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CHRIS CAFFERY Checks In From The Studio

Guitarist Chris Caffery (SAVATAGE, TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) entered the studio at the end of April to begin recording his new solo album for an October release. According to Chris, "[We] entered Ultimate Music Studios in Cortland, NY today to begin the recording of drum tracks. "Mr. John Macaluso [...

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ONCE DEAD Completes Work On 'Visions Of Hell'

ONCE DEAD, the Christian metal band featuring former members of VENGEANCE RISING, has issued the following update: "The final mix of ONCE DEAD's [debut album] 'Visions of Hell' was mailed off to Open Grave [Records] this week! I can't tell you how stoked we are as a band to ultimately have the album...

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DEICIDE Drummer On HOFFMAN Brothers: 'Those Guys Can F**k Off And Stay F**ked Off'

Australia's PyroMusic.net recently conducted an interview with DEICIDE drummer Steve Asheim. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. PyroMusic.net: Given all the things that have happened to Glen [Benton] in recent years, could you have chosen any other title for the album than "Till Death Do Us...

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Till Death Do Us Part

"Full of hate that one is," I remember Glen Benton once telling me in regards to DEICIDE drummer/songwriter Steve Asheim. This is one statement made by the outspoken frontman that nobody in their right mind could agree with. Be it hatred for humanity, God, Christ, the Hoffman brothers, Christians, C...

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Reunited FORBIDDEN: Video Interview, Performance Footage From San Francisco Available

Reality Check TV has posted a seven-minute video clip featuring interview and performance footage of reactivated San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans FORBIDDEN recorded on February 29, 2008 at Slim's in San Francisco. Watch the clip below. As previously reported, FORBIDDEN has tapped Mark He...

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OVIF Completes Mixing Debut Album

Montreal thrash metal band OVIF, which features former members of MELODYACT, has finished mixing its debut album with veteran producer Glen Robinson (VOIVOD, GWAR, ANNIHILATOR). According to the band, "Glen did it once again!! [We] don't think it could have sounded better with anyone else! This thin...

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SLAYER: 'Reign In Blood' Book Now On Sale

Continuum Books' "33 1/3: Reign in Blood", the first English-language book about SLAYER, is now on sale. The book made its world debut at Square Records in Akron, Ohio Saturday, May 31. The first three copies were signed by author D.X. Ferris, on sale for a special price of $6.66, and numbered 6, 66...

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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...