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QUIET RIOT Frontman: 'The '80s Were Fun, But I Don't Live There Anymore'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with QUIET RIOT vocalist Kevin DuBrow. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: What can you tell us about the new album? Kevin DuBrow: "Well, it's obviously different from any previous QUIET RIOT release. And that was intentional. Franki...November 3, 2006
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FAITH AND FIRE Signs European Deal With METAL HEAVEN
FAITH AND FIRE, the new band featuring RIOT guitarist Mike Flyntz and ex-RIOT frontman Tony Moore, has inked a deal with Metal haven for the European release of its long-awaited debut album, entitled "Accelerator". In existence since the winter of 2002, FAITH AND FIRE has "assembled a collection of...November 3, 2006
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FRANKIE BANALI's 'Now' And 'Then' Drum Kits
QUIET RIOT drummer Frankie Banali has posted the following message on his official web site: "I bought my first Ludwig drum set with a 14 X 26 bass drum when I was 18 years old. I was working after school giving lessons to younger drummers at Brown's Music store in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. I saved ....November 2, 2006
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MNEMIC Guitarist Checks In From The Road
MNEMIC guitarist Mircea Gabriel Eftemie has issued the following update: "We are really sorry for not keeping you up to date with the progress of our North American tour, but here we finally are, still alive and in the hot swamps of Florida at Disney World. (We will definitely kick the shit out of M...October 30, 2006
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BOBBY RONDINELLI: Instructional DVD Footage Available
THE LIZARDS' web site has been updated with video footage that was included on a Bobby Rondinelli (BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH) instructional DVD that accompanied teh December issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Check it out at this location. THE LIZARDS, who feature in their ranks Rondin...October 27, 2006
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MÖTLEY CRÜE 'Millennium' Tribute Album: Last-Minute Addition Announced
As Versailles Records wraps production on its forthcoming 22-song, double album "Too Fast For Love: A Millennium Tribute to Mötley Crüe", a last-minute addition, "Blue" from CRÜE drummer Tommy Lee's second solo album, "Never a Dull Moment", has been made to the track listing, with renowned Hong Kong...October 25, 2006
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EXCALION: 'Waterlines' Artwork Revealed
Finnish symphonic power metallers EXCALION have posted the cover artwork for their new album, "Waterlines", at this location. The follow-up to 2005's "Primal Exhale" was recorded and mixed at Watercastle studio by Arttu Sarvanne and is scheduled for relase before the end of the year via Sound Riot R...October 24, 2006
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FAITH AND FIRE Featuring RIOT Members: Long-Awaited Debut CD Finally Available
FAITH AND FIRE, the new band featuring RIOT guitarist Mike Flyntz and ex-RIOT frontman Tony Moore, has released its long-awaited debut album, entitled "Accelerator". "Although we are now negotiating licencing deals, the CD is available on CDbaby.com and iTunes," says Flyntz. "These can be accessed t...October 23, 2006
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RUDY SARZO's OZZY/RANDY RHOADS Book Finally Available
Bassist Rudy Sarzo's (QUIET RIOT, OZZY OSBOURNE, DIO, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) book, entitled "Off The Rails", which was originally due last year but was delayed after Sharon Osbourne allegedly applied pressure to have the book pulled, is finally available for purchase via Amazon.com. According to a postin...October 23, 2006
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MAX CAVALERA Recalls His Most Surreal Moment On Stage
SOULFLY/ex-SEPULTURA mainman Max Cavalera told The West Australian that it was an Indonesian tour in the mid-'90s that the Brazilian-born, U.S.-based singer-songwriter and producer rates as his most surreal moment on stage. "There were 20,000 people at this show and the kids started throwing flip-fl...October 21, 2006
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Former MASTERPLAN Drummer Explains His Departure
Former MASTERPLAN drummer Uli Kusch has commented on his departure from the band, explaining that "we haven't inspired each other anymore," according to a press release. "And without inspiration it is not possible anymore to make music together." Uli will concentrate on his new band BEAUTIFUL SIN wi...October 19, 2006
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DARK FUNERAL: Latvia And Lithuania Shows Postponed
Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL have issued the following update: "[It's] now [been] over a week since all of our gear (guitars, bass, wireless systems, cymbals etc) was confiscated by the police in Peru. And we still have not received any news if or when it will be returned to us. At this poin...October 18, 2006
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ROB ROCK: South American Tour Cancelled
Powerhouse heavy metal vocalist ROB ROCK (ex-IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER, JOSHUA) has cancelled his previously announced South American tour. "We are unable to tour at this time because certain contractual commitments and deadlines were not met," reads a posting on Rob's web site. "Our sincerest apologies...October 17, 2006
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DARK FUNERAL Guitarist Comments On Peru Incident
Swedish black metallers DARK FUNERAL performed an all-instrumental set in Lima, Peru Sunday night (October 8) after the group's vocalist/bassist Emperor Magnus Caligula was taken ill. A near-riot followed the concert, with several irate fans destroying property around the concert venue as a way of r...October 13, 2006
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DARK FUNERAL's Concert In Peru Ends In Near-Riot: Video Available
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has received the following report from a DARK FUNERAL fan in Peru: "What happened [on Sunday, October 8] in Lima, Peru at the DARK FUNERAL concert was outrageous. Metalheads were waiting for a brutal concert to come... they were expecting total chaos from these Swedes, but they let...October 12, 2006
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