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SLAYER's KERRY KING: 'We're Not Close To Hanging It Up'

SLAYER guitarist Kerry King recently spoke to Decibel magazine (web site) about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's much-anticipated follow-up to 2001's "God Hates Us All", tentatively due late summer/early fall via American Recordings. According to King, the upcoming CD doesn't...

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EYEHATEGOD Frontman: 'PHILIP ANSELMO Helped Me Get Out Of Jail'

Five days after Hurricane Katrina demolished New Orleans, EYEHATEGOD frontman Mike Williams and his girlfriend Alicia Morgan barely escaped the city alive. Within hours of arriving in Morgan City, Louisiana hotel room, the pair were locked up on drug charges. Williams spent 91 days in the Morgan Cit...

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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman: 'I Was Dreaming About Having Massive Amounts Of Hair'

J. Bennett of Decibel magazine (web site) recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. An excerpt from the chat follows: Decibel: Tell me about the day you decided to shave your head. Rob Halford: "I don't think anybody's ever asked me that one. [Laughs] You know, this is...

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CHIMAIRA: Drummer ANDOLS HERRICK Rejoins The Fold

CHIMAIRA, fresh off a tremendously successful year that saw the release of the band's critically acclaimed, self-titled, third album and a world tour, have welcomed original drummer Andols Herrick back into the group. "He is a totally different person," enthused singer Mark Hunter. "We jammed the ot...

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ATHEIST Regroup, Announce Exclusive Festival Appearances

Seminal technical metal pioneers ATHEIST have regrouped for a run of exclusive live performances. Guitarist/vocalist Kelly Shaefer has reassembled what is widely considered the band's classic recording lineup (Shaefer, guitarist Rand Burkey, bassist Tony Choy, and drummer Steven Flynn) for two exclu...

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FIRST BLOOD Sign With TRUSTKILL RECORDS

Trustkill Records has announced the signing of San Francisco Bay Area's hardcore act FIRST BLOOD. The band, which features ex-TERROR bassist Carl Schwartz on vocals and current TERROR member Doug Weber on guitar, formed in early 2002 from the ashes of SWORN VENGEANCE, a group of which Carl and Doug...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN Member Featured In PETA2.com Campaign

THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN bassist Liam Wilson is featured in the current ad campaign for PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). The ad featuring Wilson is currently running in Decibel magazine and Skinnie. The campaign also includes video interviews and a contest along with the ad, whic...

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MASTODON Guitarist Talks About Upcoming CD

MASTODON guitarist Bill Kelliher recently spoke to Decibel magazine about the songwriting process for the group's follow-up to 2004's "Leviathan", tentatively titled "Blood Mountain". The CD, which is expected to surface this summer, will be the band's first for new label Warner Bros. "We're thinkin...

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La Muerte

GOREFEST always had a certain charisma. Their musical evolution, while interesting, wasn't any more innovative than the bigger names of the scene, but their riffs were always killer, their tone a perfect mix of Skogsberg sludge and biting clarity. Jan-Chris de Koeijer's vocals were deep and gruff, b...

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CHIMAIRA Members To Attend NAMM

CHIMAIRA members Rob Arnold (guitar),Matt DeVries (guitar) and Jim LaMarca (bass) will be attending this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, California and signing for the following companies: Peavey, ESP, Guitar-Cable.Com, and In Tune Custom Guitar Pics. In other news, CHIMAIRA will be re-releasing their...

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HIGH ON FIRE To Embark On North American Headlining Tour

HIGH ON FIRE are getting ready to kick off their "Blessed Black Wings Tour 2006" on January 18 in San Francisco, CA at 12 Galaxies. The tour will include special guest THE BRONX, BIG BUSINESS, and Relapse Records labelmates BURIED INSIDE. HIGH ON FIRE spent most of 2005 touring as part of the The So...

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Former CARCASS Frontman JEFF WALKER: Solo Track Available For Download

A brand-new solo track from former CARCASS bassist/vocalist Jeff Walker, entitled "You're Still on My Mind", has been made available download at this location. The song comes off Walker's upcoming solo album consisting exclusively of country and blues covers, due on March 14, 2006 release via Fractu...

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LACUNA COIL: 'Karmacode' Is Ready

Italy's LACUNA COIL have confirmed on their official web site that the recording, mixing, and mastering of their forthcoming album, "Karmacode", is complete. The CD is tentatively scheduled for release in early April via Century Media Records. The highly anticipated follow-up to 2002's "Comalies" wa...

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LACUNA COIL To Play One-Off London Show

Italian female-fronted metallers LACUNA COIL have announced a one-off show at the Forum in London, U.K. on March 5, 2006. LACUNA COIL's new album, "Karmacode", is tentatively scheduled for release in March 2006 via Century Media Records. The highly anticipated follow-up to 2002's "Comalies" was co-p...

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CHIMAIRA To Release Special-Edition Version Of Their Self-Titled Opus

On January 10, 2006, CHIMAIRA will release a special, limited edition, two-disc version of their critically acclaimed, self-titled third album. Featuring the full-length album, seven live songs and two previously unreleased tracks, the special edition of "Chimaira" will be packaged in an all-black,...