California rockers PAPA ROACH will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their signing to Dreamworks Records by playing two special shows. In Los Angeles they are returning to the club where they were first discovered, the Troubadour, on March 4, and in New York City they will perform at the intimate Blender Theater on March 10. ...
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PAPA ROACH frontman Jacoby Shaddix recently spoke to The News-Herald about the band's new studio album, "Metamorphosis", due out in March. "We've always been punk-inflected metal with a rock 'n' roll tip and a hip-hop swing," Shaddix said. "We've always had that groove element to our band and that punk edge to our ...
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"Incubus", a brand new track from Anglo-Chilean thrash masters CRIMINAL, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The song comes off the group's new album, "White Hell", which will be released on February 27 via Massacre Records. The CD's cover artwork, which was created by Chilean designer / tattoo artist / ...
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On February 4, California rockers PAPA ROACH teamed up with music video director Christopher Sims — who has previously worked with STAIND, LAMB OF GOD, AS I LAY DYING, BLEEDING THROUGH, NORMA JEAN and THROWDOWN — in Long Beach, California to film the official music video for "Lifeline". Behind-the-scenes footage and band interviews from the ...
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STATIC-X and SALIVA will headline the 2009 Sno-Core Tour, which is slated to begin on April 1 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Also appearing on the bill will be BURN HALO and THE FLOOD. The tour is actually returning after a one-year hiatus. The last one in 2007 featured HURT, ARMY OF ANYONE and others, while ...
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California-based alt-metal quintet ULTRASPANK has reunited and is working on new material, tentatively due for release later in the year. Commented guitarist Jerry Oliviera: "After eight years of letting old wounds heal, other projects, and starting families (some of us), the old 'Spankers' are back. Not at a full on touring every nook and cranny ...
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California rockers PAPA ROACH will guest on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, March 23 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to speak with PAPA ROACH by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For more information, visit RocklineRadio.com. After 10 years as a force at ...
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After 10 years as a force at the forefront of the alternative rock scene, PAPA ROACH returns in 2009, revitalized and ready to bring their infectious anthems to scores of fans around the world. Their fifth studio album, "Metamorphosis", is due out March 24 via DGC/Interscope Records and boasts a wealth of growth and bravado. ...
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Anglo-Chilean thrash masters CRIMINAL completed a short tour of Chile last month in support of their upcoming album, "White Hell", which will be released on February 27 via Massacre Records. Commented CRIMINAL guitarist/singer Anton Reisenegger: "[The tour] started off with our appearance at the Cumbre del Rock Chileno festival (Summit of Chilean Rock), but I ...
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"Crime and Punishment", a brand new track from Anglo-Chilean thrash masters CRIMINAL, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The song comes off the group's new album, "White Hell", which will be released on February 27 via Massacre Records. The CD's cover artwork, which was created by Chilean designer / tattoo ...
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According to The Pulse of Radio, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH singer Ivan Moody will make his acting debut in an upcoming horror film called "Bled", which premieres on DVD from Lionsgate on April 7. According to a press release, the film follows a young artist who is seduced by a strange man into taking an ...
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"21st Century Paranoia", a brand new track from Anglo-Chilean thrash masters CRIMINAL, is available for streaming on the band's MySpace page. The song comes off the group's new album, "White Hell", which will be released on February 27, 2009 via Massacre Records. The CD's cover artwork, which was created by Chilean designer / ...
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MALFEITOR, the Italian black metal band featuring bassist/vocalist M. Fabban (ABORYM), recently entered Le Serpent Rouge Studio in Rome to begin recording its second full-length album, "Incubus", for an early 2009 release through Agonia Records. Commented M. Fabban: "MALFEITOR's new album is coming out absolutely perfect and majestic. Prepare to hear one of the most ...
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Anglo-Chilean thrash masters CRIMINAL have unveiled the cover artwork for their new album, "White Hell". The piece was created by Chilean designer / tattoo artist / drummer Fran Muñoz. "The original idea we were pursuing didn't really work out," comments vocalist/guitarist Anton Reisenegger, "so we basically decided to start from scratch. Then Fran approached us ...
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Metairie, Louisiana-based band OPPROBRIUM will release its new album, "Mandatory Evac", via Metal Mind Productions on November 11 in Europe and January 20, 2009 in the U.S. (via MVD). The CD, which has thus far only been available via the Internet, contains the following track listing: 01. Dark Science 02. Never Found 03. No One ...
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Roadrunner Records has announced the signing of the Las Vegas rock band 7TH SON. 7TH SON — featuring guitarist/vocalist Christopher Babbitt, guitarist Mikey Cross, bassist Andrew Cushing and drummer Alan Doucette — are a rag tag crew of young turks who formed the band two years ago in their native Sin City. The band recorded ...
