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JUDAS PRIEST Book Author: 'I'd Still Love To Write ROB HALFORD's Autobiography'

Sweden's Metalshrine recently conducted an interview with Neil Daniels, the UK-based author of the unauthorized JUDAS PRIEST biography "Defenders of the Faith: The True Story of Judas Priest". A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metalshrine: First of all, introduce yourself! Where are you fro...

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MNEMIC Guitarist Looks Back On 2007

Guitarist Mircea Gabriel Eftemie of the Danish modern metallers MNEMIC has issued the following update: "We have kept rather quiet since the Danish Metal Awards, which was our last performance for the year 2007, and now it's about time for an update from the cold shores of the north to let all of yo...

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AIRBOURNE: UK Dates Announced

Australian rock 'n' rollers AIRBOURNE are all set to bring the party to the UK in February 2008, announcing a string of headline shows. Tickets will go on sale shortly; special guests are yet to be announced. The dates are as follows: Feb. 05 - Oxford - Jericho Tavern Feb. 06 - Birmingham - Bar ...

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THE RED SHORE Singer Reportedly Killed In Australian Car Crash

The West Australian reports that the lead singer of the Geelong, Victoria, Australia-based heavy metal band THE RED SHORE has died in a crash on a New South Wales highway, according to the group's booking agent. An employee for Pan Studios in Geelong said the company had received news that the singe...

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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD: 'I Hope That The Misery Of Mankind Stops Or Becomes Less'

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has issued the following Christmas letter to fans: "I wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New year. "I'm looking forward to, hopefully, a few days of quiet over the holidays. "The year has been long and bittersweet. Musically, it's been a great year. Ho...

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WITCHBREED, PIN-UP WENT DOWN Sign With ASCENDANCE RECORDS

Ascendance Records — the new label funded by Lee Barrett (founder of Candlelight Records; former member of EXTREME NOISE TERROR, currently in TO-MERA) and A&R'd by Sam Grant (writer, promoter, broadcaster, interviewer for Sonic Cathedral online) — has announced the signing of two more artists to...

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OBITUARY Films 'Evil Ways' Video; Photos Available

Legendary Florida-based death metallers OBITUARY have issued the following update: "We had a few busy days over the weekend to get the video for 'Evil Ways' done but, we did it. It was actually a pretty good time and not to painful. Shooting videos is not any of our favorite thing to do but, I ...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time Before You See Another CD From Me'

Hardrock Haven recently conducted an interview with former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach about his new album, "Angel Down"; his involvement in the VH1 "reality" show "SuperGroup"; what it's like being in control of his own recording and distribution without worrying about a label; recording with...

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EXCITER: In Mixing Mode

Bassist Clammy of the Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER has issued the following update: "The last of the recording is complete. We're well into the mixing of [the new EXCITER album] 'Thrash Speed Burn' now, and personally, I am blown away by what I'm hearing!! This CD is gonna crush! The inter...

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QUIET RIOT Singer Died Of Cocaine Overdose

The Associated Press reports that the death last month of Kevin Dubrow, lead singer for the 1980s heavy metal band QUIET RIOT, has been ruled an accidental cocaine overdose. Clark County coroner spokeswoman Samantha Charles confirmed the cause Monday (December 10) after toxicology results were recei...

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NEVER ENOUGH: 'Devil I Am' Video Posted Online

NEVER ENOUGH (a.k.a. N3V3R 3N0U6H) — the band featuring EIGHTEEN VISIONS guitarist Keith Barney (ex-THROWDOWN) drummer Trevor Friedrich, and ex-LYLAH frontman Norman Matthew — has released its video for the song "Devil I Am". Check it out at Ultimate-Guitar.tv. "Devil I Am" comes off the group's sel...

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KEVIN DUBROW: Audio, Video Interviews Posted Online

"The Hairball John Radio Show" has made a 2004 audio interview with QUIET RIOT vocalist Kevin DuBrow available for free download at this location. Commented the show's host Hairball John: "In August of 2004 I conducted one of several interviews with QUIET RIOT vocalist Kevin DuBrow. During this part...

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Y&T Pays Tribute To Late QUIET RIOT Singer; Video Available

California rock legends Y&T paid tribute to late QUIET RIOT frontman Kevin DuBrow by performing a cover version of QUIET RIOT's "Metal Health" during their November 30, 2007 concert at the Mystic Theatre in Petaluma, California. Watch a clip of the performance below. DuBrow was found dead on Nov...

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QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE Frontman: 'Our American Label's F**king Us Like Crazy'

The Pulse of Radio reports: QUEENS OF THE STONE AGE frontman Josh Homme unloaded on the band's label, Interscope Records, in a profanity-laced interview with Antiquiet.com. When asked how he thinks the record companies will react as more artists finish their contracts and go off on their own, Homme...

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OBITUARY: 'Best Of' Collection Due In January

Roadrunner Records has set a January 29, 2008 release date for a "best-of" collection from legendary Florida death metallers OBITUARY. Entitled, appropriately enough, "The Best of Obituary", the CD will feature the following track listing: 01. Internal Bleeding 02. 'Til Death 03. Slowly We Rot 04. C...