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Former MERCYFUL FATE Drummer KIM RUZZ Resurfaces In METALRUZZ

According to the En Lejemorder Ser Tilbage blog, former MERCYFUL FATE drummer Kim Ruzz (a.k.a. Kim Thyge Jensen) has resurfaced in a brand new Danish heavy metal band called METALRUZZ. The news of Kim's return to the rock scene was first reported by a local Danish newspaper, Ugenyt, which inexplicab...

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LAMB OF GOD Drummer: We Believe That We Are Innocent And Justice Will Sort Itself Out

While LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe is back home in America after five weeks in prison in the Czech Republic, his legal problems are far from over. Manslaughter charges are still hanging over Blythe, and at some point over the next few months he will have to return to Prague and stand trial. Randy...

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GEOFF TATE To Release 'Kings & Thieves' In November

Geoff Tate, the legendary QUEENSRŸCHE frontman and one of the most acclaimed vocalists in the history of hard rock and heavy metal, will release his second solo album, "Kings & Thieves", on November 6 via InsideOut Music. "My goal with this record was to make a solid rock album," says Tate. "I w...

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Guitarist CHRIS POLAND On MEGADETH: 'We Were Like Brothers, And We Fought Like Brothers'

Brian Gold, a DJ at XtremeMetalRadio.Net, recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. XtremeMetalRadio.Net: The timing that Gar [Samuelson, drums] brought to MEGADETH along with his style of drumming was special. They talked...

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GODSMACK Frontman Scolds Security For Using 'Unnecessary' Force While Tackling Fan (Video)

GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna scolded the security for using "unnecessary" force while tackling a fan during the band's concert on August 31 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Just as GODSMACK had begun to play the song "Awake" while on tour as the headliners of the Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival, a...

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PRIMAL FEAR, SYMPHONY X Members Join Forces In New Project

Bassist Mat Sinner (PRIMAL FEAR, SINNER) has joined joined forces with Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X, ADRENALINE MOB) in a brand new project. The as-yet-unnamed group is currently recording its debut album for an early 2013 release via Frontiers Records. The CD is being produced by Sinner and will be mi...

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GEOFF TATE: 'I've Reached The Stage In Life Where I'm Fascinated By The Idea Of What's Next'

A fascinating six-minute EPK (Electronic Press Kit) from QUEENSRŸCHE frontman Geoff Tate, narrated by the singer himself, can be seen below. The clip includes behind-the-scenes home-video and performance footage culled from Tate's personal archives, with Geoff offering insight on his life philosophy...

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New QUEENSRŸCHE Singer TODD LA TORRE: 35-Minute Audio Interview Posted Online

On August 17, The German Empire conducted an interview with QUEENSRŸCHE/CRIMSON GLORY singer Todd La Torre during CRIMSON GLORY's European tour. La Torre spoke about how he met QUEENSRŸCHE guitarist Michael Wilton and how they started collaborating, first as part of the RISING WEST side project and...

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LAMB OF GOD Announces Fall U.S. Tour With IN FLAMES

After a successful reunion with singer Randy Blythe at the two Knotfest shows in mid-August, Richmond, Virginia metallers LAMB OF GOD have announced a 38-date fall U.S tour starting October 30 in Phoenix, Arizona. Joining LAMB OF GOD as direct support for the entire tour is IN FLAMES. HATEBREED will...

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RATT Drummer 'Exhausted' With 'Unreasonable' Bandmates, Excited About Touring With QUEENSRŸCHE

Drummer Bobby Blotzer (pictured below) says that he is "exhausted" dealing with his RATT bandmates and insists that he is "very excited" about his new gig as a member of the singer Geoff Tate's version of QUEENSRŸCHE. Tate, who was fired from QUEENSRŸCHE in June after fronting the group for three de...

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GEOFF TATE Unveils His Version Of QUEENSRŸCHE

Singer Geoff Tate (QUEENSRŸCHE) revealed last month that he will support ALICE COOPER on a Canadian tour in November, and will embark on a QUEENSRŸCHE "anniversary tour" in 2013 backed by an "all-star lineup" of musicians. Tate's personal web site, GeoffTate.com, was upgraded with a new banner that...

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RANDY BLYTHE Performs With CANNABIS CORPSE At Richmond Fundraising Concert (Video)

LAMB OF GOD frontman Randy Blythe joined CANNABIS CORPSE on stage this past Friday, August 31 at the Canal Club in Richmond, Virginia to perform the song "Blunted At Birth". Fan-filmed video footage of his appearance can be seen below. The concert served as a fundraiser for Randy's legal bills in co...

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BLACK STONE CHERRY Pulls Out Of 'ShipRocked'

Kentucky rockers BLACK STONE CHERRY have canceled their previously announced appearance at the fourth annual ShipRocked, the ultimate rock music cruise vacation which sails November 27 - December 1. The band's frontman, Chris Robertson, said in a statement, "I have received a blessing and my son wil...

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SUFFOCATION, ZEBRA To Be Inducted Into LONG ISLAND MUSIC HALL OF FAME

New York death metal veterans SUFFOCATION and hard rockers ZEBRA are among the inductees for this year's class of the Long Island Music Hall Of Fame. TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider will receive the Harry Chapin Award at the event, which will be held on October 18 at The Paramount in Huntington,...

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LAMB OF GOD Announces eBay Memorabilia Auction for RANDY BLYTHE Defense Fund

While LAMB OF GOD singer Randy Blythe is back home in America after five weeks in prison in the Czech Republic, his legal problems are far from over. Manslaughter charges are still hanging over Blythe, and at some point over the next few months he will have to return to Prague and stand trial. Faced...