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King of the Grey Islands

How do you judge the second post-comeback album of a band as revered as CANDLEMASS, especially when they've lost their beloved and iconic vocalist (again, and probably for the last time)? It's obviously a record made under duress, with a lot of pressure, given the success of the band's return. Is "p...

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Closer to the Grave

You may need to take a shower after time spent with SPIRITUAL DECAY's "Closer to the Grave". The sound is old school, dirty, and primitive. No light shines in the cavernous world in which the quartet resides. It is not the greatest death metal release I've ever heard, but does have its moments and m...

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SKID ROW Guitarist: 'You Gotta Have Fun Doing This, Otherwise It Will Kill You'

Marko Syrjälä of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with SKID ROW guitarist Scotti Hill. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: After the first album you went into much heavier direction with "Slave to the Grind"... Scotti: Well, it was natural, man. We were on that first...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Frontman Concentrating On Doing His Own Thing

SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian has told MTV.com that while he is currently concentrating on a solo career, he doesn't rule out a return to SOAD. "We're all doing our own things right now and just taking time off," he said. "SYSTEM's always been there. We've been a band for 11 ...

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GENE SIMMONS: 'No One Has The Right To Argue With Me'

Allison Kugel of PR.com recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons. A few excerpts from the chat follow: PR.com: Since you seem to be the ultimate entrepreneur, when you started KISS, when you co-founded KISS I should say, was it simply a means to an end for you? Gene Si...

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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist Plans To Record New Solo Album

MetalSucks recently conducted an interview with TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: MetalSucks: Are you thinking about doing another solo album anytime soon? Ojeda: That's what I'm trying to do. 'Cause you know, I go out… once September comes, I'll be out...

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GRAHAM BONNET's ALCATRAZZ: Video Footage From Japanese Tour Available

Several video clips shot during legendary singer Graham Bonnet's (RAINBOW, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, ALCATRAZZ, IMPELLITTERI) recent tour of Japan under the ALCATRAZZ moniker have been posted at YouTube. Bonnet is joined in his version of ALCATRAZZ by guitarist Howie Simon, drummer Glen Sobel and bass...

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SMASHING PUMPKINS: 'Live Earth' Performance Posted On YouTube

SMASHING PUMPKINS' entire four-song set from yesterday's Live Earth concert in New York has been posted at YouTube. The group's setlist was as follows: 01. United States 02. Bullet With Butterfly Wings 03. Tarantula 04. Today Spinner.com reports: "Frontman Billy Corgan, looking one part mental patie...

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SLASH On 'Libertad', RICK RUBIN And AXL ROSE

Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with VELVET REVOLVER/ex-GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Ultimate-Guitar: The new record really solidifies the sound of the band. It's a huge leap forward from "Contraband". What did you do different this ti...

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SAMAEL Frontman Talks About New Album 'Solar Soul'

Mark Carras of RockMyMonkey.com recently conducted an interview with SAMAEL vocalist Vorph. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rock My Monkey: What do you feel Waldemar Sorychta brought to "Solar Soul" as a producer that would not have been there otherwise? Vorph: Mainly I think it's very im...

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BATTLETORN On Hiatus

New York City thrash duo BATTLETORN is currently on hiatus following guitarist/singer Omid's move from New York to Nashville. BATTLETORN played a "farewell to NYC" show on June 16 at the Rock Star bar, which resulted in general mayhem, and original singer Beverly even joined the band for six songs....

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MAYHEM: First Part Of New Documentary Posted Online

The first part (out of five) of the sequel to the acclaimed Norwegian/Swedish documentary "Cult of Aggression", focusing on the Norwegian black metal pioneers MAYHEM, has been posted on the band's official web site: Stream, Download (Windows Media, 25 MB). Entitled "Pure Fucking Mayhem", the new doc...

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Dead Center

SELF TORTURE's "Dead Center" is the sound of rage, no two ways about it. The style is unequivocally hardcore with a sharp metallic edge that turns otherwise standard hardcore fare (albeit, the "true" kind) into something a tad more engrossing. A very tight and full mix, courtesy of Erkan Tatoglu, th...

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Louisiana Man Admits He Sold NINE INCH NAILS, KORN Bootleg Recordings

The Associated Press reports that a 27-yeaer-old Lafayette, Louisiana, man faces possible prison time and more than $50,000 in restitution after admitting he copied hundreds of "bootleg" concert recordings — including those by NINE INCH NAILS and KORN — in a case that has nabbed music retailers in t...

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CLAWFINGER Frontman: 'As Long As We're Having Fun With It, There's No Reason To Stop'

Vassil Varbanov of Bulgaria's Tangra Mega Rock recently conducted an interview with CLAWFINGER frontman Zak Tell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Tangra Mega Rock: Let's focus on [the new CLAWFINGER album] "Life Will Kill You". Obviously, the first question is going to be about the album...