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Exacerbated Gnostic Manifestation

I swear, the death metal warriors in Latin America and Eastern Europe almost always get it right. This time the album that knocks the earth off its axis is "Exacerbated Gnostic Manifestation" by Chile's THORNAFIRE. It is yet another example of Ibex Moon head honcho and INCANTATION main man John McEn...

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HELLYEAH Guitarist: 'The Success Of This Record Is Going To Determine How Long We Stay Out'

Darrin Buchanan of Blistering.com recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH guitarist Tom Maxwell. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Blistering.com: Jerry Montano left the band a couple of weeks ago. How's Bob Zilla [ex-DAMAGEPLAN] fitting in? Maxwell: Well, there's been no replacement...

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ANATHEMA Frontman: 'We Undoubtedly Have Our Best Music Ahead Of Us'

ANATHEMA frontman Vincent Cavanagh has issued the following update: "No, we're not dead. We had a couple of injuries, but nothing life-threatening. In fact we have not stopped recording here at Les' Sewerside Studios and have now completed demos for 11 of the 14 songs that are in contention for the...

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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Checks In From HEAVEN AND HELL Tour

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robert Flynn has issued the following update: "I write to you from the beautiful city of Cleveland, Ohio in the United States of muthafuckin' America. We have been out with the HEAVEN AND HELL and MEGADETH guys now for almost three weeks, and man, what can I say... it's pretty...

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'Six-String Masterpieces' Benefit Auction Now Live on eBay's Live Auction Site

Six-String Masterpieces, a charitable art exhibit that pays tribute to heavy-metal's most influential guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, and supports music education in public schools, is now live and open for bidding on eBay's live auction site. The exhibit features over 60 electric guitars; hand-...

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DIMEBAG's Estate Reaches Settlement In Lawsuit Over Alrosa Shootings

According to The Columbus Dispatch, the estate of "Dimebag" Darrel Abbott, the DAMAGEPLAN/ex-PANTERA guitarist who died in a 2004 shooting at Alrosa Villa, has reached a settlement in its wrongful-death lawsuit against the Columbus, Ohio nightclub. The lawsuit was dismissed this week after Abbott's...

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Publisher Attempts To Clear Up Confusion Regarding DIMEBAG Estate and MJS MUSIC PUBLICATIONS

MJS Music Publications has issued the following press release: Earlier in 2007 the Abbott estate made a global announcement stating "The family of the late 'Dimebag' Darrell Abbott has not authorized anyone in the past or present to author a book on his life." Since the announcement, many websites,...

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VINNIE PAUL: 'Being Able To Perform In Front Of People Is The Ultimate High'

Rick Florino of Maximum Ink music magazine recently conducted an interview with former PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN and current HELLYEAH drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Maximum Ink: Was it hard to step back behind the kit? Vinnie: After the events of December 8, 2004, I didn't...

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HELLYEAH Guitarist Says This Is Not A One-Time Project

FMQB recently conducted an interview with HELLYEAH/NOTHINGFACE guitarist Tom Maxwell. A few excerpts from the chat follow: FMQB: The news recently broke that Jerry Montano [bass] left [HELLYEAH]. What happened? Tom: All I can say about it is that it's a real personal matter and we just had to move o...

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HELLYEAH: Acoustic Version Of 'Alcohaulin' Ass' Posted Online

HELLYEAH's acoustic/demo version of the song "Alcohaulin' Ass", which was previously only available as the exclusive Best Buy bonus track, has been posted on the band's MySpace page. On April 10, Weblo.com was the exclusive host for HELLYEAH's CD-release party, which took place at The Clubhouse in D...

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ZAKK WYLDE To Perform At DIMEBAG Hollywood's RockWalk Induction

May 17, 2007 marks the day of "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott's induction into Hollywood's RockWalk, the only sidewalk gallery dedicated to honoring those artists who have made a significant impact and lasting contribution to the growth and evolution of rock 'n' roll. A bronze bust of Abbott will be unveil...

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PETER CRISS' 'Kiss Meets The Phantom Of The Park' Vest, Robe Being Auctioned

An original vest and robe worn by KISS drummer Peter Criss during the making of the 1978 "Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park" movie are being auctioned via eBay. This Peter Criss "Phantom" vest (auction page) originally came from the Vinnie Gonzales collection in the early '90s. Gonzales reportedly...

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DIMEBAG Custom WASHBURN Guitar Being Auctioned For $34,000!

A "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott custom Washburn guitar autographed by Dimebag and his brother Vinnie at a DAMAGEPLAN CD signing early 2004 is being auctioned via eBay for a whopping $34,000 (!). The guitar, which is said to be one of only six in existence, "is in brand new condition, no nicks, scratches...

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HELLYEAH: Video Footage From CD-Release Party Posted Online

On April 10, Weblo.com was the exclusive host for HELLYEAH's CD-release party, which took place at The Clubhouse in Dallas, Texas. View the footage online at this location. HELLYEAH will launch the "Fire It Up" tour on May 20 in Baltimore before heading over to Australia and making its way to Englan...

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KOSMOS Featuring VOIVOD Drummer: Music Posted Online

KOSMOS, the new Montreal-based psychedelic project featuring VOIVOD drummer Michel "Away" Langevin, GRIMSKUNK bassist Vincent Peake, TRICKY WOO keyboardist/programmer Alex Crow and PARADISE guitarist Jetphil, has posted three tracks from its upcoming album on its MySpace page. Check out the songs "P...