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IN FLAMES Guitarist Says U.S. Music Scene is More 'Media-Controlled' Compared To Europe
Tapio Ahola of Imhotep webzine recently conducted an interview with IN FLAMES guitarist Björn Gelotte. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Imhotep: Was the song writing process for this album ["Come Clarity"] somehow different from what it has been before? Björn Gelotte: "The basics are alway...February 5, 2006
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THE 69 EYES: Support Acts Announced For U.S. Tour
DAMONE and PROGRAM THE DEAD have been confirmed as the support acts for Finland's THE 69 EYES on their first-ever U.S. tour, which will kick off in early March. 16 gigs have been confirmed so far, with the tour set to kick off March 3 in Springfield, Virginia and conclude on March 24 in West ...February 4, 2006
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INTRONAUT Book Studio Time For Debut Full-Length
California-based progressive metal/rock band INTRONAUT have booked studio time April 7 through April 23 at Shiva Industries (ABYSMAL DAWN, WINTERTHRALL, NOCTUARY, EYES OF FIRE, DREAMS OF DAMNATION) with John Haddad to record their first full-length album. "So far we have five songs completely done a...February 4, 2006
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THE ABSENCE Shoot First Video
Metal Blade recording artists THE ABSENCE shot their first professional video for the title track off their debut record, "From Your Grave", on February 3. This journey took the band from the greater Tampa Bay area up some 1200+ miles to Toledo, Ohio to film in one of the largest and oldest structur...February 4, 2006
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Former RKL Singer JASON SEARS Dead At 38
Former RKL (RICH KIDS ON LSD) vocalist Jason Sears passed away on Tuesday (Jan. 31) in Tijuana, Mexico while receiving treatment at an alternative detox clinic that primarily serves U.S. citizens struggling with drug addictions, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. He was 38 years old. The caus...February 2, 2006
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CRYPTOPSY Drummer Schedules Missisauga Clinic
CRYPTOPSY drummer Flo Mounier will conducting a drum clinic at the Long And McQuade's Missisauga, ON location (address: 900 Rathburn Road West; tel.: 905-273-3939) on Monday, March 6. Start time is 7:00 p.m. As previously reported, CRYPTOPSY have been nominated in the "Favorite Metal Artist/Group" c...February 1, 2006
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SHARON And OZZY OSBOURNE To Co-Chair ACADEMY AWARD Viewing Dinner And After-Party
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne are among the Co-Chairs for 14th annual Academy Award Viewing Dinner and After-Party to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF),set to take place on Sunday, March 5, 2006 at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, CA. The Elton John AIDS Foundation party is one o...February 1, 2006
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SHALLOW WATER GRAVE: Debut Album To Surface In March
Innerstrength Records has set a March 28 release date for the debut album from the up-and-coming Connecticut melodic thrashers SHALLOW WATER GRAVE, entitled "Suspension of Disbelief". The CD was recorded at Zing Studios (KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, UNEARTH) and will be mastered at West West Side. An unmaster...January 31, 2006
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GREAT WHITE Nightclub Fire: Victims' Families React Angrily To Plea Deal
The Associated Press has issued the following report: Family members of those killed in a deadly nightclub fire nearly three years ago reacted with anger and dismay Tuesday to news that the man who started the blaze had cut a deal to spend no more than a decade in jail. Daniel Biechele, 29, was tour...January 31, 2006
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Former GREAT WHITE Tour Manager Reaches Plea Agreement In Nightclub Fire Case
The Assoociated Press is reporting that the former manager of the hard rock band GREAT WHITE has reached a plea agreement on charges tied to the 2003 nightclub fire that killed 100 people, the judge in the case said Tuesday. Superior Court Judge Francis Darigan said Dan Biechele is willing to plead...January 31, 2006
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TOOL Confirmed For COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL
According to The Los Angeles Times, TOOL have been confirmed for the seventh edition of the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, which will take over the small desert town of Indio, California on April 29 and 30. Tickets go on sale Saturday. More than 80 acts are on the bill. Among other ...January 31, 2006
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ABYSMAL DAWN Announce New Bassist
ABYSMAL DAWN, the Los Angeles-based extreme metal band featuring former members of RISE and INHUMAN VISION, have announced the addition of bassist Carlos Arriola (ex-SAVAGERY) to the group's ranks. Arriola will make his next live appearance with the band on February 19 at Key Club in West Hollywood,...January 30, 2006
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BIRDS OF PREY Finish Recording Debut Album
BIRDS OF PREY, the studio project featuring Erik Larson (ALAMABA THUNDERPUSSY) on guitars, Bo Leslie (THROTTLEROD) also on guitars, Summer Welch (BARONESS) on bass, Dave Witte (MUNICIPAL WASTE) on drums and Ben Hogg (BEATEN BACK TO PURE) on vocals, spent time at the Karma Productions studio in Richm...January 29, 2006
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LUNARMILE Featuring SABBATH, PRIEST Offspring: Acoustic Performance On BBC Radio Scheduled
LUNARMILE (Photo#1, Photo#2, Photo#3),the British band featuring frontwoman Toni-Marie (daughter of BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi) and bassist bassist Alex Hill (son of JUDAS PRIEST bassist Ian Hill),will guest on the "Late Show with Jimmy Franks" on BBC's West Midlands radio station on Tuesd...January 29, 2006
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BUCKCHERRY: More North American Tour Dates Announced
Reunited Los Angeles hard rockers BUCKCHERRY have scheduled more North American dates during January/February. They itinerary is shaping up as follows: Jan. 28 - The Key Club - West Hollywood, CA Jan. 31 - Fat Cat's - Modesto, CA Feb. 02 - El Corazon - Seattle, WA Feb. 03 - Big Easy - Boise, ID ...January 28, 2006
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