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H.I.M. To Begin Work On New Album This Summer
H.I.M. frontman Ville Valo has told the U.K.'s Kerrang! magazine that the Finnish goth metallers will begin work on their follow-up to "Dark Light" in the summer. "We're going to take some time off in July," explained Valo. "Then we'll work on a few demos. I've got ideas for melodies and riffs, but...May 26, 2006
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Brazil's GENOCÍDIO Are Back In Business
Brazilian metallers GENOCÍDIO, one of the greatest acts of the local metal scene in the '90s, is back featuring a lineup which mixes old members (Murillo Leite [guitars and vocals] and W. Perna [bass]) with brand-new musicians (Dennis Decurion [guitars, ex-ARE YOU GOD?) and Fábio Moyses [drums, ex-M...May 24, 2006
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HIBERNUS MORTIS Call It Quits
South Florida cult death metal act HIBERNUS MORTIS have officially called it quits. Drummer Cesar Placeres' statement on the matter reads as follows: "It's with sad regret I have to announce that we are calling it quits. I don't wanna get too sappy, even though it does make me kind of at a loss for...May 24, 2006
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Councilwoman Comments On Seattle's Decision To Name Park After JIMI HENDRIX
Kery Murakami of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer is reporting that On Monday (May 22) the City Council recommended that a new park being built alongside the future home of an African American museum in the Central Area bear Jimi Hendrix's name. The final decision rests with Seattle Parks and Recreati...May 23, 2006
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'SAMMY HAGAR Day' Proclaimed In San Bernardino
According to a posting on Sammy Hagar's official web site, Tuesday, May 22 marks a new holiday —at least for the people of San Bernardino, California. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Administrative Officer, Fire Department and Board of Supervisors will present Sammy Hagar with a docu...May 22, 2006
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Rock Singer Attacked By Concertgoer
At around 11:30 p.m. on Friday night, May 19, 2006 reports to local authorities from cell phones came in that an all-out fistfight had broken out during a NAPOLEON BLOWNAPARTS concert at a popular night club (Doll Hut club) in Anaheim, California, according to a press release sent out by the band's...May 21, 2006
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AGANKAST Accused Of Insulting British Metal Fans By Pulling Out Of Contest
Craig Keddie of Borders Today is reporting that AGANKAST — the new British metal band featuring former ATOMKRAFT guitarist Rob Matthew (a.k.a. Redhead) — this week sensationally snubbed followers of the rock music scene in Hawick, England. The thrash four-piece revealed they would not be competing i...May 21, 2006
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STAIND To Rock INDIANAPOLIS 500
Flip/Atlantic recording group STAIND has been invited to perform live at the upcoming 90th running of the Indianapolis 500. The multi-platinum rockers will be featured on ABC-TV's pre-race telecast, set to kick off at noon ET on Sunday, May 28 (check local listings). STAIND will perform two songs: o...May 18, 2006
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FIREBALL MINISTRY To Support H.I.M.; Tour With DISTURBED Kicks Off This Weekend
L.A. hard rock quartet FIREBALL MINISTRY will support Finland's H.I.M. at the House of Blues in Hollywood, Calif. on June 11. This will be H.I.M.'s final U.S. performance of the summer, and the groups' first West Coast show together. (They performed five concerts along the East Coast late last year...May 18, 2006
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Extremely Rare OZZY OSBOURNE Song Unearthed: Sample Available
OZZY OSBOURNE fan site Ozzyhead.com has posted the following update: "In 1977, a singer/song writer/producer by the name of Chris Sedgwick asked his close friend Ozzy Osbourne, who was living in the U.K., to sing back-up vocals on a cover of the ANIMALS song 'Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood'. Ozzy com...May 18, 2006
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PLEASURE MAKER Sign With SPIRITUAL BEAST RECORDS
Spiritual Beast has announced the signing of Brazilian hard rockers PLEASURE MAKER. The first release under the deal will be a "revitalized" version of their debut album, "Love on the Rocks", which was previously released in Latin America. It will be re-mastered and feature completely new artwork by...May 16, 2006
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Report: Progressive Metal Band's Name Causes Cancellation Of Benefit Concert
New Jersey's Asbury Park Press is reporting that the the name and web site of a local progressive metal band — DIVINITY DESTROYED — sparked enough worry about sacrilege that leaders of St. Mary's parish in Barnegat canceled a long-planned charity concert meant to benefit the terminally ill and disab...May 16, 2006
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Bahraini Metal Concert Organizers Affected by 'Devil Worship' Claims
Tariq Khonji of Bahrain's Gulf Daily News is reporting that a Bahraini MP claims Bahrain has hundreds of devil worshippers — many of whom are followers of certain types of rock, such as heavy metal and death metal — and is calling on all segments of society to unite to combat what he ...May 16, 2006
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ROB ZOMBIE, H.I.M. Perform At KROQ's WEENIE ROAST: Photos Available
ROB ZOMBIE, H.I.M., AFI and WOLFMOTHER were among the performers at KROQ's annual Weenie Roast on May 13 at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Irvine, California. Check out pictures from Wire Image, Film Magic. ...May 15, 2006
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KHOMA: U.K. Dates With 36 CRAZYFISTS Announced
In addition to their confirmed date at the Download festival, KHOMA (formerly KOMA) — the Swedish band featuring members of CULT OF LUNA, THE PERISHERS, and the DEPORTEES — will be playing a handful of gigs with labelmates 36 CRAZYFISTS. The details are as follows: Jun. 09 – Sheffield, UK @ Corporat...May 15, 2006
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