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Vendetta
Based on my lukewarm feelings about "Haymaker", I was prepared to give THROWDOWN's "Vendetta" a mediocre review. I seem to be one of the few that weren't knocked on their asses by the 2003 release. The album has its moments, but seems to drag at times; something about those extra thick, breakdownish...August 7, 2005
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DAVE MUSTAINE: 'Cemetery Gates' DIMEBAG Tribute To be Included On GIGANTOUR DVD
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "We had a looooooong drive from Corpus Christy to Atlanta yesterday, and after hours and hours in the bus, we finally made it safe to our hotel. We stopped long enough to drop off...August 5, 2005
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ICED EARTH Mainman Says Singer TIM OWENS Will Have Little Songwriting Input On New Album
ICED EARTH guitarist/mainman Jon Schaffer recently spoke to LocalMetal.com about his decision to record a concept album based on the "Something Wicked This Way Comes" story first touched up on the 1998 album of the same name. Asked what made him decide to do a second part of "Something Wicked This W...August 3, 2005
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ARCH ENEMY: European Tour Dates Announced
ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Just taking a quick break from sweating our asses off out here on the Ozzfest in the States to give you the good news that European tour dates are now falling into place for this autumn. Below is w...July 29, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH: DUMFRIES '69 Master Sold To Divine Recordings
Robert Dwyer, webmaster of the Black Sabbath Live Project web site, has issued the following update: "Just a quick update on the Dumfries '69 tape that was first mentioned here on Sabbathlive back in May [see previous BLABBERMOUTH.NET stories: Story#1, Story#2]. Alex Wilson of Scotland recorded BLAC...July 28, 2005
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Chimaira
Whatever else you can say about CHIMAIRA, you can't accuse them of taking the easy way out. After the success of their big-label debut, "The Impossibility of Reason", it would have been unsurprising — indeed, almost expected — for their next record to be a bit more accessible, edging closer to radio...July 28, 2005
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…And They Shall Take Up Serpents
West Virginia's BYZANTINE may have crafted that rare album in "…And They Shall Take Up Serpents" that will appeal to the tech-heads without alienating the straight-up thrash bashers. It's as though LAMB OF GOD got bored and one day decided to spice up the arrangements with the instrumental madness o...July 28, 2005
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MOTÖRHEAD, SHADOWS FALL Donate Items to Save Legendary CBGB Nightclub
MOTÖRHEAD, SHADOWS FALL and GBH are among the artists that have donated rare and autographed items to be auctioned in support of the legendary CBGB nightclub in New York City. After weeks of trying to receive a new lease, CBGB is still working to achieve an agreement with their landlord, The Bowery...July 26, 2005
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S.O.D. To Release New DVD '20 Years Of Dysfunction'
Megaforce Records will release a new DVD from metal/hardcore pioneers S.O.D. (STORMTROOPERS OF DEATH) entitled, "20 Years of Dysfunction", on July 26, 2005. The DVD will include the classic "Pussywhipped" as a bonus CD and extensive liner notes celebrating 20 years of the band. S.O.D. began in the m...July 22, 2005
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BLACK SABBATH Guitarist IOMMI Considered Pulling Double-Duty At OZZFEST 2005
BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi recently spoke to the Asbury Park Press about his new solo album, "Fused", and SABBATH's headlining slot at Ozzfest 2005. Regarding how his collaboration with Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE) on "Fused" came about, Iommi said, "I got in touch with Glenn and we decided to...July 22, 2005
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SOULFLY Guitarist To Host New Jersey Showcase
SOULFLY/ex-ILL NINO guitarist Marc Rizzo will be hosting a BBQ/concert on Saturday, July 23 at Axis Lounge in Carlstadt, New Jersey, playing with his side project COMMITTEE OF THIRTEEN. The billing for the concert will feature some of the best local bands from Marc's hometown as well as some out-of-...July 20, 2005
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ZAKK WYLDE Talks About OZZFEST, SCOTT WEILAND And DIMEBAG
Deb Rao of Glam-Metal.com last Friday (July 15) conducted an exclusive interview with BLACK LABEL SOCIETY mainman Zakk Wylde. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Glam-Metal.com: Zakk, I saw you perform with BLACK LABEL the past two nights, and your show was simply phenomenal. How is everythin...July 20, 2005
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BALLISTIC Bassist To Undergo Surgery
BALLISTIC mainman Tom Gattis (ex-DEUCE, TENSION, WARDOG) has posted the following message on the band's official web site: "The blinding speed, complex runs, and most importantly the flawless-clean execution of Tim's [O'Connor, BALLISTIC bassist] bass parts are the foundation of the band's music. He...July 18, 2005
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The Essential Iron Maiden
Another greatest hits review, another chance for us all to squabble endlessly over inclusions and deletions, the need for yet another collection (I seem to recall reviewing "Edward the Great" less than two years ago),or where in the metal hierarchy IRON MAIDEN sits in relation to PRIEST, SABBATH, a...July 17, 2005
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ROB ZOMBIE: 'I Want To Do Films My Own Way'
ROB ZOMBIE recently spoke to the Poughkeepsie Journal about his upcoming film, "The "Devil's Rejects", and his headlining stint on the second stage of this year's Ozzfest, which kicked off yesterday in Mansfield, MA. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On his first film, "House of 1000 Corps...July 16, 2005
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