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GMT's BERNIE TORME Discusses Upcoming Album
The web site of GUY-MCCOY-TORME (GMT) which features in its ranks Irish guitarist Bernie Torme (GILLAN, OZZY OSBOURNE),along with his old compadre from GILLAN, bassist John McCoy (who has worked with Joey Belladonna, SAMSON, and the UK SUBS, among others) and drummer Robin Guy (whose credentials in...April 7, 2008
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Voyage.../Dawn of the End
Sometimes all it takes is a monolithic riff, a rumbling pace, and smoke-damaged vocal to float one's boat. Some might even say an hour's worth of it is even better. Such is the case with RUNEMAGICK's "Voyage to Desolation/Dawn of the End", and in this writer's opinion, that's a good thing. Eighteen...April 5, 2008
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MANDY LION Defends His PRINCE Cover: 'I Can't Please Everybody So I Won't Even Try'
Vocalist Mandy Lion (WWIII, WICKED ALLIANCE) who has just released the video for his cover version of PRINCE's "Kiss" (see clip below) has issued the following update: "There have been a lot of questions about what song I chose to cover and why. Well, I could have done the obvious and re-done an old...March 31, 2008
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IN FLAMES Bassist: We Never Left Our Musical Roots, We Just Evolved
PyroMusic.net recently conducted an interview with IN FLAMES bassist Peter Iwers. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. PyroMusic.net: The new album is called "A Sense Of Purpose". Is there any special meaning behind that title at all? Peter Iwers: It's a little bit about growing up and becomin...March 30, 2008
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NAPALM DEATH: Audio Interview With BARNEY GREENWAY Available
A 14-minute audio interview with NAPALM DEATH frontman Mark "Barney" Greenway can be heard in two parts below (courtesy of Caustic Truths!). NAPALM DEATH's current six-week-plus trek will mark the end of the "Smear Campaign" touring cycle. Barney previously stated about the current tour and upcoming...March 25, 2008
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SUN DESCENDS To Release New Album In April
New York City thrashers SUN DESCENDS, who feature in their ranks former EXUMER vocalist Mem von Stein, will release their new album, "The Entropy Formula", in April via Khaosmaster Productions (Puerto Rico). The artwork will feature an illustration by Sean Taggart. The first song from "The Entropy F...March 16, 2008
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Former CELLADOR Guitarist To Offer Lessons During NIGHTMARE METAL FEST
Bill Hudson (COLDERA, ex-CELLADOR) will play lead guitar for AVIAN during the band's headlining performance at the Nightmare Metal Fest on Saturday, March 22 at Bourbon Street in New Port Richey, Florida. He will also be offering one-time guitar lessons in person on Saturday after the "Eat-and-Greet...March 13, 2008
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SCULPTURED: An In-Depth Interview With DON ANDERSON
By: Scott Alisoglu We've not heard from SCULPTURED since 2000's acclaimed "Apollo Ends" album. But it's not like head honcho Don Anderson (guitars, vocals) has been twiddling his thumbs. In addition to the steady climb of his other band AGALLOCH (The End Records),which included an increasing number...March 11, 2008
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DREAM THEATER Book Author Discusses JAMES LABRIE's Near-Dismissal From Band
Sweden's Metalshrine recently conducted an interview with author Rich Wilson about his recently released DREAM THEATER book "Lifting Shadows - The Authorised Story Of Dream Theater". A few excerpts from the chat follow: Metalshrine: Can you tell us a little about who you are and why you decided to w...March 9, 2008
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The White EP
Yet another case of album art that provides the perfect visual companion to the music contained on the disc, the music of AGALLOCH's "The White EP" is as cold and drenched in isolation as the cover depicts. And yet there is a certain serenity to these otherwise dark, largely acoustic compositions th...March 7, 2008
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EXODUS Vs. Security: More Footage Of Mokena Incident Posted Online
More video footage has surfaced of the incident that took place during EXODUS' February 16, 2008 headlining concert at The Pearl Room in Mokena, Illinois when a fan was allegedly thrown out of the venue "for no good reason," leading to a verbal exchange between the group's lead singer, Rob Dukes, an...March 5, 2008
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TERÄSBETONI Frontman Isn't Worried About Fan Backlash Over Finnish EUROVISION Victory
Jussi Ahlroth of Helsingin Sanomat reports: The "Tampere martial metal," or "heroic metal" (the genres on offer are many) band TERÄSBETONI — the name translates as "[Steel-]Reinforced Concrete" — is not ruffled by the thought that it might become adversely branded after winning the Finnish Eurovisio...March 4, 2008
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NAPALM DEATH: Orangevale Footage Posted Online
Capital Chaos captured British grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH performing their classic "Suffer the Children" on February 28, 2008 at The Boardwalk in Orangevale, California on the "Bound By The Road Tour". Also appearing on the bill were DEVILDRIVER, 36 CRAZYFISTS, STRAIGHT LINE STITCH and INVITRO....March 1, 2008
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ARCH ENEMY, DARK TRANQUILITY, DIVINE HERESY, FIREWIND: More Tour Dates Announced
Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY are excited to be making their much anticipated return to North America in May with what could well be hailed as one of the best guitar-shredder packages of the year. This headlining tour, presented by ESP Guitars, Randall Amps, Guitar World and Revolver m...February 27, 2008
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Releases New Solo Track
Former MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young has issued the following update: "I've posted another new albeit still rough mix of one of the lucky 13 tracks from my pending debut solo album — several years in the un-making. Track 2 on this profile, entitled 'Infin8', is a songwriting collaboration between my...February 26, 2008
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