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DEF LEPPARD Guitarist PHIL COLLEN On WHITNEY HOUSTON: 'She Was So Talented And Amazing'
DEF LEPPARD guitarist Phil Collen spoke to Ultimate Classic Rock about the recent death of pop superstar Whitney Houston. "It's awful and it really hit me," Collen said. "I've known people and lost people who've been through the exact same thing. What really irritates me when someone special dies is...February 15, 2012
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ONSLAUGHT Guitarist: 'Theft From Artists Cannot Be Tolerated And Cannot Be Taken For Granted'
In a recent interview with Metal Storm, guitarist Nige Rockett of British thrashers ONSLAUGHT was asked if he — as an artist — thinks that potentially harsh action, such as the controversial anti-piracy bills SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect Intellectual Property Act),should be taken...February 15, 2012
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SLAYER Has 'Seven Kick-Ass Songs' Written For Next Album
SLAYER drummer Dave Lombardo has revealed via his Facebook page that he and the band's guitarist, Kerry King, "have seven kick-ass songs" written for the group's next studio album. He adds, "You're going to soil your pants!!" In a recent interview with Artisan News, King stated about the progress of...February 14, 2012
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SIX FEET UNDER Announces New Bassist
Within days of announcing the departure of Matt DeVries, SIX FEET UNDER has locked in the latest addition to the band's already heavy and extremely talented lineup. Seven-string bassist Jeff Hughell, formerly of the Santa Cruz, California technical death metal band BRAIN DRILL and Concord, Californi...February 14, 2012
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TANKARD Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS
German alcoholic thrashers TANKARD have inked a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The band's new album is tentatively due this summer. Commented TANKARD vocalist Andreas "Gerre" Geremia: "As the want-away footballers always say, I'm looking for a new athletic challenge… baloney! We've only inked a de...February 14, 2012
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KILLING JOKE: New Album Artwork Unveiled
The original lineup of KILLING JOKE will release its new album, "2012" (MMXII),on April 2 via Spinefarm Records. The effort will be released in CD hardcopy and digital formats. It will also be made available on double colored gatefold vinyl. The album's key is the end of times, an age of flux, a sh...February 9, 2012
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SEPULTURA, DEATH ANGEL, KRISIUN, HAVOK: North American Tour Dates Announced
Brazilian/American thrashers SEPULTURA will join forces with DEATH ANGEL, KRISIUN and HAVOK for a North American tour in April/May. "We are so excited to go back to North America," commented SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser. "Last [year's tour] was great, but this time we have the new album, 'Kair...February 9, 2012
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Talks About 'Sin After Sin' (Video)
A short video clip of JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton talking about the band's classic third album, "Sin After Sin" (1977). can be found at this location. Few heavy metal artists have built as stellar a discography as JUDAS PRIEST over the years. And now, fans have a chance to acquire all of ...February 9, 2012
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AL JOURGENSEN Says He Is 'Done' Making MINISTRY Albums
Mike Bax of Lithium Magazine recently conducted an interview with MINISTRY mainman Al Jourgensen. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Lithium Magazine: I find it interesting a MINISTRY album has come out of a jam session centered on making a country album, Al. Al: I know, right? It's ki...February 9, 2012
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BLEEDING THROUGH: 'The Great Fire' First-Week Sales Revealed
"The Great Fire", the new album from Orange County, California's BLEEDING THROUGH, sold around 3,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 193 on The Billboard 200 chart. The band's previous, self-titled CD opened with around 3,700 copies to land at No. 14...February 8, 2012
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THE SANITY DAYS Recruits Original ONSLAUGHT Singer For Limited Shows
THE SANITY DAYS — the project featuring four former members of legendary Bristol, England thrash metallers ONSLAUGHT who have teamed up to play music from the band's most commercially successful album, "In Search of Sanity" — has recruited ONSLAUGHT's first vocalist, Paul "Mo" Mahoney (who sang on t...February 8, 2012
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KILLING JOKE: New Album Details Revealed
The original lineup of KILLING JOKE will release its new album, "2012", on April 2 via Spinefarm Records. The effort will be released in CD hardcopy and digital formats. It will also be made available on double colored gatefold vinyl. The album's key is the end of times, an age of flux, a shift in ....February 7, 2012
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SEPULTURA To Tour North America With DEATH ANGEL, KRISIUN, HAVOK
SEPULTURA will join forces with DEATH ANGEL, KRISIUN and HAVOK for a North American tour in April/May. Exact cities and dates will be announced soon. SEPULTURA played its first show with new drummer Eloy Casagrande (GLÓRIA, ANDRÉ MATOS) on November 25 in Lichtenfels, Germany. Casagrande joined SEPUL...February 6, 2012
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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist Talks About Band's Early Days (Video)
A short video clip of JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton talking about the band's early days can be found at this location. Few heavy metal artists have built as stellar a discography as JUDAS PRIEST over the years. And now, fans have a chance to acquire all of PRIEST's classics in one fell ...February 6, 2012
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SLAYER Frontman Talks About Next Album In New Interview
Jenn Selby of The Quietus spoke with SLAYER bassist/vocalist Tom Araya last week and asked him about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's next album. "We've had a few drawbacks, but we are attempting to work on the new material," Araya said. "Kerry [King, guitar] and Dave [Lombard...February 6, 2012
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