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SPIRAL ARCHITECT Drummer Says New Album Is 'Still Years From Release'
Drummer Asgeir Mickelson of Norwegian progressive metallers SPIRAL ARCHITECT has issued the following update on the band's current status: "Some time ago Blabbermouth picked up 'news' that we were working on a new album. Fact is that weve been doing that since we recorded the last album in 1998/1999...June 27, 2011
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ZAKK WYLDE: The Best Thing For RANDY RHOADS Was Hookin' Up With OZZY OSBOURNE
Steven Rosen of Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with Zakk Wylde (BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OZZY OSBOURNE). A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Ultimate-Guitar.com: You recorded "Iron Man" with William Shatner for his "Searching For Major Tom" album. What was that like? Zakk: We...June 24, 2011
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METALLICA Guitarist On Cover Of GUITAR AFICIONADO: Behind-The-Scenes Footage
In Guitar Aficionado's July/August issue, METALLICA lead guitarist Kirk Hammett takes us on guided tours of his idyllic Hawaiian estate and sumptuous Bay Area home. Hammett discusses his love of surfing, vintage guitars, and classic horror film memorabilia with unprecedented candor and detail. Behin...June 23, 2011
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KVELERTAK Interviewed At U.K.'s DOWNLOAD Festival (Video)
Raz of Thrash Hits conducted an interview with Norwegian blackened punk metallers KVELERTAK at this year's edition of the Download festival, which was held June 10-12, 2011 at Donington Park in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. You can now watch the chat below. KVELERTAK's self-titled debut album, was...June 23, 2011
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METALLICA To Play Corporate Event In San Francisco
METALLICA's official web site has been updated with the following message: "San Francisco show?? Well, sort of "It all started when Kirk [Hammett, guitar] mentioned that his next-door neighbor had invited us to play at his party in San Francisco and we figured, 'Why not?' After all, it has been quit...June 22, 2011
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SLASH Will Not Appear On MICHAEL SCHENKER's New Album
Despite a previous announcement to the contrary, Slash will not appear on the new album from legendary guitarist Michael Schenker, tentatively titled "Temple Of Rock". Schenker told Metal-Trails.com in a new interview that Slash could not fit the guest appearance into his schedule and that the annou...June 22, 2011
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Kvelertak
Originally released in June 2010 through Indie Recordings, The End Records chose wisely in giving North American release to this self-titled album from Norwegian Black 'N Roll 'N Everything Else superstars KVELERTAK. The six bonus tracks (live recordings, BBC sessions, and demos) are great additions...June 20, 2011
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NILE Drummer Featured On 'Headbanger's Kitchen'; Entire Episode Available
Heavy metal cooking show "Headbanger's Kitchen" has released its fourth episode featuring drummer George Kollias from the death metal band NILE. Check it out below. Kollias recently visited India to conduct a Pearl drum clinic at the at the P.A.L.M India Expo in Mumbai. George is writing and recordi...June 20, 2011
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RUSH Drummer On 'George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight'; Entire Interview Available Online
RUSH drummer Neil Peart was interviewed for the June 17 edition of "George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight" (formerly "The Hour"). The program, which airs at 11:00 p.m. on CBC in Canada, is hosted by Canadian television and radio personality George Stroumboulopoulos. The entire 20-minute interview can now...June 20, 2011
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SOUNDGARDEN Guitarist On New Album: 'The Vibe Of The Songs Is Definitely Very Heavy'
T. Cole Rachel of Stereogum recently spoke to guitarist Kim Thayil of reunited grunge legends SOUNDGARDEN about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's first studio album since 1996's "Down On The Upside". "We're recording," Thayil said. "We're kind of doing it in stages. We have about...June 17, 2011
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MTLEY CRE's VINCE NEIL Wants To Give Fans A 100-Dollar Show For A 10-Dollar Ticket
MTLEY CRE singer Vince Neil recently spoke to FoxNews.com about the band's current tour with POISON and NEW YORK DOLLS (see video below). "We've got the full big production, and Tommy's [Lee, drums] crazy drum solo thing that he's doing, the big roller coaster," he said. "I mean, it's a great concer...June 17, 2011
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RUSH Drummer On 'George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight'; New Preview Clip Available
RUSH drummer Neil Peart was interviewed for the Friday, June 17 edition of "George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight" (formerly "The Hour"). The program, which airs at 11:00 p.m. on CBC in Canada, is hosted by Canadian television and radio personality George Stroumboulopoulos. A new clip from the episode, f...June 17, 2011
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SOUNDGARDEN: Pro-Shot Footage Of LOLLAPALOOZA Performance Posted Online
Professionally filmed video footage of reunited grunge legends SOUNDGARDEN performing the song "Fell On Black Days" during the band's August 8, 2010 headlining performance on the third day of the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago's Grant Park can be viewed below. SOUNDGARDEN entered singer Chris Corn...June 16, 2011
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NIGHTWISH's 'Imaginarium' Movie Receives Finnish Grant
According to Variety.com, NIGHTWISH's much-anticipated musical "Imaginarium" is one of the projects which have received grants from the Finnish government institution called the Finnish Film Foundation. The movie, directed by Stobe Harju, about an old man on his deathbed who glimpses a childhood dre...June 14, 2011
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NILE Drummer To Guest On Next Episode Of 'Headbanger's Kitchen'; Preview Clip Available
Heavy metal cooking show "Headbanger's Kitchen" has released a promo clip for its fourth episode featuring drummer George Kollias from the death metal band NILE. Check it out below. A bloopers reel has also been released with funny snippets from the previous episodes featuring SCRIBE, BHAYANAK MAUT...June 13, 2011

