Powerhouse rock vocalist and former Atlantic recording artist Kelly Keeling (BATON ROUGE, BLUE MURDER, MSG, JOHN NORUM), who recently toured the U.S. as part of guitarist George Lynch's (ex-DOKKEN) solo band, has posted the following message on his official web site: "I've been in Georgia for a few days after a few weeks off at ...
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Marilyn Manson and Ozzy Osbourne are among the musicians being considered for roles in a rock zombie movie, according to NME.com. The official web site for the film, titled "Diamond Dead", allows fans to read the scripts from the films, and director Andrew Gaty has been running his casting ideas past users of ...
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Former LIEGE LORD axeman Paul Nelson will be joining legendary blues guitarist Johnny Winter on a tour of California and Arizona in support of "I'm a Bluesman", Winter's first CD in eight years. Confirmed dates are as follows: May 16 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Rhythm Room May 18 - Santa Ana, CA @ Galaxy ...
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FUELED II FIRE, the new band featuring former PISSING RAZORS members Cesar Soto (guitar), Joe Rodriguez (vocals) and Mat Lynch (guitar), have parted ways with bassist Hector G due to "personal reasons." Replacing him for the group's upcoming shows is Hector Camarena, who produced the last FUELED II FIRE recordings and who currently plays guitar ...
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Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY), Jerry Cantrell (ALICE IN CHAINS) and George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB) will be heading up a "Metal Clinic" the Crossroads Guitar Festival, set to take place Friday, June 4 through Sunday, June 6 at Fair Park and the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. In addition to spectacular concerts ...
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GODHEAD have signed and donated one of frontman Jason Miller's guitars for the Guitars4Kids charity, according to a posting on the band's official web site. The "sure-fire collector's item" is currently being auctioned off via eBay at this location. As previously reported, GODHEAD have posted an all-new video for the track ...
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In a recent interview with Metal-Exiles.com, ANTHRAX frontman John Bush spoke about his political views on President George W. Bush. "For me it is a little bit of humor but I think it is time for a change," he said. "He has had four years and the only thing he has done is ...
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Relapse Records recording artists THE END have announced a Canadian national headlining tour, the band's second road jaunt in support of their critically acclaimed new album, "Within Dividia". THE END will headline the "Aggressive Tendencies Tour 2004" beginning April 29 in St. Catherines, Ontario at the L3 Nightclub. The Aggressive Tendencies Tour is sponsored by ...
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According to the Associated Press, U.S. marines in Fallujah, Iraq have been broadcasting messages by loudspeaker to agitate Iraqi insurgents, announcing, "You are cowards for hiding behind women and children. Come out and fight," and blaring heavy-metal music, including AC/DC's "Shoot to Thrill". Last summer, the military drew the ire of METALLICA drummer ...
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George Palathingal of The Sydney Morning Herald reports that some DEEP PURPLE purists wonder whether the band should have even continued to use the name since the (final) departure of founding guitarist and linchpin Ritchie Blackmore in 1994. Would Blackmore ever be allowed to return to the fold? "Well, I'd certainly leave the door open ...
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HELLION lead singer Ann Boleyn will be on the starting line as a qualified entrant in the 108th running of the Boston Marathon on April 19. Unlike most marathons, most entrants must post qualifying times to be selected to run as an official participant in the Boston Marathon. Boleyn's qualifying time of three hours and ...
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Former BLACK CROWES frontman Chris Robinson and his band THE NEW EARTH MUD have finalized the track listing for their debut album, "This Magnificent Distance", due on June 29 through Vector Recordings. For "This Magnificent Distance", Robinson penned five songs and co-wrote six with Paul Stacey and one with Audley Freed, formerly of THE BLACK ...
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Powerhouse rock vocalist and former Atlantic recording artist Kelly Keeling (BATON ROUGE, BLUE MURDER, MSG, JOHN NORUM), who is currently touring the U.S. as part of guitarist George Lynch's (ex-DOKKEN) solo band, has posted the following message on his official web site: "Well, as usual, so much to say and no time. Our tour bus ...
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GOTHAM ROAD, the new band featuring frontman Michale Graves (MISFITS, GRAVES), guitarist Loki (ANGELSIN, GRAVES guitar tech), bassist JV Bastard (MISTER MONSTER), and drummer Paul Lifeless (A LIFELESS ALLIANCE, MISTER MONSTER), have uploaded an outtake from their upcoming "Seasons of the Witch Tour" DVD at this location. The "Attack of the Butterflies" video ...
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KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has told the U.K.'s Mirror.co.uk that when it comes to the Iraq situation, he is right behind George W. Bush. "I prefer John Kerry's environment policy. I support his policies on women. I prefer the separation of church and state. I don't like a lot of these ethical points of view ...
