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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...

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MACHINE MEN Begins Recording New Album

Finnish metal act MACHINE MEN has entered the studio to record the follow-up to its Century Media Records debut, "Elegies". Entitled "The Shadow Gallery", the new album is scheduled for a January 2007 release through Century Media Records. Vocalist Antony checks in from Fantom Studio (ROTTEN SOUND,...

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Former FEAR FACTORY Guitarist Explains Bassist Requirements For New Project

Former FEAR FACTORY/current ASESINO guitarist Dino Cazares has issued a statement clarifying some of the bassist requirements for his as-yet-unnamed project, which also includes Tim Yeung (VITAL REMAINS, ex-HATE ETERNAL) on drums and Tommy Cummings (VEXT) on vocals. The group, which made its live de...

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Former FEAR FACTORY Guitarist Seeks Bassist For New Project

Former FEAR FACTORY/current ASESINO guitarist Dino Cazares is currently seeking a bassist for his as-yet-unnamed project, which also includes Tim Yeung (VITAL REMAINS, ex-HATE ETERNAL) on drums and Tommy Cummings (VEXT) on vocals. The group, which made its live debut Saturday night (September 2) at...

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Former FEAR FACTORY Guitarist Unveils New Project At Surprise Hollywood Performance

Former FEAR FACTORY/current ASESINO guitarist Dino Cazares unveiled his new, as-yet-unnamed project Saturday night (September 2) at the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood, California prior to ASESINO's performance as part of Dino's birthday bash. According to one attendee, the band's musical direction "was...

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VIRGIN STEELE's GILCHRIEST Slams 'Fake' Drummers In Metal

The official VIRGIN STEELE web site has been updated with a new interview with frontman David DeFeis and drummer Frank Gilchriest. An excerpt from the chat follows: Q: What are your favourite moments on [the new VIRGIN STEELE album, "Visions of Eden"]? Favorite tracks? Are you satisfied with the way...

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A Matter of Life and Death

Seven out of the ten very long, largely interminable tunes on IRON MAIDEN's 14th studio offering start out with either a gentle, low bass line or a softly strummed guitar. There's nothing wrong with either type of intro, but hearing it over and over again starts to make the listener feel like he's h...

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IRON MAIDEN Bassist: SHARON OSBOURNE Has An Ego The Size Of California

The Spanish edition of Metal Hammer magazine recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN bassist Steve Harris. What follows is the English translation of the interview, courtesy of the IRON MAIDEN fan site MaidenFans.com: Q: It is quite sure that the fans might frown and not like the album on t...