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TOOL Frontman Issues PUSCIFER Update

TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan has issued the following update on his PUSCIFER project: "OK, music fans. Let the games begin. It's been a long time coming and we thank you for your patience. The 'Cuntry Boner' CD single is now available for pre-order exclusively at www.puscifer.com and will be s...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Frontman Offers Tour Of Home Studio; Video Available

RollingStone.com recently got a tour of SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian's home studio as he discussed the differences between recording solo and with SYSTEM, the joys of writing whenever the mood struck him and his new LP, "Elect the Dead". Watch the three-minute clip below. Serj Tankian rece...

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SERJ TANKIAN Names Touring Band The FCC

The Pulse of Radio (formerly Launch Radio Networks) reports: SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian has named his new solo touring band the FCC, according to HardDrive Radio. The letters do not stand for the dreaded Federal Communications Commission, but for something that they'll fine you for if yo...

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SERJ TANKIAN Says Making Album By Himself Was A Challenge

The Pulse of Radio (formerly Launch Radio Networks) reports: Since he played almost every instrument on his debut solo album by himself, SYSTEM OF A DOWN singer Serj Tankian told The Pulse of Radio that his biggest challenge was making the record, titled "Elect The Dead", sound like there was a band...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Vocalist SERJ TANKIAN: New Video Interview Available

A video interview with SYSTEM OF A DOWN vocalist Serj Tankian conducted by HollyScoop.com can be viewed below. As previously reported, Serj Tankian has announced details of his first tour in support of his debut solo album, "Elect the Dead". The trek begins on October 12 in Chicago, finishing up on...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's SERJ TANKIAN Makes Big Radio Debut

The Pulse of Radio (formerly Launch Radio Networks) reports: SYSTEM OF A DOWN vocalist Serj Tankian is already making a strong impact as a solo artist. The single "Empty Walls" from his upcoming solo debut, "Elect The Dead", was the most heavily added track to rock radio playlists this week. Tankian...

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PUSCIFER: Album Teaser Available

RED Artist Development has released a teaser for PUSCIFER's debut album, "V Is for Vagina". Due on October 30 via Puscifer Entertainment, the side project of TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan recently filmed a video for the song "Queen B". Other songs set to appear on the CD include a cover of the...

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BLIND ILLUSION's 'The Sane Asylum' To Be Reissued In September

Metal Mind Productions will reissue one of the most valuable thrash metal albums ever to see the light of day — "The Sane Asylum" by BLIND ILLUSION — on September 10 in Europe. The CD will be available in a new digipack edition, limited to a hand-numbered 2,000 copies. BLIND ILLUSION was a highly te...

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TOOL Frontman's PUSCIFER Project To Film 'Queen B' Video

PUSCIFER, the side project of TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan, is preparing to film a video for the song "Queen B". The clip is expected by late September. "Queen B" is the first single from PUSCIFER's debut album, "V Is for Vagina", due October 30 via Puscifer Entertainment. Other songs set to a...

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TOOL Frontman's PUSCIFER: New Album Title, Release Date Announced

PUSCIFER — the side project of TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan — has set an October 30 release date for its debut album, entitled "V is for Vagina". "This is absolutely just put-it-on-and-move-your-butt -and-get-completely-out-of-your-head music," Keenan recently told MTV.com about the record. "T...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN's TANKIAN: Track Listing, Release Date For Solo Debut Announced

Serj Tankian, the visionary frontman for multi-platinum rock band SYSTEM OF A DOWN, will release his debut solo album, entitled "Elect the Dead", on October 23 via Serjical Strike/Reprise Records this fall. The track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Empty Walls 02. The Unthinking Majority 0...

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TOOL Frontman On PUSCIFER Project: 'This Is Definitely Not Thinking Man's Music'

TOOL frontman Maynard James Keenan recently spoke to RollingStone.com about his new recording project, PUSCIFER. According to Keenan, PUSCIFER "is my attempt to make music to inspire people. Heavy rock is sinking, the industry is dying. This is definitely not thinking man's music, but groove-oriente...

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SYSTEM OF A DOWN Frontman Mixing Debut Solo Album

Serj Tankian, the visionary frontman for multi-platinum rock band SYSTEM OF A DOWN, is currently in the studio mixing his debut solo album, entitled "Elect The Dead", which will be released on Serjical Strike/Reprise Records this fall. Known for his work with hard-rock agitators SOAD, Tankian says h...

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POSSESSED: 1984 'Death Metal' Demo Available For Download

POSSESSED's classic 1984 "Death Metal" demo has been made available for download at MetalKult.com. Months before POSSESSED's debut LP, "Seven Churches" hit the stores, cassettes of "Death Metal" had been spreading throughout the extreme metal community. While the tape typically traded contained four...

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What's He Building...

A name taken from the super cool TOM WAITS' tune, "Waterloo", Ontario's WHAT'S HE BUILDING IN THERE? (WHBIT) offers one of those albums that combines strong musicianship with unconventional song structures that sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. In keeping with an anti-formula made very popular...