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OVERKILL Frontman: 'Democrats Are Elitists'
On April 6, vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL was interviewed by "The Red Switch" show, which airs on York University's CHRY 105.5 FM radio station in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Watch the chat in two parts below. An excerpt follows. The Red Switch: The Bush...April 22, 2010
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Former MEGADETH/KING DIAMOND Guitarist GLEN DROVER Interviewed
Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with Canadian guitarist Glen Drover (ex-MEGADETH, KING DIAMOND, EIDOLON) on Sunday, April 18. Drover talked about his upcoming instrumental album; touring with TESTAMENT; EIDOLON; his decision to leave MEGADETH; production; guitar teac...April 19, 2010
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THE BLACK CROWES Map Out Summer Tour
According to The Pulse of Radio, THE BLACK CROWES will spend the spring and early summer on tour backing last summer's "Before the Frost … Until the Freeze". The band will get things underway April 23 at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and wind the outing down July 25 in Louisville, Kentuck...April 8, 2010
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AC/DC Bassist Buys Waterfront Estate In Fort Myers
According to NaplesNews.com, AC/DC bassist Cliff Williams recently bought a waterfront estate (photo) in Fort Myers, Florida. Lee County property records show Williams recently purchased Al Hoffman's seven-bedroom mansion in Gulf Harbour Yacht & Country Club. He paid $5.1 million for the seven-b...April 7, 2010
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CANCER BATS To Support EVERY TIME I DIE On U.S. Tour
Canada's hardcore/metal band CANCER BATS will embark on a U.S. tour with EVERY TIME I DIE and NORMA JEAN in May. Commented CANCER BATS vocalist and resident EVERY TIME I DIE fan Liam Cormier: "Duh! Obviously, I'm stoked on this! It's EVERY TIME I DIE and NORMA JEAN! But, in all sincerity, we can't w...April 5, 2010
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist AL PITRELLI On Working With DAVE MUSTAINE
Elliot Levin of the New York Hard Rock Examiner recently conducted an interview with guitarist Al Pitrelli (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, MEGADETH, SAVATAGE, ALICE COOPER). An excerpt from the chat follows below. New York Hard Rock Examiner: I have to ask the obligatory question: How was it working with...April 5, 2010
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Former MEGADETH/SAVATAGE Guitarist AL PITRELLI Interviewed On 'Iron City Rocks' Podcast
The "Iron City Rocks" podcast (web site) recently conducted an interview with guitarist Al Pitrelli (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, MEGADETH, SAVATAGE, ALICE COOPER). The chat, in which Pitrelli talks about TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA's current "Beethoven's Last Night" tour; the band's "Night Castle" album;...April 4, 2010
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EPICA: Sao Paulo Concert To Be Filmed For Upcoming DVD
EPICA's April 10 concert at Via Funchal in Sao Paulo, Brazil will be filmed for a forthcoming DVD. The band's South American tour is scheduled to kick off on April 7 in Porto Alegre, Brazil and will take EPICA to Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Bolivia and Uruguay. According to the group, "The show...April 4, 2010
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Egyptian Heavy Metal Fans Reject Accusations Of Satan Worship, Collaboration With Zionism
The following excerpts are from an interview with heavy metal fans in Egypt which aired on Egypt's Dream 2 TV in February-March, 2010. (See video at this location. It can also be seen in the YouTube clip below.) Interviewer: You like heavy metal music, but unfortunately, you have to deal with many m...March 31, 2010
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OVERKILL Frontman Discusses Making Of 'Ironbound'
Jesse Capps of Rock Confidential recently conducted an interview with vocalist Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth of New Jersey thrash metal veterans OVERKILL. An excerpt from the chat follows below.. Rock Confidential: I'm gonna jump in and say you must be pleased with the promotion for "Ironbound". Bobby "Bl...March 30, 2010
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DIRGE WITHIN To Support GWAR On U.S. Tour
DIRGE WITHIN, the new metal band featuring ex-SOIL guitarist Shaun Glass, drummer James Knight (ex-THE BLANK THEORY, CHACOPA),vocalist Jeremy "Jerms" Genske, guitarist Matt Szlachta and bassist James Pezanoski (ex-FROM ALL WITHIN),will support GWAR on the following shows: June 01 - Toledo, OH - He...March 29, 2010
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ROBERT PLANT And BAND OF JOY Planning New Tour, Album
LED ZEPPELIN frontman Robert Plant has resurrected his pre-ZEPPELIN band BAND OF JOY for a new album and tour. The group, featuring a diverse group of musicians — Patty Griffin, vocals; Darrell Scott, multi instrumentalist/vocals; Byron House, bass/vocals; Marco Giovino, drums and percussion/vocals;...March 26, 2010
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Satanik F**k
"Satan Blood Death Fuck", those are the words written across the lower back of a popular EXODUS hoodie, but it is OBEISANCE's "Satanik Fuck" that reminded of the string. It is that overt profaneness that so aptly represents the excoriating black/thrash of the long running and stubbornly underground...March 22, 2010
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MIKE PATTON's MONDO CANE: Album Artwork Unveiled
Ipecac Recordings has revelaed the cover artwork for Mike Patton's MONDO CANE, a new entity for the inimitable vocalist that marries his instrument-like voice with a 40-piece orchestra, choir and band. While Patton is known for a employing a wide variety of incarnations, MONDO CANE is unlike any of...March 22, 2010
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BRET MICHAELS To Tour With LYNYRD SKYNYRD
The Cruzan Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, Florida will be the first stop on a multi-city tour featuring legendary artists LYNYRD SKYNYRD and POISON singer Bret Michaels along with guests .38 SPECIAL. Speaking about the tour, LYNYRD SKYNYRD vocalist Johnny Van Zant said, "The band and I have been f...March 22, 2010
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