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DAVE MUSTAINE's Act Of Kindness

ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters has posted the following message on the group's official forum: "A friend of mine called me about two young boys who had tix to see Gigantour with their father in Calgary a few weeks ago. Their father Mike died in a car/bike accident only weeks before the show. "These...

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SKINLAB Parts Ways With CRASH MUSIC

Bassist/vocalist Steev Esquivel of the veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB has issued the following update: "Now, after almost a year of legal bullshit, we are stoked to announce that we've walked away from our deal with Crash Music. We've been forced to keep tight-lipped on this matter...

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Former MEGADETH Guitarist GLEN DROVER Offering Private Lessons

Former MEGADETH guitarist Glen Drover is offering private lessons at the Strings Attached Music Shop in Streetsville, Ontario, Canada. This comprehensive and highly specialized guitar program will be customized towards the aspiring metal and hard rock lead guitarist. These half-hour lessons are for...

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DEICIDE's GLEN BENTON Cleared For Touring

In a statement sent today to the Earache Records offices, Glen Benton offered the following update on his whereabouts and future plans for DEICIDE: "It is with great pleasure to announce that I will be performing with DEICIDE once again after a 14-month absence and that my legal issues that have pre...

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HATEBREED Frontman Discusses Upcoming Covers Album, DVD Release

The Miami New Times recently conducted an interview with HATEBREED/KINGDOM OF SORROW vocalist Jamey Jasta. A few excerpts from the chat follow. Miami New Times: So your solo shows are just so you can play whatever you want? Jasta: The solo shows are, I play songs from all three bands, and then I ...

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CAMP FREDDY Joined By DEFTONES, ALICE IN CHAINS, RAGE AGAINST MACHINE Members

CAMP FREDDY the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS),Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist),Matt Sorum (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-GUNS N' ROSES),Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan),and Chris Ch...

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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...

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VOIVOD Singer's PARANOLAND Project Schedules First Live Dates

PARANOLAND, the Montreal, Quebec, Canada-based band featuring vocalist Denis "Snake" Belanger (VOIVOD) and longtime friend, bassist Botcher (AGGRESSION),alongside guitarist Frank Legendre (GROOVY AARDVARK),drummer Matt and guitarist/programmer Fire Lewis, has scheduled the following dates: May 31...

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FORBIDDEN Announces New Drummer For European Tour

Reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN have tapped Mark Hernandez (HEATHEN, DEFIANCE, RE:IGNITION, VIO-LENCE, TORQUE, TECHNOCRACY, SOCIAL UNREST) to play the drums on the band's upcoming European tour. According to a press release, "Mark Hernandez is one of the most dynam...

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OVIF Completes Recording Debut Album

Montreal thrash metal band OVIF, which features former members of MELODYACT, has finished recording its debut album with veteran producer Glen Robinson (VOIVOD, GWAR, ANNIHILATOR). According to the band, "It's already sounding huge so [we] can't wait to see how this will sound after mixing!!" OVIF's...

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MEGADETH's 'S**t-Throwing' Fans Threaten To Derail Edmonton Concert; Video Available

A BLABBERMOUTH.NET visitor by the name of Michael Fraser has submitted the following report: "I attended Gigantour last night [Monday, May 12] in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Before MEGADETH even took the stage apparently someone threw a water bottle or some water on the soundboard. From behind the cu...

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SKINLAB: New Dates Announced

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB have scheduled the following dates: May 15 - Eugene, OR - Samurai Duck May 16 - Portland, OR - Rock-n-roll Pizza May 17 - Seattle, WA - Studio 7 May 24 - Modesto, CA - Banana Joe's May 30 - Corona, CA - Angles Roadhouse May 31 - ...

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SKINLAB: Honolulu Photos Posted Online

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB have posted photos from their May 2, 2008 concert at The Pipeline Caf in Honolulu, Hawaii. Check them out at this location (Note: You must have a valid MySpace account in order to view pictures). SKINLAB has uploaded a pre-production version of a new...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: I've Certainly Embraced My Mortality As Of Late

Francois Marchand of the Edmonton Journal recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. On whether it's inappropriate to picture him as a "curator" of heavy metal: "Not a curator, bud. That sounds like a smoking jacket and a pipe don'...

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SKINLAB: Pre-Production Version Of New Song Posted Online

Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers SKINLAB have posted a pre-production version of a new song, "In for the Kill", on the band's MySpace page. SKINLAB will film a video for "In for the Kill" on Monday, May 12 at the group's warehouse in Oakland, California with new, up-and-coming director Jourd...