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SCOTT WEILAND: I Can't Conceive Of Doing Heroin Again

VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland recently spoke to Steve Morse of The Boston Globe about the group's debut album, "Contraband", his drug addiction, and the near break-up of his marriage. Several excerpts from the interview follow: Q: How is the new album different from your work with STONE TEM...

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BALLISTIC Guitarist Suffers 'Mini-Stroke', Undergoes Surgery

BALLISTIC mainman Tom Gattis (ex-DEUCE, TENSION, WARDOG) has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Well, I had a mini-stroke about 3 weeks ago (T.I.A.); Turns out its tied to a hole between the left and right atria of the heart (medical term 'Patent Foraman Ovale') and it sh...

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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Hits Back At BLABBERMOUTH.NET Detractors

ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters has hit back at BLABBERMOUTH.NET detractors who have criticized him and his band in the wake of his claim that he is "the fastest/tightest-picking guitarist in the world." Writing to ANNIHILATOR's official web site, Waters said, "I know i put out some GREAT CDs/songs...

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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS: 'I Am The Fastest Picking Guitarist In The World'

ANNIHILATOR guitarist Jeff Waters recently took the time to answer a few fans' questions on the group's official web site. A couple of excerpts from the Q&A session follow: Q: How do you feel when you're in a recording studio? Jeff Waters: "That is a very stressful time. A LOT of self-doubt usua...

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AMEN: New Drummer Speaks Out

AMEN have announced the addition of drummer Joe Letz and guitarist Eric Amblur to the group's ranks. A brand-new posting from Letz on the band's official message board reads as follows: "Hello, everybody. For those who have, thank you for welcoming me. Yes, I am the new drummer for AMEN and my name...

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CAMP FREDDY: More House Of Blues Shots Posted Online

More photos from CAMP FREDDY's performance at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA Saturday night (Sept. 25) have been posted online at this location. CAMP FREDDY were joined by a host of well-known guest musicians during the show, including Scott Weiland (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS),Cour...

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NUCLEAR ASSAULT Drummer's Solo Album To Be Reissued

In whetted anticipation of the forthcoming NUCLEAR ASSAULT studio effort, Screaming Ferret Wreckords/Escapi Music has delved into the vaults and, on November 16, is issuing a re-mastered edition of "Attitude", the extremely rare sophomore solo effort by NUCLEAR ASSAULT's legendary drummer Glenn Evan...

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SCOTT WEILAND, COURTNEY LOVE To Perform With CAMP FREDDY At Private Birthday Bash

Scott Weiland (VELVET REVOLVER, ex-STONE TEMPLE PILOTS),Courtney Love (HOLE) and Jerry Cantrell (ex-ALICE IN CHAINS) are among the special guests expected to perform with CAMP FREDDY at a private birthday party at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA Saturday night (Sept. 25). The star-studded event w...

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PANTERA's 'Best Of' CD Certified Gold

PANTERA's career overview CD, "The Best of Pantera: Far Beyond the Great Southern Cowboys' Vulgar Hits!" (Elektra/Rhino),has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of more than 500,000 copies in the U.S. The 16-song "Vulgar Hits!" CD, originally is...

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EXODUS Guitarist: 'Fat-Ass' ZETRO SOUZA Is 'Human Crap'

EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt has slammed singer Steve "Zetro" Souza over the circumstances that led to his departure from the group (as exclusively reported by BLABBERMOUTH.NET earlier today),calling the singer "human crap" and vowing to carry on with a replacement vocalist. In a posting to the band'...

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H.I.M. Sign With SIRE RECORDS

Following several months of negotiations, Finnish goth-metallers H.I.M. have confirmed that they have signed an exclusive worldwide recording contract with Sire Records. The agreement covers four successive releases and an option for fifth, and includes not only Europe but also the U.S., Japan and A...

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SATYRICON: A Worthy Farewell To The King

SATYRICON frontman Satyr has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "On Saturday [August 28], the biggest gathering of black metal stars on a stage ever took place in Bergen, Norway during the Hole In The Sky festival. I have already stated here what I feel about [late BATHOR...

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NASUM: New Song Posted Online

Swedish grindcore merchants NASUM have uploaded a new track, entitled "The Engine of Death", at this location (mp3, 2.92 MB). "The Engine of Death" comes off the group's upcoming CD, "Shift", due on October 11 through Burning Heart Records. The vinyl version of the album, which is also expected in m...

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Former EMPEROR Drummer Talks About Passing Of BATHORY Legend, Upcoming Projects

Former EMPEROR drummer Bård "Faust" Eithun has answered a number of fan questions via his official web site. Several excerpts follow: On the passing of BATHORY frontman Quorthon: Faust: "Anyone who have had a relationship to extreme music in one form or another will have come across the death of Quo...

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KATATONIA, AMARAN To Team Up For European Mini-Tour

KATATONIA and AMARAN will be teaming up for a mini-tour leading up to the two bands' appearance at this year's ProgPower festival in Baarlo, the Netherlands in early October. "The trip from Sweden down to the ProgPower fest will include dates in Denmark, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands exclusiv...