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KRISIUN Pulls Out Of Europe's X-MAS FESTIVALS
Brazilian death metallers KRISIUN have issued the following update: "After the bands SIX FEET UNDER, GOD DETHRONED and CATARACT dropped off the X-Mas festival, now KRISIUN decided to cancel it too. They tried to [stay] on the bill until the last chance just because they were concerned about the fans...November 6, 2006
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PAINMUSEUM Members To Support SEBASTIAN BACH On GUNS N' ROSES 'Off' Dates
Guitarist "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (HALFORD, PAINMUSEUM, SEBASTIAN BACH) has issued the following update: "Would like to proudly announce that I will be supporting SEBASTIAN BACH on his headlining dates taking place on the 'off days' during the GUNS N' ROSES North American tour. Joining me will be my...November 5, 2006
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DAVE MUSTAINE Discusses MEGADETH's Legacy, His Feelings On METALLICA
In the October 2006 issue of U.K.'s Total Guitar magazine (cover),MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine discusses his band's legacy and his feelings on METALLICA. Total Guitar: Who do you see most MEGADETH influence in? Mustaine: "I'm not sure of any particular bands that I have been able to influence, bu...November 4, 2006
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HAMMERFALL Singer Shoots Down EUROVISION SONG CONTEST Rumors
Mark Carras of Rock My Monkey recently conducted an interview with HAMMERFALL singer Joacim Cans. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rock My Monkey: There seems to be a much bigger buzz in American for this release ["Threshold"] than any HAMMERFALL release before it. Why do you think that is...November 4, 2006
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VICIOUS RUMORS: New Video Interview Available
The members of the veteran San Francisco Bay Area metal band VICIOUS RUMORS were interviewed by Doug Troxell on October 21, 2006 at McLaren Park in San Francisco prior to their departure for their European tour. Interviewed were: Geoff Thorpe, Larry Howe, James Rivera, Thaen Rasmussen, and Stephen G...November 2, 2006
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EDDIE VAN HALEN's Son WOLFGANG Named New VAN HALEN Bassist
TMZ.com reports that VAN HALEN has officially hired 15-year-old Wolfgang Van Halen — the son of guitarist Eddie Van Halen and estranged wife Valerie Bertinelli, and nephew of drummer Alex Van Halen — as the new bassist for the band. Wolfgang replaces longtime bassist Michael Anthony, who left the ba...November 2, 2006
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MUSHROOMHEAD: Video Interview Available
MUSHROOMHEAD was recently interviewed on "Precious Metal with Sanaz". Watch the interview online at YouTube.com. As previously reported, MUSHROOMHEAD's video for "Simple Survival", the debut single from the band's recently released "Savior Sorrow" album, is available for viewing at iKlipz.com. The c...October 30, 2006
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Goatcraft Torment
Looking for a quality, no-nonsense black metal album that rips and snorts from start to finish? How about URGEHAL's "Goatcraft Torment"? Having formed in 1992, the group understands a thing or to about what it means to be a true Norwegian black metal band. Riffs slice through the air like scythes, d...October 30, 2006
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AFTER FOREVER Guitarist Comments On Label Negotiations
Dutch female-fronted symphonic metal outfit AFTER FOREVER recently returned to the studio to resume recording its new album, tentatively due next year via an as-yet-undisclosed label. The group's guitarist, Sander Gommans, has posted the following update on the band's official forum: "Well, the reco...October 29, 2006
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VAN HALEN Nominated For ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Induction
VAN HALEN has been nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007, along with eight other acts, according to The Plain Dealer. This is the first nomination for VAN HALEN, although the group has been eligible for at least the past three years. R.E.M. and the RONETTES are the othe...October 28, 2006
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FEAR MY THOUGHTS Sets Release Date For 'Vulcanus'
German melodic thrash powerhouse FEAR MY THOUGHTS will release its new album, "Vulcanus", on January 23, 2007 via Century Media. The CD was mixed by acclaimed Danish producer Jacob Hansen (ABORTED, HATESPHERE) and is the group's first release for Century Media, with whom they signed this past summer...October 27, 2006
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KULT OV AZAZEL's XAPHAN Shoots Down Split Rumors
Xaphan, vocalist/guitarist of the Floridian black metallers KULT OV AZAZEL, has issued the following update: "After our show Tuesday night [Oct. 24] with CELTIC FROST and GOATWHORE it is evident that some things need to be cleared up. It seems the going rumor is the band has split up or that we are...October 26, 2006
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It's Official: DIO, IOMMI, BUTLER And WARD To Reunite As HEAVEN AND HELL
A representative for BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi has confirmed that the highly anticipated and much-rumored reunion of Iommi, Ronnie James Dio, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward appears to be shaping up and taking a new form. After various promoters have approached the former SABBATH bandmates' re...October 25, 2006
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AUDIOSLAVE Bassist: 'We Just Try To Be Better On Every Record'
Pat Douglas of the Great Falls Tribune recently conducted an interview with AUDIOSLAVE bassist Tim Commerford. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On getting the band together immediately following an extensive tour to record the new album, "Revelations": "It seems like whenever you're a band and y...October 24, 2006
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PARADISE LOST Prepares To Record New Album
U.K. gothic metal pioneers PARADISE LOST will soon enter the studio with producer Rhys Fulber and mixer Mike Fraser to begin recording their as-yet-untitled eleventh album. The band will embark on a U.K. tour with OPETH in November. After the live dates, the group is planning to record their new alb...October 23, 2006
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