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CELLADOR Guitarist: 'We Really Hope To Come Back To Japan As Soon As We Can'

Guitarist Bill Hudson of the Nebraska-based power metallers CELLADOR has issued the following update: "What the hell was that? Seriously, I've always heard that everybody loves to play in Japan and now I know why! "Our show at Loudpark 07 was the first ever in Japan, I couldn't believe how many peop...

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HELLYEAH's VINNIE PAUL: 'We're An Old-Fashioned Garage Band'

Brian Dukes of FayObserver.com recently conducted an interview with drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott (HELLYEAH, ex-PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN). FayObserver.com: What's it like to work with all these talented performers [in HELLYEAH]? Vinnie Paul: We knew this band was going to be special from the start. It's bee...

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METALLICA Book 'The Encyclopaedia Metallica' Due In November

Chrome Dreams has set a November 1 release date for "The Encyclopaedia Metallica", a 300-page paperback written by Jerry Ewing and Malcolm Dome, Compiled from exclusive interviews with the band, "this definitive rock reference chronicles all the facts surrounding one of the biggest metal bands to ev...

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HANOI ROCKS Singer Auctioning Harmonicas For Charity

HANOI ROCKS frontman Michael Monroe has donated two of his harmonicas to be auctioned as part of Finland's "Red Nose Day", where everybody is invited to join in and help children in developing countries. People wearing red noses will collect money for a good cause by arranging fun events. Finland's...

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LEMMY, ROB HALFORD, RONNIE JAMES DIO Featured In 'Brütal Legend' Game

According to Gamesarefun.com, the new video game Brütal Legend will focus on metal roadie Eddie Riggs and his Tour Of Destruction through a mystical world of rock and roll legend. The game's setting will fuse modern metal and Norse mythology. Brütal Legend already has several big and fitting names b...

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METALLICA Drummer: New Songs Are 'Heavier, But A Lot More Melodic' Than 'St. Anger'

Tom Lanham of Examiner.com recently conducted an interview with METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On how being a father is more demanding than anything else he has ever done in his life: "Because having kids has changed everything in my life, from my relations to ot...

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MEGADETH Mainman DAVE MUSTAINE Needs Your Help

According to a posting on the Megadeth - Rattlehead HQ web site, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has left a very distressed message to all of the fans using his SayNow number (a service that enables celebrities to connect to their audience over the phone),asking them to pray for his family and other...

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Hell Destroyer

I find it puzzling how often the "big names" of the traditional heavy metal genre get thrown around (ICED EARTH, JUDAS PRIEST, etc),yet San Diego's CAGE is rarely mentioned. Maybe it's because the band does no formal touring (just occasional shows, festivals, etc) or perhaps because the act has not...

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Former MEGADETH Bassist Talks About Upcoming F5 Album

The Metal Den recently conducted an interview with former MEGADETH/current F5 bassist David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: The Metal Den: What first drew you to playing music? David: At first it was the usual thing to take up an instrument as a kid. Then, around age 10 I ...

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MELIAH RAGE: Rhode Island, New Hampshire Shows Cancelled

Veteran Boston metallers MELIAH RAGE have been forced to cancel the last two dates on their recent tour due to recording commitments. According to the band, they have called off the shows at Mark's Showplace in Bedford, NH and Club Hell in Providence, RI and "will be spending the next three to four...

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DEVIL IN ME: 'Brothers In Arms' Video Posted Online

Portugal's hardcore heroes DEVIL IN ME have posted the first video from their new album, "Brothers in Arms". You can check out the clip for the title track below. "Brothers in Arms" was recorded and produced by Miguel Marques (EASYWAY, TWENTYINCHBURIAL, MORE THAN A THOUSAND) at Generator Music Studi...

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ARCH ENEMY Guitarist: 'We Really Wanted To Make An Intense Metal Album'

Shaq of Metal-Rules.com recently conducted an interview with ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal-Rules.com: In the past few years you guys have really broken through in North America. Do you think there is any particular reason for that happening? Amo...

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LOS ANGELES MURDERFEST: Next Year's Event to Be Held In April

Church of the 8th Day, the organizers behind the Los Angeles Murderfest, have announced that next year's event will take place on April 5-6, 2008. The festival promises to feature more exclusive and rare West Coast performances from the top names in the extreme music underground. The event will be h...

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AUGURY To Enter Studio In November

Canadian progressive death metallers AUGURY will enter the studio in November to record their second album for a tentative spring 2008 release. The follow-up to 2004's "Concealed" will feature original drummer Etienne Gallo and will be produced by Yannick St-Amand and Hugues Deslauriers. According t...

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Guitarist CRAIG LOCICERO Discusses FORBIDDEN Reunion

SPIRALARMS guitarist Craig Locicero has issued the following statement regarding the reunion of his late '80s/early '90s thrash band FORBIDDEN (formerly FORBIDDEN EVIL): "The ball got rolling after I saw the 'Get Thrashed' documentary in San Francisco a few months back in San Francisco. It was reall...