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LAMB OF GOD Drummer Talks About GRAMMY AWARDS, FAMILY VALUES Tour Rumors

Brandon Weiss of The Triangle Online recently conducted an interview with LAMB OF GOD drummer Chris Adler. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On hard work being the only reason for the band's success: "We've been doing it for 13 years. For the first seven or eight years we played basements and ...

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Guitar Amp Manufacturer Explains Split With ARCH ENEMY Guitarist MICHAEL AMOTT

Krank Amplification, the Arizona-based company which designs and manufactures guitar amplifiers, has released the following statement regarding its recent split with former endorsee Michael Amott of ARCH ENEMY: "We here at Krank just wanted to clear up a few things that we've been hearing about and...

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SCARS OF TOMORROW Calls It Quits

Orange County, California-based metalcore act SCARS OF TOMORROW has announced plans to split up following its upcoming West Coast tour, which will culminate in a May 5 appearance at the Showcase Theatre in Corona, California. "We believe though the time of SCARS OF TOMORROW is finished and are going...

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BLINDSIDE: 'Our Next Record Has To Be Better Than Anything We've Done Before'

Sweden's BLINDSIDE has issued the following update: 1. Where have we been? "Last year was an unexpected and exciting year for us. For the first time since 1998 we did not tour in the U.S . We have been asking for years to stay in Sweden and Europe for the summer and this year the ...

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CHRIS CORNELL: First Solo Dates Announced

According to Ticketmaster, former AUDIOSLAVE and SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell will play the following solo dates in April: Apr. 14 - Toronto, ON - The Phoenix Apr. 19 - Boston, MA - Avalon Apr. 22 - Philadelphia, PA - Theatre Of Living Arts Chris Cornell's second solo album, "Carry On", is sched...

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OTEP Frontwoman Says Band Has Not Been 'Officially' Dropped

OTEP frontwoman Otep Shamaya has issued another statement in response to the persistent rumors that the band has been dropped by Capitol Records as a result of the recently announced merger of Capitol and Virgin Records into the Capitol Music Group. OTEP's third full-length album, "The_ Ascension",...

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LIZZY BORDEN Bassist Denies He has Been Asked To Join HAMMERFALL

Marten Andersson (LIZZY BORDEN, STARWOOD) has shot down reports that he has been asked to replace fill the vacant bassist slot in HAMMERFALL following the departure of Magnus Rosén. Commented Marten: "I have been getting a bunch of emails these last couple of days asking if I am the new bass player...

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DEFIANCE To Dedicate New Album To Late Guitarist

On March 3, DEFIANCE bass player Mike Kaufmann began recording bass tracks for the band's forthcoming album and first effort in over 13 years. The recording session comes more than three months after the loss of longtime guitar player Doug Harrington. Commented Mike: "I knew it was my turn to start...

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LINKIN PARK: New Album Title, Release Date Confirmed

The anticipation and rumors about multi-platinum Grammy award-winning LINKIN PARK's third studio album were finally answered today, with the announcement that the record, entitled "Minutes to Midnight", will hit stores May 15 on Warner Bros. Records/Machine Shop Recordings. Co-produced by Mike Shino...

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NEIL TURBIN: 'Anyone That Jumps Up Onstage With Me Is Takin' Their Life Into Their Own Hands'

Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former ANTHRAX/current DEATHRIDERS frontman Neil Turbin. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How did you initially become involved with ANTHRAX? Did you have a hand in forming the group or did you join after the fact? Neil: "I d...

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VIXEN Guitarist Addresses Rumors Behind Band's Split

"The Classic Metal Show" recently pressed sole remaining original VIXEN member, guitarist Jan Kuehnemund, to address the "real" reason the band split up while on the road. According to unconfirmed reports, the tour ended when an altercation broke out between members of the VIXEN camp, leaving the gr...

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OTEP Frontwoman: New Album 'Will Be Released As Soon As Corporately Possible'

OTEP frontwoman Otep Shamaya has issued a statement in response to the rumors that the band has been dropped by Capitol Records as a result of the recently announced merger of Capitol and Virgin Records into the Capitol Music Group. OTEP's third full-length album, "The_ Ascension", was previously sc...

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ACE FREHLEY's Publicist Talks About Rumors Of His Suicide

Ace Frehley's longtime publicist Carol Kaye, from Kayos Productions in New York, talked to Kiss Kollector's New Jersey reporter Frank Hagan the other day about the former KISS guitarist's rumored suicide (which she set straight last week via a news release) plus other wild rumors from the past. Her...

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Mexico's FULL METAL FEST 'Postponed'

California-based metallers AGENT STEEL have issued the following update: "AGENT STEEL was en route to the Los Angeles airport when they received notice that the Full Metal Fest in Mexico City set forth to take place this Saturday, March 3rd got postponed! "We are disappointed, we feel bad for the me...

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SLASH: 'I Got Out Of Rehab Not Too Long Ago'

Former GUNS N' ROSES and current VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash has confirmed rumors that he spent time in rehab prior to the recording sessions for VELVET REVOLVER's new CD, "Libertad". Slash made the admission during a three-minute video interview with Sweden's Aftonbladet/Klick!, which can be vi...