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CHUCK GARRIC: Playing With RONNIE JAMES DIO Launched My Whole Career
Former DIO and current ALICE COOPER bassist Chuck Garric spoke to the Tahoe Daily Tribune about the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW). "I called Ronnie a couple of times but he was really sick," said Garric. "He was living in pr...May 20, 2010
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TESTAMENT Frontman On DIO: 'He Was So Genuine; Humble And The Sweetest Person In The World'
Vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Got word [Sunday] night coming off stage [in Holland] that Ronnie Dio pass...May 20, 2010
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Unauthorized JAMES HETFIELD Biography: Book Extract Available
An extract from "James Hetfield: The Wolf At Metallica's Door", the recently published unauthorized biography of METALLICA's iconic frontman, can be found at TheQuietus.com. Penned by Scottish author and journalist Mark Eglinton, the book features interviews with key figures from Hetfield's past, te...May 12, 2010
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GODSMACK's 'The Oracle' Tops BILLBOARD Chart
"The Oracle", the fifth album from Massachusetts rockers GODSMACK, sold 117,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 1 on The Billboard 200 chart. GODSMACK's last album, "IV", opened with 211,000 units back in May 2006 to land at No. 1. This figure was a...May 12, 2010
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GLENN DANZIG To Appear At Toronto's RUE MORGUE FESTIVAL OF FEAR
Glenn Danzig will make an appearance at the Rue Morgue Festival Of Fear, set to take place August 27-29, 2010 in the South Building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Rue Morgue Festival Of Fear is Canada's largest horror expo, attracting an average of 40,000-plu...May 10, 2010
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DEATH: Never-Before-Seen Performance Video From 'Symbolic' Lineup Posted Online
Former DEATH/MONSTROSITY bassist Kelly Conlon has announced the launch of his new web site, Kelly Conlon's Riff-Xchange, at www.kellyconlon.net. Commented Kelly: "This site is for anyone to join and everyone can participate. This Riff Xchange is for musicians to collaborate with each other, whether...May 10, 2010
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DEATH Reissues, Final CONTROL DENIED Recording To See Light Of Day Via RELAPSE
Relapse Records has announced a partnership with Perseverance Holdings Ltd. and the Schuldiner family to reissue the legendary catalog of heavy metal luminary Chuck Schuldiner and his bands DEATH, CONTROL DENIED and MANTAS. Chuck Schuldiner's DEATH, one of the most important and influential metal ba...May 10, 2010
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Everyone Dies Alone
As far as retro-thrash categorization is concerned one could — at least in broad terms — divide up the pack into three influence classifications: (1) EXODUS; (2) SLAYER; and (3) TESTAMENT. Sure, you can slice and dice in an array of other acts, everyone from NUCLEAR ASSAULT to any one of the major T...May 9, 2010
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DEATH Tablature Collection Available
Guitar World has released its second TAB book, featuring the music of DEATH, Chuck Schuldiner's groundbreaking band. "Death: The Deluxe Guitar and Bass Tablature Collection" is the first song transcription book based on the DEATH catalog. Created with the endorsement of Chuck Schuldiner's family, it...May 9, 2010
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TESTAMENT Frontman Says Future Live Performances Will Feature 'Just A Few Of The Classics'
San Francisco bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT are rehearsing a brand new set for the upcoming "American Carnage" tour with SLAYER and MEGADETH. TESTAMENT promises to deliver a modern and most brutal set of songs which is sure to incite multiple mosh pits (old-school style). Fans can expect to hear favo...May 8, 2010
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GODSMACK Headed For Another U.S. No. 1
According to Hits Daily Double, the companion web site of music industry tip sheet HITS, "The Oracle", the fifth album from Massachusetts rockers GODSMACK, is on track (based on one-day sales reports) to sell between 100,000 and 110,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to deb...May 5, 2010
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TESTAMENT: New Audio Interview With CHUCK BILLY Available
On April 29, 2010, Metal Monthly conducted an interview with vocalist Chuck Billy of San Francisco bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT. The chat is now available for streaming at this location. TESTAMENT is rehearsing a brand new set for the upcoming "American Carnage" tour with SLAYER and MEGADETH. TESTAM...May 1, 2010
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Former/Current Members Of THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, DREAM THEATER, TESTAMENT On RUSH Tribute
The Magna Carta tribute to RUSH, "New World Man", features performances by members of COHEED AND CAMBRIA, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, THE MARS VOLTA, KORN, DREAM THEATER, TESTAMENT, SEPULTURA, SKID ROW and more. RUSH were heavy when heavy was not cool. RUSH made you want to play your instrument bette...April 29, 2010
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TESTAMENT Rehearsing New Set For 'American Carnage' Tour
San Francisco Bay Area thrash metal veterans TESTAMENT are rehearsing a brand new set for the upcoming "American Carnage" tour with SLAYER and MEGADETH. TESTAMENT promises to deliver a modern and most brutal set of songs which is sure to incite multiple mosh pits (old-school style). Fans can expect...April 28, 2010
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CHUCK SCHULDINER's Mother Discusses Her Son's Legacy, Long-Delayed Second CONTROL DENIED Album
Brazilian journalist Thiago Sarkis recently conducted an interview with Jane Schuldiner, mother of late DEATH/CONTROL DENIED mastermind Chuck Schuldiner who passed away more than seven years ago after a battle with pontine glioma, a rare type of brain tumor. The entire question-and-answer session fo...April 26, 2010
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