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TOM GABRIEL FISCHER: 'Playing With CELTIC FROST Is An Utterly Self-Destructive Curse'

CELTIC FROST frontman Tom Gabriel Fischer has posted the following message on his official blog: "Whether enduring or permanently shattered, CELTIC FROST is synonymous with what is labeled 'my life.' Not an instant, not once, where the deeper implications, spiritual and otherwise, of CELTIC FROST's...

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BLACK TRINITY Seeks New Vocalist

Cleveland, Ohio-based black metal band BLACK TRINITY is seeking a professional vocalist to complete its lineup. "After several failed attempts by others, we, once again, are looking for someone who possesses a strong voice with a traditional black metal sound (incorporating a unique, individualistic...

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OVERCAST Will NOT Perform At STILLBORN FEST

Despite a recent announcement to the contrary, OVERCAST — the reunited Massachusetts band which features in its ranks KILLSWITCH ENGAGE bassist Mike D'Antonio and SHADOWS FALL singer Brian Fair — will **NOT** perform at the the Stillborn Fest 2006, set to take place December 30-31 at Toad's Place in...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: Acoustic Version Of New Song Posted Online

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has issued the following update: "Last Tuesday [Nov. 7], we went to WCCC Radio in Hartford, CT at 2 in the afternoon the day of show to perform three songs live, acoustic, in the studio. We did 'Little Wing' [JIMI HENDRIX cover], 'I Remember You' [SKID ROW], a...

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LARS ULRICH Is 'A Strange, Strange Man,' Says OASIS' NOEL GALLAGHER

In a recent interview with Canada's Exclaim! magazine, OASIS' Noel Gallagher makes several mentions of METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich, who is said to be a big OASIS fan and a longtime friend of the band. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Exclaim!: What's the meanest thing ever said to y...

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CHILDREN OF BODOM To Record New Album Next Summer

CHILDREN OF BODOM fan site Scythes of Bodom has posted the second part of its recent interview with COB guitarist/vocalist Alexi Laiho. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Scythes of Bodom: "Are You Dead Yet?" — it's been one year since the album was released. What are your thoughts on the ...

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MUSHROOMHEAD Vocalist Talks Label, Lineup Changes

antiMUSIC's Morley Seaver recently spoke with Jeffrey Nothing, vocalist of MUSHROOMHEAD, about the band's new record, "Savior Sorrow", and all the other changes in the band, including a new vocalist, new record company and new makeup. A couple of excerpts follow: antiMUSIC: It's been a little while...

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HATESPHERE: New Album Due In April

Danish thrashers HATESPHERE have issued the following update: "Home again after a fantastic tour in the U.K. with French metal hippies from GOJIRA and we are back to the writing of new material. "We have five songs ready so far that we recorded for a small pre-production this weekend. It's gonna be...

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GENE SIMMONS: We Intend On Opening 100 KISS Coffeehouses In Next Two Years

Michelle J. Mills of Whittier Daily News recently conducted an interview with KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons about the recently released KISS fragrance lines for men and women. "The idea of KISS fragrances initially was not just limited to fragrances, it was for everything head to toe," said Gen...

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BRAND NEW SIN Tour Report

BRAND NEW SIN is currently in the midst of the massive Jagermeister tour with MUSHROOMHEAD, SOIL and THE AUTUMN OFFERING, which runs through the end of next month. The group has been going over extremely well each night, developing a whole new legion of BNS fanatics. Their highly acclaimed new album...

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Ex-PANTERA Drummer VINNIE PAUL On Road To Emotional Recovery

Mike Devlin of Victoria, British Columbia's Times Colonist reports: Vinnie Paul, legendary drummer for metal gods PANTERA and, later, DAMAGEPLAN, has resumed his position behind his drum kit and is on the road to emotional recovery following a disastrous 2004. In December of that year, Paul's brothe...

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EVANESCENCE Guitarist: 'We Are A Team Or Otherwise It Would Fall To Pieces'

MusicPix.net recently conducted an interview with EVANESCENCE guitarist John LeCompt. A few excerpts from the chat follow: MusicPix: A number of bands have highly successful debut albums and then fail in an effort to match its success or simply lack the talent. How did you handle the pressure? John:...

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Heavy Metal Radio Promotion Company SKATEBOARD MARKETING Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary

Skateboard Marketing Ltd., the self-proclaimed "North America's premiere independent radio promotion company," has announced its 15th anniversary. The company, whose specialty is hard rock and heavy metal radio promotion was founded by former PolyGram Records radio promotion executive Munsey Ricci i...

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BLEED THE SKY Announces New Guitarist

BLEED THE SKY vocalist Noah Robinson has issued the following update: "We just want to start by thanking everyone from the bottom of our hearts for showing so much enthusiasm and interest in the guitar auditions. It was not by any means an easy decision to make, there were so many amazing guitarists...

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KATATONIA Vocalist Talks About Touring North America For First Time

Many of us can think of a fair number of "good" heavy music bands, but when the term "great" is uttered, only a few come to mind. Many would agree that bands like OPETH, TOOL, and MASTODON fall into the latter category. Unless you've missed out on the raw emotion, beautiful heaviness, doom-laden atm...