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'The Music of Artisanship & War: Volume II' Participating Bands Announced
Diminished Fifth Records has announced the bands that will appear on the second edition of the "loudest compilation" to come out of Canada's East Coast: "The Music of Artisanship & War: Volume II" will include contributions from the following artists: [THE DAISY] ANTHESIS (Quispamsis, NB) AMNEST...September 16, 2008
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MASTODON Drummer Discusses Songwriting Process
MidWest Excess recently conducted an interview with drummer Brann Dailor of the Atlanta progressive metal band MASTODON. An excerpt from the chat follows below. MidWest Excess: When it comes to songwriting, every instrument somehow has room to breathe while there's a lot going on musically. You neve...September 15, 2008
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SERJ TANKIAN: Part 2 Of New Video Interview Available
Holland's FaceCulture has posted the second in a two-part series of interview clips featuring SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian. Watch the footage below. In a recent interview with RollingStone.com, Serj Tankian revealed that there are currently no plans for him to reunite with his SYSTEM OF A DO...September 15, 2008
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SERJ TANKIAN: Part 1 Of New Video Interview Available
Holland's FaceCulture has posted the first in a two-part series of interview clips featuring SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian. Watch the footage below. In a recent interview with RollingStone.com, Serj Tankian revealed that there are currently no plans for him to reunite with his SYSTEM OF A DOW...September 13, 2008
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eBay's METALLICA Ticket Sales Strike A Sour Note
Rupert Jones of The Guardian reports: Auction giant eBay came under fire this week for allowing people to sell tickets to a METALLICA charity concert for vastly inflated prices in what seemed at first glance to be a contravention of its own rules. Earlier this year, eBay announced a new policy on sa...September 12, 2008
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URIAH HEEP Guitarist Talks About Making Of 'Wake The Sleeper'
Greg Prato of GuitarSite.com recently conducted an interview with URIAH HEEP founding guitarist Mick Box. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. GuitarSite.com: How do you compare URIAH HEEP 2008 to earlier versions of the group? Box: Ah, that is a tough one. I would say though that this l...September 10, 2008
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AC/DC To Make 'Fancy Dress Return' At UK's READING FESTIVAL
NME.com reports that Australian hard rock legends AC/DC are kicking off their comeback at UK's Reading Festival (August 22-24) by offering fans a unique chance to see a one-off dress rehearsal from the band in the U.S. However, to qualify, fans must dress up as the band's guitarist Angus Young. Two...August 15, 2008
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SERJ TANKIAN: 'We Haven't Decided If The Future Contains SYSTEM OF A DOWN Or Not'
SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian tells RollingStone.com that there are currently no plans for him to reunite with his SOAD bandmates and work on new music. Tankian, who released his solo debut, "Elect the Dead", last October, says the timing just made sense to take an indefinite breather. "You...August 14, 2008
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METALLICA Gives Turkish Economy A Boost With Istanbul Concert
Demet Cengiz of the Turkish Daily News reports that METALLICA created a giant economy while mesmerizing over 40,000 people at its third Turkey concert in Istanbul's Ali Sami Yen Stadium last Sunday (July 27). The sale of concert tickets, together with the flight and accommodation expenses of visitor...August 1, 2008
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NEBULA: 'Heavy Psych' EP Expanded
"Heavy Psych", the new EP from Los Angeles rockers NEBULA, has now been expanded to include six tracks and will be released initially in the U.S. through the band's own Salt Of The Earth Music. The track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Pulse 02. The Dagger 03. Aphrodite 04. Dream Submarine...July 29, 2008
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CANCER BATS: Orangevale Footage Posted Online
Capital Chaos has posted video footage (see below) of Toronto's CANCER BATS performing at The Boardwalk in Orangevale, CA on July 24, 2008. Also on the bill were BLEEDING THROUGH, TAKE PRIDE and FIELD OF BLOOD. CANCER BATS released its sophomore full-length album, "Hail Destroyer", last month via Bl...July 26, 2008
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LIQUID GRAVEYARD Featuring Former CANCER Frontman: Demo Track Posted Online
LIQUID GRAVEYARD, the new band featuring former CANCER frontman John Walker, has posted the track "1760" on its MySpace page. The song comes off the recently completed "Criministers" four-song demo, which was recorded and mixed at The Artist Factory in Madrid, Spain. The remaining tracks will be upl...July 26, 2008
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KOSMOS, JESU Among Bands On SYD BARRETT Tribute
Canadian prog/psych quartet KOSMOS (featuring VOIVOD's Michel "Away" Langevin on drums) and JESU (the new band featuring Justin Broadrick — former member of two legendary bands: NAPALM DEATH and GODFLESH) are among the confirmed acts for the upcoming "Like Black Holes In The Sky: The Tribute To Syd...July 26, 2008
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CHIODOS Frontman: Suicide Attempt Has 'Given Me New Strength To Take Control Of My Situation'
Craig Owens, the singer for Davison, Michigan-based post-hardcore/emo band CHIODOS, has confirmed reports that he was admitted to a mental health facility earlier this week following a suicide attempt at his home on July 20. In an online posting, he writes, "To my fans and friends: "So, it's no secr...July 25, 2008
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SLIPKNOT Schedules 'Rockline' Appearance
SLIPKNOT will premiere its new album, "All Hope Is Gone", on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn on Monday, August 25 at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET. Fans are encouraged to speak with the band by calling 1-800-344-ROCK (7625). For a station near you and for informat...July 25, 2008
