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NEIL PEART, LARS ULRICH, MIKE PORTNOY Honored At This Year's 'Drummies'
RUSH drummer Neil Peart has garnered his third consecutive victory as "Drummer Of The Year" in this year's Drummies. He was also named "Best Progressive Drummer." Enter Music Publishing, publishers of hip, drum magazines worldwide, conducts the Drummies every year, with voting open to anyone from Fe...July 12, 2009
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CLUTCH Vocalist Interviewed On Australia's 'The Racket'
Vocalist Neil Fallon of Maryland rockers CLUTCH was recently interviewed by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "The Racket" (based in Australia). Listen to the chat in streaming audio at the Triple J web site: Windows Media, Real Media (NOTE: The first part of the Fallon interview begins around the 45-minute...July 11, 2009
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RUSH Drummer Featured On New VERTICAL HORIZON Album
According to a posting on the RUSH fan site RushIsABand.com, RUSH drummer Neil Peart is featured on the new album from VERTICAL HORIZON entitled "Burning The Days". Peart contributed the lyrics to the song "Even Now" and played drums on three tracks — "Save Me From Myself", "Even Now" and "Welcome T...July 10, 2009
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REV THEORY, CAVO, 16 SECOND STARE To Perform On CRÜE FEST 2's Monster Energy Stage
MÖTLEY CRÜE's summer festival tour, Crüe Fest 2, recently announced a partnership with Monster Energy to add an additional stage at this year's festival. The new Monster Energy Stage doubles the entertainment value at Crüe Fest 2 with five extra bands showcasing the next generation of rock, includin...July 9, 2009
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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS Interviewed On BBC RADIO; Audio Available
Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Allan Atkins and his HOLY RAGE bandmate Chris Johnson (guitar) were interviewed on July 5 by radio presenter, history professor and author Carl Chinn on BBC Radio. According to a posting on Atkins' MySpace page, "We launched Al's new book, 'Dawn of the Metal Gods', spoke...July 9, 2009
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CLUTCH: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
"Strange Cousins From the West", the ninth studio album from Maryland rockers CLUTCH, is available for streaming in its entirety at AOL Music. "Strange Cousins From the West" will be available both digitally and through retail on July 14. Produced by CLUTCH and J. Robbins at Magpie Cage Studios in B...July 7, 2009
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CAULDRON Frontman Evicted Over METALLICA Dispute
Jason Decay, frontman of the Canadian traditional metal trio CAULDRON, recently underwent as surreal an experience as one can have at home. Like most touring musicians, Jason has his share of strange road stories, but he surely didn't expect one of the weirdest ones of all to happen in his very own...July 6, 2009
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SACRED REICH Frontman Issues European Tour Recap
Bassist/vocalist Phil Rind of reactivated Arizona thrashers SACRED REICH has issued the following update: "We're back now from our trip to Europe. The shows were great! Thanks to everyone who came out, hung out, had a chat, got an autograph, a pick, bought a shirt or otherwise made it a fun time. Th...July 5, 2009
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PRYMARY Announces Details Of First Show In Two Years
Huntington Beach, California-based progressive metallers PRYMARY will play their first show in two years on August 1 at Fitzgerald's Sports Pub in the band's hometown. The group says, "Please come and help support the band by welcoming us back with the new lineup. Also, we will be performing songs f...July 4, 2009
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AL ATKINS: I Wanted To, But Couldn't, Get Away From The Name JUDAS PRIEST
Express & Star recently conducted an interview with original JUDAS PRIEST singer Allan Atkins. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. On his 1973 split with JUDAS PRIEST: "I was the only one in the group married and with a child, but money was a struggle. We had signed a recording contract ....July 3, 2009
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CAULDRON To Support WOLF In U.K.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada-based metallers CAULDRON will support WOLF on the following U.K. dates: Oct. 09 - London, UK - The Underworld Oct. 10 - Leeds, UK - Rio's Oct. 11 - Glasgow, UK - Ivory Blacks Oct. 13 - Newcastle, UK - Trillians Oct. 14 - Manchester, UK - Moho Oct. 15 - Nottingham, UK ...July 3, 2009
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RUSH Drummer Launches Online Cooking Department
Celebrated RUSH drummer, lyricist, and author Neil Peart is proud to announce the launching of a new cooking department on his web site, Bubba's Bar 'n' Grill. The motto at Bubba's place is "Good Simple Food," and Neil's kitchen alter-ego, Bubba, offers helpful cooking tips and easy recipes — a mode...July 1, 2009
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JUDAS PRIEST's HALFORD: 'The Longer I Live, The More I Want To Stay Metal'
Frank De Blase of the Rochester City Newspaper recently conducted an interview with vocalist Rob Halford of British heavy metal legends JUDAS PRIEST. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Rochester City Newspaper: How have you maintained your voice and vocal range for 30 years? Rob Halfor...July 1, 2009
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SWITCHBLADE KILLERS Signs With EULOGY RECORDINGS
Eulogy Recordings has announced the signing of SWITCHBLADE KILLERS. Vocalist/guitarist Zach Neil commented, "We're really interested in being the only rock and roll band on Eulogy. Part of the reason we went with Eulogy was because we're not a hardcore band at all. We think the contrast makes for an...June 30, 2009
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PRYMARY Announces New Lineup
Drummer Chris Quirarte of Huntington Beach, California-based progressive metallers PRYMARY has issued the following update: "It has been an exciting and fruitful time for us here in the PRYMARY camp. There has been a lot of activity and plenty of surprises. We have a new album currently in the begin...June 29, 2009
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