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GODSMACK Frontman Performs METALLICA's 'Nothing Else Matters'; Video Available
Fan-filmed video footage of GODSMACK singer Sully Erna performing a cover of the METALLICA classic "Nothing Else Matters" during his May 18, 2008 solo concert at The Egg in Albany, New York on can be viewed below. Erna recently told Glam-Metal.com that doing his first solo shows was "extremely nerve...June 27, 2008
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WARRANT's 'Heaven' Featured In AT&T Commercial
WARRANT's classic ballad "Heaven" is featured in AT&T's latest commercial for LG Shine, an elegant slider phone with mirror finish and shine-through screen. Watch the 30-second spot below. The reunited classic lineup of WARRANT whose tour with CINDERELLA, LYNCH MOB and LYNAM was recently cancell...June 26, 2008
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ULI JON ROTH: Dates For New York City 'Sky Academy' Changed
Due to scheduling conflict with shows that have been scheduled with legendary guitar virtuoso Uli Jon Roth (ex-SCORPIONS) and the SCORPIONS in the UK, the dates for Uli's Sky Academy at Producer's Club Theater in New York City have been changed to October 8-11 from the previously announced October 1...June 26, 2008
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AGAINST THE PLAGUES Announces New Bassist
AGAINST THE PLAGUES, the mighty alliance featuring Swedish/Polish/American members of LOST HORIZON, LUCIFERION, FOREST OF IMPALED, and DAMNATION, has announced the addition of bassist Marco Martell (MALEVOLENT CREATION, DIVINE EMPIRE, KULT OF AZAZEL) to the group's ranks. Commented the band: "It is...June 25, 2008
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OZZY OSBOURNE Impersonator On 'America's Got Talent'; Video Available
An Ozzy Osbourne impersonator that goes by the name of The Ozzman appeared on this week's episode of "America's Got Talent", the NBC-TV talent search show featuring amateur singers, dancers, magicians, comedians and other talents with Sharon Osbourne as one of the judges. The Ozzman admits that he i...June 24, 2008
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ALICE IN CHAINS, VELVET REVOLVER, THE CULT Members Jam In Nashville; Video Available
Fan-filmed video footage of Jerry Cantrell (guitar/vocals; ALICE IN CHAINS),Matt Sorum (drums; VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES),Billy Duffy (guitar; THE CULT),Billy Morrison (guitar; CIRCUS DIABLO, THE CULT),Chris Chaney (bass; JANE'S ADDICTION) and Leah Duors (vocals; MCQUEEN) performing the ALI...June 24, 2008
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JELLO BIAFRA Celebrates 50th Birthday, Debuts New Band; Video Available
DEAD KENNEDYS legend Jello Biafra celebrated his 50th birthday (and the 30th anniversary of DEAD KENNEDYS) by debuting his new band, AXIS OF EVILDOERS, via a pair of performances on June 16-17 at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, California. A two-and-a-half-minute video report on the...June 20, 2008
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EXODUS Re-Recording 'Bonded By Blood', Paying Tribute To PAUL BALOFF
Guitarist Gary Holt of the veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS has issued the following update: "While anxiously awaiting our return to Europe for the festival run, we have been quietly working on the 'Bonded By Blood' [EXODUS's classic 1985 debut album] re-recording in our time off. Rob...June 19, 2008
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SLASH, JERRY CANTRELL, MATT SORUM: More Summer NAMM Details Revealed
Gibson Guitar, the world's premier musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology, announced its all-star line up of brands and artists for this year's Summer NAMM to be held in Nashville, Tennessee from June 20-22, 2008 at the Nashville Convention Center. A wide array of products fr...June 19, 2008
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SHARON OSBOURNE: OZZFEST Will Return As Traveling Festival In 2009
Sharon Osbourne called in to the "Opie and Anthony Show" on Tuesday (June 17) to promote the new season of "America's Got Talent", and in the course of the discussion, voiced her displeasure with many of today's celebrity reality shows, including "Hogan Knows Best" and "Keeping Up With The Kardashia...June 19, 2008
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SIRENIA To Enter Studio Next Month
Norwegian gothic metal band SIRENIA has issued the following update: "These days we are going through the final preparations for our next album. The songs are all finished and recordings will start in July. The album will be recorded in Sound Suite Studios, France and Stargoth Studios, Norway. The m...June 18, 2008
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ASHES DIVIDE Sending 'Enemies' To Radio
The Pulse of Radio reports that ASHES DIVIDE has selected "Enemies" as the next song it will send to rock radio stations. The track will follow "The Stone" as the second single from the group's debut album, "Keep Telling Myself It's Alright". ASHES DIVIDE founder and frontman Billy Howerdel told The...June 18, 2008
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BENEDICTION: Back Catalog To Be Reissued
Long-running UK extreme metallers BENEDICTION have issued the following update: "Our label, Nuclear Blast, will be re-releasing our album back catalogue this summer. The better news is that it will be two albums in one package on the three releases: 'Subconscious Terror' [1990] / 'The Grand Leveller...June 18, 2008
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CATTLE DECAPITATION To Enter Studio In August
San Diego extreme metallers CATTLE DECAPITATION have issued the following update: "We're taking a short break from writing our next album to come out and adorn California in GORE!!! A couple notable shows are gonna be our first show in YEARS at the old Covered Wagon building, now called Annie's Soci...June 17, 2008
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PEPPERMINT CREEPS Drummer Dead At 34
Drummer Traci Michaelz of the long-running Hollywood, California glam-metal band PEPPERMINT CREEPS passed away on Friday, June 13 after the group's concert in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was 34 years old. According to the surviving members of PEPPERMINT CREEPS, "the cause of death is still unknown" and wil...June 17, 2008