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Hammerfall Olympics

Blabbermouth reports: HAMMERFALL guitarist Oscar Dronjak has posed the following message on the band's official web site:

"In preparation for the Olymic Games in February, we joined forces with one of Sweden's brightest hopes for a gold medal: The Women's Curling Team. They won both the World and the European Championship in 2005, and are now looking to make it a triple with an Olympic victory as well. In order to secure that, they have enlisted the musical inspiration of HammerFall in the form of 'Hearts On Fire', for which a video was recorded last week. With heavy metal as a source of strength, the girls can now focus on bringing home the gold.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Silvertide Trapt

Audio Aggression reports: Silvertide have added a handful of dates to their schedule. The band will be supporting Trapt from February 14th through the 24th. Thousand Foot Krutch will open on those dates. The band's current schedule looks like this:

February 2nd in Greenville, SC @ The Handlebar
February 3rd in Athens, GA @ Last Call
February 4th in Charlotte, NC @ Amos' Southbend
February 4th in Jacksonville, NC @ Planet Rock
February 7th in Nashville, TN @ 12th and Porter
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Subhumans Tour

siN's metal news reports: U.K. punk legends the SUBHUMANS will be touring the U.S. starting in March. Confirmed dates so far are as follows:

with A Global Threat:
March 19 - Milwaukee, WI @ Mad Planet
March 20 - Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock Social Club 
March 21 - Des Moines, IA @ Hairy Mary's 
March 22 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater 
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Byzantine Update

Prosthetic Records reports: West Virginia's Byzantine has unveiled its latest music video, the Donnie Searls-directed "Jeremiad," on the band's official website, http://www.byzantine1.com. The track is the first from 2005's ...And They Shall Take Up Serpents to receive the video treatment, and comes hot off the heels of critical praise for the band's progressively thrashy sophomore record. 

The progressively-minded thrashers will also be supporting Shadows Fall on an upcoming run of tour dates, bringing the band's live show to a whole new slew of concertgoers. [see full story dates]
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Devildriver / Anthrax Update

Adrenaline PR reports: Mike Spreitzer, Jeff Kendrick, and Jon Miller will be doing signings at the ESP Guitar booth on Friday and Saturday (1/20 and 1/21) at 2pm to 3pm.

IN OTHER NEWS�ANTHRAX BOULDER SHOW CANCELLED

Tonight's show at the Fox Theatre in Boulder, CO has been cancelled. The stork came a little early and Charlie's wife Sandra is now in labor. Charlie's rushing back to Chicago and we'll rush back to Colorado as soon as we can to make up the show, baby stroller in tow. Until then, please keep the Benantes in your thoughts and prayers.

Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall) will fill in for Charlie for both the San Francisco and Hollywood shows.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Blind Faith DVD

Noble PR reports: Blind Faith's debut gig was in front of a cool 100,000 people on a warm day in Hyde Park. Since 7th June, 1969 when this concert took place, it has never been seen in its entirety. This is a unique opportunity to see the world's first Supergroup perform for the very first time. Sanctuary Visual Entertainment will release "Hyde park 1969" the DVD on 10th April 2006. 

The DVD "Hyde Park 1969" also boasts archive footage of the various members of Blind Faith performing within their earlier musical guises. Clips of the Spencer Davies Group performing I'm A Man, Traffic's Hole In My Shoe, Family performing Dim and Cream with Sunshine of Your Love, act as a gentle introduction to the main concert event.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Deicide Preview

earache reports: The Floridian death metal behemoth that is Deicide have unveiled the title of their latest album... Entitled "The Stench of Redemption", the record will be the first Deicide album to feature new guitarists Jack Owen (formally of Cannibal Corpse) & Ralph Santolla (ex Death / Iced Earth) who have been touring in the band since the departure of the brothers Hoffman in 2005.

