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TWISTED METHOD Guitarist's Death Still A Mystery

The News-Press is reporting that it could take weeks to determine what killed the former guitarist for popular Cape Coral, Florida rock band TWISTED METHOD, according to the District 21 Medical Examiner's Office. Andy Howard, 23, died Friday (Sept. 16) in bed at his home, police reported. The medica...

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It's Official: BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Part Ways With JAMES LOMENZO, Announce Replacement

As BLABBERMOUTH.NET exclusively reported on Sept. 17, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY have now officially confirmed the departure of bassist James Lomenzo. "The decision to part ways with James Lomenzo was a mutual one between James and [BLACK LABEL SOCETY mainman] Zakk [Wylde]," the band write in a press relea...

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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer Offers Update On Hand Injury

VELVET REVOLVER drummer Matt Sorum (ex-GUNS N' ROSES) has issued the following message to the group's fans: "Just wanted to say to all the fans that came to see VELVET REVOLVER on the last leg of the tour, including Ozzfest, how sorry I am that I couldn't make it. It was very hard for me ...

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Former TWISTED METHOD Guitarist ANDY HOWARD Dead At 23

Former TWISTED METHOD guitarist Andy Howard was reportedly found dead in his bed Friday afternoon (September 16). He was 23 years old. Howard left TWISTED METHOD back in May, citing his desire to take care of his twin girls at home as the reason for his departure. According to The News-Press, TWISTE...

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ZAKK WYLDE’S BLACK LABEL SOCIETY To Perform Benefit Show For Hurricane Katrina Victims

Artemis recording artist Zakk Wylde's BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will be performing a benefit show on October 11 at the recently opened City Hall venue in Nashville, TN. All profits will be donated to the American Red Cross to benefit the victims of the Hurricane Katrina disaster. Alternative rock station...

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IN FLAMES To Support MOTÖRHEAD On U.K. Tour

Sweden's IN FLAMES will be supporting MOTÖRHEAD on a U.K. tour beginning at the end of the month. "This will be the longest U.K. tour we have ever done and we are really psyched for it, so hope to see you all there," IN FLAMES write on their web site. Confirmed dates are as follows: ...

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LACUNA COIL Enter Studio; Announce New Album Title

LACUNA COIL — the Italian hard rock sensation, whose standout Active Rock singles for "Heaven's A Lie" and "Swamped", led Billboard to name them one of last year's biggest success stories — entered the studio on September 3 to begin tracking "Karmacode", the highly anticipated follow-up to their cri...

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THE HAUNTED Prepare For THE FURY OF THE FALL Tour

Ozzfest 2005 has now come to a close but THE HAUNTED's U.S. and Canadian touring insanity continues early next month on The Fury of The Fall tour this October alongside MESHUGGAH, GOD FORBID and MNEMIC, which leads them directly into a massive European trek with labelmates GOD FORBID. The group have...

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OZZFEST 2005: 'Ozzfest Xth Anniversary' DVD/CD Set To Surface In November

Clear Channel Entertainment has set a November 22 North American release date for the "Ozzfest Xth Anniversary" DVD/CD set. The two-disc set is expected to include highlights from this year's festival, which was headlined by co-headlined by BLACK SABBATH and IRON MAIDEN, with additional appearances...

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SHADOWS FALL Singer Performs SLAYER's 'Raining Blood' With THE HAUNTED: Photos Available

SHADOWS FALL frontman Brian Fair joined THE HAUNTED for a "lethal" cover of SLAYER's "Raining Blood" to close out the Swedish band's set on Thursday, September 8 at the Recher Theatre in Towson, MD. SHADOWS FALL headlined the concert in what was the final show of their post-Ozzfest trek with THE HAU...

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ARCH ENEMY: Working With New Swedish Guitarist

ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "Wow, that was two months that went by quickly — we had a blast this summer in the U.S.! The Ozzfest dates were very successful for us and we enjoyed seeing our music connect with so many fans, new ....

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ROB ZOMBIE: New Album Will Be 'Most Kick-Ass Record Yet'

ROB ZOMBIE's official web site has been updated with the following message: "Well, here some exciting news kids! Just in time for Christmas is something we call 'Hellbilly Super Deluxe'! What is it you ask? Well, it a new version of 'Hellbilly Deluxe' featuring a CD of the original album plus a DVD...

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A DOZEN FURIES: 'The Cycle' Video Preview Available Now

An A DOZEN FURIES e-card, containing a "sneak peek" at the group's debut video, can be accessed at this location. The clip for "The Cycle" was directed by Darren Doane, who has also helmed videos for EVERY TIME I DIE, THURSDAY, POISON THE WELL, DEFTONES and DARKEST HOUR. The clip, which is set ...

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SOILWORK Frontman Offers Post-OZZFEST Update

SOILWORK vocalist Björn "Speed" Strid has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "We're back in Sweden now, have been sleeping straight for almost 24 hours.. It's really hard to melt all the impressions from Ozzfest. I gotta say that the tour went much faster than I expected....

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ARCH ENEMY Guitarist: 'A Lot Of Americans Are Trying To Sound Like Swedish Bands'

Kyle Jongerden of the Vermont Cynic recently conducted an interview with ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Vermont Cynic: Why do you think heavy metal is becoming so popular in America? Michael: "I mean, everything seems to go around in circles. Now peopl...