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ROB HALFORD Takes Part In New York City Signing Session; Photos Available

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford and ex-members of Rob's long-defunct project FIGHT took part in a signing session earlier today (Friday, November 16) at J&R Music and Computer World in New York City. Check out pictures from Wire Image. The video premiere of "Light Comes out of Black", taken fr...

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MONSTER MAGNET: '4-Way Diablo' Lands On German Chart

MONSTER MAGNET's new album, "4-Way Diablo", has entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 81. The CD, which was produced by Matt Hyde and features a cover version of THE ROLLING STONES' "2,000 Light Years from Home", previously landed on the Swedish chart at No. 51. The album sold 1,800...

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ROB ZOMBIE Says BUTTERBALL 'Tortures Turkeys'

World Entertainment News Network reports that Rob Zombie quit eating turkey at Thanksgiving when he learned all about the torture methods farms use to fatten up fowl. The animal lover insists he can't even look at a frozen Butterball turkey (a brand of turkey and other poultry products produced by B...

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GORGOROTH: Tour Diary Updated

GORGOROTH bassist King ov Hell has posted the third chapter in the group's ongoing tour diary. The latest entry includes an episode where the light technician "ran away from the band, afraid, and leaving the black metal force 30 minutes prior to their gig without a light guy." You can find the blog...

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THIN LIZZY's JOHN SYKES: 'PHIL LYNOTT Had The Presence Of A Thousand Men'

Mike Elliott of KomodoRock.com recently conducted an interview with THIN LIZZY guitarist John Sykes. An excerpt from the chat follows: KomodoRock.com: I know it's always been said that you guys won't do an album. Is that still the case? Sykes: I don't feel it's right. This incarnation of the band is...

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DREAM THEATER: New Interview With JORDAN RUDESS Posted Online

MusicPlayers.com has posted an interview with DREAM THEATER keyboardist Jordan Rudess. The discussion covers the musical direction chosen for his new solo CD, "The Road Home", the guest contributions to the project, the ongoing evolution of Jordan's keyboard setup, programming, and technical style....

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ROB HALFORD's FIGHT: 'Light Comes Out Of Black' Video Premiere

The video premiere of "Light Comes out of Black", taken from JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford's upcoming release "War Of Words - The Film", is available at this location (Quicktime required; MOV file, 39 MB). Compelling, stark and aggressive "War Of Words - The Film", starring Rob Halford and his f...

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ROB HALFORD: San Francisco In-Store Appearance Added

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford has scheduled the following in-store appearances in connection with his brand new offerings, "Metal God Essentials - Volume 1" and "War Of Words - The Film": Thursday, November 15 Noon to 1:30 P.M FYE Store # 140 1290 Avenue of the Americas New York NY 10104 212-581...

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THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN: XM And Sirius Satellite Radio Appearances Scheduled

Members of THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN will be guest DJ hosts at an "Ire Works" record-release party being held tonight (November 13) at Club Europa (98 Meserole Ave) in Brooklyn, NY. In between DEP playing cuts off of "Ire Works", there will be live performances from Relapse labelmates CAR BOMB and D...

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GORGOROTH: European Tour Diary Launched

While it may still up to the Norwegian court to decide who rightfully owns the band name GORGOROTH following a split between guitarist Infernus on one side and bassist King and vocalist Gaahl on the other, the Gaahl/King version of the Norwegian black metal outfit commenced its European tour a few d...

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MONSTER MAGNET: '4-Way Diablo' Lands On Swedish Chart

MONSTER MAGNET's new album, "4-Way Diablo", has entered the Swedish chart at position No. 51. The CD was produced by Matt Hyde and features a cover version of THE ROLLING STONES' "2,000 Light Years from Home". Check out audio samples on the band's MySpace page. MONSTER MAGNET's last studio album, "M...

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KISS Confirms New Zealand Festival Appearance

According to The Dominion Post, KISS will play Wellington's Westpac Stadium in New Zealand as part of a giant two-day rock festival. At least three other big-name overseas acts — yet to be announced — will also perform in the Rock2Wgtn festival in the stadium next Easter, March 22 and 23. It will .....

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SERJ TANKIAN: 'I Live In And Love America, But If The Policies Are Wrong, Then I'm Gonna Say It

Nick Snelling of Australia's Time Off magazine recently conducted an interview with SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the clip for his single "Empty Walls", which presents a seemingly benign scene where young children play make-believe in a kindergarten...

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Ex-GUNS N' ROSES Guitarist BUCKETHEAD: 'Young Buckethead Vol. 1' And 'Vol. 2' DVDs On The Way

Avabella has set a December 11 release date for the two DVDs from former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Buckethead, "Young Buckethead Vol. 1" and "Young Buckethead Vol. 2". The descriptions for the two titles are as follows: "Young Buckethead Vol. 1": This DVD begins with the DELI CREEPS' complete concert...

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THE HAUNTED Frontman: 'Addiction Is A Used Car Salesman'

THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his MySpace blog: "Addiction is a used car salesman. It don't give up just 'cause I ain't buying. "Hell no. "Instead it goes 'Awwwwwrightee then... Back to the drawing board...' Out come the bling. The little flags and the giant...