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GREAT WHITE Nightclub Fire: Jury Selection To Begin In Trial Of Nightclub Owner

Paul Edward Parker of The Providence Journal reports that the start of jury selection in the trial of Station nightclub co-owner Michael A. Derderian on Tuesday will mark the opening of what could be the most dramatic chapter of this tragedy since the night in 2003 when flames consumed the West Warw...
September 3, 2006
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CRYPTIC VISION To Open For KAMELOT In Florida

CRYPTIC VISION from the west coast of Florida has been added as an opener for KAMELOT's appearance at State Theater in St. Petersburg, Florida on Saturday, September 16. The prog rockers have opened for bands such as KANSAS, FLOWER KINGS and more. CRYPTIC VISION also features keyboardist Howard Helm...
September 2, 2006
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TRACII GUNS Announces L.A. GUNS 20th Anniversary Tour

Guitarist Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS) recently reunited with original L.A. GUNS members Paul Black and Nickey Alexander for a special series of shows to celebrate the band's 20th anniversary. Black co-wrote the band's fan favorites and Alexander played all drum tracks on the classic self-titled debut al...
September 1, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN: 'A Matter Of Life And Death' Internet Game Available

An IRON MAIDEN Internet game promoting the release of the band's "A Matter of Life and Death" CD can be accessed at this location. "A Matter of Life and Death" was recorded at Sarm West Studios in London with producer Kevin Shirley, who also worked on the last two MAIDEN albums, 2000's "Brave ...
September 1, 2006
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TESTAMENT To Work On New Studio Album In Early 2007

TESTAMENT guitarist Alex Skolnick has issued the following update: "Just back from a whirlwind of shows, starting with ALEX SKOLNICK TRIO on the East Coast (touring with new projects by Dave Ellefson [ex-MEGADETH] and Marc Rizzo [SOULFLY, ex-ILL NINO], respectively) followed immediately by TESTAMENT...
September 1, 2006
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GREAT WHITE Nightclub Fire: Station Witness List At Issue

Paul Edward Parker of The Providence Journal reports that state prosecutors have asked a Superior Court judge to block 23 of the witnesses that Station nightclub owner Michael A. Derderian has said he may call in his trial on involuntary manslaughter charges that is scheduled to begin Tuesday. In mo...
September 1, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN Covers THIN LIZZY, DEEP PURPLE For Upcoming B-Sides

According to a posting on the IRON MAIDEN fan site MaidenFans.com, MAIDEN recorded four B-sides during the sessions for their new album, "A Matter of Life and Death" — to be used on an upcoming single, currently expected to be "Different Worlds". The four extra songs that were allegedly recorded are...
September 1, 2006
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IRON MAIDEN: 'A Matter Of Life And Death' Tops Finnish Album Chart

IRON MAIDEN's new CD, "A Matter of Life and Death", has entered the Finnish album chart at position No. 1. View the entire chart at this location. "A Matter of Life and Death" was recorded at Sarm West Studios in London with producer Kevin Shirley, who also worked on the last two MAIDEN ...
August 31, 2006
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MONGREL To Support HOOKERS N' BLOW, MICHALE GRAVES

New England area punk/rock/metal band MONGREL will be supporting Dizzy Reed's (GUNS N' ROSES keyboardist) cover band HOOKERS N' BLOW this Saturday, September 2 at The Compound in Fitchburg, MA. MONGREL is also slated to support former MISFITS frontman Michale Graves for a double header of shows on S...
August 31, 2006
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Former GREAT WHITE Tour Manager Wants Sentence Reduced

The Associated Press reports that a tour manager who ignited a blaze that killed 100 people wants his sentence reduced. Daniel Biechele pleaded guilty to 100 counts of involuntary manslaughter in February and was sentenced to four years in prison. His lawyer filed a motion today asking a judge to re...
August 31, 2006
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DRAGONFORCE Schedules Vancouver Signing Session

U.K. extreme power metallers DRAGONFORCE will be holding an after-show autograph session in Vancouver, B.C. on September 12 at the Scrape Records booth (around 11:00 p.m.) at the Croatian Cultural Centre. The band's latest album, "Inhuman Rampage", will be specially priced at the venue along with th...
August 30, 2006
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NEVERMORE Headlines POWER PROG WEST FESTIVAL: Photos Available

Seattle-based metallers NEVERMORE headlined the Power Prog West Festival on Sunday, August 27 at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood, CA. Among the attendees were Gene Hoglan (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD),Ray Alder (FATES WARNING),Craig Anderson (IGNITE),Brendon Small (co-creator of the cartoon series "Dea...
August 30, 2006
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SOILWORK, DARKEST HOUR, MNEMIC: More U.S. Tour Dates Announced

Sweden's SOILWORK will embark on a five-week North American tour this fall, with DARKEST HOUR, MNEMIC and THREAT SIGNAL as support. The group's updated itinerary is as follows: Oct. 05 - Jaxx - West Springfield, VA Oct. 06 - The Chance - Poughkeepsie, NY Oct. 07 - Webster Theatre - Hartford, CT Oct....
August 30, 2006
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DTA: New Song Posted Online

New Jersey thrashers DTA have uploaded their new song, "My World", off their upcoming release titled "Invidious", at their MySpace page. Final mixes for the CD were concluded at the well-known Trax East Recording Studios in South River, NJ. Mastering will begin within the next few weeks at West West...
August 29, 2006
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CLUTCH To Enter Studio In October

CLUTCH will enter the studio in October on the West Coast with producer Joe Barresi (QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE, KYUSS, TOOL, WEEZER, MELVINS) to begin recording its new album, due in early 2007. In other news, CLUTCH's "Burning Beard" single is out now CD featuring the video for "Burning Beard". The U...
August 28, 2006