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GREAT WHITE Nightclub Fire Defendants Want Charges Tossed

The Associated Press has issued the following report: The owners of a nightclub where 100 people died in a fast-moving fire in 2003 asked a judge Friday to throw out manslaughter charges against them. A motion seeking partial dismissal of counts against Michael and Jeffrey Derderian, owners of The S...

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BYZANTINE Drop Off INTERNATIONAL EXTREME MUSIC FESTIVAL Tour

According to a posting on the Prosthetic Records web site, West Virginia-based "tech-metal" band BYZANTINE will not be performing as part of the upcoming International Extreme Music Festival tour. The group's non-appearance on the trek is being attributed to "circumstances beyond our control." No fu...

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UFO's PAUL RAYMOND: U.S. Tour Recap

UFO keyboardist Paul Raymond has issued the following recap of the group's recent U.S. tour: "Well, I'm just back from the U.S. tour, still a bit jet-lagged but very happy about the great reception we got Stateside. Things started out on the east coast, with sound ticket sales and enthusiastic audie...

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KROKUS To Tour U.S. For First Time Since 1988

Veteran Swiss hard rockers KROKUS will embark on their first U.S. tour since 1988 in early September. Last year's U.S. releases of "Rock the Block", the band's newest studio album with Marc Storace's signature vocals, and "Fire and Gasoline", a two-disc live set that shows KROKUS at their best – ons...

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THERION: More North American Tour Dates Announced

Sweden's THERION have announced the following dates as part of their first North American tour: Aug. 29 - Meow Meow - Portland, OR Aug. 30 - Studio Seven - Seattle, WA Aug. 31 - Commodore Ballroom - Vancouver, BC - CANADA Sep. 02 - Starlite Room - Edmonton, AB - CANADA Sep. 03 - Warehouse ...

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Ex-MISFITS Frontman MICHALE GRAVES: Solo Tour Dates Announced

Former MISFITS frontman Michale Graves has announced the following dates in support of his recently released CD on Horror High Records, "Punk Rock Is Dead": Sep. 02 - Middle Village, NY - Red Zone Sep. 07 - Nashville, TN - Hair Of The Dog Sep. 08 - Atlanta, GA - Mulligans Sep. 09 - Savannah, ...

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KAMELOT: East Coast Dates Announced

On the heels of their "The Black Halo" release, American/Norwegian power metal act KAMELOT have announced some rare East Coast/Canadian shows. The band will be shooting footage for their upcoming DVD that will be released in mid-2006. Upcoming KAMELOT shows: Nov. 17 - West Springfield, VA @ Jaxx Nov...

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DEATHSTARS Part Ways With Guitarist

Sweden's DEATHSTARS have parted ways with guitarist Erik "Beast X Electric" Halvorsen. The group's official statement on the matter reads as follows: "Due to lack of enthusiasm and living too far away from the band's location in Stockholm, Sweden, Beast X Electric's no longer a part of DEATHSTARS. "...

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GREAT WHITE Fire: Judge Sets Trial Date For Nightclub Owners

The Associated Press has issued the following report: The owners of a nightclub where 100 people were killed in a 2003 fire are scheduled to go to trial Sept. 30 to determine whether they are able to pay tens of thousands of dollars to the families of workers killed in the blaze, a judge said ...

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NIGHTRAGE Descend Into Chaos

Swedish metallers NIGHTRAGE will be invading North America with GOD DETHRONED, BYZANTINE, EPOCH OF UNLIGHT, HELL WITHIN, THINE EYES BLEED, and LILITU. Supporting 2005's "Descent Into Chaos", their second recording, the band is now ready to storm North American shores. Incorporating a blistering twin...

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NAPALM DEATH: 'The Silence Is Deafening' Video Posted Online

NAPALM DEATH's video for the song "The Silence Is Deafening" has been posted online at CenturyMedia.de (Real Media). The clip was directed by Roger Johansson (THE HAUNTED, DARK TRANQUILLITY, IN FLAMES) and "captures the band’s high-energy live performance along with their trademark critical look at...

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MOTÖRHEAD Documentary To Air On British TV Tonight

A MOTÖRHEAD documentary, entitled "Live Fast, Die Old", will air on Channel 4 in the U.K. tonight (August 22) at 11:00 p.m. A show synopsis follows: "MOTÖRHEAD are rock's most stubborn survivors. Formed in 1975 by rock legend Lemmy Kilmister, they were once one of Britain's biggest bands. Renowned f...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM Launch 'Favorite Song' Poll

Finnish metallers CHILDREN OF BODOM have launched a poll for fans to vote for their favorite COB songs at their official web site. The band will take the results of this poll into consideration while deciding the setlist for their upcoming gigs. As previously reported, CHILDREN OF BODOM recently sig...

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AMEN Frontman CASEY CHAOS: 'Bloodied, Broken And Penniless Yet Again'

AMEN frontman Casey Chaos has issued the following statement: "First off, I want to say 'Thank you' to everyone that has ever been a part of this rollercoaster of a life called AMEN. On both sides of the stage, it has been an honor to be able to have released three albums on three different ...

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JUDAS PRIEST: More North American Tour Dates Announced

JUDAS PRIEST have announced more dates dor the second leg of their North American tour. Support at all shows will come from ANTHRAX except where otherwise indicated. The details are as follows: Sep. 23 - Soaring Eagle Casino - Pleasant, MI * Sep. 24 - Post Gazette Pavilion - Burgettstown, PA Sep. 25...