Van Halen Adds Shows In Light Of Strong Sales

Van Halen, who last week announced plans for a fall tour with reinstated frontman David Lee Roth at the helm, have added some new dates to the run after posting strong ticket sales over the weekend.

According to tour promoter Live Nation, the band's previously announced stops in Charlotte, NC; the Detroit area; Toronto; the Chicago area; and Philadelphia sold out shortly after tickets hit the box office. The group has since booked a second show at Philadelphia's Wachovia Center, a new stop at Detroit's Joe Louis Arena, and the tour's first Washington, DC, date. Tickets for the Philly and Detroit shows are scheduled to go on sale Saturday (8/25), while those for the Washington performance will roll out Friday (8/24), according to a press release.

The group's itinerary--which, as previously reported, begins in late September--now comprises a total of 29 shows that are scattered through mid-December. Details are shown below.

Van Halen's upcoming tour will be the band's first to feature Roth since the motor-mouthed frontman left the group in 1985. Ironically, the tour will not feature the group's original lineup, as guitarist Eddie Van Halen and drummer Alex Van Halen have replaced original bassist Michael Anthony with Eddie's 16-year-old son, Wolfgang Van Halen.

Anthony last toured with Van Halen during the group's 2004 reunion with vocalist Sammy Hagar, who took over for Roth from 1985 through 1996. That outing ended when Hagar and Eddie Van Halen had another falling out, and Anthony has since gone all-in with Hagar; the two have been touring together regularly, and, as previously reported, will head back out in October for a 60-date run that will feature the duo performing a slew of Van Halen material. More...

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Korn Frontman Is "Poster Boy" For "Guitar Hero"

The Pulse of Radio (formerly Launch Radio Networks) reports: KORN frontman Jonathan Davis has become what he calls the "poster boy" for Guitar Hero, the hugely successful video game that allows players to shred along with their favorite songs. Davis, who enjoys playing the game with his sons and friends, even agreed to participate in a contest on the current Family Values tour where fans get to come backstage and play the game against him.

The singer told The Pulse of Radio he's glad to be part of the Guitar Hero craze. "I love that game," he said. "I haven't played in a long time, but I kind of became, like, the poster boy for it. I landed my face on the cover of the New York Times. It was pretty heavy for Guitar Hero, and I love the game, and they came and then they wanted to sponsor the tour and do the contest and have the kid come backstage after the show and play me, and I just got my ass handed to me by this kid who's been playing it nonstop for, like, about seven months straight."

Despite Davis' love of the game, no KORN songs have yet appeared on Guitar Hero.

The third edition of the game comes out this fall.

KORN is currently topping the Family Values bill, which stops on Tuesday (August 21) in Oklahoma City. The band will launch another headlining tour in October, with HELLYEAH, FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and DROID rumored as the supporting acts.

KORN is supporting its untitled eighth studio album, which arrived on July 31.

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Divine Heresy Post 'Failed Creation' Video Online

DIVINE HERESY's video for the track "Failed Creation", which was recently shot with acclaimed director Christoffer "Salzy" Salzgeber (DAMAGEPLAN, SOULFLY), can be viewed here. The song comes off the group's debut album, "Bleed the Fifth", due in the U.S. on August 28. (The record will be released on Century Media in North America with Roadrunner having the rights to all other territories).

Scuzz TV has posted a video interview with DIVINE HERESY members Dino Cazares (ex-FEAR FACTORY; guitar) and Tommy Cummings (VEXT; vocals). Dino and Tommy answer viewer questions submitted via www.scuzz.com. Watch the 10-minute clip at this location.

DIVINE HERESY will celebrate the release of its debut album, "Bleed the Fifth", with a special show at The Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood on Tuesday, August 28. This event will mark the band's second performance with new bassist Joe Payne (ex-NILE). Tickets can be purchased now at www.ticketmaster.com.

DIVINE HERESY will team up with STATIC-X, SHADOWS FALL and 3 INCHES OF BLOOD for a U.S. tour this fall. More...

