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H.I.M. Set Release Date For 'Killing Loneliness' Single
Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. have set an August 9 release date for "Killing Loneliness", the first single off their forthcoming "Dark Light" album, due on September 26 via Sire Records. According to Billboard.com, "Dark Light" was mixed at New York's Electric Lady studios with producer Tim Palmer (...June 13, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD: Stagehand At San Bernardino Show Hospitalized After Being Crushed
According to Roadie.net, a stagehand at the DEF LEPPARD show on June 6 in San Bernardino, California was taken to the hospital after being crushed by the upstage section of roof when collapsed as a result of pre-mature removal of the cross-bracing. It was this cross bracing that held the roof to the...June 13, 2005
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Western Canada's First-Ever WHIPLASH OPEN-AIR FESTIVAL Scheduled For September
ACANTHA, BLACKSKY, CESSATE, DECIPHER, DIVINITY, NECROBIOSIS, NECRONAUT, OPERATION WINTER MIST, SUFFERANCE and WORMBOX are among the bands confirmed for the first-ever Whiplash Open-Air Festival, set to take place September 3-4 in Strathmore, Alberta, Canada. Nestled in the gorgeous foothills near Ca...June 12, 2005
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SALEM: 'Strings Attached' To Be Released In A Special
Israeli death metallers SALEM will officially release their new album, "Strings Attached", in Israel on June 29. As a gesture to local fans, the CD will be sold for one night only at the annual Metalist Festival, which will take place on June 22 in Palmachim. Two editions will be released: the regul...June 12, 2005
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H.I.M. To Embark On European Club Tour In September
Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. will embark on a very special series of European club shows before the release of their new album, "Dark Light", in September. Confirmed dates are as follows: Aug. 29 - Stockholm, SWE @ Circus Sep. 02 - Munich, GER @ Zirkus Krone Sep. 05 - Paris, FRA @ Le Trabendo Sep....June 11, 2005
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ALICE COOPER's Show Helps Bolster FM Radio's Ratings
Susan Whitall of The Arizona Republic has issued the following report: There's no hiding Alice Cooper. Even without discernible makeup, speaking in his workaday accent, the shock rocker can't help but emanate color and personality. That color spills over onto local airwaves as his classic rock radio...June 11, 2005
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NEIL TURBIN'S DEATHRIDERS And IMAGIKA Confirmed For THRASH AGAINST CANCER Benefit
NEIL TURBIN'S DEATHRIDERS (featuring original ANTHRAX vocalist Neil Turbin) and IMAGIKA have been added to the Thrash Against Cancer benefit, which will be headlined by TESTAMENT, on July 9 at The Pound SF outdoor amphitheatre in San Francisco, California. VICIOUS RUMORS, LAAZ ROCKIT, HIRAX and MUDF...June 9, 2005
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H.I.M.: 'Killing Loneliness' Single to Arrive In August
Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. have selected "Killing Loneliness" as the first single off their forthcoming "Dark Light" album, due on September 26 via Sire Records. The single is expected to arrive in August. According to Billboard.com, "Dark Light" was mixed at New York's Electric Lady studios with...June 9, 2005
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FURY FEST Organizers Are Confident Festival Will Go Ahead As Planned
The organizers of France's Fury Fest have issued a statement explaining the circumstances that led to this year's festival nearly getting cancelled after they failed to provide "any guarantees concerning the security of the public and other people present," according to a local media report. In addi...June 8, 2005
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France's FURY FEST In Danger Of Getting Cancelled
France's Fury Fest is in danger of being cancelled after the festival's organizers failed to provide "any guarantees concerning the security of the public and other people present," according to a local media report. In addition, there weren't any guarantees about hygienic conditions for campers and...June 8, 2005
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SAMMY HAGAR: STAPLE SINGERS Cover Released As Digital Download
Sanctuary Records has digitally released SAMMY HAGAR AND THE WABOS' new single, "Let Me Take You There", a remake of the classic STAPLE SINGERS hit "I'll Take You There". The single has already topped the charts, hitting #1 on Mediabase's National Classic Rock Chart in just two weeks. "Let Me Take Y...June 6, 2005
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H.I.M.: New Songs Posted Online
H.I.M. fan site H-I-M666 Club has uploaded two new H.I.M. songs recorded during the band's appearance at the Rock Am Ring festival in Germany over the weekend. Check out the tracks "Killing Loneliness" (audio) and "Vampire Heart" (audio). As previously reported, H.I.M.'s new album, "Dark Light", is...June 6, 2005
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¡El Sombrero!
Texas loud, Texas proud, pissing on genre boundaries and creating some shit-kicking boot metal in the process, HOGNOSE wield some riffs that are half Seventies boogie, half overdriven stoner metal, and kinds of a good time. Though the metal boogie is paramount, HOGNOSE manage to diversify things a b...June 5, 2005
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H.I.M. Play Surprise Show At Munich's Backstage Club
Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. played a surprise show at the German fan club gathering at Munich's great Backstage Club Thursday night (June 2). This weekend the band is performing at Rock im Park and Rock am Ring festivals in Nurnberg and Nurburgring in Germany and then heading for the U.K. and Down...June 4, 2005
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TOMMY THAYER: KISS Has Been My 100 Percent Focus For Past 15 Years
KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer recently answered a few questions from fans via his official web site. A few excerpts from the Q&A session follow: Q: With all your expertise in many different areas of entertainment, are there any projects outside of KISS you'd like to do? Tommy Thayer: "KISS is my 1...June 4, 2005
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