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Producer BOB ROCK: After Parting Ways With METALLICA, I Can Have Fun Again

Bill Harris of the Toronto Sun reports: How does Bob Rock decide which acts he wants to work with as a producer? "I think it really comes down to, who do I want to spend four months with?" Rock said with a laugh. "You can read it when you talk to them. I've ...

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DEF LEPPARD Singer: I Detest The Phrase 'Hair Band' Or 'Hair Metal'

Stephanie Warsmith of the Akron Beacon Journal recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD singer Joe Elliott. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Q: Do you consider yourself a hair band? Hard rock? Something else? Joe: I detest the phrase "hair band" or "hair metal." It's insulting to us. I s...

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JORN LANDE And RUSSELL ALLEN Collaborating On New Album

Recording sessions of the second chapter of the highly anticipated album from Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and Russell Allen (SYMPHONY X) started during August. Once again Magnus Karlsson (LAST TRIBE, STARBREAKER) penned a set of songs which fit perfectly to the voices of the two charac...

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DRAGONLORD: New Tour Dates Announced

DRAGONLORD — the San Francisco-based black metal band featuring Eric Peterson (guitar, vocals; TESTAMENT),Gian Pyres (guitar; ex-CRADLE OF FILTH),Derrick Ramirez (bass),Lyle Livingston (keys) and Jon Allen (drums; SADUS, ex-TESTAMENT) — has lined up the following dates: Sep. 06 - Bourbon Street B...

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Former W.A.S.P. Drummer TONY RICHARDS Speaks

Full in Bloom Music recently conducted an interview with former W.A.S.P./DANTE FOX (pre-GREAT WHITE) drummer Tony Richards. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Full in Bloom Music: Did you play with anybody before you hooked up with Jack Russell and Mark Kendall? Tony: No, I didn't do shit, b...

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EYEHATEGOD: More Tribute Album Details Revealed

Emetic Records has announced the tentative track listing for "For the Sick – A Tribute to Eyehategod", set for release this fall. A statement from the label reads as follows: "All the artists involved in the release are friends or fans of the sludge legends and we are happy to have the best of the ....

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EXPERIENCE HENDRIX Comments On Upcoming JIMI HENDRIX Auction

Experience Hendrix, L.L.C. has commented on the recent announcement by Ocean Tomo Auctions, LLC, a division of the Chicago-based intellectual capital merchant banc, Ocean Tomo, that it has been retained by the administrator of the estate of Michael Frank Jeffery to sell their rights, title and inter...

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DEF LEPPARD's VIVIAN CAMPBELL: 'We're Very, Very Good At What We Do'

Brandon Griggs of The Salt Lake Tribune recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Vivian Campbell. An excerpt from the chat follows: The Salt Lake Tribune: There's been so much drama and tragedy in the band's history. Does that ever overshadow the music and become a distraction? Cam...

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NIRVANA: 'All Apologies' DVD Due In November

According to The Internet Nirvana Fan Club, DVD UK Ltd., has announced the release of "Kurt Cobain – All Apologies", a moving tribute to the man and his music from those who were inspired by his extraordinary genius. Retailing at £15.99 the title will be released on DVD only (in the U.K.) on ...

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Former VIO-LENCE Frontman Talks About Pit Violence: Video Available

The makers of "Get Thrashed", the much-anticipated documentary profiling the thrash metal scene of the early Eighties and its impact on the music scene, have posted a one-minute video clip featuring former VIO-LENCE frontman Sean Killian talking about violence in the pit at one of the band's shows b...

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ALL THAT REMAINS Frontman: 'We Don't Want To Be The Biggest Band In The World'

LongIslandPress.com recently conducted an interview with ALL THAT REMAINS vocalist Phil LaBonte. An excerpt from the chat follows: Long Island Press: The band's musical background and influences read like a who's who in metal — from SHADOWS FALL, to KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, to LAMB OF GOD — what kind of s...

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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist: New Material Is 'More Rock Than It Has Been In A Few Years'

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisted recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisted: DEF LEPPARD is well known for their live shows. You have a sustained energy on stage. How do you all keep from falling into th...

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Former GUNS N' ROSES, IRON MAIDEN, MÖTLEY CRÜE Members Pay Tribute To VAN HALEN

Deadline/Cleopatra Records has just released "'80s Metal Tribute To Van Halen", a collection of VAN HALEN covers performed by some of the biggest hard rock stars of the '80s metal scene. The complete track listing for the effort is as follows: 01. Paul Di'Anno (IRON MAIDEN) – "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Lo...

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HELSTAR Guitarists Release Three New ETERNITY BLACK Songs

Houston, Texas-based metal band ETERNITY BLACK, featuring original and current HELSTAR guitarists Larry Barragan and Robert Trevino, has made available to the public three new songs via their official web site. The tracks, entitled "Angels into Pandemonium", "Fall" and "Death Becomes You", which wer...

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TESTAMENT Guitarist Discusses LOUIE CLEMENTE's Hand Injury

Mark Carras of Rock My Monkey recently spoke with Eric Peterson of TESTAMENT/DRAGONLORD. An excerpt from the chat follows: Rock My Monkey: Is there any plans for a DRAGONLORD live DVD? Eric Peterson: "Yeah, actually we filmed some stuff in Germany at the Earthshaker [Fest]. We were planning on putti...