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Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe Visits Al Di TV

Randy Bythe of Lamb of God appeared on Al Di TV, where the singer talked about his cooking skills, calling himself a ladies man, listening to hip hop and reggae, why he skipped the Grammy Awards, appearing on 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' and Max Weinberg being a big fan of the band, karaoke, and more. Randy said after watching the finished product: "Dear Most Honorable and Awesome Al, I just watched the first part of our interview on your website- I fu**ing loved it! You are the Chinese/Canadian Pimp Daddy of ALL music journalists! YOU ARE THE FU**ING KING, Al- I will beat up anyone that says otherwise. **ck them- I represent and fully back Al Di TV - word to the motherfu**er." You can watch the interview on YouTube or below. More...

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Godsmack Scraps 10th Anniversary Box Set Plans

According to drummer Shannon Larkin, Godsmack has scrapped plans to release a box set to commemorate the bands 10th anniversary.

Larkin along with the bands guitarist Tommy Rombola and bassist Robbie Merrill along with former Ugly Kid Joe front-man Whitfield Crane will continue to focus on their side project, Another Animal who's debut has been delayed once again with no release date set at this time. The first single "Broken Again" can be streamed on MySpace.

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Avatar Reveal 'Schlacht' Track Listing

Swedish metal band AVATAR has finalized the track listing for its new album, "Schlacht", due on October 24 via Gain Records. The group started recording the follow-up to 2006's "Thoughts of No Tomorrow" in May.

"Schlacht" track listing:

01. Schlacht
02. Wildflower
03. All Which is Black
04. 4 AM Breakdown
05. As It Is
06. All Hail the Queen
07. When Your Darkest Hour Comes
08. I Still Hate You
09. One/One/One/Three
10. Die With Me
11. The End of Our Ride
12. Letters From Neverend More...

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Faktion Announce New Vocalist

Faktion have announced the addition of their new vocalist, Aaron Pose, formerly of the Dallas based band Paperface. The band will perform their first concert with Pose on September 14th at the Curtain Club in Dallas, TX. Other tour dates include:

September 14th in Dallas, TX @ Curtain Club
September 28th in Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
September 29th in Little Rock, AR @ TBA
October 13th in Dallas, TX @ Firewater
October 20th in Lubbock, TX @ Jakes Backroom
October 27th in Little Rock, AR @ TBA
November 2nd in Denton, TX @ RBAR

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Pitchshifter Plan Shows, CD For 20th Anniversary

Pitchshifter are to play London Astoria on October 12 and Nottingham Rock City on October 13. The band also intend to record a new studio album to coincide with their 20th anniversary.

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Keith Caputo Solo UK Tour Dates

Keith Caputo (Life of Agony) is to play the following shows (supported by Ricky Warwick):

October 8 - Wolverhampton Little Civic
October 9 - London Camden Underworld
October 10 - Cardiff Callaghan's Bar
October 11 - Nuneaton Queen's Hall
October 14 - Glasgow Cathouse
October 15 - Sheffield Corporation

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Blood Freak Announce New Bassist

BLOOD FREAK have posted the following update:

“The new bass player for BLOOD FREAK is Andrew from the band FLYING FORTRESS! Everybody add him!

The new BLOOD FREAK line-up is now complete! Get ready, Portland! You’re all in deep shit! muuhhhhaaaaaa!!!!

Maniac Neil: guitar/vocals
Shadman Marz: drums
Andrew: bass”

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Machine Head's Adam Duce To Miss US Tour

In an unfortunate turn of events, Machine Head bassist Adam Duce will miss this Fall's highly-anticipated Black Tyranny Tour in the U.S. due to a broken leg suffered while dirt biking in Redding, CA. Initially thought to be nothing more than a bad sprain, x-rays later confirmed the break, which required surgery to attach a steel plate and two screws to the broken bone.

A disappointed Duce laments, "It sucks to be in this position, because we have such a killer tour set up for the end of the summer and now we'll have to find a replacement for me. I've never missed one show that this band has ever played up to this point and I never thought I would see the day when Machine Head would be playing and I wouldn't be on stage."

The band are currently rehearsing with temporary bassist candidates and are in the final stages of selecting Duce's replacement, the details of which will be announced as soon as they are determined. All Black Tyranny dates in the U.S. will go on as scheduled, and Duce will be returning for the Australian and European legs of The Black Crusade Tour, beginning with the band's Loudpark date in Japan.

The latest North American “The Black Tyranny Tour” tour dates featuring MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY, THROWDOWN, and SANCTITY are as follows: More...

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The Daily Rock Posts Neurosonic Video Interview

THE DAILY ROCK has posted some photos and a video interview with NEUROSONIC on their site.

