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Returning MEGADETH Bassist Says He And MUSTAINE 'Have A Greater Appreciation For Each Other'
Returning MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson, along with the band's drummer Shawn Drover, were interviewed for a special edition of "The Metal File" podcast from Montreal's CHOM-FM. You can now stream the chat using the audio player below. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow (transcribed by BLABB...February 10, 2010
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FOZZY Guitarist Interviewed By ROCK MY MONKEY
Rock My Monkey recently conducted an interview with guitarist Rich Ward of FOZZY and STUCK MOJO. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. "Chasing The Grail", the new album from FOZZY — the band featuring Ward and WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho — sold around 2,200...February 10, 2010
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CANNIBAL CORPSE, AMON AMARTH, MASTODON Confirmed For NEW ENGLAND METAL AND HARDCORE FESTIVAL
The New England Metal and Hardcore Festival will enter year 12 this April with an eclectic mixture of bands from the metal and hardcore genres. Returning to the Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts, the event will take place on Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 24, with an extra special pre-part...February 9, 2010
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HIGH ON FIRE Announces U.S. Headlining Tour
Oakland, California-based power trio HIGH ON FIRE has premiered the eight-minute title track from its forthcoming album, "Snakes for the Divine", via SPIN.com. The song sees the band at the peak of its powers, injecting a progressive mien into its steamroller sound while guitarist/vocalist Matt Pike...February 8, 2010
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Israeli Metal Documentary To Premiere This Month
MetalIsrael.com" target="_blank">MetalIsrael.com reports that "Metal Kachol Lavan" (Blue & White) — known in English as "Metal IL" — is a grassroots documentary exposing the thriving Israeli metal scene. The film's premiere will be held on February 23 at the Tel Aviv Cinemateque at 17.30. Ent...February 7, 2010
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REQUIEM Parts Ways With Singer
Swiss death metallers REQUIEM have issued the following update: "After 13 years vocalist Michi Kuster has decided to leave the band due to family reasons. It's not possible for him anymore to take part of the busy band schedule. "Michi will play his last show with REQUIEM on February 11, 2010 at Dyn...February 5, 2010
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FOZZY Guitarist Interviewed On WAQX's 'Saturday Night Scream'; Audio Available
Guitarist Rich Ward of FOZZY and STUCK MOJO was recently interviewed by Joe D, host of the metal show "Saturday Night Scream", which airs every Saturday Night from 9:00 p.m. to midnight on WAQX (95X) in Syracuse, New York. The chat is now available for streaming using the audio player below. "Chasin...February 5, 2010
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AVATAR Signs With SONY For German Release Of New Album
Swedish metallers AVATAR have inked a deal with Sony Music Entertainment for the German release of the band's third, self-titled album. The CD will be made available in Germany on March 26 and in the rest of Europe on February 22 via Gain Music Entertainment. AVATAR's latest video, "Queen Of Blades"...February 5, 2010
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HOLY RAGE Announces Lineup Changes
HOLY RAGE, the U.K. metal band featuring original JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Al Atkins, has announced the addition of guitarist Vince O'Regan (ex-BOB CATLEY, EDEN) and bassist/vocalist Steve Mercy (ex-ABIGAIL'S MERCY) to the group's ranks. Commented guitarist Chris Johnson: "At the begining of the year,...February 4, 2010
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FOZZY: 'Chasing The Grail' First-Week Sales Revealed
"Chasing The Grail", the new album from FOZZY — the band featuring WWE wrestling superstar Chris Jericho and STUCK MOJO mastermind Rich "The Duke" Ward — sold around 2,200 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at position No. 6 on the Top New Artist Albums (Heatseek...February 3, 2010
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SOULGRIND: 'The Tuoni Pathway' Release Date Announced
SOULGRIND, the Finnish band featuring former LULLACRY frontwoman Tanja "Whisper Lilith" Kemppainen (a.k.a. Tanya),will release its ninth album, "The Tuoni Pathway", on May 3 via U.K.'s Femme Metal Records. The CD will feature a guest appearance by Roope Latvala of CHILDREN OF BODOM. Two songs from...February 3, 2010
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GRAVE DIGGER To Enter Studio In May
German power metallers GRAVE DIGGER have issued the following update: "Last weekend, we've been at the TLC studio, Cologne /Pulheim to put down the first song ideas of the upcoming album. "Holy shit, what a blast! Although we only got the first compositions on the list, you can imagine the direction...February 2, 2010
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Checks In From 'Rust In Peace' Tour Rehearsals
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has issued the following update: "'Rust In Peace' [tour] rehearsals are going pretty good. We are sorting out some new gear, organizing the stuff we've got, hot-rodding everything, and deciding on several aspects of the show. Of course we realize that 'Rust In Peace' w...January 31, 2010
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SOULGRIND: Two New Songs Posted Online
SOULGRIND, the Finnish band featuring former LULLACRY frontwoman Tanja "Whisper Lilith" Kemppainen (a.k.a. Tanya),has posted two new songs — "The Call Of The Dancing Waters" and "Rain Before The Dawn" — on its MySpace page. The tracks will appear on the group's forthcoming ninth album, "The Tuoni P...January 30, 2010
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FOZZY Frontman Arrested In Kentucky
According to TMZ.com, FOZZY frontman/WWE wrestler Chris Jericho was arrested at a gas station in Kentucky early Wednesday morning (January 27) after cops say he and a fellow wrestler were both "extremely intoxicated" in public. 39-year-old Jericho was taken into custody in Kenton County around 5 a.m...January 28, 2010
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