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EXODUS Guitarist GARY HOLT: 'We're Arguably The Band That Started It All'
BigMusicGeek.com recently conducted an interview with legendary EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. BigMusicGeek.com: Prior to start of the recording sessions, was there any doubt that "Let There Be Blood" [the newly released re-recording of the band's classic 1985...November 2, 2008
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W.A.S.P.'s BLACKIE LAWLESS: 'God Help Us… God Bless America'
W.A.S.P. mainman Blackie Lawless has released the following message via the band's official web site, W.A.S.P. Nation: "'We the people of the United States.' These are the first seven words of the constitution of the United States of America. As I stood in the reception area of the Pentagon in Washi...November 2, 2008
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THE BULLETMONKS Sign With NAPALM RECORDS
German "high-voltage rock" band THE BULLETMONKS has inked a worldwide deal with Napalm Records. The group's debut album is scheduled for a spring release. Commented the band: "We are very excited about signing with Napalm Records! After months of meetings and scouting the label world, Napalm Records...November 1, 2008
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OPETH Frontman On 'Craziest' Thing He Did As Metal Musician
Germany's Metal Hammer magazine recently conducted an interview with OPETH mainman Mikael Åkerfeldt. An excerpt from the chat follows below. Metal Hammer: What does heavy metal mean to you in general: Lifestyle or music? Mikael: It's both. The lifestyle includes the music. Sometimes, when I think ba...October 31, 2008
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GORGOROTH Frontman Opens Up About His Sexual Orientation: 'I've Never Made Any Secret About It'
Götz Kühnemund of Germany's Rock Hard magazine (web site) recently conducted a revealing interview with GORGOROTH frontman Gaahl (real name: Kristian Espedal) in which the controversial black metal singer spoke publicly for the first time about his sexual orientation and his political beliefs. The c...October 29, 2008
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KIX Added To ROCK GONE WILD Festival
Reactivated hard rockers KIX have been confirmed for for the inaugural Rock Gone Wild festival on August 20-23, 2009 in Algona, Iowa. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows: DANGEROUS TOYS GREAT WHITE HELIX JUNKYARD KIX RHINO BUCKET SAIGON KICK Rock Gone Wild marks the only festival appea...October 28, 2008
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Is there a grindcore enthusiast alive that does not know what to except from a KILL THE CLIENT album? I seriously doubt it. Time after time the Dallas boys bring you definitive grindcore albums with no blurring of the lines and a sociopolitical agenda that is miles left of George W. Bush and his pro...October 27, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS: Arizona Signing Cancelled
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has cancelled his previously announced signing session at the McFarlane Westgate store in Glendale, Arizona on Thursday, November 6. The signing was to be held in conjunction with the official launch of McFarlane Toys' Guitar Hero action figure. Commented Simmons:...October 25, 2008
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DANGEROUS TOYS Announces Special Two-Hour Austin 20th-Anniversary Show
DANGEROUS TOYS will celebrate its 20th anniversary on Saturday, November 8 at the Red Eyed Fly in Austin, Texas. The group's lineup, consisting of all original members, will perform a two-hour set, featuring the No. 1 MTV video hits "Teasin' Pleasin'" and "Scared" from DANGEROUS TOYS' platinum 1989...October 24, 2008
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GREAT WHITE Added to ROCK GONE WILD Festival
California rockers GREAT WHITE have been confirmed for for the inaugural Rock Gone Wild festival on August 20-23, 2009 in Algona, Iowa. Also scheduled to appear are DANGEROUS TOYS, JUNKYARD, HELIX, RHINO BUCKET and SAIGON KICK. Rock Gone Wild marks the only festival appearance for SAIGON KICK — feat...October 22, 2008
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CAPRICORN USA Tribute To MOTÖRHEAD Featuring JASON MCMASTER; Austin Show Announced
CAPRICORN USA, the Austin, Texas-based MOTÖRHEAD tribute band featuring Jason McMaster (BROKEN TEETH, DANGEROUS TOYS, WATCHTOWER) on rhythm guitar, will make its Austin debut Halloween night (October 31) at Red Eyed Fly. CAPRICORN USA is: Phlemmy - Bass, Vocals Fast Doug Morrison (NEIL TURBIN) - Lea...October 18, 2008
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GENE SIMMONS Schedules Arizona Signing Session
Gene Simmons — legendary star from the rock band KISS and star of A&E TV's "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" — will be signing autographs at the McFarlane Westgate store in Glendale, Arizona from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 6. The signing is in conjunction with the official launch of...October 18, 2008
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RANDY PIPER's ANIMAL To Release 'Virus' In U.S. This Month; More Details Revealed
ANIMAL, the band led by former W.A.S.P. guitarist Randy Piper, will release its new album, "Virus", on October 21 in the U.S. via Locomotive Records. According to a press release, the CD contains "ten astonishing songs" produced by the group's guitarist, Chris Laney. 01. Cardiac Arrest 02. Can't Sto...October 14, 2008
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SLASH: Action Figure Based On 'Guitar Hero III' Due In February
McFarlane Toys has announced plans to produce a Slash action figure based on his in-game character from Activision's hit videogame Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. The action figure is expected to hit mass retailers in February 2009. Slash, one of the most iconic guitarists of all time, lead guitar...October 7, 2008
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BLIND MELON: Excerpts From 'A Devil On One Shoulder' Book Available
Two excerpts from the book "A Devil on One Shoulder and an Angel on the Other: The Story of Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon" have been posted online, both of them dealing with GUNS N' ROSES frontman Axl Rose and BLIND MELON's tour with GN'R in 1993: * The chapter "Axl and Shannon" can be ...October 5, 2008
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