Jason Darr, lead guitarist, vocalist and founder of NEUROSONIC spoke with THE DAILY ROCK during the Family Values tour stop in Saratoga Springs NY. Jason explains how the band was put together, getting a record deal, how their latest single is doing on the charts and about their new music video.

As previously reported, NEUROSONIC just announced a bunch of European tour dates as well.

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Watain To Head The Storm of the Antichrist Tour

It is now official, WATAIN will head out on a full-scale European crusade in October - the Storm of the Antichrist tour - alongside the ancient Asian warbeast IMPIETY. This will be WATAIN's first headliner tour in Europe, following the April release of the highly acclaimed "Sworn to the Dark".

"From the vaults below the desert-temple, to the throne among the stars... Sweden's Black Metal Magicians have been burning and pillaging their way through the Black Metal scene ever since their cursed birth. Notoriously infamous for their blood-soaked, fiery live-perfomances and morbid ways, WATAIN have many times been refered to as "the new usurpers of the Black Metal throne". Their third album "Sworn to the Dark" was released in early 2007 and was welcomed worldwide as one of the most important releases of the genre in years. After having toured the world with bands like DISSECTION, CELTIC FROST and ANGELCORPSE, it is now time for WATAIN's first headliner tour in Europe. Beware... The werewolves of Satan have been unleashed!"

The Storm of the Antichrist Tour dates featuring Watain and Impiety are as follows: More...

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New Ava Inferi MP3 Available For Download

Season of Mist has released the upcoming AVA INFERI track "Pulse of the Earth" on the internet, taken from upcoming album "The Silhouette". You can download an MP3 of this track here.

AVA INFERI reveals "The first version of this song had a totally different character. The overall feeling is probably the same but the rhythmic structure was completely different. It had an almost floating, ambient kind of vibe to it and was generally more avant-garde than what it turned out to be. We feel that the new version has all the elements that makes AVA INFERI something different, and it's also one of the most powerful songs we have composed up to this point in our career. A true and powerful declaration.

"The lyrics on "Pulse of the Earth" are strongly influenced by nature and the forces therein, and furthermore, they paint a vision of the interactions between man and nature. Note that "The Silhouette" in itself is partly devoted to the elemental aspects of our world and that this song represents the earth element, if any doubt...

"On this particular song we also use different types of rhythmic or native (diverse) instruments to recreate and achieve a kind of ritualistic feeling. To bring out the message and its essence to the fullest. We also believe that every song presented on "The Silhouette" has its own strength and mission. That each song has its own peculiar twist. An album full of surprises!"

Ava Inferi's "The Silhouette" will be in stores on October 15th and October 23rd for the US.

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Stam1na Prepare To Record New Album

STAM1NA, a metal quartet from Lemi, Finland will start the recording of their third album on September 10th. For atmospheric reasons, the forthcoming album will be recorded in their hometown Lemi in the Purple Fly-studio. Janne Joutsenniemi will produce the album. His legendary band Stone was one of the biggest influences for Stam1na. Miitri Aaltonen who produced the first two Stam1na-albums will be mixing this one. The working title for the album is Raja and the recordings should be finished during this year. Their new album will hit the stores in the early 2008.

Antti "Hyrde" Hyyrynen, the guitarist vocalist of the band is excited for this chance to work with his childhood hero Janne Joutsenniemi.

"This is a match made in heaven and a big step for the band. Janne will most certainly bring his own thing to this album. Let's say it this way: The mustard-machine is still the same but Janne changes our dipers", says Hyyrynen.

"About the lyrical part I can say that again we search, explore and try both our and boundaries of humanity. During the last few years we have tried our limits and probably gone even beyond them.", says Hyyrynen about the lyrics of Stam1na

Stam1na was found on 1996 and they have released 2 albums so far: Stam1na (2005) and Uudet Kymmenen Käskyä (2006) which went to number 3 on finnish albumcharts and it received an Emma-award by being the best metal album of 2006 in Finland.

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Caught In A Trap Post 'Driven' Video Online

New York hardcore heavyweights CAUGHT IN A TRAP have released their video for the song "Driven", off of their debut release, "Rats Get Fat". The clip was filmed and produced by Blake Farber (OLDE YORK) at Starrett City Boxing Club in Brooklyn, New York and features three-time Golden Gloves champion Will Rosinsky. Watch the video here.

