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Former CRO-MAGS Frontman To Run In Annual Marine Corps Marathon This Sunday

John Joseph, the former singer of New York hardcore legends CRO-MAGS and current frontman for the all-star hardcore band BLOODCLOT, will run in this year's Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, October 28. In its long history, the Marine Corps Marathon has not only made a name for its...

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Five Questions With VINNIE PAUL ABBOTT

Ben Edmonds of the Detroit Free Press recently conducted a short interview with former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. Detroit Free Press: Many people thought they'd never see you onstage again. What did it take to pull you out of retirement? Vinnie Paul: I didn't...

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METALLICA's ULRICH Says New Album Has 'A Lot More Dynamics' Than 'St. Anger'

Shay Quillen of the Mercury News recently conducted an interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the band's upcoming acoustic set at the Bridge School Benefit: "It's not just straight-up acoustic. There's a little more emphasis obviously on the vocals, on...

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Come Death

Norway's BLOOD RED THRONE has always done a fine job of playing a decidedly American (Floridian in particular) style of death metal, but stopped just short of breaking into the upper echelon of the genre. Consider "Come Death" the breakthrough for which we've been waiting. Tchort (ex-EMPEROR, GREEN...

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Hell Destroyer

I find it puzzling how often the "big names" of the traditional heavy metal genre get thrown around (ICED EARTH, JUDAS PRIEST, etc),yet San Diego's CAGE is rarely mentioned. Maybe it's because the band does no formal touring (just occasional shows, festivals, etc) or perhaps because the act has not...

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Cursing Your Will to Live

A one-man black metal army, Wrath has spent a great deal of time polluting the ears of the earth's inhabitants with his well-written, punked up, and burnt to a crisp black metal. He released the outstanding 37 minutes "Fucking Your Creation" earlier this year and now follows with a 67-minute crusher...

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ANNIHILATOR Guitarist Checks In From ICED EARTH Tour

Canadian thrashers ANNIHILATOR are currently on the road in Europe as the support act for ICED EARTH. Also appearing on the bill is TURISAS. ANNIHILATOR guitarist/mainman Jeff Waters has issued the following update: "Just checking in from awesome Germany; a day off in Berlin. Trying to get rid of a...

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NIKKI SIXX: 'I'm So Healthy It's Ridiculous'

Caitlin Hotchkiss of ChartAttack.com recently conducted an interview with MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: ChartAttack.com: What do you think of some of these younger bands that are so focused on bringing sex, booze and drugs to the forefront? Nikki: Well, i...

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LED ZEPPELIN Reunion: JIMMY PAGE Hints At New Material

John Kryk of the Sun Media reports that Jimmy Page has hinted that LED ZEPPELIN may begin working on new material following their one-off reunion gig. The band will reform for a show at the O2 Arena in London on November 26. The gig is being held to raise money for the Ahmet ...

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SERJ TANKIAN Wants To Take His Sound In 'More Orchestral' Direction

SYSTEM OF A DOWN frontman Serj Tankian has told MTV.com that he'd like to take his sound in a more orchestral direction with his second solo album, with jazz numbers interspersed throughout. "I have some songs written and recorded for it, and I think it will be a more jazzy, orchestral record, which...

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KING'S X Frontman DOUG PINNICK: New Solo Album Details Revealed

KING'S X bassist/vocalist Doug "dUg" Pinnick will release his visceral, loose, jam-heavy new solo effort, "Strum Sum Up", on November 20 via Magna Carta Records. Like a slice of Pinnick's raw essence, "Strum Sum Up" is so free, so instinctual; it's Pinnick, as you've never heard him before. This raw...

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DARK NEW DAY Guitarist: New Album Is 'Coming Out Great'

DARK NEW DAY/ex-SEVENDUST guitarist Clint Lowery, who has spent most of this year fulfilling his touring duties with KORN, has issued the following update: "Well, it's time for another update on the new DARK NEW DAY record. It's coming out great. Troy [McLawhorn, guitar; EVANESCENCE, ex-DOUBLE DRIVE...

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MEGADETH Mainman: 'We Have The Kewlest Fans In The World!'

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "This is the last weekend I will be at my home until Thanksgiving. "It was two Thanksgivings ago that my life felt upside down from the separation, and celebrating Thanksgiving al...

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TED NUGENT To Guest On 'The Simpsons'

Ted Nugent will be a guest voice (playing himself) on "The Simpsons" this Sunday, October 14. The all-new episode, entitled "I Don't Wanna Know Why The Caged Bird Sings", airs at 8:00 p.m. EST/7:00 p.m. Central on Fox. A synopsis of the episode follows: "Marge fears for her safety after breaking a p...

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RAVAGE To Open For OVERKILL In New Hampshire

Boston, MA-area power metallers RAVAGE have been added to the bill in support of underground metal stalwarts OVERKILL at their stop at Mark's Showplace in Bedford, New Hampshire on October 20. Also appearing on this night of metal mayhem will be none other than New England '80s classic metal heroes...