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Inquest Into MOTRHEAD Fan's Death Opens
According to Yorkshire Post, an inquest has begun into the death of a MOTRHEAD fan who died following an argument after his friend's hair was set on fire at the band's November 2010 concert at the O2 Academy in Leeds. Andrew Crawford (pictured below),44, became annoyed after his friend left the sho...August 9, 2011
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Planned Heavy Metal Festival Has Blackpool Residents Worried
According to BlackpoolGazette.co.uk, residents of Blackpool, England are worried their lives will be turned upside down if a planned two-day "heavy metal festival" is granted a license to proceed. Bands such as SKINNY LIZARD and METALLICA tribute act MENTALLICA are scheduled take part in the two-day...August 6, 2011
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MACHINE HEAD Guitarist Says New Album Is 'A Big Departure'
Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault recently conducted an interview with guitarist Phil Demmel of San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Assault: The new album is titled "Unto The Locust". What can you tell me about the idea behind...August 5, 2011
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More Details Revealed About Ex-THRESHOLD Singer's Passing
Andrew "Mac" McDermott, the former lead singer of U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD, passed away in England on Wednesday, August 3. He succumbed to kidney failure after spending four days in a coma. He was only 45 years old. McDermott had "serious health problems" in the months leading up to his...August 5, 2011
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EPICA's MARK JANSEN Discusses MAYAN Project In New Audio Interview
On August 3, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with Mark Jansen of EPICA and MAYAN. You can now listen to the chat below. MAYAN's debut album, "Quarterpast", was released in Europe on May 20 and in North America on July 12 via Nuclear Blast Records. The CD was recorded...August 4, 2011
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Former THRESHOLD Singer ANDREW 'MAC' MCDERMOTT Dies
Andrew "Mac" McDermott, the former lead singer of U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD, reportedly passed away in England yesterday (Wednesday, August 3). A condolences page has been launched at this location. McDermott had "serious health problems" in the months leading up to his death, according t...August 4, 2011
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MR. BIG Bassist Interviewed By METAL ASSAULT (Audio)
On August 2, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with bassist Billy Sheehan of the reunited MR. BIG. You can now listen to the chat below. MR. BIG's new album, "What If", was released in Europe on January 21 via Frontiers Records. The North American release, also on Fron...August 3, 2011
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New JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Says He Did 'Not Really' Feel Any Pressure Replacing K.K. DOWNING
Geeks Of Doom recently conducted an interview with new JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Geeks Of Doom: Were you welcomed into the band? Richie Faulkner: Absolutely. They've been nothing short of welcoming on every front, really on a personal le...July 28, 2011
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HELL OR HIGHWATER: New Video Interview With BRANDON SALLER
On July 21, Robert Herrera of PunkVideosRock.com conducted an interview with former ATREYU drummer/vocalist and current HELL OR HIGHWATER frontman Brandon Saller in Culver City, California. You can now watch the chat below. HELL OR HIGHWATER (formerly known as THE BLACK CLOUD COLLECTIVE) will releas...July 26, 2011
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SIX FEET UNDER Frontman: Next Album Will Be 'Accelerated Version Of What We Were Doing Before'
On July 22, Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal of Metal Assault conducted an interview with vocalist Chris Barnes of Florida death metallers SIX FEET UNDER. You can now watch the chat below. SIX FEET UNDER's current lineup includes guitarist Rob Arnold (CHIMAIRA) and drummer Kevin Talley (DAATH, MISERY INDEX,...July 23, 2011
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New JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist RICHIE FAULKNER Says Fans Have Been 'Really Accepting'
Baconmusic's James Allman conducted an interview with new JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner (formerly of LAUREN HARRIS and DIRTY DEEDS) prior to the band's July 17, 2011 concert at the Dome in Doncaster, U.K. You can now watch the chat below. All five members of JUDAS PRIEST Rob Halford, Glenn...July 21, 2011
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'Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be - The Story Of Bon Scott' Play Extended
According to Undercover, a play based on the life of the late AC/DC vocalist Bon Scott which opened earlier this month in Australia has been extended. The demand for tickets has extended the initial season of four dates from July 19-23 for another weekend, with four shows added: Thursday, July 28; F...July 20, 2011
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Former EXODUS Singer's HATRIOT Performs Live For First Time; Video Available
HATRIOT the new thrash metal project led by veteran San Francisco Bay Area vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza (TENET, DUBLIN DEATH PATROL, EXODUS, LEGACY) made its live debut this past Saturday, July 16 at the Bay Area Metal Festival at the Avalon in Santa Clara, California. Playing second guitar for the...July 19, 2011
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HELL OR HIGHWATER: 'Begin Again' Cover Artwork Unveiled
HELL OR HIGHWATER (formerly known as THE BLACK CLOUD COLLECTIVE),the new band led by ATREYU drummer/vocalist Brandon Saller, will release its debut album, "Begin Again", independently on August 9. To support the release, the band will take the stage touring on the Uproar festival kicking off in Aug...July 19, 2011
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Australian Actor Talks About Playing BON SCOTT In 'Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be'
According to Undercover, a play based on the life of the late AC/DC vocalist Bon Scott opened earlier this month in Australia. "Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be - The Story Of Bon Scott" documents the singer's story from his earliest bands through landing the vocalist position in AC/DC and the subsequen...July 18, 2011
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