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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD: DEVIN TOWNSEND Audio Interview Posted Online

TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 88 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. In this second episode of their Ozzfest series, hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy are joined by Devin Townsend of STRAPPING YOUNG LAD. Interview topics include STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, Ozzfest, and Steve Vai. A photo as well as...

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GWAR: 'School's Out' Video Posted Online

GWAR's video for its cover of ALICE COOPER's "School's Out" — directed by David Brodsky of My Good Eye — has been posted online at SingingFool.com. GWAR has been pretty busy this summer, most notably destroying town after town on the Sounds of the Underground tour. The band is set to release their ....

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GWAR Frontman To Guest On INDIE 103.1's 'Chaos' Tonight

GWAR singer Oderus Urungus will be the special guest tonight (Wednesday, August 9) on Indie 103.1 FM's "Chaos" metal show with host Full Metal Jackie at 10:00 p.m. PST. You can listen to the audio stream of the interview at www.indie1031.fm. GWAR has been pretty busy this summer, most notably destro...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist CLARKE: AXL ROSE Is 'An Incredibly Talented Guy'

Devin Pratt of FHM (For Him Magazine) recently conducted an interview with former GUNS N' ROSES and current SUPERNOVA guitarist Gilby Clarke. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: FHM: The "Use Your Illusion" tours must have been legendary. Gilby: "It was the best — one of the greatest experien...

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JASON NEWSTED: 'METALLICA Still Remains The Biggest Ambassadors To Heavy Metal'

Devin Pratt of FHM (For Him Magazine) recently conducted an interview with former METALLICA and current VOIVOD/SUPERNOVA bassist Jason Newsted. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: FHM: How much electricity does Tommy Lee produce? Jason: "I am so psyched about playing with Tommy and it hasn't...

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DARKEST HOUR: Collection Of Early Recordings Due In October

Pittsburgh, PA-based label A-F Records has set an October 3 release date for a collection of DARKEST HOUR's early recordings prior to the band's signing with Victory. The set will mark DARKEST HOUR's ten-year anniversary and will feature over an hour of rare and unreleased material, including three...

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GWAR: 'Beyond Hell' E-Card Available

GWAR has been pretty busy this summer, most notably destroying town after town on the Sounds of the Underground tour. The band is set to release their most crushing release yet, "Beyond Hell", on August 29th via DRT Entertainment. An e-card has been made available streaming four tracks off the upcom...

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JUDAS PRIEST: Audio Interview With SCOTT TRAVIS Posted Online

TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 85 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. This Ozzfest pre-show features a 25-minute interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with JUDAS PRIEST and RACER X drummer, Scott Travis. Interview topics include JUDAS PRIEST, RACER X, FIGHT, "VH1 Rock Honors",...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Guitarist Checks In From OZZFEST

STRAPPING YOUNG LAD's new album, "The New Black", had a phenomenal first week at retail debuting at No. 200 on The Billboard 200 chart. The group has been annihilating the masses on Ozzfest, and due to the sheer abrasiveness and intensity of their live performances, they quickly became one of the mo...

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Former MEGADETH Bassist MACDONOUGH To Tour With STRAPPING YOUNG LAD

Devin Townsend's (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, THE DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND) label, Hevy Devy Records, has issued the following update: "STRAPPING YOUNG LAD's 'The New Black' was released July 11th or 17th, depending on where you live. So you should all have it by now, and if you don't… 'You Suck' …. has been av...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Mainman Talks About The Making Of 'The New Black'

Justin Donnelly of The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mainman Devin Townsend. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On writing the new STRAPPING YOUNG LAD album, "The New Black": "When it comes to making STRAPPING YOUNG LAD albums, it's just a matter of me...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY Announces Japanese, Korean, Australian Tour Dates

Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY have posted the following message on their official web site: "The rumors are true — we're indeed coming to Australia, but not only that we're including Japan and Korea on the same trip. "Throughout the years, we've recieved tons of questions from fa...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: 'I've Made 20 Records In The Past 10 Years And I'm Tired And Old And Unhappy'

Chad Bowar of HeavyMetal.About.com recently conducted an interview with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mastermind Devin Townsend. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: HeavyMetal.About.com: You produced the ["The New Black"] CD, but Mike Fraser mixed it. How come? Devin: "Producing is getting the performa...

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DARK TRANQUILLITY: Australian Tour Dates Announced

Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY have lined up the following Australian dates in September: Sep. 15 - Capitol – Perth, AUS (18+) Sep. 16 - Unibar - Adelaide, AUS (All Ages) Sep. 17 - Manning Bar - Sydney, AUS (All Ages) Sep. 18 - Basement - Brisbane, AUS (18+) Sep. 19 - Hi Fi ...

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AMEN's CASEY CHAOS: New Audio Interview Posted Online

TalkingMetal.com has posted episode 82 of their "Talking Metal" podcast. The episode features a 30-minute interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with AMEN mainman Casey Chaos. Interview topics include AMEN, SCUM, TURBONEGRO, SATYRICON, EMPEROR, DARKTHRONE, THE DAMNED, SYSTEM OF A D...