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JUDAS PRIEST Singer Talks 'Nostradamus'

Simon Milburn of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. On the group's just-launched world tour: "I'm in the rehearsal facility just outside of Birmingham. We're playing every day and just putting...

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A Sense Of Purpose

IN FLAMES is a band that never seems to want to stand still. Since taking the stylistic turn heard on "Reroute To Remain" that caused many longtime fans to cry "sell out," the Swedes have continued to evolve and experiment with each release. While that disc, along with "Soundtrack To Your Escape", m...

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CAVALERA CONSPIRACY: 'Inflikted' Represents 'Really Killer Chemistry Between Four People'

Chad Bowar of About Heavy Metal recently conducted an interview with SOULFLY/CAVALERA CONSPIRACY frontman Max Cavalera. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: About Heavy Metal: How did the reunion with your brother Igor come about? Max Cavalera: "Igor called me out of the blue. I hadn't talked...

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TO-MERA To Support EBONY ARK In Spain

TO-MERA, the U.K.-based dark progressive metal band fronted by former WITHOUT FACE vocalist Julie Kiss, will support EBONY ARK on four Spanish shows in April. The details are as follows: April 24 - Seville - Sala Q April 25 - Murcia - Gamma April 26 - Madrid - Caracol April 27 - Barcelona - Mephisto...

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TO-MERA Parts Ways With Bassist, Announces Replacement

TO-MERA, the U.K.-based dark progressive metal band fronted by former WITHOUT FACE vocalist Julie Kiss, has parted ways with bassist Lee Barrett (ex-EXTREME NOISE TERROR, DISGUST, MUSSOLINI HEADKICK). It was a decision made at the beginning of the year and a replacement is already in place. Commente...

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ANCIENT RITES: Spanish Dates Cancelled

Vocalist Gunther Theys of Belium's ANCIENT RITES has issued the following update: "To our supporters in the Iberian lands: We received the news that our tour, which was supposed to start next week in your lands, is cancelled. The tour organisers informed us that clubs that booked ANCIENT RITES recei...

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COALESCE: Don't Call It A Reunion Tour

In 2005, COALESCE attempted to play the ill-fated Hellfest as a way to bury personal hatchets, and put some closure to something that held so much history and memories for them. A problem arose once rehearsals began since, unexpectedly but perhaps inevitably, new music emerged. Since this occurred a...

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HELLYEAH Guitarist: 'The Success Of This Record Is Going To Determine How Long We Stay Out'

Darrin Buchanan of Blistering.com recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Blistering.com: Jerry Montano left the band a couple of weeks ago. How's Bob Zilla [ex-DAMAGEPLAN] fitting in? Maxwell: Well, there's been no replacement...

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Former ANNIHILATOR Bassist Back In Vancouver, Seeking New Gig

Former ANNIHILATOR bassist Russell Bergquist has issued the following update: "It has been a while since I 'blogged.' I have had a few major things go on with me over the last while which dictated me living back in Vancouver. As some of you know I was living in the Netherlands with my wife and ...

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JIMMY PAGE's Double Neck Guitar Is Back After 36 Years

NME.com reports that the iconic famous double neck guitar used by LED ZEPPELIN star Jimmy Page will be manufactured again after 36 years. The guitarist has teamed-up with Gibson to replicate his original EDS-1275 which he used throughout the 1970s. Up to 25 limited-edition replicas have been designe...

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EWIGKEIT Mainman: 'I'm Sick Of The Way The Whole Arse-Kissing Music Industry Works'

Mainman James Fogarty of the English experimental metal project EWIGKEIT has reportedly severed all ties with the music industry by burning all record contracts (a total of five),and has systematically burnt the "rule book" and reclaimed intellectual copyright over all previous recorded music. Afte...

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WINTERS BANE To Debut New Lineup In February

WINTERS BANE, the classic U.S. metal band from Akron, OH, will be debuting their new lineup with a hometown show on Saturday, February 3, 2007 at Crossroads. WINTERS BANE will be performing songs from their entire catalog, including "Heart of a Killer", "Girth", and last year's critically acclaimed...

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THE HAUNTED Frontman Slams Internet 'Tough Guys'

THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "You know, death threats are a drag. I've recieved my fair share, the latest one scribbled out by some pimple sucking ass-fingering little snot licker son of a bitch on Blabbermouth. It's one of those things wit...

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MANOWAR Unveils Themes Of 'Gods Of War'

Details have been revealed about the new MANOWAR full-length album, "Gods Of War", which will be released in mid-to-late January 2007. MANOWAR has always used warrior imagery that takes the listener back to legendary times. These themes have included the dark ages, Greek mythology and Norse mytholog...

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DREAM THEATER's PORTNOY To Collaborate With OPETH's ÅKERFELDT?

Jakob Herrmann of Drummer's Digest recently conducted an interview with DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On whether the technical side of the band's music superior to the musical side: Portnoy: "We try to have a balance. There's times when we know we wan...