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DREAM THEATER's MIKE PORTNOY: Early Recordings Unearthed!
It's no secret that before DREAM THEATER there was MAJESTY. But before MAJESTY, drummer Mike Portnoy (mis)spent some time of his youth recording with S.A. ADAMS. The then-18-year-old Portnoy did quite a few day and evening sessions with ADAMS working on what became the foundation of Adams' body of w...January 17, 2006
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VENOM: More U.K. Tour Dates Announced
British black metal pioneers VENOM have announced the following dates: Mar. 23 - Glasgow, UK @ Garage Mar. 25 - London, UK @ Mean Fiddler Mar. 26 - Manchester, UK @ Academy 2 Jun. 8-10 - Sölvesborg, SWE @ Sweden Rock Festival As previously reported, VENOM have finished mixing their new album, "Metal...January 17, 2006
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The Truth
More often than not a band's claims of its new album being both heavier and more melodic than a highly regarded predecessor equates to nothing more than a steaming pile of donkey dung. In the case of BLEEDING THROUGH's "The Truth", the claim is basically truthful. One could argue whether it is heavi...January 16, 2006
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Florida Teenager Uses OTEP Song To Inform Mother Of Sexual Abuse At Hands Of Father
Michael Kruse of the St. Petersburg Times is reporting that a 16-year-old Florida girl used the OTEP song "Jonestown Tea" to tell her mother that she and her half sister were sexually abused by the man they called "Daddy." The first few years it was happening, Jessica Kelley — who is now 19 — says ....January 15, 2006
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British Metal Legends VENOM Confirmed For SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL
British black metal pioneers VENOM have been confirmed for this year's installment of the Sweden Rock Festival, set to take place June 8-10 in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The festival billing is shaping up as follows (in alphabetical order): CACTUS CATHEDRAL CELTIC FROST DEEP PURPLE DORO EASY ACTION EVERGRE...January 12, 2006
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RAMMSTEIN Sued By German Cannibal
United Press International is reporting that a convicted German cannibal has filed suit against industrial metallers RAMMSTEIN, claiming their song "Mein Teil" (My Piece) is based on his crimes. Armin Meiwes was sentenced to 8 1/2 years in prison for eating a man (Bernd Juergen Brandes) he met on th...January 12, 2006
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Update: GORGOROTH Guitarist Convicted Of Aggravated Sexual Assault, Is Cleared Of Rape Charge
GORGOROTH guitarist Infernus was convicted of aggravated sexual assault but was cleared of the more serious rape charge by a Norwegian court on Monday (Jan. 9). Bergens Tidende reports that a four to five hour-long drama in the jury room resulted in court history being made in Norway. The verdict in...January 11, 2006
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VENOM Announce Rare U.K. Performance
According to BaconMusic.com, British black metal pioneers VENOM will play their first U.K. gig of the new millennium on Sunday, March 26 at the Manchester Academy. As previously reported, VENOM have finished mixing their new album, "Metal Black", at the Townhouse Studios in London. The album contain...January 9, 2006
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Human Failures
The split release format is a great idea for so many reasons. Most obviously, if you're a fan of one band, you may get turned onto the other, of course. There's also something to be said for using up that dead space on a CD, instead of putting out a four-song EP that, no matter ...January 9, 2006
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SODOM Mainman: 'My Dream Is A Peaceful World Without Wars And Conflicts'
Heavycore recently conducted an exclusive interview with SODOM frontman Tom Angelripper (real name: Thomas Such). A few excerpts from the question-and-answer follow: Heavycore: One of my favorite SODOM songs is "Napalm in the Morning" off the "M-16" CD. What interests you so much about the U.S. mili...January 7, 2006
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GORGOROTH Bassist Talks About New Album, Collaboration With IMMORTAL's ABBATH
Earth-Dog.com recently conducted an exclusive interview with GORGOROTH bassist King ov Hell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Earth-Dog.com: What is the status of GORGOROTH's next album, "Ad Majorem Satanhas Gloriam"? I read that you and Infernus did some of the recording already but now t...January 7, 2006
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MORTICIAN's WILL RAHMER: 'I'm Back And It's Going To Be A Brutal Year!'
MORTICIAN vocalist/bassist Will Rahmer has issued a lengthy bulletin via his MySpace.com account regarding an incident in Poland where he was arrested by the police after allegedly threatening a taxi driver with a knife and stealing a taxi cab following the group's performance in the city of Zielona...January 6, 2006
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's TOMMY LEE: 'I Loved Prison'
ContactMusic.com is reporting that MÖTLEY CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee loved the four months he spent in prison on assault charges in 1998, because he found a peace and quiet he has never achieved in the outside world. Lee was jailed for assaulting his then wife Pamela Anderson and served four months of a...January 5, 2006
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Former VENOM Frontman To Be Honored By Bulgaria's William Gladstone School
ATOMKRAFT/ex-VENOM frontman Tony Dolan will be inducted into the Hall of Fame at the William Gladstone school in Sofia, Bulgaria for his work with ATOMKRAFT/VENOM and his developing acting career. The induction will coincide with the school's 100th anniversary and will take place sometime in 2007. N...January 5, 2006
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Woman Claims GORGOROTH Guitarist And His Friend Repeatedly Raped Her
The woman who was allegedly raped by GORGOROTH guitarist Infernus (real name: Roger Tiegs) and his friend took the stand earlier today (Jan. 4) in a Norwegian court to give her version of what happened that fateful night two years ago. Tiegs, 33, and his 32-year-old friend (whose identity has not be...January 4, 2006
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