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RAUNCHY Prepares To Record New Album

Danish metallers RAUNCHY have issued the following update: "So it is finally happening — our gear's all packed and we're on our way to the recording studio [in Ribe, Denmark] to finish up our new album. We're really looking forward to enter the house of gun jack again and team up with our friend Jac...

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THE HAUNTED Frontman: 'Addiction Is A Used Car Salesman'

THE HAUNTED frontman Peter Dolving has posted the following message on his MySpace blog: "Addiction is a used car salesman. It don't give up just 'cause I ain't buying. "Hell no. "Instead it goes 'Awwwwwrightee then... Back to the drawing board...' Out come the bling. The little flags and the giant...

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Save My Soul

On "Save My Soul", German prog metal veterans POVERTY'S NO CRIME demonstrate once again a proclivity for infusing its often pop-based melodies with solid, though not spectacular, arrangements. A smoother, less over-the-top, progressive approach and a more rock-oriented sound makes the album a pleasa...

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JIMMY PAGE Limited-Edition Sculpture Coming Soon

Knucklebonz has announced plans to release a Jimmy Page limited-edition sculpture featuring the legendary LED ZEPPELIN guitarist in his white "poppy suit" with the dragon and poppy embroidery sculpted in intricate detail. The sculpture captures a moment in time from 1977 during the performance of "D...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: 'I Find Most Reality Shows To Be Extremely Cheesy'

Metro.co.uk recently conducted an nterview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metro.co.uk: Which bands at the Kerrang! awards do you want to meet? Scott: FALL OUT BOY are going, which is cool because I'm friends with them. People might not expect me to like...

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Dismember

This is one of those ideas tailor-made for the Internet. Swedish songwriter Tony Naima got up at a DISMEMBER CD release party and did some acoustic, poppy versions of the death metal band's best-loved songs, and everyone thought it was a hoot. He got a band together and did arrangements of a few oth...

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LACUNA COIL Singer FERRO Wants To Focus On Songwriting For Next Album

Dan Barkasi of HMAS.org recently conducted an interview with LACUNA COIL male singer Andrea Ferro. A few excerpts from the chat follow: HMAS.org: How did the idea of a tour with all of the bands consisting of female singers come along? Andrea Ferro: Basically, there was this article in Revolver maga...

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10 YEARS Drummer Gives New Album Update

Launch Radio Networks reports: 10 YEARS drummer Brian Vodinh has posted an update at the band's MySpace page about the progress of their second album. He indicated that the group has written 30 to 40 songs and is looking for a new producer after the initial production team didn't work out. As for th...

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From Beale Street to Oblivion

Blame it on a steady diet of old blues and classic rock records, or on their friendship with jammy blues-rockers FIVE HORSE JOHNSON, but don't say you didn't see it coming. CLUTCH, the band who once came off like an off-kilter hardcore or noise-rock band, is now officially drenched in funky groove,...

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THE WILDHEARTS Cancel U.S. Tour

U.K.'s THE WILDHEARTS have been forced to cancel their previously announced U.S. tour due to immigration issues. The group's booking agent has issued the following statement on the matter: "We have been informed this morning by the American Embassy, and our American representative who was acting on...

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THE WILDHEARTS: U.K. Dates Announced

English rockers THE WILDHEARTS have scheduled the following U.K. dates: Apr. 23 - Southampton, The Brook Apr. 24 - Bristol, University Apr. 25 - Cardiff, The Point Apr. 28 - Oxford, Zodiac Apr. 29 - London, Koko's Apr. 30 - Wolverhampton, Wulfrun May 02 - Leeds, Rios May 03 - Sheffield, Corporation...

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THE WILDHEARTS Schedules U.S. Dates

English rockers THE WILDHEARTS have scheduled the following dates: Mar. 10 - New York, NY @ The Rebel Mar. 11 - Farmingdale, NY @ The Crazy Donkey (supporting BUCKCHERRY) Mar. 17 - Austin, TX @ South By Southwest (The Dirty Dog Bar) THE WILDHEARTS began mixing the new album, which will be self-title...

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THE WILDHEARTS Putting Finishing Touches On New Album; U.S. Dates Planned In March

English rockers THE WILDHEARTS will be returning to the U.S. this spring with a new album under their belts, a new lineup, and an appearance at SXSW (South by Southwest) in Austin, Texas, among others. The band will begin mixing the new album, which will be self-titled, on February 1 and will releas...

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THE WILDHEARTS Guitarist Talks About New Album, Upcoming DVD

OneMetal.com recently conducted an interview with THE WILDHEARTS guitarist Chris "CJ" Jagdhar. A few excerpts from the chat follow: OneMetal.com: We've heard that there is some filming of THE WILDHEARTS going on for a DVD, what else is going to be on the DVD and when can we expect it to be out? ...

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Bassist RUDY SARZO Remembers RANDY RHOADS

Debby Rao of KNAC.COM recently conducted an interview with veteran hard rock/heavy metal bassist Rudy Sarzo (OZZY OSBOURNE, WHITESNAKE, QUIET RIOT, DIO). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: KNAC.COM: What are your thoughts on HEAVEN AND HELL? Sarzo: I am a huge fan of that version of SABBATH....