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Metal Mind Productions has announced the signing of the Metairie, Louisiana-based band OPPROBRIUM. This death/thrash monstrosity has been infecting the metal scene for more than 20 years now, at first using the name INCUBUS and then changing it to OPPROBRIUM in 1997. During its career, the band released four albums, each showcasing pure death metal ...
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MALFEITOR, the Italian black metal band featuring bassist/vocalist M. Fabban (ABORYM), has issued the following update: "MALFEITOR have just finished songwriting the tracks that will be part of their second full-length album, entitled 'Incubus', planned to be out in early 2009 through Agonia Records. MALFEITOR also announce the beginning of their partnership with Le Serpent ...
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The Pulse of Radio reports that PEARL JAM bassist Jeff Ament and guitarist Stone Gossard are prepping for this weekend's reunion performance with GREEN RIVER, the Seattle-based band in which both musicians got their start. The group, which also features members of MUDHONEY and was one of the earliest influences on the legendary Seattle "grunge" ...
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Hungarian metal magazine "Kettngy" has posted a 19-minute video report from this year's Nova Rock festival, which was held June 13-15 on the Pannonia Fields in Burgenland, the easternmost federal state of Austria (near Nickelsdorf and the Hungarian and Slovak borders). The clip, which includes footage of RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and SKINDRED's performances at ...
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Metal Mind Productions will reissue "Discerning Forces", the 2000 debut album from the Brazilian death/thrash band OPPROBRIUM (formerly INCUBUS), on June 23 in Europe and August 5 in the USA (via MVD). The digipack title (limited to 2,000 copies) will be made available on golden disc, digitally remastered using 24-bit technology. According to a press ...
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CAMP FREDDY the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS), Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist), Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES), Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan), and Chris Chaney (JANE'S ADDICTION, ALANIS MORRISETTE) continues to thrill audiences with its musical performances ...
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THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND/TERROR SYNDROME drummer Ryan van Poederooyen has issued the following update: "I'm the new drummer for a band called TEN WAYS FROM SUNDAY, which also has Dave [Young, guitar] and Mike [Young, bass] from the DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND and TERROR SYNDROME in the band. Mike and Dave are the primary songwriters in ...
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VOODOO SIX, THE GALVATRONS, FIGHTING WITH WIRE, FINGER ELEVEN, GLAMOUR OF THE KILL, FALL OF TROY, STONE GODS, MALEFICE, FROM FIRST TO LAST, BEAT UNION, BLACK HOLE, ROLO TOMASSI, THE HAZE, BIG LINDA, LAST SUPPER, CRY FOR SILENCE, MEXICOLAS, CAIMBO, BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME, SONS OF ALBION and ARMY OF FRESHMAN have been confirmed ...
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AMON AMARTH, THE WILDHEARTS, KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES, HAUNTS, CANTEBURY, INVASION, SLAVES TO GRAVITY, TWIN METHOD and SKINDRED have been confirmed for this year's Download festival, set to take place the weekend of June 13-15 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, UK. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: 36 CRAZYFISTS ACE FREHLEY AIRBOURNE ALTER ...
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British heavy metal legends SAXON have been confirmed for this year's Download festival, set to take place the weekend of June 13-15 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, UK. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: 36 CRAZYFISTS ACE FREHLEY AIRBOURNE ALTER BRIDGE ANIMAL ALPHA APOCALYPTICA ASH AUGUST BURNS RED BIFFY CLYRO BLACK STONE CHERRY ...
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CAMP FREDDY the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS), Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist), Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES), Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan), and Chris Chaney (JANE'S ADDICTION, ALANIS MORRISETTE) will take over the Sunset Strip in May ...
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According to Kerrang! magazine, MUNICIPAL WASTE, TESTAMENT, BRIGADE, CHIODOS, COMEBACK KID, VALIENT THORR, ANIMAL ALPHA, AUGUST BURNS RED, EXIT TEN, HOSTILE, TRIGGER THE BLOODSHED and ROSE TATTOO have been confirmed for this year's Download festival, set to take place the weekend of June 13-15 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, UK. The festival billing is ...
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Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, ASH, AIRBOURNE, BLACK STONE CHERRY, PENDULUM and ELLIOT MINOR have been confirmed for this year's Download festival, set to take place the weekend of June 13-15 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, UK. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: Friday, June 13: KISS JUDAS PRIEST MOTRHEAD DISTURBED KID ROCK SEETHER ...
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The Pulse of Radio reports that RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE guitarist Tom Morello hosted an intimate fundraiser at the Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles last Wednesday night (April 9), where he was joined by ex-JANE'S ADDICTION leader Perry Farrell, FILTER frontman Richard Patrick and singer Ben Harper, along with Sen Dog and B-Real of CYPRESS ...
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