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FEAR FACTORY's CAZARES: I Could Sue CHRISTIAN OLDE WOLBERS For Stealing My Riffs

Spiritech of PyroMusic.net recently conducted an interview with FEAR FACTORY/DIVINE HERESY guitarist Dino Cazares. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. PyroMusic.net: You've said a number of times in the past years that you would never return to FEAR FACTORY under any circumstances. What...

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DOWN: Canadian Dates Announced

DOWN — the acclaimed New Orleans band featuring CORROSION OF CONFORMITY guitarist/vocalist Pepper Keenan, drummer Jimmy Bower (EYEHATEGOD, SUPERJOINT RITUAL guitarist),bassist Rex Brown (ex-PANTERA),guitarist Kirk Windstein (CROWBAR),and vocalist Philip Anselmo (SUPERJOINT RITUAL, ex-PANTERA) — h...

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FEAR FACTORY Pulls Out Of U.K.'s SONISPHERE Festival

As widely expected, the new band calling itself FEAR FACTORY — featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in addition to touring and recording with STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and ZIMMERS HOLE...

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METALLICA Now Selling First-Ever CLIFF BURTON Biography

METALLICA is currently selling "To Live Is To Die: The Life And Death Of Metallica's Cliff Burton", the first-ever Burton biography, via the band's official web site. Written by U.K.-based author Joel McIver and published by Jawbone Press, the book includes a foreword by Cliff's close friend in META...

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'New' FEAR FACTORY Lineup Cancels Debut Gig; Entire German Tour Called Off

According to Sergi Ramos of The Metal Circus, the much-anticipated debut performance by the new band calling itself FEAR FACTORY — featuring original FF members Dino Cazares (guitar) and Burton C. Bell (vocals) alongside bassist Byron Stroud (who played on the last two FEAR FACTORY albums in additio...

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TANK: Reaction To ALGY WARD-Less Band Has Been 'Amazing'

The legendary British power metal mercenaries TANK — featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar and original TANK drummer Mark Brabbs alongside two new recruits, ex-RAINBOW/YNGWIE MALMSTEEN frontman Doogie White and ex-BRUCE DICKINSON bassist Chris Dale — have commented on a recently issued sta...

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M.A.N: Tentative Track Listing For New Album Announced

M.A.N — the group formed out of the ashes of Sweden's TRANSPORT LEAGUE (featuring former MNEMIC frontman Tony Jelencovich) — will enter Grand Recordings in Gothenburg, Sweden on September 18 with producer Carlos Sepulveda and engineer Svein Jensen to begin laying down the drum and bass tracks for it...

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DRAGONFORCE Announces U.K. Headlining Tour

British epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE will embark on a mammoth U.K. tour this November/December. The band says, "Grab your tin helmet and prepare for the invasion — the mighty DRAGONFORCE will be bringing a full-scale production to a town near you for their military-themed 'Hearts N' Minds' tour!...

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Ailing TANK Frontman Slams Touring Version Of Band

Algy Ward, the founding bassist/vocalist of the legendary British power metal mercenaries TANK, has slammed his former bandmates for taking a version of the band out on the road in Europe without him. In a statement released to Classic Rock magazine, Ward says, "I wish the loyal TANK fans around the...

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FEAR FACTORY Members Embroiled In 'Legal Battle' Over Band's Name

ARKAEA/FEAR FACTORY members Christian Olde Wolbers (guitar) and Raymond Herrera (drums) were the featured guests on the June 14, 2009 edition of the nationally syndicated radio program "Speed Freaks". When asked if FEAR FACTORY was "done," Raymond replied, "We're [Christian and I] actually still in...

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BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Bassist, UFO Guitarist Interviewed On 'Rockin' Metal Revival'

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY/CYCLE OF PAIN bassist John "J.D." DeServio and UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore were interviewed for the latest episode of the "Rockin' Metal Revival". The program is now available for download in three parts at this location. The self-titled debut album from CYCLE OF PAIN was released...

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ARKAEA/Ex-FEAR FACTORY Members To Guest On 'Speed Freaks'

ARKAEA/ex-FEAR FACTORY members Christian Olde Wolbers (guitar) and Raymond Herrera (drums) will guest on the nationally syndicated radio program "Speed Freaks" this Sunday night (Sunday, June 14). The show can be heard between 10:00 p.m. and midnight EST on Sirius Satellite Radio channel 122, live o...

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METALLICA: Mexico City Press Conference Audio, Photos Available

The four members of METALLICA took part in a press conference prior to the band's June 4, 2009 concert at Foro Sol in Mexico City, Mexico. An audio recording of the question-and-answer session can now be streamed at the SPINearth.tv web site. Also available are photos from the event. A four-minute c...

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DRAGONFORCE To Tour North America With SONATA ARCTICA

British epic power metallers DRAGONFORCE will be back in the U.S. and Canada this fall for the final round of "Ultra Beatdown" tour dates. Support on the trek will come from SONATA ARCTICA and TAKING DAWN. The dates are as follows: Sep. 18 - House of Blues - Los Angeles, CA Sep. 19 - Regency ...

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IRON KOBRA, DESTROY EDGEBONE Confirmed For Italy's THE REVENGE OF TRUE METAL

IRON KOBRA and DESTROY EDGEBONE have been confirmed for this year's The Revenge Of True Metal festival, set to take place July 11 at Piazzale Degasperi, Rovereto (TN),Italy. The legendary British power metal mercenaries TANK — featuring Mick Tucker and Cliff Evans on guitar and original TANK drumme...