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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Drummer: 'I'm Staying True To My Nerd Roots'

SYSTEM OF A DOWN drummer John Dolmayan told the Calgary Sun that he plans to launch an Internet-based comic-book company when the band goes on hiatus after this year's Ozzfest winds down. "It's my other passion — I love music, and comics are what I've also been into since I was a kid," explained Dol...

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DIRTY RIG To Guest On WRHU 88.7's 'The Aggressive Edge' Tonight

DIRTY RIG, the Long Island, New York-based hard rockers featuring former WARRIOR SOUL frontman Kory Clarke, will be stopping by the studios of WRHU 88.7 (Radio Hofstra University) tonight (June 26) to talk about their new album, "Rock Did It", on the "The Aggressive Edge" show beginning at 11:00 p.m...

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Former ANTHRAX Frontman NEIL TURBIN Confirmed For California's BURNING STAR FESTIVAL

NEIL TURBIN'S DEATHRIDERS, the new band fronted by original ANTHRAX vocalist Neil Turbin, have been confirmed for the Burning Star Festival, set to take place August 5-6 at The Jumping Turtle in San Marcos, CA. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: Saturday, August 5, 2006: HELSTAR NEIL...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: More OZZFEST 2006 Second-Stage Dates Added

According to an Ozzfest.com newsletter, OZZY OSBOURNE will headline the Monster Energy second stage on three additional Ozzfest 2006 dates: Jul. 04 - Albuquerque, NM @ Journal Pavilion Jul. 18 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Post Gazette Pavilion Jul. 27 - Buffalo, NY @ Darien Lake Performing Arts Center This in...

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Report: Former MOTÖRHEAD Roadie Warned Police About London Terrorist Attack

antiMUSIC is reporting that a former roadie for MOTÖRHEAD tried to warn police about two radical Muslims that helped carry out the July 7, 2005 terrorist attack in London. Martin Gilbertson worked as a computer technician for individuals involved with an Islamic bookshop and youth center Beeston, We...

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ARMORED SAINT Check In From Europe

The following message was posted on ARMORED SAINT's MySpace profile: "Gonzo [drums] checked in this morning and wanted me to pass the following message on to you all: 'Bang Your Head [festival in Germany] was completely rocking. People were saying that we were the best act of the weekend.... lots of...

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AEROSMITH Not Retiring Anytime Soon

Launch Radio Networks reports: AEROSMITH is still going strong more than 30 years into their career, and they have no plans to stop anytime soon. The band took part in a national radio call-in show last night (Thursday, June 22),and lead singer Steven Tyler said, "What else are we gonna do? When (l...

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BROKEN TEETH Announce U.S. Tour

Austin balls-to-the-wall rockers BROKEN TEETH — featuring Jason McMaster of WATCHTOWER/DANGEROUS TOYS fame — are gearing up for a-30 day U.S. tour in support of their new live CD, "Blood on the Radio". "Blood on the Radio" features songs from the band's first two studio albums. During the upcoming t...

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DIRTY RIG Schedule In-Store Performance

DIRTY RIG, the Long Island, New York-based hard rockers featuring former WARRIOR SOUL frontman Kory Clarke, will be doing an in-store performance at Looney Tunes in West Babylon, Long Island on June 26 at 7:00 p.m. sharp. Their debut Escapi Music release, titled "Rock Did It", will be available for...

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AEROSMITH Guitarist Comments On Upcoming Tour With MÖTLEY CRÜE

AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry has commented on the band's upcoming "The Route of All Evil" tour with MÖTLEY CRÜE. The fall trek, which will begin Sept. 14 in Holmdel, N.J., will run for more than two months before wrapping Nov. 24 in West Palm Beach, Fla. "It's going to be quite a trip," Perry told...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Defend Themselves Against Turkish Media's 'Blatant Lies'

SYSTEM OF A DOWN have issued a statement refuting the Turkish media's claims that the band's tickets for their 1998 tour with SLAYER had an anti-Turk slogan printed on them. In a message posted on their official web site, the band write, "The Turkish media has been spreading blatant lies about SYSTE...

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IRON MAIDEN Talk About New Album

Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet has published three articles on IRON MAIDEN and their upcoming album, "A Matter of Life and Death" — one where the band members talk about how smooth the recording process was, one that describes the new album and one account of the band's reactions while watching Engla...

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HYDROGYN Announce New Bassist

West Virginia's HYDROGYN have announced the addition of bassist Chris Sammons to the group's ranks. "Chris is replacing the now departed Dave Moody," the group write in a statement. "Chris comes into the band delivering a thunderous playing style and keen knack for playing in the pocket. Chris adds...

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AEROSMITH And MÖTLEY CRÜE To Team Up For 'Route Of All Evil Tour'

AEROSMITH — "America's greatest rock' n' roll band" — will return to the road September 14 with MÖTLEY CRÜE — "America's most notorious rock band" — to spawn what is the ultimate must-see rock event of 2006: a massive North American tour of predominantly outdoor amphitheatres. Bigger, louder, faster...

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MUNICIPAL WASTE Announce Tour Dates

Earache's own reigning thrash masters MUNICIPAL WASTE have announced several U.S. summer tour dates, as well as a string of U.K. and Australian dates. MUNICIPAL WASTE embody the spirit of a good 'ol time and are eager to bring the waste to the masses! MUNICIPAL WASTE are touring in support of their...