"Rats Get Fat" was released on May 22, 2007 and was produced by the legendary Don Fury (MADBALL, SICK OF IT ALL). A few East Coast dates have been scheduled in preparation for an early fall 2007 mini U.S. West Coast tour which will have dates released shortly.

Upcoming CAUGHT IN A TRAP shows:

Aug. 25 - Queens, NY - The Point Bar
Aug. 26 - Coney Island, NY w/25 Ta Life - Club Atlantis
Sep. 01 - Oakdale, NY – Fins Pub More...

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Fates Warning Announce European Tour Dates

Progressive metal band FATES WARNING has scheduled the following European dates (venue details to be announced):

Nov. 10 - Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Nov. 11 - Frankfurt, Germany
Nov. 12 - Hamburg, Germany
Nov. 14 - Ludwigsburg, Germany
Nov. 15 - Cologne, Germany
Nov. 16 - Weert, Netherlands
Nov. 17 - Helendoorn, Netherlands

The band is also planning possible U.S. warm-up shows and one more European date. Bobby Jarzombek (drums) and Frank Aresti (guitars) will join Ray Alder (vocals), Joey Vera (bass) and Jim Matheos (guitar) on all dates.

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God Forbid And Devildriver To Tour Europe

After being absent from European stages for quite a while now, U.S. modern metal masters GOD FORBID finally are about to return to Europe again when the band hits the road as special guests of DEVILDRIVER from mid-September on. Completing the bill will be metalcore hopefuls THE SORROW, who will be replaced by SOLITUDE from Oct. 8 on.

Commented guitarist Doc Coyle: "We were very disappointed when the U.S. tour with DEVILDRIVER was cancelled, so we were very pleased to get the offer for a European run. In a way, we are more excited to do this because we haven't been to Europe in about a year, and our last U.K. run was very short. As a band, we need as much exposure as possible in Europe, and we have to thank DEVILDRIVER for hooking us up. It’s gonna be a rager!"

GOD FORBID with DEVILDRIVER, THE SORROW:

Sep. 18 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg
Sep. 19 - Hamburg, Germany - Logo
Sep. 20 - Groningen, Netherlands - Oosterpoort
Sep. 22 - Herford, Germany - X
Sep. 23 - Berlin, Germany - Kato
Sep. 24 - Aschaffenburg, Germany - Colos-Sal
Sep. 25 - Stuttgart, Germany - Die Roehre
Sep. 26 - Zurich, Switzerland - Rohstofflager
Sep. 27 - Milano, Italy - Earthfest
Sep. 28 - Treviso, Italy - New Age
Sep. 29 - Munich, Germany - Backstage
Sep. 30 - Vienna, Austria - Arena
Oct. 01 - Linz, Austria - Posthof
Oct. 03 - Bochum, Germany - Matrix
Oct. 04 - Koln, Germany - Underground
Oct. 07 - Antwerp, Belgium - Hof Ter Lo

GOD FORBID with DEVILDRIVER, SOLITUDE:

Oct. 08 - Portsmouth, England - Wedgewood Rooms
Oct. 09 - Northampton, England - Soundhaus
Oct. 10 - Nottingham, England - Rescue Rooms
Oct. 11 - Manchester, England - Club Academy
Oct. 12 - Leeds, England - Rios
Oct. 13 - Stoke, England - Sugarmill
Oct. 15 - London, England - Islington Academy
Oct. 15 - Cardiff, England - Point
Oct. 16 - Wrexham, England - Central Station

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All That Remains Announce Release Date For DVD

Massachusetts metallers ALL THAT REMAINS will release their new DVD, entitled simply "Live", on October 16 via Prosthetic. The audio portion of the DVD was mixed at Audiohammer Studios in Sanford, Florida with Jason Suecof (CHIMAIRA, TRIVIUM, BURY YOUR DEAD, DEVILDRIVER).

"Live" will feature live performances from ALL THAT REMAINS' recent show at Theater of the Living Arts in Philadelphia, as well as from their concert in Baltimore at The Recher Theatre on July 12. ATR fans will also be treated to tons of bonus goodies on the new DVD, including behind-the-scenes footage, band and fan interviews, a live photo slideshow and all of the band's videos.