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Former BLACK CROWES frontman Chris Robinson and his band THE NEW EARTH MUD will release their debut album, "This Magnificent Distance", on June 29 through Vector Recordings. For "This Magnificent Distance", Robinson penned five songs and co-wrote six with Paul Stacey and one with Audley Freed, formerly of THE BLACK CROWES. The tracks were produced ...
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FUELED II FIRE, the new band featuring former PISSING RAZORS members Cesar Soto (guitar), Joe Rodriguez (vocals) and Mat Lynch (guitar), have uploaded two brand-new demo tracks at their official web site. The songs "Thief" and "Needlepoint Hemorrhage" were recently completed under the production guidance of Hector Camarena. Check them out: 01. Thief (
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Powerhouse rock vocalist and former Atlantic recording artist Kelly Keeling (BATON ROUGE, BLUE MURDER, MSG, JOHN NORUM), who is currently touring the U.S. as part of guitarist George Lynch's (ex-DOKKEN) solo band, has posted the following message on his official web site: "Well, I'm writing from a truck stop in Nebraska. We are on a ...
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SOULFLY mainman Max Cavalera visited the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston, Jamaica last month. Check out pictures from Wire Image (all photos by George Chin). One of the photos from this exclusive photo session has surfaced on the cover of the current issue of Germany's Rock Hard magazine, viewable at this ...
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Long-defunct Puerto Rican thrashers CARDINAL SIN will be issuing a collection of demo recordings and rarities on March 26 through KhaosMaster Productions. Titled "Resurrection", the CD will be distributed in the U.S. via Century Media, Relapse and Red Stream mail-order, and in Canada through Great White North. The complete track listing for the CD is ...
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GODHEAD will play a "surprise" show with STATIC-X and PRONG at the Roxy Theatre in Hollywood, California on Tuesday, March 30. As previously reported, GODHEAD have posted an all-new video for the track "Far Too Long" off their current release on Reality Entertainment, "Evolver". The clip was directed by Joe Lynch and Kristine Lacey and ...
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Former DOKKEN guitarist George Lynch will be issuing a new solo album, entitled "Furious George", in April through Shrapnel Records. "It is a compilation of sometimes-obscure songs that were inspirational to me growing up playing guitar," George said. Songs set to appear on the CD are: 01. Blood of the Sun (MOUNTAIN) 02. Precious and ...
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DISTURBED frontman David Draiman has slammed THE DARKNESS as "a joke" and has taken issue with the British rock band's alleged characterization of DISTURBED as a band that symbolizes "this whole wave of nu-metal that is near its death." Speaking to Metal Edge magazine for its May 2004 issue, Draiman said, "To be perfectly honest ...
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CANNIBAL CORPSE singer George "Corpsegrinder" Fisher recently spoke to MetalReview.com about the group's decision to include audio "beeps" on the promotional copies of their new CD, "The Wretched Spawn", distributed to press and other media personnel ahead of the album's release. "The reason we did that is our worst nightmare came true," Fisher ...
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GODHEAD have posted an all-new video for the track "Far Too Long" off their current release on Reality Entertainment, "Evolver". The clip was directed by Joe Lynch and Kristine Lacey and is available in streaming and downloadable versions at this location. ...
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BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has made available another track from his long-awaited "Beyond Aston" solo album as a free download via his official web site. Says Bill, "We've been hard at work in the studio completing mixes for 'Beyond Aston', and I wanted to share one of the new songs with you now. The ...
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L.A. GUNS will be filming a live DVD this Sunday, March 7 at the Key Club in West Hollywood, California. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. The Key Club is located at 9039 Sunset Blvd. Upcoming L.A. GUNS shows: Mar. 07 - W. Hollywood, CA @ Key Club Mar. 11 - Medford, OR @ Vibes Mar. ...
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BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has decided to release another one of the songs from his long-awaited "Beyond Aston" solo album free online as a "teaser" of sorts for the CD, which he hopes to complete soon. The name of the song Bill will be making available is "The Dark Half Hour". More details as ...
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SYSTEM OF A DOWN will headline "Souls, 2004", a very special benefit concert to be held in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 24 at the Greek Theatre. Proceeds from "Souls, 2004" will benefit organizations that work to eradicate the atrocities of all genocides across the globe, including the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA), an ...
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Following the success of their "Splatterday Night" European tour with PUNGENT STENCH, U.K. extreme metal lunatics GOREROTTED have lined up a tour of England. Support comes from sick Mexican gore legends DISGORGE, Slovakian deathsters SANATORIUM and fellow U.K. grinders AMPUTATED. The tour kicks off in London on April 22 and will hit the following venues: ...
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