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AC/DC To Start Tour On Halloween
According to The Pulse of Radio, AC/DC will kick off its first world tour in seven years on Halloween (October 31) in Chicago, a source close to the band has told HardDrive Radio. The tour, which is expected to last 18 months, will come in support of the group's new album, "Black Ice", which is ...July 29, 2008
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METALLICA's ROBERT TRUJILLO Interviewed In Istanbul; Video Available
Turkey's leading 24-hour news channel NTV conducted an interview with METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo prior to the band's July 27, 2008 appearance at the Ali Sami Yen Stadium in Istanbul. Watch the chat below. Speaking to Norway's VG TV earlier in the month, METALLICA guitarist/vocalist James Hetf...July 29, 2008
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Dying Vine
Formed many a moon ago under the guise of CRUTCH by BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE guitarist, Alex Kenis (who recently split from BTA to focus his attention the project at hand),ALETHEIAN have been shopping this ten-song platter of progressive death around since 2005. Originally released by the indie Chris...July 29, 2008
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OZZFEST 2008: 10 Acts Selected To Take Part In 'Battle of The Bands' At Dallas' The Loft
Texas radio station 97.1 The Eagle has teamed up with The Loft and Monster Energy to send one lucky band to kick off this year's Ozzfest. The following 10 bands have been selected to take part in the "Battle of the Bands" on August 7 at The Loft in Dallas: BLACK TOOTH BROTHERHOOD DEBRI EARLY ...July 28, 2008
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LUNA MORTIS Comments On CENTURY MEDIA Deal
As BLABBERMOUTH.NET first reported as a rumor back on July 11, Century Media Records has now officially announced the signing of the Madison, Wisconsin-based, female-fronted five-piece metal band LUNA MORTIS. Formerly known as THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE, the group prides itself on blurring genre lines to ar...July 28, 2008
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AMON AMARTH: New Album Artwork Revealed
Swedish metal powerhouse AMON AMARTH has completed work on its new studio album, "Twilight of the Thunder God", due on September 19 in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy; September 22 in the rest of Europe; and September 30 in North America. The CD will be available in the following versions: 1...July 25, 2008
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MÖTLEY CRÜE: More West Palm Beach Interview Footage Posted Online
WPBF's Lisa Hayward was the only TV reporter invited backstage for the kick-off of Crüe Fest '08 on July 1 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Watch more of her pre-concert chat with MÖTLEY CRÜE's Vince Neil and Tommy Lee below. A 40-plus-city North American amphitheater tour, Crüe Fest '08 is scheduled to...July 25, 2008
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CYNIC: New Album Title, Release Date Revealed
Reunited progressive metallers CYNIC — whose 1993 album "Focus" is regarded as a landmark release in the field of technical/progressive metal — have set "Traced In Air" as the title of their new album, due on October 27 via Season of Mist Records. Returning from the "Focus" era for the new eight-son...July 25, 2008
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JUDAS PRIEST: Photos, Video Footage From North American Tour Kick-Off Available
British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST kicked off their North American tour with a headlining appearance on Tuesday (July 22) at the WAMU Theatre in Seattle, Washington. Support at the show came from the veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrash band TESTAMENT. Check out photos from RockMyMonkey.com:...July 25, 2008
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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Frontman Gets His Wings Again
According to The Pulse of Radio, QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE frontman Josh Homme has once again gotten behind the drum kit for his other band, the EAGLES OF DEATH METAL, whose third album, "Heart On", arrives on October 21. Homme and guitarist/singer Jesse Hughes started the group several years ago, wit...July 24, 2008
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MEGADETH Drummer Comments On 'Affliction: Banned' Event
MEGADETH, one of the bands signed to the Affliction clothing line, performed a three-song set Saturday night (July 19) at the inaugural "Affliction: Banned" event at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. "Affliction: Banned" was headlined by a WAMMA championship bout between the last PRIDE heavyw...July 23, 2008
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WHITECHAPEL Announces Headlining Tour In Secondary Markets
Knoxville, Tennessee death metallers WHITECHAPEL have announced a headlining tour starting late August with support coming from THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD, IMPENDING DOOM, and A DIFFERENT BREED OF KILLER with MOLOTOV SOLUTION on select dates. The headlining run, which has been dubbed the "Bang You...July 23, 2008
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'Garage To Ozz' Contest Up And Running: Send One Lucky Band To Kick Off This Year's OZZFEST
Texas radio station 97.1 The Eagle has teamed up with The Loft and Monster Energy to send one lucky band to kick off this year's Ozzfest. The following 20 bands have been selected to participate in the "Garage To Ozz" contest: AMERICAN LAB RAT BLACK TOOTH BORN 2 NOTHING BROTHERHOOD CALLING ALL WAR D...July 23, 2008
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DEF LEPPARD Frontman To RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'Go F**k Yourself!'
Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Tangra Mega Rock: Do you feel something like a clash between the younger rock generations and you guys — I mean in terms of musicians, not...July 23, 2008
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BUCKCHERRY: More 'Black Butterfly' Details Revealed
Atlantic recording group BUCKCHERRY has announced early details of its fourth album, "Black Butterfly". The LP, which follows 2006's RIAA platinum-certified blockbuster "15", arrives in stores at all digital retailers on September 16. The album — co-produced by longtime AEROSMITH collaborator Marti...July 22, 2008