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EMINENCE To Enter Studio In August

Brazilian extreme metallers EMINENCE will enter Maquina Studios in August to begin recording their new album, "The God of all Mistakes", for an early 2008 release via an as-yet-undetermined label. The follow-up to 2004's "Humanology" will be produced by Tue Madsen (ROB HALFORD, MNEMIC, THE HAUNTED)...

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DON DOKKEN, NEVERMORE's STEVE SMYTH Confirmed For ULI JON ROTH's SKY ACADEMY

Don Dokken and NEVERMORE/ex-TESTAMENT guitarist Steve Smyth have been confirmed as guests at this year's Uli Jon Roth Sky Academy seminar and concerts. Set to take place August 22-26 at Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, the concept of Sky Academy was conceived by Uli. He wanted a medium to teach...

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MOONSPELL To Re-Record Early Material

Portuguese metallers MOONSPELL will enter the studio in early July to record a very special project. The recording sessions will be held at the Denmark's Antfarm Studios with Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, DARK TRANQUILLITY, ROB HALFORD) co-producing with the band. This release will consist of re-recordin...

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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Sings 3 INCHES OF BLOOD's Praises

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford recently spoke to Scott Evil of WDHA's "Metal Mania" radio show about how much he loves Vancouver's 3 INCHES OF BLOOD. "I was listening to 'em the other day in my car driving around and they came on the radio," Halford said. "And I heard this guy's voice. And I ...

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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'Angel Down' Artwork Revealed?

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach is currently selling a t-shirt on tour featuring artwork that may or may not turn out to be the cover of his upcoming solo album, "Angel Down". To view the artwork in question, click here. Due later in the year via an as-yet-undisclosed label, Sebastian Bach's...

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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman: 'You've Gotta Run Out There And Grab Life By The Balls'

Aaron Willschick of PureGrainAudio.com recently conducted an interview wwith JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. A few excerpts from the chat follow: PureGrainAudio.com: The last several months have certainly been busy for you from a music and business perspective as back in November, you formed your...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Guitarist 'METAL' MIKE CHLASCIAK Checks In From Japan

Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM, SEBASTIAN BACH) has posted "part one" of his "Thunder In The East Tour Diary" at JacksonGuitars.com. An excerpt follows: "I guess it's safe to say that touring Japan is an experience like no other. Japan is a country that prides itself on punctu...

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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman Takes Part In NXNE 2007 Q&A Session; Video Available

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford took part in an audience question-and-answer session at the North By Northeast Music and Film Festival on Saturday, June 9 at the Holiday Inn On King in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Watch video footage of the Q&A session at YouTube: Part#1 Part#2 Part#1 Halford's M...

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DIESEL MACHINE Bassist Designs Custom-Built Wheelchair For The Disabled

DIESEL MACHINE bassist Rich Gonzales, who nearly lost his life after broadsiding a car while riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle in August 2002, has issued the following update: "As you might know, I was the guy put in the wheelchair in that horrible bike accident. Well, times gone by and I'm unve...

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ROB HALFORD: 'Metal God Essentials – Vol. 1' To Be Released As Limited-Edition Digipack

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford is offering a special limited-edition digipack version of the "Metal God Essentials – Vol. 1" CD, featuring tracks from his FIGHT and HALFORD solo releases. Limited to 5,000 copies, the deluxe digipack features embossed limited edition numbering. The track listing i...

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ROB HALFORD: 'The Only Way You Can Get Good At Anything Is Practice, Practice, Practice'

Sarah Kurchak of ChartAttack.com recently conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: On where he finds a leather belt that's seven studs wide: "Well, a lot of them I have made for me. There's a ton of great shops you can go to ...

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VIOLENT STORM: European Tour Cancelled

VIOLENT STORM, the new band formed by ex-YNGWIE MALMSTEEN/BLACKMORE'S NIGHT bassist Mick Cervino, has cancelled the remaining dates on its European tour "due to unforseen circumstances beyond our control," according to a statement released by the group's management. "Mick Cervino would like to perso...

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SEBASTIAN BACH Announces New Touring Drummer

Former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach has issued the following update: "Greetings from Perth, Austrailia! I am pleased to announce the brand new drummer we have on tour with us at this time is none other than Jason West and he is kicking ASS all over the kit! Jason is the drumeer for the bands ...

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JUDAS PRIEST Frontman On 'Nostradamus' CD: 'It Will Be Finished When It's Finished'

Jason MacNeil of the Sun Media conducted an interview with JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford earlier this week. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On being being the first in the metal realm to release DEPs (Digital Entertainment Packages) of his own material. "The Internet is as revolutionary as...

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ULI JON ROTH Jams With SMASHING PUMPKINS At ROCK AM RING; Video Available

Video footage of legendary guitarist Uli Jon Roth's (ex-SCORPIONS) jam with the SMASHING PUMPKINS at the Rock am Ring festival on Saturday, June 2 in Nürburgring, Germany has been posted at YouTube in three parts: Part#1, Part#2, Part#3. SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan makes an appearance on...