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EMPEROR Discuss Upcoming Shows, Possibility Of New Studio Album

EMPEROR's creative core, guitarist Samoth and frontman Ihsahn recently spoke to Terrorizer magazine about their upcoming reunion concerts and their plans for the future. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the band's break-up: Ihsahn: "When we announced the split in 2001, we didn't think we woul...

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New Zealand's 'Metal Guru' Defends DAWN OF AZAZEL Frontman, Slams 'Sensationalist' Media

Paul "The Axeman" Martin, host of New Zealand's long-running weekly metal radio show "The Axe Attack" (web site),has sent the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the recent media reports [Report#1, Report#2] focusing on DAWN OF AZAZEL frontman Rigel Walshe's "ultra-violent militarist"...

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JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD To Guest On New QUEENSRŸCHE Album?

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford is strongly rumored to have been tapped to play the role of "Dr. X" on QUEENSRŸCHE's sequel to their platinum 1988 concept album, "Operation: Mindcrime", tentatively titled "Operation: Mindcrime II". Although there has been no official announcement on the matter, a...

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What Does LAMB OF GOD Want For The Holidays?

The members of LAMB OF GOD recently told Virginia's StyleWeekly.com what they want for the holidays: Vocalist Randy Blythe: "A sweet new practice space; first floor, equipped with loading bay, espresso machine, refrigerators. And location is everything, so in Mechanicsville." Guitarist Willie Adler:...

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RHAPSODY: Live Album Details Revealed

Italian epic metal band RHAPSODY will release their first-ever live album, "Live In Canada 2005 – The Dark Secret", on January 23, 2006. Recorded on June 13, 2005 at Salle Albert-Rousseau in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada, the CD will feature the following track listing: 01. The Dark Secret 02. Unholy W...

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THRESHOLD To Mix Live Album

U.K. progressive metallers THRESHOLD have issued the following update on their current activities: "Karl [Groom, guitar] and Rich [West, keyboards] are hoping to find time soon to mix the live album that THRESHOLD recorded on tour last year. Provisionally entitled 'Surface To Stage', it will be the...

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KORN: Two Songs From 'See You On The Other Side' Bonus Disc Posted Online

Two full-length tracks from the bonus disc that will accompany the deluxe edition of KORN's upcoming album, "See You on the Other Side", have been posted online at BestBuy.com. Check out the songs "Last Legal Drug (Le Petit Mort)" and "It's Me Again" at this location. The "See You on the Other Side"...

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QUEENSRŸCHE: More 'Operation: Mindcrime II' Details Revealed

QUEENSRŸCHE drummer Scott Rockenfield and guitarist Michael Wilton recorded their parts for the group's new album, tentatively titled "Operation: Mindcrime II", in August at Synergy Studios in Redmond, WA. Michael Stone cut guitars in a studio in a "secret location" in the Bay Area. Singer Geoff Tat...

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KORN: In-Store Signing Sessions Announced

KORN will be making the following in-store appearances in early December: Dec. 01 - Chicago - 6:00 p.m. Rolling Stones Records 7300 W. Irving Park Rd. Norridge, IL 60706 (708) 456-0861 Dec. 05 - New York Area - 7:00 p.m. Vintage Vinyl 51 Lafayette Rd. Fords, NJ 08863 (732) 225-7717 Dec. 06 - New Yor...

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KORN To Play 'Secret' Show In Berlin

KORN will play a secret show in Berlin, Germany next Tuesday, November 22. The so-called "Music Flash" is sponsored by a mobile phone company and the entrance is free (on a first come, first served basis). The concert will take place at Huxleys, which reportedly has a capacity of around 1,800. More...

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SLIPKNOT's CLOWN Switches To SABIAN Cymbals

Shawn Crahan, better known as "Clown" with platinum-selling metal band SLIPKNOT, is the latest rocker to switch to Sabian cymbals. A hard hitter with a tendency to play to the extreme high end of the volume spectrum, Crahan selected his Sabian set-up on the basis of sound and durability. "I love Sab...

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OZZY OSBOURNE To Perform With Opera Singer At ROYAL VARIETY Show?

Rachel Mainwaring of icWales is reporting that Ozzy Osbourne could be paired with clean-cut opera star Katherine Jenkins at next week's Royal Variety Performance. The 25-year-old Jenkins will perform a spectacular duet at this year's event — and the producer hinted last night that the singer will be...

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RHAPSODY Guitarist To Release New Solo Album

RHAPSODY guitarist Luca Turilli is currently putting the finishing touches on a new solo album, tentatively due in January/February 2006. Turilli's last solo CD, "Prophet of the Last Eclipse", came out in 2002. RHAPSODY will be releasing their first live album ever in early 2006. The recordings will...

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KING DIAMOND: Support Acts Announced For European Tour

KING DIAMOND have announced the opening bands for their upcoming European tour, which is scheduled to take place in April/May 2006. The Scandinavian leg of the tour will feature LOCH VOSTOK and SECRET SPHERE, while support on the rest of the trek will come from GRIFFIN and one more as-yet-undisclose...

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MARILYN MANSON's Fiancée Branded 'Stripper' Dating 'Freak'

TeenToday.co.uk has issued the following report: Marilyn Manson's fiancée Dita Von Teese threw a massive temper tantrum after a DJ branded her a "stripper" who is dating a "freak". The burlesque dancer had been due to perform one of her sexy routines in a giant martini glass at an exclusive New York...