According to Stuff.co.nz, Kiwi rock acts SHIHAD and THE CHECKS will open for Anglo-Australian hard rock legends AC/DC on their highly anticipated New Zealand tour next year.
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MUSICA DIABLO ? the São Paulo, Brazil-based thrash metal project featuring SEPULTURA singer Derrick Green, guitarist André NM (NITROMINDS) and bassist Ricardo Brigas ? has announced the addition of guitarist André Curci (KORZUS, THREAT) to the group’s ranks.
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CIRCLE II CIRCLE ? the band led by ex-SAVATAGE singer Zak Stevens ? has cancelled its previously announced shows in Houston, Fort Worth and San Antonio due to what it calls “unprofessional representation of the promoter and improperly executed contracts.” The group adds in a statement, “Rest assured that from this point forward CIRCLE II CIRCLE will only associate itself with credible, professiona
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On Friday, January 8th at 8 PM at the Steve Allen Theater in Los Angeles, thrash metal fans will have the unique opportunity to attend…
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Former WARRANT singer Jani Lane has been added to the list of performers at next year’s Thunder Mountain Rockfest, set to take place July 8-10, 2010 just 14 miles southwest of Minot, North Dakota off Highway 52 at the Rock Dakota Ranch.
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German metallers EMERGENCY GATE have issued the following update: “Today we have got a lot of good news for you: After a fantastic year, about…
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TSN reports: Armed with a team of top recording engineers and musicians, legendary Canadian drummer Neil Peart of RUSH recorded a new rock version of “The Hockey Theme” for TSN.
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According to People.com, American singer, songwriter, and actress Miley Cyrus has recorded a cover version of POISON’s ’80s rock ballad “Every Rose Has Its Thorn”.
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Perris Records/TSM Promotions has announced the return of WORLDS APART with a new studio release, Clean Slate. The official release date for the CD is January…
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Chicago’s SWEET COBRA has released the following statement: “It is with the heaviest of hearts we announce that [SWEET COBRA guitarist] Matthew Allen Arluck passed away on November 26, 2009 after a hard-fought battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family at their home near Seattle.
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