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The Hidden Hand Call It A Day

THE HIDDEN HAND, the band featuring hard rock guitar legend Scott "Wino" Weinrich (ST. VITUS, THE OBSESSED, SPIRIT CARAVAN), has split up.

Commented Weinrich: "Without going into detail to embarrass anyone, this is a message to inform everyone THE HIDDEN HAND no longer exists. I cannot any longer tolerate being promised stuff that never happens or be accused of dishonesty. I think in my long and fruitful career I have always tried to be fair and honest, even going out of my way creatively and financially to make it happen including compromise. I have put an enormous burden on my family and myself to try and fulfill my dreams which have not been to enrich myself financially, but to enrich others as well as myself spiritually and emotionally. The music industry these days turns on the most mediocre crap, be it pop or cheesy black metal, which is really just sickening or laughable. So be it. I will still be wholeheartedly dedicated to the SHRINEBUILDER project with Chris and Al of OM and Scott from NEUROSIS. This will be a long way off but I KNOW these dudes are FOR REAL. SO all I will say now is thanks for believing. I'm sure some will assume I am some ego guy who's impossible to work with, nothing is farther from the truth. I just expect the same amount of fairness and respect I give. A tall call these days, unfortunately."

THE HIDDEN HAND's latest full-length release, "The Resurrection of Whiskey Foote", came out in February. The CD is the third THE HIDDEN HAND full-length (second from Southern Lord) and features the lineup that recorded the now sold-out/out-of-print "Devoid of Color" EP from last year: Scott "Wino" Weinrich (guitars, vocals), Bruce Falkinburg (bass) and Evan Tanner (drums).

"The Resurrection of Whiskey Foote" is not necessarily a concept album but it is heavily layered with historical story-based lyricism and themse. Musically there is a subtle southern or classic rock vibe (ala killer slide playing from Wino and even some harp by Michael Anthony Miller) that creeps into the foundation of their brand of dark, heavy, progressive rock.

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Helloween Mixing New Album

German melodic metallers HELLOWEEN have commenced the mixing sessions for their 12th studio LP, tentatively titled "Gambling with the Devil". The CD was recorded at singer Andi Deris' Mi Sueno Studios in Tenerife, Spain with longtime producer Charlie Bauerfeind (BLIND GUARDIAN, SAXON). A Halloween (October 31) release is expected via SPV Records.

HELLOWEEN will team up with GAMMA RAY for the "Hellish Rock" tour beginning November 16 in Budapest, Hungary. Support on select dates will come from AXXIS.

Apart from very few festival appearances, this will be the first time ever HELLOWEEN and GAMMA RAY have toured together. In addition, it is extremely likely that Kai Hansen — GAMMA RAY leader and ex-HELLOWEEN member — will join his former bandmates for a jam on classic HELLOWEEN numbers.

Commented HELLOWEEN guitarist Michael Weikath: "This is going to be a historical event for all HELLOWEEN fans. We are looking forward to have Kai and his band on our tour with us."

Plans also exist to take this powerful package to the territories of Southeast Asia, as well as North and South America.

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Michael Anthony: "I Wasn't Invited For VH Reunion"

Former VAN HALEN bassist Michael Anthony has released the following update:

"I want to thank everyone for all the support you've shown me during the past months. It's all been pretty crazy, and I just wanted to bring you all up to speed.

"A lot of you have been asking about the upcoming VAN HALEN tour and my response to it. It's not that I'm not touring with VAN HALEN because I'm going out with Sammy [Hagar; former VAN HALEN frontman]. I'm going out with Sammy because I was not invited to do the VH tour. Sammy told me that if I was asked to be part of the VH tour and decided to do it, it would be totally cool, and it would not tarnish our friendship in the least!! Well, it's not to be, and life goes on. I'll still be out there with Sam, and I can't wait to do some partying with all of you.

"One last note from myself to all the VAN HALEN fans out there who will be attending their shows... Wolfgang [Van Halen, new VAN HALEN bassist and Eddie Van Halen's son] is a great kid, so don't judge him too harshly. I'm sure he'll do just fine!!"

A furor erupted online last week after photos of Anthony at the band's official web site were either removed or replaced by an image of guitarist Eddie Van Halen's son Wolfgang, who will play bass on the group's upcoming tour. The photos were restored less than two days later.

