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DEEP PURPLE Singer: 'I'm Having More Fun Than A Butcher's Dog On This Tour'
Jon Matsumoto of The Mercury News recently spoke to DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan about his current tour in support of his solo album, "Gillan's Inn", which celebrates his 40-year career in rock. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On touring solo: "I'm having more fun than a butcher's dog on thi...September 7, 2006
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STONE SOUR's COREY TAYLOR: 'There's Just Not Enough Danger In Music Anymore'
MuchMusic.com recently conducted an interview with STONE SOUR members Corey Taylor (vocals) and Josh Rand (guitar). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: MuchMusic.com: There's a lot of news right now about how guys are "burning up the charts". What do you think about entering the belly of the...September 6, 2006
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DEICIDE Frontman: Whenever ERIC HOFFMAN Posts Something On BLABBERMOUTH, We Know It's Him
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with notoriously outspoken DEICIDE frontman Glen Benton. Several excerpts from the chat follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What really happened with the Hoffman brothers? Glen: 'Basically, what happened, man, was that for quite a few years now, thei...September 3, 2006
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CANDLEMASS Resumes Recording New Album — Without Vocalist MESSIAH
Legendary Swedish doomsters CANDLEMASS returned to Polar studio in Stockholm this past weekend to add one song to their forthcoming album. The brutally heavy "Of Stars and Smoke" was put down with ease and in a very releaxed working environment. Since the as-yet-untitled CD won't be out until next y...August 30, 2006
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AUDIOSLAVE Frontman Cleans Up His Act For 'Revelations'
AUDIOSLAVE's Chris Cornell checked into a rehab clinic for drug and alcohol abuse after his band's debut dropped in 2002, but the singer apparently hadn't totally cleaned up his act until recently, reports MJI Interactive. "'Revelations' is the first record he didn't smoke, drink or take drugs throu...August 26, 2006
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GODSMACK Drummer: 'I Always Wanted To Be PETER CRISS'
David Glessner of the San Antonio Express-News recently conducted an interview with GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On his one-off gig substitute drumming for Ozzy Osbourne and BLACK SABBATH: "Sharon Osbourne called me and said, 'Can you learn 25 songs in 10 day...August 24, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE Frontman IAN GILLAN Tries Writing Novel
Reuters reports that DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan is trying his hand at a new form of writing — a novel. Gillan, 61, said he had already lined up a publisher for his novel, which is a political thriller titled "Wessex". "This is my one and only novel. This really is a labor ...August 21, 2006
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DOWNLORD To Use Excerpts From 'Hymn Of The Satanic Empire' On Upcoming CD
DOWNLORD's Dave Ingram (ex-BENEDICTION, BOLT THROWER) has secured permission from The Church Of Satan to use lyrical excerpts from "Hymn of the Satanic Empire" in the new DOWNLORD song "Wake Up & Smell the Species". The hymn was written by Anton Lavey in 1988 and was included on the "Satanic Mas...August 21, 2006
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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN: Video Clips From Solo Tour Available
Video clips of DEEP PURPLE frontman Ian Gillan performing on August 16 at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo, New York at the opening night of his "Gillan's Inn" solo tour have been posted online at YouTube.com. Check them out: "Smoke on the Water" (video) and "Bluesy Blue Sea" (video). Ian Gillan's ...August 20, 2006
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SHARON OSBOURNE Reveals Fire Trauma
According to Mirror.co.uk, Sharon Osbourne has spoken for the first time of her horror at the blaze that wrecked the family's British home. Ozzy's wife/manager said: "Fire is the one thing I'm terrified of. "You can't put into words how frightening it is." Sharon, 54, said Ozzy's pet dog Maggie suff...August 18, 2006
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TRIVIUM: Footage From 'Entrance Of The Conflagration' Video Shoot Posted Online
TRIVIUM shot a video for the song "Entrance of the Conflagration" with director Dale "Rage" Resteghini (MUDVAYNE, HATEBREED, UNEARTH, SHADOWS FALL) on Thursday, August 10 at Eon Loft in Los Angeles, California. Commented Dale: "We BLASTED the mighty TRIVIUM'S new anthem all day [Thursday] in downtow...August 12, 2006
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KREATOR Preparing For SUMMER BREEZE Headlining Appearance
KREATOR frontman Mille Petrozza has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "The festival season 2006 is almost over and we were celebrating the summer with our friends and supporters from the Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Norway, Finland, Israel, Slovenia and, of course, S...August 10, 2006
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ZAKK WYLDE: OZZY Is 'Singing Great' On This Year's OZZFEST
Jonathan Takiff of the Philadelphia Daily News recently conducted an interview with Zakk Wylde (OZZY OSBOURNE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Q: OK, so exactly how hot has it been on the road this summer? Zakk: It's beyond f---ing hot. Some days, the flesh is meltin...August 4, 2006
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AC/DC Drummer's Flirty Deeds
Josie McNaught of Stuff.co.nz has issued the following report: A big motor launch, plenty of booze, some fags, and a spot of afternoon delight. It's the sort of behaviour you'd expect from an aging rocker — and Phil Rudd, drummer with Australian rock icons AC/DC, is living up to the reputation. In,...July 30, 2006
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GOREFEST Guitarist FRANK HARTHOORN: 'The Metal Flowed Freely'
Guitarist Frank Harthoorn of the reunited Dutch metallers GOREFEST has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "This weekend we found ourselves hot, sweaty, sticky and steaming. And we weren't even naked! On Friday, we had an early show at this year's sweltering Earthshaker Fes...July 29, 2006
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