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MASTODON On Signing With Major Label: 'We're Not Going To Change Into A BACKSTREET BOYS'
Atlanta quartet MASTODON recently spoke to MTV.com about the band's decision to jump from an indie to Warner Bros. Records. "It's a big step for a band like us that doesn't really have any radio hits or ... any plans to write any radio hits or anything like that," drummer Brann Dailor explained. "We...May 13, 2005
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ANTHRAX's SCOTT IAN Offers Update On Reunion Tour
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message on the band's official blog: "Hello from Brisbane, how ya goin'? "I figured I'd drop in and give another update now that we're a huge six shows deep into the reunion tour. "I've been trying to write a full-blown Alpha Mail but the magic ju...May 12, 2005
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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD's 'Alien' To Be Released On Vinyl
Hot on the heels of Deepsend Records signing an exclusive distribution deal with CM Distro (a division of Century Media),the label has also secured the licensing rights to press all future Century Media releases on vinyl. The label will start this vinyl deal off with a limited-edition pressing of S...May 11, 2005
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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE: 'I Got Saved In 2002'
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine has posted the following message in the "Forums" section of the band's official web site: "People don't really have to guess how I feel on issues; that is a benefit of being outspoken. So, I have to say that I am stunned with the inconsiderate posts and threads here ab...May 10, 2005
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Bassist JOEY VERA: 'I Knew My Time With ANTHRAX Was Temporary'
Dave's On Tour recently conducted an in-depth interview with bassist extraordinaire Joey Vera (ARMORED SAINT, FATES WARNING, ANTHRAX). Several excerpts fron the interview follow: Dave's On Tour: Your temporary stay in ANTHRAX has ended, and the band is going back to its [classic] lineup. Describe yo...May 7, 2005
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IRON MAIDEN Singer At Controls For Inaugural Flight
According to YorkshireToday.co.uk, singer Bruce Dickinson — who regularly exchanges his high-flying music career with heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN for an aircraft cockpit — was at the controls of a Boeing 737 on the first flight from Humberside Airport to Malaga Sunday (May 1). The singer, who th...May 2, 2005
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VALUME NOB To Record Full-Length Debut In June
VALUME NOB, the Louisiana based band featuring CROWBAR/DOWN guitarist Kirk Windstein on bass, have posted the following message on their official web site: "At last, VALUME NOB is back in full swing. Kirk just arrived back in town last night from a two-month CROWBAR run. We are set to begin rehearsi...May 1, 2005
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LIVING LOUD To Release Live CD In July
LIVING LOUD — the new "supergroup" consisting of Bob Daisley (OZZY OSBOURNE, RAINBOW, URIAH HEEP) on bass, Steve Morse (DEEP PURPLE, KANSAS, DIXIE DREGS) on guitar, Don Airey (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW) on keyboards, Lee Kerslake (URIAH HEEP, OZZY OSBOURNE) on drums and Jimmy Barnes (COLD CHISEL) on voca...April 30, 2005
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Management: MÖTLEY CRÜE Have 'Some Tricks Up Their Sleeves' For Tomorrow's DVD Shoot
A MÖTLEY CRÜE management representative has spoken to John Serba of The Grand Rapids Press about the group's plans to film Wednesday's (April 27) concert at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI for a DVD to be released later this year. A production crew for the group — reunited with original members...April 26, 2005
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The Archaic Abattoir
Proving once and for all that Internet idiocy knows no bounds (as if a trip through this site's comment forums didn't already do that),there's actually scattered talk here and there of ABORTED's new blisterpiece, "The Archaic Abattoir", being a "sellout" for its incorporation of a little bit of "He...April 23, 2005
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Clients
Much like the anticipation built up for UNEARTH's "The Oncoming Storm", the hype machine has been firing on all cylinders for THE RED CHORD's "Clients", and deservedly so. "Clients" is a tough and interesting, hardcore-infused, grindcore-based, and death metal spattered monster that's been given a t...April 23, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE To Film Grand Rapids Concert For Upcoming DVD
MÖTLEY CRÜE's outrageously successful "Red, White, and Crüe 2005...Better Live Than Dead" tour, which has sold out arenas across the country since its launch in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, on Feb. 17, will be captured for posterity to be distributed on TV as well as DVD this fall. Featuring the reunited ban...April 19, 2005
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Ex-WARRANT Singer Says He's Comfortable Being Called 'Classic Rock'
Former WARRANT frontman Jani Lane recently spoke to KNAC.COM about his contribution to the new RUSH tribute album "Subdivisions" and his departure from WARRANT, among other topics. Several excerpts from the interview follow: KNAC.COM: Do you think sometimes that WARRANT gets too much of the blame fo...April 15, 2005
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Police Confirm DIMEBAG's Murderer Was Dragged Off DAMAGEPLAN Stage In Cincinnati
John Futty of The Columbus Dispatch has issued the following report: Nathan Gale was dragged off the stage at a DAMAGEPLAN concert in Cincinnati eight months before killing the band's lead guitarist and three others at a concert in Columbus. Yesterday (April 12),Columbus police confirmed that Gale...April 13, 2005
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ROBERT PLANT Rejects GRAMMY Criticism
ContactMusic.com is reporting that LED ZEPPELIN singer Robert Plant has hit back at his former bandmate Jimmy Page after the guitarist criticised him for not being present when the legendary rockers were awarded a Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award earlier this year. Plant, 56, is so busy with his cu...April 12, 2005