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Original FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer Recounts Band's History

On October 31, Metal Blade Records will re-issue one of THE classic albums of its catalogue — FLOTSAM AND JETSAM's mighty "Doomsday for the Deceiver". The album will be re-released as a three-disc-set — two CDs and one DVD. It includes the original version, a remixed version (by the album's original...

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L.A. GUNS Singers PHIL LEWIS And PAUL BLACK Unite Onstage At Cathouse Party

Founding L.A. GUNS guitarist Tracii Guns was joined on stage by the band's original singer Paul Black (who quit the band before they ever made an album) and current L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis (who replaced Black and sang on their most popular albums) at the Key Club in Hollywood, California Tuesd...

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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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SKID ROW Frontman: We Didn't Want To Make 'Slave To The Grind 2006'

In an interview with MetalAsylum.net, SKID ROW frontman Johnny Solinger discusses the band's updated sound and musical direction, clearing up rumors about a reunion with Sebastian Bach, and those out-of-print videos "Oh Can You Scream" and "No Frills". A couple of excerpts follow: MetalAsylum.net: S...

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MORBID ANGEL Guitarist: New Material Will Be 'Neat-O'

MORBID ANGEL guitarist Trey Azagthoth has posted the following message on his MySpace page: "I gotta say I love it. I really love reading these messages from all of you. They show me that what this band has done is much bigger than performing some cool music over the years. :) "I read messages from...

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VELVET REVOLVER's WEILAND Recounts Drug Troubles: Video Available

VELVET REVOLVER singer Scott Weiland is among the entertainers featured in a series of recent online videos produced by the MusiCares organization. The clips were taped in honor of 2006's National Drug & Alcohol Addiction Recovery Month, which took place in September. Watch Weiland talk about hi...

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After hearing JUDAS PRIEST and SLAYER, among others, pull this trick recently, a friend and I decided that there was one way to tell when a band officially had become old — not bad, or useless, just preaching to the converted and officially locked into their signature style. Listen to the words — as...

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COMPOS MENTIS Parts Ways With Keyboardist, Seeks Replacement

Keyboardist Bo Damgaard has left the Danish death metal band COMPOS MENTIS after seven years "due to lack of time," according to a posting on the group's web site. Says the band, "We are now searching for a new keyboardist from the Aarhus area. If you are interested, please don't hesitate to contact...

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AS I LAY DYING Frontman Says Next Album Will 'Definitely Be Faster'

Vocalist Tim Lambesis of AS I LAY DYING told Sheena Hamilton of The Daily Aztec that much of its fan loyalty began in its hometown of San Diego. "(The San Diego scene) is supportive; it's a little better than most others," Lambesis said. "But if one style of music takes off, 100 bands ...

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VELVET REVOLVER Drummer: We Write Songs Faster Than METALLICA Does

Though Rick Rubin is currently tied up with U2 in London, he's slated to work with both METALLICA and VELVET REVOLVER next, VR drummer Matt Sorum informed RollingStone.com Monday night (Sept. 18) during the Hard Rock Café’s 35th birthday extravaganza. "I think we're going to beat METALLICA to the st...

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DANGEROUS TOYS: 20th Anniversary Live CD/DVD Package On The Way

Corporate Punishment Records has teamed up with Austin hard rockers DANGEROUS TOYS to release a 20-year anniversary live CD/DVD. In the hairspray and eyeliner soaked excesses of the late '80s, few bands embodied the gritty, ass-stomping Southern hard rock lifestyle quite like DANGEROUS TOYS. Signed...

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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Talks About His Conversion To Christianity

Geoff Martin of Canada.com recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the new CD, "A Matter of Life And Death": "This album is a step up on everything else we've ever done, in my opinion. I know a few people don't agree ...

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COPROFAGO Signs With CANDLELIGHT RECORDS

Chile's COPROFAGO has inked a deal with Candlelight Records. COPROFAGO was formed in Santiago on June of 1993 by Sebastián Vergara (guitar, vocals) and Pablo Alvarez (guitar),plus two friends of theirs. With that young lineup (all still at school),the band recorded a standard death metal demo that...

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MYTHIASIN Guitarist Offers Another Recording Update

Guitarist Mark Coglan of MYTHIASIN, the band fronted by former STEEL PROPHET vocalist Rick Mythiasin, has posted the following message on the group's forum regarding the progress of the recording sessions for the band's debut album: "Almost finished up the guitars and bass for 'Punishment Overdue' (...

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COMPOS MENTIS Confirmed For Denmark's AALBORG METAL FESTIVAL

Danish death metal band COMPOS MENTIS have been confirmed for this year's Aalborg Metal Festival, set to take place October 7 in Aalborg, Denmark. Also scheduled to appear are ENTOMBED, ENSLAVED, DESTRUCTION, HEAVEN SHALL BURN, CATARACT, GOD FORBID, KATAKLYSM and many others. More information is ava...