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DARK EMPIRE Announces New Drummer

DARK EMPIRE, the band featuring vocalist Jens Carlsson of PERSUADER/SAVAGE CIRCUS and bassist Noah Martin of ARSIS, has announced the addition of drummer Sam Paulicelli of the New Jersey based prog-metal outfit SUSPYRE the group's ranks. Commented guitarist/band leader Matt Moliti: "Noah got us in t...

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EAGLES OF DEATH METAL Leader: AXL ROSE Is 'Out Of His Mind'

NME.com reports that EAGLES OF DEATH METAL band leader Jesse "The Devil" Hughes has vented his anger at Axl Rose, saying the singer is "fucking out of his mind" after his band were thrown off GUNS N' ROSES' U.S. tour. The band were reportedly "let go" after getting a hostile reception from the ...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist Issues Post-Tour Update

DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell has posted the following message on teh band's official web site: "It's that time again. I really have very mixed feelings about that time. I'm referring, of course, to the end of the tour. On the one hand, it's essential to go home — especially as a parent. But...

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JON OLIVA On SAVATAGE: 'It's Over But It's Not Over'

Rock My Monkey recently conducted an interview with SAVATAGE/JON OLIVA'S PAIN mastermind Jon Oliva. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Rock My Monkey: You made it clear that SAVATAGE is over, but when I talked to Zach Stevens a week ago... Jon Oliva: Well, it's over but it's not over, you know ...

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CAMP FREDDY: Release Date Announced For Christmas Single

CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — will release its C...

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MACHINE MEN: Finnish Dates Announced

Finnish metal act MACHINE MEN has scheduled the following dates in its home country: Jan. 26 - Levi, FIN @ Hullu Porock Jan. 27 - Levi, FIN @ Hullu Porock Mar. 09 - Kuopio, FIN @ Henry's Pub Mar. 16 - Lahti, FIN @ Nightlife Mar. 17 - Oulu , FIN @ Teatria Mar. 23 ...

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EUROPE Frontman: 'It's Important For Rock Bands To Push The Limits'

Sanctuary Records recently conducted an interview with EUROPE members Joey Tempest (vocals) and John Norum (guitar) about the group's new album, "Secret Society". A few excerpts from the chat follow: Q: Let's get back in time for a moment. When you released "The Final Countdown" no one could knew th...

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MACHINE MEN: New Song Posted Online

Finnish metal act MACHINE MEN has posted a new song, entitled "Circus of Fools", at its MySpace page. The track is the title cut of the band's new album, tentatively due in February 2007 via Century Media Records. The follow-up to 2005's "Elegies" was recorded at Fantom Studio (ROTTEN SOUND, NEGATIV...

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ADAGIO Guitarist Looking To Sign Bands To Publishing Company

French progressive metallers ADAGIO have announced that guitarist Stephan Forté's publishing company, Sanctusignis Publishing, is actively looking to sign bands. Commented Stephan: "I felt it could be better for the band to hold the rights of ADAGIO's music, but as it was not an easy task, we first...

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FATAL SMILE Will Not Support W.A.S.P. In Spain

Despite a previous announcement to the contrary, Swedish "traditional" hard rock/heavy metal band FATAL SMILE will NOT support W.A.S.P. on their Spanish dates. As previously reported, FATAL SMILE is currently writing songs for its next studio album, tentatively due in early 2007. According to the ba...

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SLASH Performs With CAMP FREDDY In Hollywood: Photos Available

VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash was one of the guest musicians who performed with CAMP FREDDY Thursday night (Nov. 16) on an outdoor stage in the middle of Hollywood, California as part of Best Buy's celebration of the new Playstation 3 console. The party was held behind one of the...

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CAMP FREDDY Records SLADE Cover For Christmas Single

CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — has just completed...

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MEYVN, MECHANICAL POET Confirmed For PROGPOWER EUROPE 2007 Festival

Austin, Texas-based heavy prog/power act MEYVN and Russian band MECHANICAL POET have been confirmed for the ProgPower Europe 2007 festival, set to take place October 7, 2007 in Baarlo, Holland. Other acts scheduled to appear include JON OLIVA'S PAIN, HEAVEN'S CRY, CIRCUS MAXIMUS and DREAMSCAPE. Band...

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JUDAS PRIEST: Second Part Of ROB HALFORD Audio Interview Available

The second part of an audio interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford, conducted by Sergi Ramos of The Metal Circus, has been posted online at this location (click on the link "escucha esta entrevista", wait for the file to load and then it will play automatically). On November 21, Halford wi...

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MANOWAR: New Interview To Air On Greece's 'TV War' Tonight

Greece's metal TV show "TV War" will broadcast an interview with MANOWAR's Eric Adams and Karl Logan tonight (Wednesday, November 15) on MAD TV at 11:00 p.m. (CET). The 90-minute show will also include new clips from AMON AMARTH, RAMMSTEIN, CHILDREN OF BODOM, GOATWHORE, KAMELOT and others. You can w...