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SPEED X Joined By Former DOUBLEDRIVE Bassist
SPEED X — the new band featuring BLACK LABEL SOCIETY guitarist Nick Catanese, QUEENSRŸCHE axeman Mike Stone and DOUBLEDRIVE drummer Mike Froedge — has announced the addition of former DOUBLEDRIVE bassist Joshua Sattler to the group's ranks. According to the band, "[Josh] and Mike have been playing t...June 30, 2008
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MINISTRY's Toulouse Concert Brings Audience (And Band) To Tears
Radio Metal has posted a new interview with Aaron Rossi in which the MINISTRY drummer discusses the incident that took place on June 24, 2008 at the band's concert at Havana Caf in Toulouse, France. According to the official explanation offered by the group and the venue, MINISTRY's show had to be s...June 28, 2008
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OZZFEST 2008 'Gydget' Available
The official Ozzfest 2008 "gydget" can be found below. Gydget is a widget maker providing marketing solutions focused to the entertainment industry. The service is aimed at bands, sports teams, and celebrities looking to get the word out to fans across the social networks they visit. The service is...June 27, 2008
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CHILDREN OF BODOM Frontman Interviewed At METAL HAMMER GOLDEN GODS; Video Available
Alexi Laiho, frontman of the Finnish metal band CHILDREN OF BODOM and winner of the "Dimebag Darrell Shredder" award at this year's Metal Hammer Golden Gods, stopped by for a brief chat with Metal Hammer's Bezer just before receiving his gong. Watch the chat at this location. Fan-filmed video footag...June 25, 2008
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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/SPEED X's NICK CATANESE: Audio Interview Posted Online
The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features an interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with Nick Catanese of BLACK LABEL SOCIETY and SPEED X. Topics include SPEED X, Mike Stone, Zakk Wylde, Paul Stanley, Washburn Guitars, and the late musicians, Dimebag Darrell, Michelle Meldrum,...June 24, 2008
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KAT VON D, RITA HANEY Interviewed At METAL HAMMER GOLDEN GODS; Video Available
Tattoo artist Kat Von D the star of the TLC reality series "L.A. Ink" and MTLEY CRE bassist Nikki Sixx's current girlfriend and late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's girlfriend of 20 years, Rita Haney, were interviewed backstage at this year's Metal Hammer Golden Gods ceremony...June 17, 2008
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METAL HAMMER GOLDEN GODS AWARDS: Complete List Of Winners
The true spirit of rock 'n' roll was unleashed yesterday Monday, June 16 at London's state-of-the-art Indigo2 complex, when the sixth Metal Hammer Golden Gods opened its doors to some of the biggest and most notorious rock stars in the world. The annual awards bash, which is owned by Future's Metal...June 17, 2008
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Operation: Shifting Gears
"Taking on the name of the fans who support them", Detroit's BOWLSCRAPER are now known as SOLDIERS OF SCRAPE and a new album called "Operation: Shifting Gears" is the first shot across the rust belted bow. What's it all about? Metal, beer, long hair, tattoos, and more beer. The spirit of old school...June 9, 2008
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TESTAMENT's ERIC PETERSON Talks DEAN GUITARS; Video Available
A four-minute interview with TESTAMENT guitarist Eric Peterson about Dean Guitars and late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott can be viewed below. Currently playing the festival circuit in Europe, TESTAMENT will play eight shows with JUDAS PRIEST in late July before kicking off th...June 2, 2008
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RIDE FOR DIME Expanded To Two Days
The fourth annual Ride For Dime (RFD),an annual charity remembrance ride and concert event held in memory of the victims of the December 2004 Alrosa Villa shooting ("Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, Jeff Thompson, Nathan Bray and Erin Halk),will be a two-day event this year, according to a posting on the...June 2, 2008
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GODSMACK Frontman Says Performing Solo Was 'Good Opportunity' To Play More Intimate Shows
Gus Griesinger of Glam-Metal.com recently conducted an interview with GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Glam-Metal.com: You are doing a mini solo tour and have already done a couple of eastern cities including the first one that was in Niagara Falls. Can you te...May 29, 2008
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Final Excerpt From SLAYER Biography Now Online
Author Joel McIver has placed a third and final excerpt from his forthcoming book, "The Bloody Reign of Slayer", online at www.joelmciver.co.uk. The excerpt, which features the band and associated personnel discussing the ferocious opening tracks of the classic 1986 album "Reign in Blood", has been...May 23, 2008
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VH1 CLASSIC Celebrates Metal With A Memorial Day Weekend Marathon
This Memorial Day weekend VH1 Classic documents more than 30 years of one of music's most passionate genres with "Metal Weekend". Beginning on Friday, May 23 the network "for classic music lovers" sets the stage for a heavy metal marathon including some of the most memorable concerts, chilling docum...May 20, 2008
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'We're Psyched About Our First OZZFEST Experience'
Following months of rumors, Ozzfest organizers confirmed earlier this month through a post at the official web site that the festival, a touring event for more than a decade, will transform into a "destination festival" this summer. OZZY OSBOURNE and METALLICA will headline a one-day show on August...May 20, 2008
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Top Heavy Metal Musicians Select Favorite Guitarists Of All Time
Thiago Sarkis of Roadie Crew magazine (web site) organized a poll in which 330 guitarists were asked about their favorite guitarists of all time. Among the participants in the poll were current and former members of such bands as GUNS N' ROSES, KISS, MACHINE HEAD, NIGHTWISH, MEGADETH, SCORPIONS, TES...May 19, 2008
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