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AMARAN'S PLIGHT Featuring SILENT FORCE, SHADOW GALLERY Members: Debut CD Out Now

U.S. progressive rock label ProgRock Records has just released the debut CD by AMARAN'S PLIGHT, the new band featuring vocalist DC Cooper (ex-ROYAL HUNT, SILENT FORCE),guitarist Gary Wehrkamp (SHADOW GALLERY),drummer Nick D'Virgilio (SPOCK'S BEARD, KEVIN GILBERT, TEARS FOR FEARS, GENESIS) and bass...

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NIKKI SIXX: Video For Royal Underground Clothing Line Available

A MySpace video for Royal Underground, MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx's clothing line with former St. John CEO Kelly Gray, is available for viewing below. Nikki Sixx took part in a press conference on July 16 to promote his new book and accompanying soundtrack, "The Heroin Diaries: A Year in the Lif...

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HALFORD On 'Turbo': 'We Were Basically Going With Our Own Gut Feelings, A Sense Of Adventure'

Bernard Perusse of The Gazette has posted his entire interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford in a question-and-answer format. A couple of new excerpts follow: Gazette: What kind of house did you grow up in? What were your parents like? Halford: Well! My mom and dad, God bless them, are both...

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DARK NEW DAY Preparing To Enter Studio

DARK NEW DAY guitarist Clint Lowery, who has spent most of this year fulfilling his touring duties with KORN, has issued the following update: "I'm so excited about going into the studio with the [DARK NEW DAY] guys. I'm having fun on the KORN tour but my heart is with DARK NEW DAY. The songs ...

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METALLICA's HAMMETT: Playing LIVE EARTH 'Might Be Most Important Moment Of Our Career'

The Associated Press reports that Kirk Hammett is one guitar legend who cares about the planet. "I just said to my wife earlier today this might be the most important moment of our entire career," Hammett told an incredulous interviewer after his band METALLICA performed at the London instalment of...

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PATH OF GOLCONDA Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement

German hopefuls PATH OF GOLCONDA have parted ways with guitarist Christ and have replaced him with an axeman presently only known by his first name, Andrew. Drummer Roman Golconda comments: "It's always bad to lose somebody, I guess, but the change was so necessary. We just want to continue to work...

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DIVINE HERESY: New Jam, Interview Video Footage Available

DIVINE HERESY — the new Los Angeles-based band featuring former FEAR FACTORY/current ASESINO guitarist Dino Cazares alongside drummer Tim Yeung (ex-VITAL REMAINS, HATE ETERNAL),vocalist Tommy Cummings (VEXT) and bassist Joe Payne (ex-NILE, DOMINATION THROUGH IMPURITY, LUST OF DECAY) — has posted th...

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BIOMECHANICAL Mainman Fires Back: 'I Never Thought These Guys Would Attack Me Publicly'

BIOMECHANICAL frontman John K. (a.k.a. Yiannis Koutselinis) has commented on the departures of Jamie Hunt (guitar),Chris Webb (guitar) and Jon Collins (bass). In a statement released to BLABBERMOUTH.NET earlier today, Webb said, "John K. from BIOMECHANICAL has given remaining band members Jamie Hun...

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BIOMECHANICAL To Turn Into JOHN K. Project?

BIOMECHANICAL members Jamie Hunt (guitar),Chris Webb (guitar) and Jon Collins (bass) appear to have quit the band following an argument with the group's frontman John K. (a.k.a. Yiannis Koutselinis) over the band's future. In a statement released earlier today, Webb said, "John K. from BIOMECHANICA...

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QUIET RIOT, Ex-DEEP PURPLE, GUNS N' ROSES, YNGWIE Members Pay Tribute To JOHN BONHAM

RSM Records (distributed by MVD Entertainment),in association with Jeff Roberts & Jack Edward Sawyers, will release FRANKIE BANALI & FRIENDS' "24/7/365 - The Tribute to Led Zeppelin" on September 18. According to a posting on QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali's web site, "the album is dedic...

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Ex-CRADLE OF FILTH Drummer Announces First 'Two Worlds Collide' Tour Dates

Former CRADLE OF FILTH drummer Adrian Erlandsson will team up with his friend Craig Blundell for a tour in September which will be recorded a "groundbreaking" documentary DVD. "This grass-roots DVD will show us both stepping into each other's worlds not just to become better players, but to gain kno...

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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist's Clothing Line 'Gaining Speed Faster Than Expected'

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has issued the following update on Royal Underground, his clothing line with former St. John CEO Kelly Gray: "Kelly Gray, myself and our wonderful staff was in Dallas for Conclave. We had a fashion show for our clothing line... men's, women's and jewelry. It was my fir...

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DIVINE HERESY: 'Bleed The Fifth' Track Listing, Artwork Unveiled

DIVINE HERESY — the new Los Angeles-based band featuring former FEAR FACTORY/current ASESINO guitarist Dino Cazares alongside drummer Tim Yeung (ex-VITAL REMAINS, HATE ETERNAL),vocalist Tommy Cummings (VEXT) amd bassist Joe Payne (ex-NILE, DOMINATION THROUGH IMPURITY, LUST OF DECAY) — has finalized...

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MOTÖRHEAD Guitarist's Mother-In-Law Dies After Refusing Blood Transfusion

icWales reports that MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell's mother-in-law died after refusing a blood transfusion because it was against her religion. Margaret Rose Cornelius, 72 and a grandmother of seven, died from a heart attack after a routine hip operation at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantris...

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EVANESCENCE Frontwoman Says Lineup Changes 'Had To Happen' For Band To Survive

Kevin C. Johnson of St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently conducted an interview with EVANESCENCE frontwoman Amy Lee. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On recent lineup changes: "It's really given the band the kick start it needed, and a real breath of new life. Things were at a point where they were...