VAN HALEN announced the details of its long-awaited reunion tour with original singer David Lee Roth on August 13. The tour kicks off on September 27 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Pre-recorded tapes will reportedly be used to recreate Anthony's backing vocals on the tour.

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Overkill Frontman Posts New Blog

Overkill frontman "Blitz" has posted a new blog on the bands official Myspace account:

"Welcome aboard...we're back from Wacken...and holding in our greasy, little hands the footage from a night well spent with an international metal crowd, on a chilly August night in Germany. Looks like you are going to get to share in it, even after the fact; as we look to include some of that Waken night in the release of Immortalas, this Oct., 9th.

So what's new kids? Keeping your heads in that up and down? Horns up?
Here too, seems we have a helluva year planned...touring...video...and
your general fucking around all of the planet.

We got underway with the project quite awhile back, before the
Gigantour...but didn't finish until this past July. I think the most
time ever taken for a release, by us....and in our opinion well worth the extra time. Another self-produced project, from the bowels of a dark NJ studio. It's all about the end result....and top notch it is....Randy Blythe stepped in to give the track Skull and Bones, the ultimate hellish vocal duet vibe....man that motherfucker is loud!

We will have some of the footage here...yes here, for you, yes you to see.

As we are revamping this whole page to fit the new release. A ton of new fun features....like "shoot ur least favorite band member" and a hangover section for the wrecked-wreckingcrew :)

Ron stepped up and knocked it out of the park....the best "hands" in OK, hands down! I think when a guy enters this type of situation...the

adrenaline is at such a high level he becomes contagious, like a "good"
disease. He shines throughout the record...and you'll know it from the
opener, Devil's in the Mist.

We look forward to seeing you on the road...OCT!!!!!!!!!
And you can check back with here as the other guys will blog in on
occasion....to keep you all updated.....once they all complete their,
"English, as a second language" course.
Best, from the Gutter,
BB"

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Exodus Reveal Album Title And Tracklisting

The follwoing message has been posted by Exodus guitarist Gary Holt on the bands official forums:

"Alright people, I'm not THAT cruel, enough of the suspense! It's been hard for me and all the boys to hold back on the info for this long, but it's time to let everyone in on the particulars. The album is titled " The Atrocity Exhibition... Exhibit A ". And the track listing is as follows.

1 A Call To Arms
2 Riot Act
3 Funeral Hymn
4 Children Of A Worthless God
5 As It Was, As It Soon Shall Be
6 The Atrocity Exhibition
7 Iconoclasm
8 The Garden Of Bleeding
9 Bedlam 123

Why Exhibit A you might ask? Because we already have four songs recorded and finished for the next album, which we will resume recording some time around the end of the year, and this is a two part record. Part two being exhibit B. So yes, there will be another Exodus album finished hopefully soon after the release of this one. And when all is said and done, there will never have been anything as brutal and genre defining done before in thrash metal. An epic monster this one is, and the next is going to take it even further.
So there it is, no more secrets! Discuss!"

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Neurosis To Tour Europe Spring 2008

I have just received word from Neurot that Neurosis plans to play several dates in Europe in fall of 2008.

From March 31 through April 4, 2008 currently planned shows span four cities in Germany and one date in Prague.

Exact venues and supporting acts have not been communicated. More to come!

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Korn Announce Tour Details

The first nine dates of Korn's "BI#%H! WE HAVE A PROBLEM" Tour with special guests Hellyeah, Five Finger Death Punch, and Droid have been announced. Tickets for these shows will go on sale this coming weekend. More tour dates to be announced soon.

Sept. 22 Reno, NV - Lawlor Events Center
Sept. 23 Bend, OR - Les Schwab Amphitheater
Sept. 25 Vancouver, BC - Pacific Amphitheater
Sept. 27 Edmonton, AB - Rexall Place
Sept. 29 Winnipeg, MB - MTS Centre
Oct. 1 Milwaukee, WI - Eagles Ballroom
Oct. 2 Merrillville, IN - Star Plaza Theater
Oct. 3 Youngstown, OH - Cheverolet Center
Oct. 5 Nashville, TN - Nashville Arena

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Mower Announce Tour WIth Twiztid

Mower has announced the dates for their upcoming tour with Twiztid. The tour will kick off September 25th in Cleveland, OH and will end November 12th in Detroit, MI at St. Andrews Hall.

