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Detroit's HALLOWEEN To Release 'Acoustic Hell' DVD
Detroit-based metal band HALLOWEEN is about to release a DVD, entitled "Acoustic Hell with Brian Thomas of Halloween". An all-acoustic set put together and performed by the band's lead singer Brian Thomas, the DVD is done in an MTV "Unplugged"-type of setting. Guest guitarists include: Donny Allen (...March 19, 2007
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Storm Warning
VIOLENT STORM would be a noteworthy b-level hard rock project in any case, its members' resumes sporting past work with ZEBRA, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN and BLACKMORE'S NIGHT — you know, the kind of thrown-together studio group that inevitably comes out in Japan a year before anywhere else. But these guys ha...March 19, 2007
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The Spitfire Collection
First and foremost, let it be known that the stone-cold zero (NA) rating above has nothing to do with TESTAMENT as a musical entity, or about the music on this CD. You'd have to be a dick not to show some respect for their (ahem) legacy — they're one of the few bands of their ...March 10, 2007
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ROB ZOMBIE On New 'Halloween': 'It's Never Random Killing For No Reason'
Rob Zombie recently spoke to MTV.com about his upcoming highly anticipated remake of one of horror's most beloved slasher films, "Halloween". A few excerpts from the chat follow: MTV: What questions do you hope to answer with this movie? Rob Zombie: I want it not to be so coincidental. None of this...March 9, 2007
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Makers Of World's First 'Black Metal Porn Movie' Slam BLABBERMOUTH.NET Bashers
Karnal Film Productions, the makers of what is said to be "the world's first black metal porn movie," entitled "Phallusifer – The Immoral Code", have issued a statement in response to the BLABBERMOUTH.NET bashers who have dismissed the film as nothing more than a cheap gimmick. In a previous press r...March 7, 2007
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CREMATORY Begins Work On New Material
German gothic metallers CREMATORY have issued the following update: "CREMATORY have started to write new songs in February and the new studio album with working title 'Gothic Metal' is set for a January 2008 release. Lyrics- and singing-wise the songs are supposed to have a darker vibe, although the...March 4, 2007
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JERRY CANTRELL, DUFF MCKAGAN To Perform With CAMP FREDDY In Miami
CAMP FREDDY — the Los Angeles-based "jam" group featuring guitarists Dave Navarro (ex-JANE'S ADDICTION, RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS) and Billy Morrison (ex-THE CULT bassist, current CIRCUS DIABLO vocalist) alongside VELVET REVOLVER members Matt Sorum (drums) and Scott Weiland (vocals) — will perform at th...March 1, 2007
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MACHINE HEAD Frontman: Why We Chose 'Now I Lay Thee Down' As New Video Track
MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn has commented on the band's decision to release "Now I Lay Thee Down" as the first video/single from the group's new album, "The Blackening". Said Flynn: "It's a tough choice. The problem is that, most video stations in the U.S. will absolutely not play anything pa...February 26, 2007
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The Uncanny Valley
Groovy grinding relentless death metal is the name of the game here, as this Danish band delivers a simple, primal and vicious second album. It's pretty much the only game, too, KOLDBORN being a fairly single-minded proposition. But if the band possesses only one trick, they're really goddamned good...February 26, 2007
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STUCK MOJO Guitarist: 'I Have Become The World's Busiest Mail-Order Clerk'
MetalSucks.net recently conducted an interview with STUCK MOJO guitarist Rich Ward. A few excerpts from the chat follow: MetalSucks.net: How is everything going right now with the band and the new record "Southern Born Killers"? Rich Ward: It's been an amazing process. I went from a musician who tou...February 8, 2007
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EARACHE RECORDS Celebrating 20th Anniversary
You may/may not be aware but 2007 marks Earache Records' 20th anniversary. 20 years of total noise and its still coming...to mark the anniversary the label has a number of interesting things coming up: * The "Metal: A Headbanger's Companion" box set in April — six-CD set with over 100 tracks for a c...February 7, 2007
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ROTTING CHRIST Mainman Feels 'Sorry' For MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE
Decibel magazine (web site) reports that MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine forced Greece's ROTTING CHRIST off a 2005 Athens gig, later saying he didn't want to play with "full-on" Satanic band since being "saved" in 2002. He further spouted off on MEGADETH's web site that "No one knows for sure what [R...February 4, 2007
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SCOTT IAN To JOEY BELLADONNA: 'Grow Up And Be A Man; Take Responsibility For Your Life'
ANTHRAX members Scott Ian (guitar) and Charlie Benante (drums) took part in an online chat with the members of the band's official fan club, CDC, on Wednesday, January 31. The primary topic of discussion was the group's most recent split with singer Joey Belladonna and the band's future plans, which...February 3, 2007
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AC/DC Guitarist ANGUS YOUNG Spending 'Millions Of Dollars' On Dutch Mansion
Australia's Sunday Herald Sun reports: Reclusive AC/DC guitarist Young is spending millions of dollars on a towering mansion in a sleepy Dutch village. The controversial three-storey home boasts a basement recording studio, his-and-hers bathrooms and a swag of guest rooms. And there's plenty of spac...February 3, 2007
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WEDNESDAY 13: More European Tour Dates Announced
WEDNESDAY 13 (ex-MURDERDOLLS) will embark on a European headlining tour in late March. Support at the German dates will come from Finland's THE 69 EYES. The details are as follows: Mar. 20 - England Norwich Waterfront Mar. 21 - England Bristol Academy Mar. 22 - England Brighton Concorde 2 Mar. 23 -...January 30, 2007
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