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GOREROTTED Parts Ways With Guitarist

U.K. extreme metal band GOREROTTED has parted ways with guitarist Matt "Robin Pants" Hoban. Commented Hoban: "Well, people, after six long years of hangovers and vomiting I have decided to call it a day and part ways with GOREROTTED. I wish the boys great success for the future and would like to tha...

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GODSMACK, EXTREME's GARY CHERONE To Pay Tribute To Late BOSTON Singer

Michael Marotta of BostonHerald.com reports: Looks as if the original members of BOSTON are coming together to pay tribute to the band’s singer, Brad Delp, who committed suicide in March. The "Come Together" tribute concert is slated for Aug. 19 at the Bank of America Pavilion with a tentative lineu...

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GUY-MCCOY-TORME Confirmed For U.K.'s HARD ROCK HELL Festival

GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT),which features in its ranks Irish guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE),along with his old compadre from GILLAN, bassist John McCoy — who has worked with Joey Belladonna, SAMSON, and the UK SUBS, among others — and drummer Robin Guy (whose credentials include FAITH N...

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SOLEMNITY Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

Germany's SOLEMNITY has parted ways with drummer with Jürgen The Butcher. According to a posting on the group's web site, Jürgen was forced to leave SOLEMNITY "due to serious problems in his private life." The band adds, "We are proud to announce that our long-time friend and professional drummer Ha...

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GUNS N' ROSES: Adelaide Concert Footage Available

Low-quality fan-filmed video footage of GUNS N' ROSES June 13, 2007 performance at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre in Australia has been posted at YouTube. According to Danielle O'Donohue of The Advertiser, 8,000 GUNS N' ROSES fans crammed the venue and they loved every minute of it. "Though it's...

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THRESHOLD Confirmed For U.K.'s SUMMER'S END Festival

U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD have been confirmed for this year's Summer's End Festival, set to take place September 15-16 at The Robin 2 in Bilston, England. Also scheduled to appear are PAIN OF SALVATION and IT BITES. For more information, visit www.summersend.co.uk. THRESHOLD will embark o...

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Former AC/DC Drummer Sends Personal Message To BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Attendees

Former AC/DC and current DAMAGE CONTROL drummer Chris Slade has recorded a personal and amusing message of support for the Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 16-18 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. Watch it at YouTube. DAMAGE CONTROL — which also features QUIREBOYS frontman...

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TESLA Covers LED ZEPPELIN's 'Thank You'; Video Available

TESLA's video for its cover of LED ZEPPELIN's "Thank You" has been posted at YouTube. The song is the first single off TESLA's covers album, "Real to Reel", which is being released today (June 5) on the band's Tesla Electric Company Recordings (Ryko Distribution). TESLA will be the featured guests o...

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GUNS N' ROSES: Monterrey Concert Footage Available

Several fan-filed video clips of GUNS N' ROSES performing at the Monterrey Arena in Monterrey, Mexico Saturday night (June 2) have surfaced on YouTube. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Welcome to the Jungle 02. It's So Easy 03. Mr. Brownstone 04. Live and Let Die 05. Robin Finck Solo 06. Swee...

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GUNS N' ROSES Kicks Off 2007 World Tour; Setlist Revealed

GUNS N' ROSES kicked off its 2007 world tour last night (Saturday, June 2) at the Monterrey Arena in Monterrey, Mexico. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. Welcome to the Jungle 02. It's So Easy 03. Mr. Brownstone 04. Live and Let Die 05. Robin Finck Solo 06. Sweet Child O' Mine 07. Better ...

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GUY-MCCOY-TORME: More U.K. Dates Announced

GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT),which features in its ranks Irish guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE),is continuing to promote its latest album, "Bitter & Twisted", released on Torme's label Retrowrek Records. Handling both guitar and vocals, Torme has partnered with his old compadre from GIL...

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DAMAGE CONTROL Confirmed For U.K.'s BLOODSTOCK OPEN AIR Festival

DAMAGE CONTROL, the band featuring former AC/DC drummer Chris Slade, QUIREBOYS frontman Spike, UFO bassist Pete Way and guitarist/producer Robin George, has been confirmed for the Bloodstock Open Air festival, set to take place August 16-18 at Catton Hall in Derbyshire, England. The festival billing...

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TESLA: Pre-Order 'Real To Reel' From Best Buy And Receive Bonus Disc

If you pre-order TESLA's upcoming covers album, "Real to Reel", from Best Buy now, you will get a bonus disc with four exclusive tracks plus free shipping, all for just $11.99. The exclusive bonus disc contains "War Pigs" (BLACK SABBATH cover) from the "Real to Reel" sessions and three studio unplug...

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OZZY OSBOURNE, QUEENS OF THE STONE, ALICE IN CHAINS 'Rock Honors' Video Footage Available

Several performance clips from the 2007 edition of "VH1 Rock Honors" have surfaced on YouTube: OZZY OSBOURNE – "I Don't Wanna Stop": Video QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE – "Paranoid" (BLACK SABBATH): Video ALICE IN CHAINS with GRETCHEN WILSON – "Barracuda" (HEART): Video "VH1 Rock Honors" was taped on ...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: Audio Of 'Rock Honors' Press Conference Posted Online

In "Talking Metal"'s 150th episode, coverage of the 2007 edition of "VH1 Rock Honors" continues with an audio broadcast of Ozzy Osbourne's "Rock Honors" press conference. It also features a post-show wrap-up from the VH1 Save the Music Rock Honors after-party, complete with an interview hosts Mark S...