“We're pumped to be on a Psychopathic tour. We've done shows with Twiztid and Blaze and ever since the word got out we were on this tour, the Juggalos started contacting us online to say what's up,” says Mower frontman Brian Sheerin. “They're all ready for the tour to start. Juggalos don't f**k around, it’s summer and people are set to go off, and so are we.”

The tour comes on the heels of back to back tours supporting (Hed).p.e, and Kottonmouth Kings. The band’s video for “Road Rage” was also spun on MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball and the album has also garnered a 2007 San Diego Music Award nomination in the “Best Hard Rock” category.

"We want to get out there and see all of our friends. The last few Mower tours hit a lot of the same areas, so we got to hang with the same cool people and now it's time to go back out and see them again," says Sheerin. This will be a great underground tour - the best kind of tour - packed houses and energetic crowds. We're coming to throw down onstage every night and then party and watch Twiztid do their thing. It's going to be great."

Mower is touring in support of their recently released album “Not For You” (Suburban Noize Records), which was produced by ex-Snot/Soulfly guitarist Mikey Doling.

MOWER TOUR DATES FEATURING TWIZTID: More...

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Skindred, Nonpoint and Ankla To Tour USA

The following press release has been announced:

"BIELER BROS. RECORDS are proud to announce the launch of “THE GREAT AMERICAN RAMPAGE” Tour. Created to be an annual touring event, this year’s inaugural jaunt will take place in the United States and will run from October through December, and is set to feature a power-packed lineup of bands.

Co-headlining “THE GREAT AMERICAN RAMPAGE” this year will be metal fan favorites, NONPOINT, and the kings of Ragga-Punk-Metal, SKINDRED. Supporting the “Rampage” headliners will be none other than Latin-Metal Monsters, ANKLA, who are currently dominating OZZFEST’s second stage and making a name for themselves as the festivals breakthrough act this year. With three powerhouse bands already on tap, opening acts for the journey are expected to be announced soon.

“THE GREAT AMERICAN RAMPAGE” will also feature a series of prize giveaways and opportunities to interact with the bands. Dates for the tour and more details will be announced soon."

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Hear Operator's Entire "Soulcrusher" Album Online

AOL Music is streaming the entire new album from Operator, entitled "Soulcrusher." You can listen to it here. The album was released today, August 21.

Operator is currently on tour in support of "Soulcrusher." Here are the remaining tour dates: More...

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Nonewerefound Post Two Demo Tracks Online

Josh (ex-vocalist for Summers End) is in a new band now called Nonewerefound, currently in the process of finishing up writing for the full length album for the recording sessions booked in the fall, and an early 2008 (6-8 weeks), full US tour. Two pre-production demo tracks are now up on their myspace, with all kinds of updates on the band, and an updated biography.

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Cavalera Project Changes Name

The new project featuring SEPULTURA founding members Max (guitar, vocals) and Igor Cavalera (drums) alongside vocalist Joe Duplantier (bass) of the French progressive death metallers GOJIRA and SOULFLY guitarist Marc Rizzo has tentatively changed its name to THE CAVALERA CONSPIRACY from the previously announced INFLIKTED (the latter moniker was dropped due to legal reasons).

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Killswitch Engage Announce European Dates

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE have revealed the following European tour dates for October:

Oct. 03 - London, UK - Brixton Academy
Oct. 04 - Cologne, GER - Palladium (w/ DEVILDRIVER, GOD FORBID)
Oct. 06 - Copenhagen, DEN - Vega Musikkens Hus
Oct. 07 - Gotheborg, SWE - Karen
Oct. 08 - Oslo, NOR - John Dee
Oct. 09 - Stockholm, SWE - TYROL
Oct. 11 - Tampere, FIN - Pakkahuone
Oct. 12 - St. Petersburg, RUS -Club Port
Oct. 13 - Moscow, RUS - Club Shadow
Oct. 15 - Talinn, EST - Rock Cafe
Oct. 16 - Helsinki, FIN - Cabel Factory
Oct. 18 - Linkoping, WE - Skylten
Oct. 19 - Malmo, SWE - KB
Oct. 22 - Prague, CZE - Abaton
Oct. 23 - Vienna, AUT - Planet Music
Oct. 24 - Budapest, HUN - A38
Oct. 25 - Belgrade, SER - SKC
Oct. 26 - Zagreb, CRO - Zagreb Stadium

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Korn To Be On Bruce Dickinson Show

KORN will be IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guests on Friday, September 14 during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio show, aptly named "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". Listen to the program live via the Internet between 10:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. U.K. time at BBC.co.uk.

