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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...

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'America's Hot Musician' Debuts Today with Ex-KITTIE Bassist TALENA ATFIELD

"America's Hot Musician", the reality competition for instrumental artists, debuts today in syndication and on the web. The show debuts today at 3:30 p.m. on WRNN in the New York tri-state area and in Los Angeles/Southern California on KDOC late night Saturday, July 22 at 1:00 a.m. Additional channe...

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ROYAL ANGUISH Parts Ways With Drummer

Florida-based extreme metal act ROYAL ANGUISH has parted ways with drummer Tom Klinesmith. Explained frontman Matt Knowles: "While this was not a decision we wanted to make it had become increasingly clear that this was the decision that was the right thing for all parties involved. The band and its...

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Of Myths and Legends

Another of about a billion North American releases from this Spanish label, Locomotive Records has been hitting more than it has been missing as of late. A definite highlight of this prodigious group of albums is BLACK MESSIAH's "Of Myths and Legends" is a dynamic and lively Viking/pagan/black metal...

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EVANESCENCE In 'Healthier' Place With New Members

Gary Graff of Billboard.com reports: EVANESCENCE leader Amy Lee says recent lineup changes have made things "more fun" and "a lot healthier" for the band — which bodes well for its jaunt on the upcoming Family Values Tour. Lee, who in May replaced drummer Rocky Gray and guitarist John LeCompt with W...

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JIMMY PAGE Attends METALLICA's Wembley Concert

Legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin has posted the following message on his web site: "Lars [Ulrich, METALLICA drummer] asked me to come to the METALLICA Wembley show [on Sunday, July 8], so off I went late afternoon. "The new Wembley Stadium was impressive. Huge, like an American stadium. "META...

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DREAM THEATER Drummer 'Reviews' RUSH's Concert In New Jersey

DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy attended RUSH's July 6 gig at the Tweeter Center in Camden, New Jersey, and has issued the following comment: "I was indeed at the Camden show. (In fact, I was there for most of the afternoon as Neil Peart was gracious enough to invite me down for soundcheck to say...