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THE HAUNTED Frontman: 'About Socialist Libertarianism... Words Are Not Enough'

THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "I am slightly confused here. What is hard to grasp with the idea of an anarchist society? A social structure built on responsible individual action based in free will rather than that of the obligatory choicele...

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OCTAVIA SPERATI Begins Recording New Album

Norwegian metal band OCTAVIA SPERATI has posted the following message on its official web site: "We have started the recording of our next album. Five songs are soon to be finished, and the sound is awesome!! Two of the songs are originally from our first EP called 'Guilty' released in 2002. This EP...

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ODIOUS MORTEM Signs With WILLOWTIP RECORDS

Willowtip Records has announced the signing of Santa Cruz, CA-based technical death metal outfit ODIOUS MORTEM. Consisting of Anthony Trapani (CARNIVOROUS) on vocals, Joel Horner on bass, Dan Eggers on guitar, and KC Howard (DECREPIT BIRTH) on drums, ODIOUS MORTEM will enter Castle Ultimate Studios...

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EDDIE VAN HALEN's Son WOLFGANG Named New VAN HALEN Bassist

TMZ.com reports that VAN HALEN has officially hired 15-year-old Wolfgang Van Halen — the son of guitarist Eddie Van Halen and estranged wife Valerie Bertinelli, and nephew of drummer Alex Van Halen — as the new bassist for the band. Wolfgang replaces longtime bassist Michael Anthony, who left the ba...

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GENE HOGLAN: STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Is On 'Extended Hiatus'

STRAPPING YOUNG LAD drummer Gene Hoglan (ex-DARK ANGEL, DEATH) has issued the following update: "I know it's been a million years since I wrote one of these, but, I just didn't have a goddamned thing to say. But, now I do. "This past year has been a strange one, but no stranger than the last ...

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PYREXIA, AEON, DECREPIT BIRTH: European Tour Cancelled

The previously announced European tour featuring PYREXIA, AEON, DECREPIT BIRTH, and INHERIT DISEASE has been cancelled. Commented DECREPIT BIRTH guitarist Matt Sotelo in an online posting, "The booking company called off the tour due to the fact that dates were not getting finalized and time was run...

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GUNS N' ROSES: View From The Side Of The Stage

Longtime GUNS N' ROSES associate Del James has released the following report via the band's official web site: "Hello and welcome to 'View From The Side Of The Stage.' I was asked to write a column for GunsNRoses.com and have mixed emotions about doing so. I have a 21-year history with GUNS N' ROSES...

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DECREPIT BIRTH: New Album Title Announced

Guitarist/vocalist Matt Sotelo of the Santa Cruz, California-based death metallers DECREPIT BIRTH has issued the following update: "The new [DECREPIT BIRTH] album will be called 'Diminishing Between Worlds'. This album will be a step in more of a melodic and progressive direction yet still have a he...

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Report: Auction Of JIMI HENDRIX Collection Draws Yawns, Barbs

Ben Miller of the Milwaukee Business Journal reports: An Oct. 26 auction of 15,000 Jimi Hendrix assets in New York City hasn't caused much excitement among experts in the city of the rock legend's birth. Ocean Tomo Auctions LLC will conduct the auction at its 2006 Intellectual Property Auction this...

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ORCUS To Guest On KNAC.COM's 'Manic Metal' Show

Glendale, California "progressive black/death" metal band ORCUS will be the in-studio special guests of Manic Renee and Anna on KNAC.COM's "Manic Metal" on Sunday, October 22 at 2 p.m. PST. The band will be discussing various topics ranging from the release of their debut CD, "Birth", to their upcom...

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NEVERMORE Guitarist STEVE SMYTH Issues Update

NEVERMORE guitarist Steve Smyth (ex-TESTAMENT),who was recently diagnosed with end-stage kidney failure (the result of a congenital birth defect),has issued the following update: "This has been a delayed update, not because there wasn't anything going on, but lately due to one fact; some 'news' I...

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VIRGIN STEELE: 'Visions Of Eden' Enters Greek Chart At No. 37

VIRGIN STEELE's eleventh album, "Visions of Eden", has entered the Greek national chart at position No. 37. View the entire chart at this location. As previously reported, two songs from "Visions of Eden" — "Immortal I Stand (The Birth Of Adam)" and "The Hidden God" — have been made available for st...

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DECREPIT BIRTH Announces Session Bassist

Santa Cruz, California-based death metallers DECREPIT BIRTH have issued the following update: "We would like to officially announce that Erlend Caspersen (BLOOD RED THRONE, THE ALL SEEING I),will be filling in as our touring and session bassist until a permanent bassist can fill the position. We ar...

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AEROSMITH Guitarist Says ROLLING STONES Comparisons 'Used To Annoy Us'

Natalie Nichols of Los Angeles CityBeat recently conducted an interview with AEROSMITH guitarist Joe Perry. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Los Angeles CityBeat: AEROSMITH began in the classic rock era, but you have also found popularity in more recent years. Do those audiences mix easily...

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DECREPIT BIRTH Parts Ways With Bassist, Seeks Replacement

Santa Cruz, California-based death metallers DECREPIT BIRTH have issued the following update: "Well, the time has come to announce that Risha Eryavec is stepping down from his duties as our bassist. Due to location changes, we have decided to part ways. Risha is still a good friend of ours and there...