End Records. The band will enter the studio in the fall of 2005 to begin recording their 11th studio album, tentatively due in early 2006. Drummer Michel Langev...July 28, 2005
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It's Official: Former SOIL Frontman Joins DROWNING POOL
In a widely anticipated move, former SOIL frontman Ryan McCombs has been officially named the new lead singer of DROWNING POOL. McCombs made the announcement earlier today live on the Ft. Wayne, Indiana radio station 98.9 The Bear, where he had been co-hosting the morning show all week. Listen to th...July 28, 2005
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Christian Music Festival To Debut Hard Rock Stage
The Mercury News is reporting that Spirit West Coast, one of the largest Christian music festivals, will, for the first time in its nine-year history, debut a stage for hard rock as a part of its lineup of 50 artists over three days. "That's the new rave'' in Christian music right now, says ...July 28, 2005
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MORTA SKULD: 'Best Of' Collection Due Via PEACEVILLE
Long-defunct Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based death metallers MORTA SKULD will be the subject of a "best of" collection, entitled "Re-Surface: The Best of Morta Skuld", due later in the year via Peaceville Records. Commented frontman Dave Gregor: "We're actually all for it, even though that era of our lif...July 28, 2005
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SOIL Bassist: DROWNING POOL 'Lied To Our Faces'
SOIL bassist Tim King has explained his decision to publicly slam the group's former singer, Ryan McCombs, for joining DROWNING POOL after McCombs allegedly deemed the songs on the first DROWNING POOL album "average." As previously reported, DROWNING POOL are believed to be have recruited McCombs to...July 27, 2005
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NEVERMORE Guitarist JEFF LOOMIS To Release Solo Album
Brian Rademacher of Rock Eyez recently conducted an interview with NEVERMORE guitarist Jeff Loomis. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rock Eyez: How was it working with Andy Sneap producing? Jeff Loomis: "Unbelievable. A lot of the fans know that we worked with him in 2000 with the release...July 27, 2005
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GODHEAD Frontman Keeping Busy Between Albums
Now that GODHEAD have completed recording their new album, they have decided to explore some new label options, so frontman Jason Miller has been able to keep himself busy with plenty of other endeavors. Last year, he bought and opened a full service recording and production facility in North Hollyw...July 26, 2005
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A.M. CONSPIRACY: New Music Available From Ex-DROWNING POOL Singer
A.M. CONSPIRACY, the new Orlando, Florida-based rock band fronted by ex-DROWNING POOL singer Jason "Gong" Jones, have posted a new demo track, entitled "Absence", on their MySpace.com page. Check it out at this location. The group, whose lineup is rounded out by ex-STILL NAIVE guitarist Rob Dehaven...July 26, 2005
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SOIL Bassist Slams Former Frontman For Joining DROWNING POOL
SOIL bassist Tim King has slammed the group's former singer, Ryan McCombs, for joining DROWNING POOL after McCombs allegedly deemed the songs on the first DROWNING POOL album "average." As previously reported, DROWNING POOL are believed to be have recruited McCombs to replace their last vocalist, Ja...July 26, 2005
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SKINLESS To Release New Studio Album In Early 2006
SKINLESS guitarist Noah Carpenter has issued the following update: "SKINLESS would like to say thanks to DEICIDE, IMMOLATION, DESPISED ICON, WITH PASSION and their crews for a great tour, and probably the best tour SKINLESS has ever been a part of. Also a huge thanks to all of our fans who came out...July 26, 2005
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QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS Announce U.S. Dates
Legendary rock icons Brian May and Roger Taylor of QUEEN, and Paul Rodgers of BAD COMPANY and FREE, just off a sold-out, 32-date arena tour of Europe under the banner of QUEEN + PAUL RODGERS, are headed for the U.S. later this year. They will bring their acclaimed show to the U.S. for two rare ...July 25, 2005
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