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Drummer TED PARSONS Comments On PAUL RAVEN's Passing

Drummer Ted Parsons (PRONG, SWANS, GODFLESH, JESU) — who has spent the past few days in a Swiss studio collaborating with French recording artists TREPONEM PAL on their new release — has released the following statement regarding legendary bassist Paul Raven's (MINISTRY, KILLING JOKE) passing: "It d...

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MINISTRY/KILLING JOKE Bassist PAUL RAVEN Dead At 46

MINISTRY bassist Paul Raven was found dead yesterday (Saturday, October 20) in a private home in a small French village on the Swiss border after suffering an apparent heart attack. Raven (who is also known for his work with KILLING JOKE and PRONG) was in Geneva working with French recording artists...

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THREAT SIGNAL Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement

Drummer George Parfitt has left Canadian metallers THREAT SIGNAL in order to focus on his family life. A replacement drummer has already been found in the shape of Norm Killeen. As previously reported, THREAT SIGNAL frontman Jon Howard is rumored to be collaborating with FEAR FACTORY members Christi...

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Frontman Discusses GHOST MACHINE Project

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH frontman Ivan Moody recently spoke with Blistering.com about his side-project GHOST MACHINE. In addition to Moody, GHOST MACHINE features ex-CLAY PEOPLE guitarist John Stevens and former MOTOGRATER drummer Chris "Crispy" Binns. "The GHOST MACHINE album was actually written wh...

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THE COMPANY BAND Putting Finishing Touches On 'Sign Here, Here And Here' EP

THE COMPANY BAND, which features in its ranks CLUTCH frontman Neil Fallon, FIREBALL MINISTRY's James Rota, CKY drummer Jess Margera, guitarist Dave Bone, and PUNY HUMAN bassist Jason Diamond, is putting the finishing touches on its debut EP, "Sign Here, Here and Here". The CD was produced by Andrew...

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PRONG: More European Tour Dates Announced

PRONG has scheduled the following European tour dates: Jan. 09 - (GB) London - Underworld Jan. 10 - (F) Paris - Locomotive Jan. 11 - (B) Antwerp - Hof Ter Loo Jan. 12 - (CH) Pratteln - Z7 Jan. 13 - (I) Milan - Alcatraz Jan. 15 - (D) München - Backstage Jan. 16 - ...

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NOCTURNE Schedules Hollywood Dates

Industrial-metal rockers NOCTURNE, who are fronted by Lacey Conner — one of the cast members of the VH1 "reality" TV show "Rock of Love with Bret Michaels" — performed a song called "Shallow" during the "Rock of Love" reunion show on Sunday, October 7. In addition, the band has scheduled the followi...

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PRONG Mainman To Guest On SIRIUS SATELLITE's 'Hard Files'

PRONG mainman Tommy Victor will guest on the "Hard Files" program on Sirius Satellite Radio's Hard Attack on Thursday (October 11) at 7:00 p.m. EST. Rebroadcasts: Fridays at noon ET, Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. ET and Sundays at 6:00 p.m. ET. Join Victor and Sirius host Jose Mangin as they blast songs of...

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PRONG Mainman Discusses 'Power Of The Damager'

Alex Zander of MK magazine recently conducted an interview with PRONG mainman Tommy Victor. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: MK: How did [Monte Pittman, guitar] come into the whole picture? How did you cross paths with someone like Monte Pitman? Victor: Actually it was through Ivan de Prum...

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PRONG Mainman Talks About Working With AL JOURGENSEN, GLENN DANZIG

Sweden's Metalshrine recently conducted an interview with PRONG mainman Tommy Victor. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metalshrine: How did you end up working with Al [Jourgensen, MINISTRY]? When did you two meet? Tommy: We've been crossing paths and had mutual friends for the last twenty...

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MINISTRY, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, SIXX: A.M. Featured On 'Saw IV' Soundtrack

MINISTRY, SIXX: A.M., DROWNING POOL, AVENGED SEVENFOLD, FROM AUTUMN TO ASHES, EVERY TIME I DIE, THE RED CHORD and FUELED BY FIRE are among the bands that are featured on the "Saw IV" original soundtrack, due on October 23 via on Artists' Addiction Records (an extended digital release will follow in...

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The Last Sucker

So Alien Jourgensen is gonna ride off into the sunset with this one, huh? Putting his battle-scarred industrial metal franchise to bed as the turbulent Bush II years wind down makes both poetic and practical sense — after all, MINISTRY seems to hit a slump when Democrats come to power, although give...

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PRONG: New Audio Interview With TOMMY VICTOR Posted Online

A brand new audio interview with PRONG mainman Tommy Victor is available for download at this location (MP3, 42 MB). As previously reported, Tommy Victor will pay a visit to Vintage Vinyl in Fords, N.J., on October 2, the day of the release of his band's brand new album, "Power of the Damager". ...

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PRONG Mainman Schedules New Jersey In-Store

PRONG founder and mainman Tommy Victor will pay a visit to Vintage Vinyl in Fords, N.J., on October 2, the day of the release of his band's brand new album, "Power of the Damager". Victor will be at the store from 7 p.m., signing copies of "Power of the Damager" and celebrating its release. Before ....

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FEAR FACTORY's CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS Selling JACKSON Seven-String Guitar

FEAR FACTORY guitarist Christian Olde Wolbers has issued the following statement: I got a silverburst Jackson seven-string COW model for sale. You can see a picture of it in my pic section [on Christian's MySpace page] except this is a seven-string model. 81-7 EMG pick up bolt-on neck. Comes with a...