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Photos From SLIPPED DISC In-Store Archives Posted Online
The makers of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a gallery of Slipped Disc Records "in-store" archives, featuring photos of such artists as MEGADETH, SLAYER,...December 11, 2006
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SODOM Discusses Thrash Metal: Video Available
The makers of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a video clip featuring German thrashers SODOM talking about thrash metal and punk rock. Check it out at this...December 8, 2006
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GODSMACK Bassist: 'We're Always Striving To Get To The Next Level'
Abby Weingarten of Worcester Telegram & Gazette News recently conducted an interview with GODSMACK bassist Robbie Merrill. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On his dreams of playing 20,000-seater shows every night and joining the ranks of AEROSMITH and METALLICA: "We're always striving to get...December 3, 2006
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GODSMACK Frontman To Publish Memoir In February
A web site has been launched for GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna's upcoming memoir, "The Paths We Choose", which details the first 30 years of his life up until GODSMACK got signed. Due on February 7 via Bartleby Press, the book "is about what it took to get from Point A to Point B," ...December 2, 2006
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GODSMACK Drummer: 'Everyone Hates Us Because Of Our Tenacity'
GODSMACK's Shannon Larkin recently spoke to Rebecca Ross of the Pensacola News Journal about the first time that drums "called" to him. "I was 10 or 11 years old, and my older sister was one of those chicks who was into RUSH. She played 'Hemispheres' over and over, and that's when the drums ...November 27, 2006
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THROWDOWN Selects Producer For New CD
Orange County, CA-based band THROWDOWN will enter the studio early next year with producer Mudrock (AVENGED SEVENFOLD, GODSMACK, POWERMAN 5000) to begin recording its new album, "Venom and Tears", tentatively due next spring via Trustkill Records. Commented the band: We're actually still writing thi...November 25, 2006
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YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Drummer's KINLIN Confirmed For 93 ROCK CHRISTMAS KHAOS
KINLIN, the new Florida-based band featuring YNGWIE MALMSTEEN drummer and acclaimed session musician Patrick Johansson along with former members of 5SKIN, has been confirmed for the 93 Rock Christmas Khaos, set to take place Saturday, November 25, 2006 at Bayfront Park in Miami, Florida. Also schedu...November 24, 2006
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BREAKING BENJAMIN Drops Off GODSMACK Tour; SOIL Steps In For Select Dates
BREAKING BENJAMIN has dropped off the current GODSMACK tour "due to health issues," according to a posting on the GODSMACK web site. DEADLY FISTS OF KUNG FU replaced BREAKING BENJAMIN Wednesday night (Nov. 22) in Pensacola, Florida. Meanwhile, Chicago's SOIL has been added to the following GODSMACK...November 23, 2006
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POWERMAN 5000 Frontman Featured In Country Music Video
POWERMAN 5000 frontman Spider is featured as an actor in the new video from country artist CODY MCCARVER, entitled "Red Flag". The clip which was filmed at four separate locations in Los Angeles by Myriam Santos-Kayda, also stars W. Earl Brown (HBO's "Deadwood"),Dennis Haskins ("Saved by the Bell")...November 22, 2006
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DISTURBED Launches 'Music As A Weapon' Tonight
Launch Radio Networks reports: DISTURBED heads back on the road tonight (Wednesday, November 15) with the third edition of the Music As A Weapon tour, which kicks off in Providence, Rhode Island and ends on December 22 in Madison, Wisconsin. The lineup also features STONE SOUR, NONPOINT and FLYLEAF....November 15, 2006
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GODSMACK Singer To Tap Into Acting During Break
Launch Radio Networks reports: GODSMACK plans to take some time off at the beginning of 2007 so that a couple of members can pursue some personal projects. Bassist Robbie Merrill and his wife are expecting their first child, a girl, while singer Sully Erna will publish his first book. Erna told Laun...November 10, 2006
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GODSMACK To Take Break In January For Birth Of Bassist's Daughter
GODSMACK bass player Robbie Merrill told The Coloradoan that the band will take a break in January when Merrill's wife is due to give birth to the couple's first child — a baby girl. "We're very excited," said the proud papa-to-be. But before he's pacing the maternity ward, Merrill said he will cont...November 9, 2006
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OVERKILL Frontman Talks About Having A Stroke: Video Available
The makers of "Get Thrashed: The Story of Thrash Metal", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a video clip featuring Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth from OVERKILL talking about having a stroke. Check it out at...November 8, 2006
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GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA Working On NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS Theme Song
Launch Radio Networks reports: To call Sully Erna of GODSMACK a fan of the New England Patriots would be an understatement. The singer rang in 2006 by performing the national anthem at a January 1 game in New England and now comes word that he's working on a theme song for the team. Erna tells ...November 7, 2006
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ACE FREHLEY, SULLY ERNA, VINNIE PAUL At VH1 Classic Rock 'n' Roll Celebrity Poker Tournament
Ace Frehley (KISS),Sully Erna of GODSMACK, Scott Ian of ANTHRAX, and former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN drummer Vinnie Paul participated in the VH1 Classic Rock 'n' Roll Celebrity Poker Tournament at the Flamingo on Thursday (November 2) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Check out pictures from Getty Images and Wire Im...November 5, 2006
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