In total, 10 instrumental songs have been demoed and Glen Benton is currently locked away working on suitably sick vocals / lyrical themes to rival the brutality of the compositions.An untitled demo track from 'The Stench Of Redemption' can be heard on Deicide's new Official MySpace Page:- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Vinnie Paul's Rebel Return

Vinnie Paul reports: Hello everybody, this is Vinnie Paul and welcome to REBEL MEETS REBEL!!!!!! Venture into the Concept and Music with an open mind.. DIME loved this record!!!!!!!!!!! DAVID,REX and I are fulfilling his dreams and adding to his incredible legacy by bringing the music we made together to you. It's not Metal and it's not Country. It's just a get together of Country Metal Minds!!!!!!!!!!! Pure Hell Raisin',Boozin',Jammin' Fun!!!! REBEL MEETS REBEL is here!!!!!!!!!! [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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P.O.D. Leak

Day in Rock reports: P.O.D. is on MTV's The Leak. You can preview the entire new CD 'Testify' which hits stores next Tuesday by clicking on the full story link. - Click Here for the Full Story 

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Mellowdrone March

Sony/BMG reports: 3 Records/Red Ink proudly announce the March 7 release of Mellowdrone's debut, Box. Produced by Tony Berg (Beck, X), the eclectic 13-song collection captures the Los Angeles-based quartet's mercurial sonic vision.

Led by singer, guitarist and chief songwriter Jonathan Bates, Box shifts effortlessly from moody space-pop that ripples with otherworldly textures ("Limb to Limb" and "Four Leaf Clover") to razor-sharp synth-pop pulsating with dance beats ("Oh My" and "Amazing") to brooding new wave imbued with slyly infectious melodies ("Beautiful Day," "And Repeat" and "Fashionably Uninvited"). Mellowdrone will preview "Box" on the road this winter. Dates to be announced soon.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Crosby, Stills, & Nash Reissues

Special Ops reports: Rhino Entertainment presents 2 CD reissue releases of Crosby, Stills, & Nash's 2 greatest albums. Both in stores on January 24th! As one of rock's first supergroups, former Byrd David Crosby, Buffalo Springfield's Stephen Stills, and former Holly Graham Nash came together in 1969. 

1. Crosby, Stills, & Nash - Originally released on May 29, 1969, Crosby, Stills, & Nash remains one of rock 'n' roll's most impressive debuts. The Grammy®-winning album introduced the world to the trio's airtight harmonies and versatile songwriting with classics like "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes," "Marrakesh Express," and "Long Time Gone.". This expanded and remastered edition includes three previously unreleased recordings and a Stephen Stills acoustic version of "Everybody's Talkin'." Liner notes by Rolling Stone editor David Fricke. 

2. Daylight Again - Released in 1982, Daylight Again presents CSN reunited more than a decade after their debut and features the Top 40 singles "Southern Cross" and "Wasted On The Way." This expanded and remastered edition includes four previously unreleased bonus tracks, including Crosby's original demo for "Might As Well Have A Good Time" and the Stills-Nash anthem "Raise A Voice." Liner notes by celebrated music journalist David Wild. [see full story for a listening party]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Mason Jennings Goes Major

Epic reports: Minneapolis singer/songwriter Mason Jennings will officially launch Isaac Brock's (Modest Mouse) label, Glacial Pace/ Epic Records, with the release of his major label debut this spring. Mason will preview new songs for fans with special solo shows starting February 3rd at the University of Wisconsin Steven's Point. Acclaimed musician Chad VanGaalen will join Mason for the west coast tour; Philadelphia's Birdie will perform on the East Coast leg.[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Riverboat Horrorpop

Press Release reports: In addition to the recently announced January tour dates, Riverboat Gamblers have been added as support to the following Horrorpop dates;

2/23 Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ 
2/24 Launch Pad - Albuquerque, NM
2/25 The Conservatory - Oklahoma City, OK
2/27 The Basement - Columbus, OH
2/28 Rex Theatre - Pittsburgh, PA[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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nearLY NIN

Press Release reports: JEROME DILLON, best known for his work over the past six years as drummer and occasional guitarist with Nine Inch Nails, will release 'reminder,' the first album from his band nearLY [sic] on April 11, 2006 (KUFALA Recordings/La Cosa Nostra). nearLY : reminder was recorded in Los Angeles and features Dillon as the primary writer, producer, performer and arranger, accompanied by former 12 Rounds vocalist Claudia Sarne, Afghan Whigs/Twilight Singers' Greg Dulli, former NIN programmer Keith Hillebrandt, violinist Petra Haden, and engineer/co-producer Brett Pierce.

With one media outlet describing the album's sound as being "reminiscent Of artists such as Pink Floyd, The Cure, and Dead Can Dance"[see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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Vernon Reid Release

conqueroo reports: Vernon Reid, one of the world's great guitarists and a legendary exponent of the New York downtown music scene, has finished work on the second Vernon Reid & Masque album. Titled Other True Self, it is his third "solo" album in all. The self-produced CD is set for April 18 release on Favored Nations Recordings. [see full story for more]- Click Here for the Full Story 

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