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Heavy Metal Doesn't Belong In Mesa, Councilman Says

Gary Nelson of The Arizona Republic reports: Downtown Mesa [Arizona] will throb for 10 hours on Sunday (August 5) to the sounds of dark heavy-metal bands, and a city councilman isn't happy about it. "It's not what we want our image to be," said Kyle Jones, who represents downtown on the council. "Fo...

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SCRAP METAL Signs On With WILLIAM MORRIS

The William Morris talent and literary agency today announced they have signed celebrity rock supergroup SCRAP METAL as a client, and will represent the rock supergroup worldwide. "SCRAP METAL offers an unprecedented collection of musical talent in one unique act," says agent Keith Sarkisian of The...

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LION'S SHARE Guitarist To Guest On 'Hair Metal Haven'

LION'S SHARE guitarist and founding member Lars Chriss will be interviewed by Chris Nelson on this week's edition of "Hair Metal Haven" on Rock 247 Online. The show will be broadcast between 17.00 and 19.00 GMT on Saturday, July 21. To listen to the program via the Internet, click here. LION'S SHARE...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO To Perform Special One-Hour Solo Set At MELODIC ROCK FEST

Legendary hard rock vocalist Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JOURNEY) will perform a special one-hour solo set (with full band) prior to the show headliner SCRAP METAL at Melodic Rock Fest, set to take place October 6 in South Bend, Indiana. SCRAP METAL (Kelly Keagy, Gunnar and Matthew...

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Scream of the Iron Iconoclast

Instrumental bands, from THE FUCKING CHAMPS to DYSRHYTHMIA to KARMA TO BURN to ELECTRO QUARTERSTAFF, seem to have a really hard time with the whole categorization thing. That's all well and good for the art, but it's a bitch trying to file the damn CD at the record store. Are DYSRHYTHMIA indie rock?...

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SCRAP METAL To Headline MelodicRockFest

Some of the biggest names in the melodic rock world will converge on South Bend, Indiana on October 6 for a very special one-night-only performance to mark the 10th anniversary of popular rock music web site MelodicRock.com. The MelodicRockFest headliner will be SCRAP METAL, the Nashville-based all-...

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HORROR HIGH Signs Distribution Deal With CAROLINE

Horror High, LLC has announced that it has entered into an exclusive North American distribution deal with Caroline. The multi-year deal will include both digital and physical distribution within the U.S. and Canada. "We are very excited about our new relationship with Caroline," Horror High, LLC CE...

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PAUL NELSON's Performance To Be Broadcast On 'Rockpalast'

On May 12, 2007, ex-LIEGE LORD guitarist Paul Nelson performed solo and with Johnny, Edgar Winter and Rick Derringer as part of their all-star reunion concert in Bonn, Germany. This three-hour performance was recorded by WDR at an open-air concert located near the Kunsthalle and will be shown in its...

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P.M.T To Open For MARILYN MANSON In Italy, France

Swiss industrial metallers P.M.T have been selected to open for MARILYN MANSON on the following shows: May 28 - Palasharp - Milan, ITA May 29 - Nelson Mandela Forum - Firenze, ITAL May 31 - Zenith Omega - Toulon, FRA P.M.T is also scheduled to play the following festivals: Jun. 07 - Caribana - Nyon...

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ROBERT PLANT To Appear On FATS DOMINO Tribute CD

According to The Times-Picayune, former LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant flew into New Orleans late last month to work on a Fats Domino tribute album. He joined a roster of marquee names — Paul McCartney, Elton John, Tom Petty, Tim McGraw, Norah Jones, Lenny Kravitz, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Rand...

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AEROSMITH, OZZY OSBOURNE Contribute Tracks To JOHN LENNON Charity Record

AEROSMITH's cover of "Give Peace a Chance" is featured on the John Lennon charity tribute record "Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign To Save Darfur". The all-star disc includes contributions from U2, R.E.M., CHRISTINA AGUILERA, GREEN DAY and BLACK EYED PEAS, In addition to the two-CD...

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BUCKCHERRY: More Tour Dates Announced

BUCKCHERRY has lined up the following tour dates: Apr. 24 - Shreveport, LA @ The Strand Apr. 26 - Ft. Lauderdale. FL @ Bandcamp Apr. 27 - FT. Myers, FL @ WJBX 99X Fest Apr. 28 - Orlando, FL @ Earthday Birthday Apr. 29 - Tampa, FL @ Livestock May 03 - Pensacola, FL @ ...

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Scotland's ATTICA RAGE Announces New Guitarist

Scottish metal band ATTICA RAGE has announced the addition of Stephen Bell of Coatbridge, Lanarkshire as the group's lead guitarist following the recent departure of Shaun Nelson. Singer Jonny Parr explains: "Shaun has had to take some time out for personal reasons for an indefinite period and we ha...

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Former LIEGE LORD Guitarist Producing Denmark's PIGSWEAR

Former LIEGE LORD guitarist Paul Nelson is currently in the studio in Copenhagen, Denmark producing the Danish band PIGSWEAR (Virgin/EMI). For more information, visit www.pigswear.com. Upcoming Paul Nelson appearances: With Johnny Winter: April 24 - Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK @ Carling Academy April 26...

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BUCKCHERRY Nearing 200th Show In Support Of '15'

Launch Radio Networks reports: BUCKCHERRY began a new leg of tour dates this past weekend as the band got closer to performing its 200th show in support of its third album, "15", which was released one year ago on Wednesday (April 11). Guitarist Keith Nelson said that the band has eased back on the...