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CIRCUS DIABLO Drops Off OZZFEST

CIRCUS DIABLO frontman Billy Morrison has checked in with the following update: "As I sit here in Dallas, TX, on the bus that has taken us from our home town of Los Angeles, to the middle of the South, it pains me to tell you all that we have to call it a day for ...

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Former GREAT WHITE Tour Manager Seeks Parole

The Associated Press reports: The former rock band tour manager whose pyrotechnics ignited a nightclub fire that killed 100 people is scheduled for a parole hearing on Sept. 19 that could result in his early release from prison, the chairwoman of the parole board said Tuesday. He pleaded guilty last...

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GREAT WHITE Jammin' For Kids

John Sharp of Peoria, IL's Journal Star reports that when GREAT WHITE performs Saturday at the Ham 'N Jam festival, some of the proceeds will go toward helping sick children, organizers say. Raising money for charitable causes is something GREAT WHITE, a 1980s hard rock band from California, is used...

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LIFE OF AGONY Frontman Completes Work On New Solo Album

LIFE OF AGONY frontman Keith Caputo has completed work on a new solo album, entitled "Fondness for Hometown Scars". The CD was produced by Martyn Lenoble (JANE'S ADDICTION, DAVE GAHAN, PORNO FOR PYROS, THE CULT) and features the following band lineup: Keith Caputo - Vocals Jochem Van Rooijen - Drums...

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'Station' Nightclub Owners To Start Education Fund

The Associated Press reports that the owners of a nightclub where a fire killed 100 people are launching a fund to help pay education costs for the more than 75 children who lost a parent in the blaze, a partner in the fund said Friday. Club owners Jeffrey and Michael Derderian are leading The Stati...

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GUNS N' ROSES Joined By BUBBLES From 'Trailer Park Boys' In Tokyo

Keith Tarrier of Rock and Roll All Nite has submitted the following report: "I was just at the historic Budokan in Tokyo [on July 18] to see GUNS N' ROSES. As well as [putting on] another awesome show here in Japan, GN'R invited special guest Bubbles [a.k.a. actor/musician Mike Smith] from the 'Trai...

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SCRAP METAL Signs On With WILLIAM MORRIS

The William Morris talent and literary agency today announced they have signed celebrity rock supergroup SCRAP METAL as a client, and will represent the rock supergroup worldwide. "SCRAP METAL offers an unprecedented collection of musical talent in one unique act," says agent Keith Sarkisian of The...

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AS BLOOD RUNS BLACK Parts Ways With Drummer

Los Angeles, California-based band AS BLOOD RUNS BLACK has issued the following update: "So most of you are wondering what is going on with AS BLOOD RUNS BLACK. Unfortunately, we had a series of situations that occurred resulting in the letting go of a certain band member. "There is by far no 'glitz...

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Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Members To Rock With JESSE KINCH At LUKAS ROSSI Gig

13-year-old guitarist and performer Jesse Kinch and his band will open for ROCK STAR SUPERNOVA singer Lukas Rossi on July 8 at the Crazy Donkey in Farmingdale, New York. Jesse will be rocking with rock legends Randy Coven (ARK, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) on bass, John Macaluso (TNT, ARK, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JA...

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DREAM THEATER Keyboardist's New Solo Album To Feature GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist

Magna Carta Records has set a September 12 release date for the new solo album from DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess, entitled "The Road Home". Having been influenced by classic progressive acts such as GENESIS, YES and GENTLE GIANT, Rudess revisits some of the great songs from those bands wi...

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SLIPKNOT Guitarist Schedules Clinics

SLIPKNOT guitarist Mick Thomson will host a few clinics this month. The details are as follows: June 18 - 6:30 PM Daddy's Junkie Music 1064 Brighton Ave Portland, ME 04102 (207) 772-3239 June 19 - 6:30PM Daddy's Junkie Music 159 Mass Ave Boston, MA 02115 (617) 247-0909 June 20 - 6:30 PM Daddy's Junk...

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SCORPIONS: Another U.S. Date Released

Another U.S. date has been leaked for German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS' upcoming U.S. tour. So far the following shows have been confirmed: Sep. 06 - Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre Sep. 14 - Kelseyville, CA - Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa A new video interview with SCORPIONS singer Kl...

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SCORPIONS To Tour U.S. In The Fall?

According to Pollstar, German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS are scheduled to perform in Clarkston, Michigan at the DTE Energy Music Theatre on Thursday, September 6. More U.S. dates are expected to be announced soon. A new video interview with SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine and guitarist Rudolf Schenke...

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SCORPIONS: Canadian Support Act Announced

According to a posting at ScorpsNews.com, Toronto-based band THE ROOM will open for German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS on their upcoming Canadian tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: Aug. 25 - Shawinigan, QC – [to be announced] Aug. 28 - Ottawa, ON - LeBreton Festival Park Aug. 30 - Montreal, QC -...

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Gear Talk With ICED EARTH's SCHAFFER: 'I'm A Gear Head But Not A Gear Whore'

With ICED EARTH mainman Jon Schaffer and producer Jim Morris locked up at Morrisound studios in Tampa this week to mix the band's forthcoming album, "Framing Armageddon", IcedEarth.com checked in with Jon before he left for temporary exile in Florida to inquire about what gear he has and will be usi...