KORN's new, untitled album sold 123,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 2 on The Billboard chart. This is slightly more than half of the 221,000 first-week tally achieved by its predecessor, "See You on the Other Side", which landed at No. 3 back in December 2005.

KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer recently told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette why the band chose not to continue working with veteran drummer Terry Bozzio, who played on the band's new album. Shaffer explained, "There were certain demands that he made. We weren't ready to meet those demands...He was a great guy and a phenomenal drummer. But the demands that he made were offensive. He wanted to be a member of the band, and that included ownership. We were like, 'What? You want to have 25 percent of everything?' We can't just sign away the rights to music on a whim."

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Tesla Announce More Tour Dates

California-based rockers TESLA have updated their 2007 tour schedule.

Upcoming Tesla dates currently include:

August
28 - Lupos - Providence, RI
30 - Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom - Hampton, NH
31 - Northern Lights - Clifton Park, NY

September
2 - Chevrolet Court - Syracuse, NY
4 - The Avalon - Boston, MA
6 - Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ
8 - Cherokee Amphitheater - Cherokee, NC
10 - House Of Blues - Cleveland, OH
11 - House Of Blues - Chicago, IL
13 - Nokia Theater - New York City, NY
14 - Rams Head Live - Baltimore, MD
15 - Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - Virginia Beach, VA
17 - House Of Blues - Cherry Grove Beach, SC
19 - House Of Blues - New Orleans, LA
20 - La Zona Rosa - Austin, TX

As previously reported, Tesla are confirmed for the Loudpark 07 Festival, which will take place October 20th - 21st at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama City, Japan

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Anthrax Guitarist To Present Kerrang! Awards

ANTHRAX' Scott Ian has been confirmed as the presenter for this year's Kerrang! Awards, which take place in London on August 23.

"I'm excited, I think it's gonna be a lot of fun!" says the guitarist. "I've never hosted an awards type of thing before, but I was the minister at my brother's wedding, so I had to get up there in front of everybody and actually be the guy running the whole show, so after doing that this should be pretty easy!"

Ian's memories of K! Awards past, made the decision to get involved this year a no brainer: "I went a couple of years ago when Anthrax got an award and I had a blast, so, I figured it'd be even better this time because I get to be more of a part of it."

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Axl Rose To Appear On New Sebastian Bach Album

GUNS N' ROSES frontman AXL ROSE has issued the following statement in regard to his participation on SEBASTIAN BACH's new solo CD, Angel Down:

"Bas asked me to sing on his new record, Angel Down, and I agreed and came down to his studio where he played me the tracks. I really liked the title/opening track, 'Angel Down', but I didn't feel that it would be right to be on that one, although, of course, it would've been cool because it's a great rip-your-head-off track!

Since this session was rather a more fun atmosphere, the tracks I sang on kind of showed themselves and were also done out of curiosity on the part of Bas, myself, and his producer, Roy Z, just to see if my involvement brought something that worked for the tracks.

Bas really wanted me on 'Bitchslap', and I got to try my own ideas on it. We're not saying much about the second track, as it may be taken a bit further, and when Bas played the third track, 'Stuck Inside', he suggested a kind of call-and-answer part. They allowed me the freedom to write my own words and melodies, and although it's only a couple of lines, it really felt great. The song has such a mean riff, and Bas' guys were so supportive in so many ways on tour and fun to hang with, that it was great to be a part of something of theirs and I think it really came out strong.

For me, the three songs together are a good package. They are all different, with different approaches and styles from each other and from material I have on the upcoming Guns N’ Roses record. For me, the timing couldn’t be better and I’m quite surprised to be on one song, let alone three!!!

Bas really knew where he saw my involvement on his album and had different options in mind. He knew what seemed obvious, what would be fun, what would work for his album and what he felt I would like. I really liked the energy of the tracks and since I'm rarely asked to do anything I'd actually enjoy or be glad to be a part of, I'm more than grateful for the opportunity and hope the fans get a kick out of it as well."

Sebastian Bach's Angel Down will be on store shelves November 20th.

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