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The Visitor

That UFO composed 35 tracks for new album "The Visitor" attests to the fact that the legendary band has no paucity of ideas. The fire still burns hot and with super axe-man Vinnie Moore on board for three albums straight now the unit — also featuring original members Phil Mogg (vocals),Paul Raymond...

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ABSENCE OF THE SACRED Recording New Album

Frontman Mike Priest of Singapore-based death/thrash metallers ABSENCE OF THE SACRED has issued the following update: "[DAATH drummer] Kevin Talley — who has previously recorded and/or toured with DYING FETUS, CHIMAIRA, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, THE RED CHORD, HATE ETERNAL, M.O.D., MISERY INDEX and S...

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NICKO MCBRAIN: The True Power Of The Music Of IRON MAIDEN Humbles Me

Camille Dodero of The Village Voice recently conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain. A couple of excerts from the chat follow below. The Village Voice: At the beginning of "Flight 666", there's talk about how you guys have always been a private band. Why'd you finally decide t...

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FAITH OR FEAR: 'Instruments Of Death' Details Revealed

Reactivated Philadelphia-area '80s thrash band FAITH OR FEAR recently inked a deal with Lost And Found Records. The group has just released "Instruments of Death", a collection of new material and re-recorded versions of songs originally written in the mid-'80s. The set also includes recordings made...

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ODUM Releases Second EP

Los Angeles, California-based metal band ODUM has just released its self-titled second EP, which marks the group's official return to activities. Currently, ODUM has only two members, remnants of the former lineup — Rob Zeinum (vocals/guitars) and Gus Conde (drums). The German musician and producer...

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TWISTED SISTER Frontman Talks 'Stay Hungry' Re-Release, 'Strangeland: Disciple' Movie

Jason Price of Icon Vs. Icon recently conducted an interview with TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Icon Vs. Icon: This June you will be re-releasing "Stay Hungry" for its 25th anniversary. What can you tell us about the process of putting this re-r...

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CANDLEMASS, LUNA MORTIS Featured In 'Talking Metal' Podcast

The latest episode of "Talking Metal" features interview hosts Mark Strigl and John Ostronomy conducted with LUNA MORTIS vocalist Mary Zimmer and CANDLEMASS/SOLITUDE AETURNUS frontman Robert Lowe. The 60-minute podcast can be downloaded at this location. "Death Magic Doom", the new album from CANDLE...

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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'The BLACK SABBATH Trademark Should Be Owned By The Four Of Us Equally'

Ozzy Osbourne has filed a lawsuit against his BLACK SABBATH bandmate Tony Iommi, claiming that Iommi illegally took sole ownership of the band's name in a filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Osbourne is suing Iommi for a 50 percent interest in the "Black Sabbath" trademark, along with...

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MARDUK Explains Absence From 'Blackenedfest' North American Tour

Swedish black metallers MARDUK have issued a statement regarding their absence from the ongoing Blackenedfest North American tour, also featuring MAYHEM, CEPHALIC CARNAGE, CATTLE DECAPITATION and WITHERED. The band writes: "The situation with MARDUK not having performed during the first week of Blac...

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OZZY OSBOURNE Sues TONY IOMMI Over Ownership Of BLACK SABBATH Name

According to the New York Post, Ozzy Osbourne has filed a lawsuit against his BLACK SABBATH bandmate Tony Iommi, claiming that Iommi illegally took sole ownership of the band's name in a filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Osbourne is suing Iommi for a 50 percent interest in the "Black...

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STEVEN ADLER Says AXL Is Being 'A Real Selfish Prick' About GUNS N' ROSES Reunion

A BLABBERMOUTH.NET visitor by the name of Phillip Gregory has submitted the following report: Original GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler is still holding out for a reunion with the band's "Appetite For Destruction" lineup. Adler, currently on a drum-clinic tour of Australia presented by Allans Musi...

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Sandwich

I initially wanted to rip the guts out of this one until I realized that PSYCHOSTICK's humor-core is in fact pretty damn funny and musically not too shabby, even if it's not a heavy rotation type of disc. Please be advised that a sense of humor is a requirement for enjoyment of "Sandwich". Taking th...

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MAYHEM Comments On MARDUK's Absence From 'Blackenedfest' Tour

Norwegian black metallers MAYHEM, who kicked off the Blackenedfest North American tour this past Thursday (May 21) in New York City, have issued the following update: "There has been a lot of confusion around the MARDUK [the Swedish black metal band which was supposed to take part in Blackenedfest]...

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VENOM Announces New Drummer

After holding auditions for the last few months, pioneering British black metal band VENOM has announced the addition of drummer Danté to the group's ranks. Commented VENOM frontman Conrad "Cronos" Lant: "We had a fantastic response. There were many great players to choose from, but at the end of th...

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RAVAGE Confirmed For MEXICO METALFEST

Massachusetts metallers RAVAGE have been confirmed for Mexico Metalfest, set to take place August 2 at the Mexico Recreation Park in Mexico, Maine. The festival billing is shaping up as follows: PSYCHOSTICK RAVAGE HATRED ALIVE IN THE KINGDOM OF NIGHTMARES ABSENCE OF THE SUN PUTRESCINE LOST CONSCIENC...