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METALLICA Bassist On New CD: 'The Attitude And The Conviction Of The Old School Is There'

Author and journalist Joel McIver spoke with James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo of METALLICA before their spectacular Wembley Stadium show on Sunday night (July 8). McIver has released the following excerpts from the conversation to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: Q: A lot of long-time METALLICA fan...

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AIRBOURNE Signs With ROADRUNNER RECORDS

Roadrunner Records has announced the signing of Australian hard rockers AIRBOURNE. Forming a genuine brand of fist-pumping, beer-slinging rock 'n' roll, AIRBOURNE have established a respectable name for themselves in their native country. Although still very young, the band sonically tears pages fro...

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NAPALM DEATH Book Excerpt Available Online

An excerpt from an extensive interview with original NAPALM DEATH vocalist Nic Bullen, conducted by music writer Joel Gausten, is now available online at this location. Gausten will include an extensive chapter on the early history of NAPALM DEATH and the making of the band's 1985 demo recording "Ha...

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HARLOTS Sign With LIFEFORCE RECORDS

Lifeforce Records America has announced the signing of Ohio's HARLOTS. Formed in Ohio during the winter of 2002/2003, the band has released two full-length albums, "The Woman You Saw is the Great City that Rules Over the Kings of the Earth" (Feeling Faint Productions, 2004) and "This is the Second D...

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Exclusive: First English-Language SLAYER Biography On The Way

British author Joel McIver has revealed to BLABBERMOUTH.NET that he is currently writing the world's first English-language biography of American thrash titans SLAYER. McIver, the author of the best-selling 2004 biography "Justice for All: The Truth About Metallica" and the recent BLACK SABBATH book...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE's JOSH HOMME Rules Out KYUSS Reunion

Writer Joel McIver recently interviewed QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE/EAGLES OF DEATH METAL's Josh Homme for Music Mart magazine's June issue. Excerpts from the chat follow: On the frequent offers from concert promoters to reform his previous band, KYUSS: "The offers come in all the time. They're getting...

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TWISTED SISTER Frontman To Appear On Channel 11 'Morning News'

TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider and his daughter Cheyenne Snider will be on the Channel 11 "Morning News" show in New York City on Tuesday, May 15. The tentative air time is 6:45 a.m. Dee will be on to promote the upcoming Bikers For Babies Ride scheduled to take place on May 20 on Long ...

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DISTURBED And LAMB OF GOD Nominated For 'Ballsiest Band' Award At SPIKE TV's GUYS CHOICE

DISTURBED and LAMB OF GOD have been nominated in the inaugural Spike TV's Guys Choice in the "Ballsiest Band" category. According to a posting on SpikeTV.com, Spike TV is giving the biggest shout-outs in television history to the things guys love most with the first annual Guys Choice. In what is su...

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PRONG: 'The Early Years' Book Now Available

Former PIGFACE/current THE UNDEAD drummer Joel Gausten has published his long-awaited new book, "Prong: The Early Years". The book comes in two cover editions: The first edition, designed by PRONG co-founder Mike Kirkland and limited to 100 copies, is available at this location. The second edition c...

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Bassist TROY GREGORY Discusses His Work in PRONG, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM

An excerpt from an exclusive interview with former PRONG/FLOTSAM AND JETSAM bassist Troy Gregory, taken from the upcoming book "Prong: The Early Years" by Joel Gausten, is now available at this location. Two years in the making, "Prong: The Early Years" features extensive, full-length interviews wit...

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ARMOURED ANGEL: Remixed Demo Recordings To Be Included On Compilation Album

According to PyroMusic.net, the classic line-up of Canberra, Australia death metal pioneers ARMOURED ANGEL reconvened in late 2006 to remix the pre-production demo of their never-released 1996 album. Every track the Joel Green (drums, vocals) / Matt Green (guitar) / Lucy Luck (bass) lineup recorded...

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TOOL: More Rescheduled Tour Dates Announced

TOOL has announced more rescheduled dates for its spring U.S. tour, which was postponed from its original mid-March start after drummer Danny Carey tore a bicep while picking up his dog at home. The trek will now commence on April 27 in las Vegas, Nevada. Nearly 40 shows have been confirmed so far,...

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JESU Drummer TED PARSONS Discusses His Work in PRONG

An excerpt from an exclusive interview with original PRONG drummer Ted Parsons (JESU, N.I.C.),taken from the upcoming book "Prong: The Early Years" by Joel Gausten, is now available at this location. Two years in the making, "Prong: The Early Years" features extensive, full-length interviews with P...

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Former RAINBOW Bassist To Tour With TED NUGENT

According to a posting on The Rainbow Fanclan Legacy, former RAINBOW bassist Greg Smith will join Ted Nugent on his summer tour. "I was kinda looking forward to having a summer at home with the family: BBQ's, canoeing, camping, recording in the barn and just enjoying the Smith 'farm' but when Ted ca...

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KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: 'This Is Absolution' Free Download Available

Roadrunner Records is offering a free download of the KILLSWITCH ENGAGE song "This is Absolution" from their "As Daylight Dies" album at this location. You can also get video commentary on "This is Absolution" and all the other "As Daylight Dies" tracks by guitarist Adam Dutkiewicz and vocalist Howa...