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Former STATIC-X Guitarist Back In Jail
According to the web site of the New Jersey Department of Corrections, former STATIC-X and DOPE guitarist Tripp Eisen — whose real name is Tod Rex Salvador — is back in jail as of December 10, 2008 following an apparent parole violation. He is currently scheduled to be released on October 19, 2009....January 25, 2009
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AMORAL: New Single Posted Online
Finnish metallers AMORAL have posted their first single with new vocalist Ari Koivunen, "Year Of The Suckerpunch", on their MySpace page. In addition to the title track, which was written and composed by guitarist Ben Varon, the single — due in Finland on February 11 — will include a cover of the MI...January 21, 2009
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TWISTED SISTER Alter Ego BENT BROTHER To Perform Entire 'Stay Hungry' Album
BENT BROTHER — affectionately known as "TWISTED SISTER's evil twin" (essentially a makeup-less version of the real thing) — will perform TWISTED SISTER's classic 1984 album "Stay Hungry" in its entirety at the following shows: Feb. 06 - Starland Ballroom - Sayreville, NJ Feb. 27 - Crazy Donkey - Far...January 21, 2009
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HAMMERFALL Singer: 'Our Music Is Timeless And Not Dated'
Denmark's Antenna recently conducted an interview with vocalist Joacim Cans of Swedish melodic metallers HAMMERFALL. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Antenna: You're [about] to release a new album, "No Sacrifice, No Victory", your tenth [counting the live album "One Crimson Night", a...January 19, 2009
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LAMB OF GOD To Guest On BRUCE DICKINSON's Radio Show
Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD will be IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's guests on February 6, 2009 during Bruce's weekly BBC 6 Music radio program, dubbed "The Bruce Dickinson Friday Rock Show". Listen to the broadcast live via the Internet between 9:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight)...January 16, 2009
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NIGHTWISH Singer ANETTE OLZON Explains Decision To Hire Personal Manager
The latest issue of MeNaiset, the most popular women's magazine in Finland, features a cover story on NIGHTWISH frontwoman Anette Olzon. The Swedish singer was interviewed for the article, which focuses on Anette's personal life and the behind-the-scenes politics that comes along with being in one o...January 16, 2009
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LAMB OF GOD: 'Wrath' Track-By-Track 'Preview' Available
A track-by-track "preview" of LAMB OF GOD's fifth album, "Wrath", is available on the Metal Hammer web site. "Wrath" will be released in North America on February 24 via Epic. The CD will be issued in other territories through Roadrunner Records. "Wrath" was produced by Josh Wilbur and was recorded...January 15, 2009
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AMORAL To Release New Single In February
Finnish metallers AMORAL will release their first single with new vocalist Ari Koivunen, "Year Of The Suckerpunch", on February 11. In addition to the title track, which was written and composed by guitarist Ben Varon, the single will include a cover of the MISFITS song "Dig Up Her Bones". "Year Of...January 14, 2009
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LAMB OF GOD: New Song 'Set To Fail' To Receive World Premiere On 'Chaos With Full Metal Jackie'
A brand new LAMB OF GOD track entitled "Set To Fail" will receive its world premiere on this Sunday's (January 11) edition of Indie 103.1 FM's specialty metal program "Chaos with Full Metal Jackie" at 10:00 p.m. PST (1:00 a.m. EST Monday morning). Doc and Dallas Coyle of New Jersey's GOD FORBID will...January 10, 2009
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LIZZY BORDEN's 2008 Year-End Review
LIZZY BORDEN frontman/namesake has issued the following update: "As we are plotting and planning LIZZY BORDEN's 2009 assault on the world, I can't help but reflect about what 2008 has brought to us and what we gave to it with our blood, sweat and tears… Okay, so we didn't cry, but there were times w...January 7, 2009
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Ex-NECROPHOBIC/DARK FUNERAL Guitarist Launches New Project, Slams 'Fake' GORGOROTH
Swedish guitarist David Parland (NECROPHOBIC, DARK FUNERAL, INFERNAL) has issued the following update: "Since I literally have been out of the scene for some good time and living under a rock (wasting even my own creativity and a lot of time),I for some strange reason feel NOW is the time to restar...January 6, 2009
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LAMB OF GOD To Film New Video This Friday
Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD will film a new music video on Friday, January 9 in the band's hometown. The group says, "We need fans who are willing to get slammed around for 12 hours. Please email [email protected] if interested. If selected, you will receive the address, times, etc....January 6, 2009
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LAMB OF GOD: 'Wrath' Track Listing Revealed
Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD have finalized the track listing for their fifth album, "Wrath", due in North America via Epic on February 24. The CD will be issued in other territories through Roadrunner Records. "Wrath" was produced by Josh Wilbur and was recorded in studios in New York,...January 5, 2009
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GUNS N' ROSES, AC/DC, LED ZEPPELIN, BLACK SABBATH Classics Among 'Greatest Hard Rock Songs'
This past week, VH1 paid tribute to the ultimate rock gods by counting down the "100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs". The five-part compilation, hosted by POISON singer Bret Michaels, featured the most awesome guitar-driven, head-banging jams in rock history — from AC/DC to LED ZEPPELIN and everything in...January 3, 2009
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GORGOROTH's GAAHL Is Confident About Outcome Of Upcoming Trial
Holland's FaceCulture has posted a short interview clip (see below) with vocalist Gaahl of the Norwegian black metal band GORGOROTH. Gaahl discusses the legal battle between him and bassist King ov Hell on one side and the group's estranged guitarist Infernus on the other side over the rights to the...December 29, 2008
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