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MÖTLEY CRÜE Drummer Utters 'Blasphemous' Words During GODS OF METAL Appearance

Italian news blog Musica Metal has posted video footage of a controversial moment that occurred during MÖTLEY CRÜE's appearance at last weekend's Gods of Metal festival in Italy when drummer Tommy Lee stood up from behind his drum kit and and spoke to the crowd in Italian — only the words coming out...

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ALICE COOPER Says Sobriety Is Key To Longevity

Spinner.com reports: Alice Cooper doesn't argue that he and his fellow active vet rockers may seem a little out of place in today's scene, but to believe that they peaked in the '70s and '80s is completely off the mark. "We think that was the golden age — when they were great," Cooper ...

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HORROR HIGH Signs Distribution Deal With CAROLINE

Horror High, LLC has announced that it has entered into an exclusive North American distribution deal with Caroline. The multi-year deal will include both digital and physical distribution within the U.S. and Canada. "We are very excited about our new relationship with Caroline," Horror High, LLC CE...

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Rom 5:12

Do not be too quick to assume what you're going to get with MARDUK's new album. By that I mean that it is not a one-trick pony, tempo changes and the compositional nuance heard on the past few albums notwithstanding. In fact, "Rom 5:12" is one hell of a varied and ferocious black metal album, ...

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JOE LYNN TURNER Talks 'American Idol'

Dave McGurgan of phillyBurbs.com recently conducted an interview with legendary hard rock rock vocalist Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: phillyBurbs.com: What is your take on "American Idol"? Is it anything at all like the "real" mu...

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WEDNESDAY 13 Continuing Work On 'Weirdo-A-Go-Go' Show

Former MURDERDOLLS frontman WEDNESDAY 13 has issued the following update: "Wednesday and the band returned home from their seven-week tour overseas on May 3rd. "We had already started setting up the U.S tour with THE 69 EYES before that tour ended — which meant more upcoming rehearsals, creating new...

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PANIC CELL, NARCOSIS, TED MAUL Confirmed For U.K.'s DAMNATION FESTIVAL

PANIC CELL, NARCOSIS and TED MAUL hav been confirmed for this year's Damnation Festival, set to take place Saturday, October 20 at Leeds Metropolitan University, England. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: 1349 ABORTED AMEN KATAKLYSM KREATOR NARCOSIS ORANGE GOBLIN PANIC CELL TED MAUL Nin...

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KREATOR, AMEN, 1349 Confirmed For U.K.'s DAMNATION FESTIVAL

German thrash kings KREATOR will headline this year's Damnation Festival, set to take place Saturday, October 20 at Leeds Metropolitan University, England. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: KREATOR AMEN 1349 ABORTED KATAKLYSM ORANGE GOBLIN 12 more bands will be announced during the comi...

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SWORN ENEMY Recording New Album 'Maniacal' With All-Star Cast

Taking their sound to raised levels of brutality, SWORN ENEMY are currently recording their new album that will be released this fall through Abacus Recordings. Since SWORN ENEMY formed in 1997 they have represented New York hardcore well, having released two highly popular full lengths and touring...

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DAVE MUSTAINE Says He 'Forgave' METALLICA A Long Time Ago

Mark Voger of the Asbury Park Press recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine. A few excerpts follow: On his 2002 arm injury: "That changed things. I really started to do some introspection. I was brought up in the church. I just decided to recommit myself and straighten th...

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MASS: New Album Due In June

Escape Music has set a June 25 release date for the much-anticipated new album from MASS. "Crack of Dawn" was produced and mixed by Martin Kronlund at JM Recording Studio in Gothenburg, Sweden. The track listing is as follows: 01. It's You 02. Crack Of Dawn 03. Someday 04. Empty Soul 05. Hello 06. M...

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DEEP PURPLE Cancels MOONDANCE JAM Appearance

DEEP PURPLE has cancelled its previously announced appearance at the Moondance Jam festival, set to take place July 11-14 in Walker, MN. According to a posting on the event's web site, DEEP PURPLE originally confirmed their participation in the event based on the fact they would be participating in...

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RUSH Drummer Shows Off Comedic Chops In 'Aqua Teen' Movie

Garnet Fraser of the Toronto Star reports: "I'm a cheap device for exposition," Neil Peart says over the phone from California, establishing two things straightaway. One: he knows his function in his role in the "Aqua Teen Hunger Force" movie. Two: He's a comedy buff, who goes on to explain that he'...

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GREAT WHITE: New Album Title Revealed

Metal Sickness webzine recently conducted an interview with GREAT WHITE members Mark Kendall (guitar) and Audie Desbrow (drums). A couple of excerpts follow: Metal Sickness: You celebrate this year the 25th anniversary of the band. What does this means to you? Desbrow: It means we've been around a h...

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STATIC-X Frontman Talks About Songwriting Process For 'Cannibal'

Patrick Douglas of The Culture Shock recently conducted an interview with STATIC-X frontman Wayne Static. A couple of excerpts follow: The Culture Shock: You've got a pretty extensive tour coming up. What do you do in the days leading up to a tour like this to kind of prepare yourself for a few ...