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RAVEN Frontman Talks About Band's Influence On IRON MAIDEN, METALLICA

In a recent fan posting on RAVEN's official message board, the band's frontman John Gallagher was asked about RAVEN's influence on other metal bands and whether he was aware that VOIVOD performed RAVEN's "Chainsaw" at their first-ever concert in early 1984. "Piggy's [VOIVOD guitarist] passing was sa...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer Says BLABBERMOUTH.NET Detractors Are 'Sad Bastards'

Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins' official web site has been updated with the following message: "Al wishes all his friends and fans a merry Xmas and a great New Year, even to those sad bastards who comment on Blabbermouth. [*Edit by [Atkins'] webmaster… Al? Surely you didnt mean that? Oh man,...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer ATKINS Releases Promotional DVD: Samples Available

Original JUDAS PRIEST frontman Al Atkins has just released a new promotional DVD. Produced by Mpeguk Ltd, the DVD (released on DVD-R) includes music videos of three selected tracks off his new CD, "Demon Deceiver - The Sin Sessions": the title track, "Demon Deceiver", "Cradle to the Grave" and the J...

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GUNS N' ROSES 'Millennium Tribute' To Arrive In April

In late April 2006, Versailles Records will release "It's So Easy: A Millennium Tribute to Guns N' Roses", featuring current/former members of HEART, GUNS N' ROSES, OZZY OSBOURNE, LOVE/HATE, ADLER'S APPETITE, DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, RIOT, LILLIAN AXE, WARRANT, EVERY MOTHER'S NIGHTMARE, FASTER PUSSYCAT...

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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Stands By His 'Fastest-Picking Rhythm Guitarist' Claim

Scott Alisoglu of Live 4 Metal recently conducted an interview with ANNIHILATOR mastermind Jeff Waters. An excerpt from the chat follows: Live 4 Metal: I actually had a guy yesterday or the day before make the comment, "Oh, they're still around?" in reference to ANNIHILATOR. Jeff Waters: "Yeah! Ther...

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NOVEMBERS DOOM Commence Writing New Album

Chicago dark metal act NOVEMBERS DOOM have commenced writing the follow-up album to the well-received "The Pale Haunt Departure" released earlier this year on The End Records. Says lead singer Paul Kuhr about the forthcoming release: "We are currently in the writing process of the new CD, and early...

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L.A. GUNS Frontman To Appear On GUNS N' ROSES Tribute Album

L.A. GUNS frontman Phil Lewis has replaced Joe Leste (BANG TANGO, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES) as the lead vocalist on a cover version of GUNS N' ROSES' "Nightrain", to be included on an upcoming GN'R tribute album, tentatively due in April 2006. Other musicians featured on the track include Keri Kelli (SLA...

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DRAGONFORCE Sign With ROADRUNNER For U.K., France, Australia And New Zealand

Roadrunner Records has announced the signing of "extreme power metal" icons DRAGONFORCE, for the U.K., France, Australia and New Zealand. The truly multi-national London-based outfit is fronted by South African-born frontman ZP Theart and completed by drummer David Mackintosh, Ukrainian keyboardsman...

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GOD AMONG INSECTS, THE PROJECT HATE Split With THREEMAN RECORDINGS

Swedish extreme metal bands GOD AMONG INSECTS and THE PROJECT HATE, both of which feature guitarist Lord K (a.k.a. Kenth Philipson),have announced their split with the Threeman Recordings label. In virtually identical statements posted on the bands' respective web sites, they wrote, "Last week we t...

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SNOWY SHAW Talks About New DREAM EVIL Material, Collaboration With MATS LEVEN

Thomas Herpel of Metal Covenant recently conducted an interview with acclaimed drummer/songwriter Snowy Shaw (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE, MEMENTO MORI, NOTRE DAME). An excerpt from the question-and-answer session follows: Metal Covenant: Where are you with DREAM EVIL now? I read that you are about...

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RAM To Support GAMMA RAY In Sweden

RAM, the traditional Gothenburg, Sweden-based heavy metal band featuring Leif Larsson (ex-FROZEN EYES, NME WITHIN) and Morgan Pettersson (ex-B-THONG),have been confirmed as the opening act (along with THE STORYTELLER) for GAMMA RAY at the following shows: Jan. 14 - Stockholm, Swe @ Arenan Jan. 19 -...

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UNEARTH Frontman: New Album Will Be 'Faster, Heavier And Darker'

UNEARTH vocalist Trevor Phipps has checked in with the following update: "It has been an amazing couple of years for us and we are just blown away by the overwhelming response we have received around the world. We are about to go into writing hibernation and pool our collective experiences together...

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SYMPHONY X Prepare To Record New Album

Guitarist Michael J. Romeo of the New Jersey prog-metallers SYMPHONY X has posted the following studio update on the band's official web site: "Well, it's November and we have most of the music [for the next SYMPHONY X album] written, and about half the lyrics finished. Over the next month, we'll wo...

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ALTARIA Bassist To Appear On GUNS N' ROSES, MÖTLEY CRÜE Tribute Albums

ALTARIA bassist Marko Pukkila has posted the following message on his web site: "We hardly got the new ALTARIA album finished when I already started to work on new projects. I will record a track for a GUNS N' ROSES tribute that will be out in USA in April 2006. I will record 'Nighttrain' together ....

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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY: Going 'Round World, Screwing Chicks Of All Colors & Religious Persuasions

Scott Kara of The New Zealand Herald recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD frontman Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the band's 30th Anniversary World Tour: "It's a great job. I like it. You find me a better job than going 'round the world, screwing chicks of a...