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JUDAS PRIEST Guitarist: 'We're Asking People To Step Into The World Of NOSTRADAMUS'
JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Glenn Tipton recently spoke to Chris Harris of MTV News about the band's latest effort, a double-disc concept album based on the mysterious, world-known 16th century French prophet Nostradamus. "After the last album, [2005's] 'Angel of Retribution', we wanted to do something d...June 19, 2008
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LORDI: A Conversation With A Monster
By Ryan Ogle By now, the dust kicked up from LORDI's 2006 Eurovision Song Contest victory and subsequent global domination is starting to settle a bit, but Finland's true (okay, costumed) monsters of rock are doing anything but. Taking little time to recuperate from the whirlwind that accompanied th...June 18, 2008
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EMPEROR Needs Your Help
Legendary Norwegian black metallers EMPEROR are currently looking for photo material from the live reunion period and are asking their fans for help. Photographs are being collected for possible use in artwork for upcoming live recordings (to be announced). If you have photos of EMPEROR live on stag...June 17, 2008
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LACUNA COIL Wants You To Be Part Of Its Upcoming DVD
Italian goth metal icons LACUNA COIL have launched a very special contest on YouTube asking their fans to contribute to their upcoming DVD. Three favourite clips will be featured on the DVD which is scheduled for release later this year. Commented the band: "As most of you know, were at home right n...June 12, 2008
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METALLICA Says Management 'Error' Is To Blame For Early Album Reviews Being Removed
METALLICA's official web site has been updated with the following message: "While we occasionally enjoy reading the various comments, rumors, speculation, reviews, gossip and all the good that the Internet brings, rarely do we feel the desire/need to respond to the 'blogosphere' . . . Hey, everyone...June 12, 2008
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CHARLIE DOMINICI: Being In DREAM THEATER 'Was A Slave Gig To Me'
BigMusicGeek.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former DREAM THEATER vocalist Charlie Dominici. Several excerpts follow. BigMusicGeek.com: How did you originally become involved with DREAM THEATER? By contrast, how did the audition process differ from your previous experiences? Charli...June 5, 2008
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MEGADETH Bassist: 'I'm Still Working On My Metal Side'
Confront magazine recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist James Lomenzo. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. Confront: How did you get to play with this band? James: Three points of reference. First there was this club I used to hang out at in Brooklyn that was late '70s, early...June 2, 2008
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JOHN BUSH Says His Split With ANTHRAX 'Could Have Been Dealt With A Little Bit More Honestly'
A new 29-minute audio interview with former ANTHRAX and current ARMORED SAINT singer John Bush which aired in May 2008 on "The Classic Metal Show" is available for streaming in three parts below. An excerpt from the chat follows. Q: How did the news come down to you about the "reunion" [of the class...June 1, 2008
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SLIPKNOT Percussionist: 'We Are The Hardest Ever. We Blow All Bands Away'
SLIPKNOT percussionist Shawn "Clown" Crahan spoke to MTV's "Metal File" last week about the group's fourth, still-untitled LP, which should arrive in stores by summer's end. "I'm not that guy who's going to tell you it's harder," he said. "Harder, to me, doesn't mean anything. I could give a shit ab...May 30, 2008
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BARREN CROSS 'Is Officially 100% Back'
Vocalist Michael Drive (a.k.a. Mike Lee) of the Christian metal band BARREN CROSS has issued the following update (excerpts only): "First and foremost; I am happy to announce: BARREN CROSS is officially, 100% BACK! "There has been great healing done in the band, and we are being raised up to an enti...May 29, 2008
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SCARS ON BROADWAY Drummer: 'The Biggest Pressure Was Beating What We've Done In The Past'
ARTISTdirect editor Rick Florino recently sat down with Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan of SYSTEM OF A DOWN for an in-depth interview about their new SCARS ON BROADWAY project. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow. ARTISTdirect: It sounds like you've found the perfect middle ground between SLA...May 21, 2008
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METALLICA's LARS ULRICH: 'We're Psyched About Our First OZZFEST Experience'
Following months of rumors, Ozzfest organizers confirmed earlier this month through a post at the official web site that the festival, a touring event for more than a decade, will transform into a "destination festival" this summer. OZZY OSBOURNE and METALLICA will headline a one-day show on August...May 20, 2008
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IN THIS MOMENT Defends OZZY And SHARON Against Criticism From OZZFEST Bashers
Southern California-based female-fronted band IN THIS MOMENT has issued the following update: "We have received a ton of messages in response to our Ozzfest 2008 announcement. [IN THIS MOMENT is one of the bands taking part in this year's one-day Ozzfest event.] "There have been lots of questions an...May 16, 2008
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DRY KILL LOGIC: Recharging Batteries
DRY KILL LOGIC frontman Cliff Rigano has posted the folowing message on the band's MySpace page: "Just wanted to hit you all up and let you know that we are NOT dead, broken up or MIA. When you bleed the dream for 18 years like we have, at some point you need downtime to decompress, ...May 14, 2008
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WHITESNAKE Frontman Shoots Down LED ZEPPELIN Tour-Support Rumors
WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale has contacted UK's Classic Rock magazine to set the record straight about his band's so-called plans to go on tour with LED ZEPPELIN. Earlier in the week Coverdale was quoted as saying: "I'm expecting a call from Jimmy [Page] any day asking my band WHITESNAKE to s...May 14, 2008
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