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ANDREW W.K.: 'Music Can Be A Way Of Conveying Emotions And Ideas Without Language'

The latest issue of the weekly New York paper New York Press contains an article about Andrew W.K. and his upcoming appearance at the High Voltage dance party — happening Wednesday, January 24 at 11:00 p.m. at the Sutra nightclub in New York City. The interview touches on Andrew's overall perception...
January 20, 2007
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BLESSED DEATH: 'Long-Lost' Third Studio Album Sees Light Of Day

Long-defunct New Jersey thrashers BLESSED DEATH have released their "long-lost" third studio album via CDBaby.com. Entitled "Hour of Pain", the CD was recorded in 1991 and contains 11 songs. The track listing is as follows: 01. Fallen Walls 02. You Are Nothing 03. Shadows Of The Living 04. Hour Of P...
January 16, 2007
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Thrash Anthems

Stopgap releases are a fact of life in metal. The gaping maw of the industry is a demanding bitch-goddess of a master, and if you're signed, and you're not METALLICA, you better have something to throw into it on a timely schedule, or else. Why else did you think otherwise intelligent and quality mi...
January 15, 2007
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Olidous Operettas

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? Well THE COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINERS have been flattering the hell out of CARCASS and continue to do just that on their Relapse debut, "Olidous Operettas". Hey, at least they admit to it. Besides, they do a fine job of mimicking that classic goregrind...
January 15, 2007
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ONSLAUGHT Guitarist Talks About Reunion Album

Back in action after 15 years of silence, U.K. thrash metal legends ONSLAUGHT have just recorded the album of their lives. Brutal, infectious and brimming with energy, "Killing Peace" is set to blow every other thrash album of the last two decades out of the water, as original members Nige Rockett (...
January 13, 2007
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The Ereyn Chronicles: Part I...

You've got to hand it to Hugues Lefebrve (aka Hugo) for compositing such a technically accomplished, musically vibrant, and melodically memorable album. Although the 24-year old Frenchman enlisted the help of the odd guest musician and drummer Damien Rainaud, ANTHROPIA's "The Ereyn Chronicles: Part...
January 8, 2007
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SLIPKNOT/LAMB OF GOD Vocal Coach MELISSA CROSS Talks To BOSTON HERALD

Jed Gottlieb of BostonHerald.com recently conducted an interview with acclaimed vocal coach Melissa Cross, known for her "The Zen of Screaming" DVD. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: "I don't condone smoking or drinking, but you can't blame a bad show on those things, otherwise Frank Sinatr...
December 28, 2006
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KAYSER Added To EKTOMORF European Tour

KAYSER, the Swedish band featuring former SPIRITUAL BEGGARS frontman Spice and ex-THE MUSHROOM RIVER BAND drummer Bob Ruben, has been confirmed as direct support for EKTOMORF on their upcoming European tour beginning on February 1 and running through March 10. Also appearing on the bill is Sweden's...
December 27, 2006
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THE HAUNTED Frontman: Being Singled Out For My Views is 'Mostly Fodder For My Weak Ego'

Caught in the Crossfire recently conducted an interview with THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Caught in the Crossfire: You seem to have attracted a lot of attention with regards to your personal blog lately — particularly via Blabbermouth. Why do you thi...
December 27, 2006
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LED ZEPPELIN Members File Lawsuit To Stop Sales Of Concert Memorabilia And Merchandise

Members of LED ZEPPELIN are among the musicians who are taking a music memorabilia web site owner to court, claiming he is illegally selling vintage recordings and memorabilia. The lawsuit was filed in San Francisco in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California against William Sagan, w...
December 18, 2006
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TWISTED SISTER Guitarist: 'Nobody Knew The Reunion Was Going To Be As Successful As It Was'

TWISTED SISTER founder and guitarist Jay Jay French spoke to antiMUSIC's Morley Seaver last week about the success of their "A Twisted Christmas" record and what the future holds for the band. Here's an excerpt: antiMUSIC: So the obvious first question that you've probably answered five million time...
December 18, 2006
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AXL ROSE Fires Manager, Announces Tentative Release Date For 'Chinese Democracy'

GUNS N' ROSES has announced that the following concert tour dates have been cancelled: Jan. 10 – Sacramento, CA Jan. 11 – Bakersfield, CA Jan. 13 – Reno, NV Jan. 16 - San Diego, CA GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose has issued the following "open letter" to the group's fans: "Due to the schedule ...
December 15, 2006
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ARMY OF ANYONE To Headline SNOCORE TOUR

SnoCore Tour is back in 2007 with headliners ARMY OF ANYONE. The tour will kick off January 18 in Houston, TX with support from HURT and more to be announced. The first round of dates has been released and the majority will go on sale this weekend. ARMY OF ANYONE (featuring vocalist Richard Patrick...
December 14, 2006
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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 ...
November 28, 2006
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STRATOVARIUS Mainman Begins Work On INFERNOISE CD

STRATOVARIUS mainman Timo Tolkki (guitar) has issued the following update: "Flying today to Madrid to do the INFERNOISE [Spanish metal band] production basics. I'll be there three weeks. Thank God it's not so hot this time of the year there, otherwise it would be INFERNOISE for me. I love cold, snow...
November 26, 2006