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THERION Singer SNOWY SHAW Discusses Side Projects
RockersDigest.com recently conducted an interview with Snowy Shaw, current singer with THERION and former drummer of DREAM EVIL and KING DIAMOND. A couple of excerpts follow: RockersDigest.com: What can you reveal about the glam-rock-punk-metal project? Snowy: Well, at this point I prefer not to rev...February 9, 2008
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AS I LAY DYING: To Go Or Not To Go To The GRAMMYS, That is The Question
AS I LAY DYING members Tim Lambesis (vocals) and Nick Hipa (lead guitar) have posted blogs explaining why each one of them plans on attending — or not attending — this year's Grammy Awards ceremony, where the band was nominated in the "Best Metal Performance" category for "Nothing Left", the first s...February 9, 2008
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THE PROJECT HATE Completing Final Track For Next Album
THE PROJECT HATE — the Swedish band featuring vocalist Jörgen Sandström (ex-ENTOMBED, GRAVE),guitarist Lord K. Philipson (GOD AMONG INSECTS, ex-LEUKEMIA),bassist Michael Håkansson (ENGEL, ex-EVERGREY),guitarist Petter S. Freed (2 TON PREDATOR),singer Jo Enckell (IGNORANCE BLISS) and drummer Dani...February 7, 2008
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CIRCLE II CIRCLE Bassist Joins KWTF THE EDGE Staff
CIRCLE II CIRCLE bassist/keyboardist Mitch Stewart has joined the DJ staff of KWTF The Edge. Mitch will be doing a two-hour show every Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. EST starting February 13 and can be heard at www.kwtfworldwide.com. On his first show, Mitch promises to air two never-before-heard...February 7, 2008
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MOTÖRHEAD Drummer Looks Back On His Split With KING DIAMOND
Rockpages.gr recently conducted an interview with MOTÖRHEAD/ex-KING DIAMOND drummer Mikkey Dee. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Rockpages.gr: Before MOTÖRHEAD you have played with KING DIAMOND, Don Dokken... Is there anything special you can share with us from these days? Mikkey Dee: You'...February 4, 2008
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A Mounting Crisis…
Who knew that the most Germanic of the new wave of retro thrash bands would be from Japan? GRIEF OF WAR at their best are dealing in the kind of skittering, fast-paced, four-on-the-floor thrash that was the province of TANKARD and DEATHROW twenty years ago (though without the former's maniacal edge...February 3, 2008
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EVEMASTER: Working Title Of New Album Revealed
Guitarist/vocalist Tomi Mykkänen of the Finnish "dark metal" band EVEMASTER has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "Long time, no news... but here we go again! "First, thanks to everyone who's been asking for news about EVEMASTER. It is nice to see that even though we've...January 29, 2008
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HARDCORE SUPERSTAR Launches Guitarist Search
Swedish sleaze rockers HARDCORE SUPERSTAR have launched a guitarist search following the recent departure of Thomas Silver. "As we are now looking for a new permanent guitarist we're asking all of the great guitarists out there who think you could fit in with us to let us know who you are!" the band...January 28, 2008
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PROFUGUS MORTIS Explains Violinist's Departure
Montreal-based sympho/black/folk/power metal band PROFUGUS MORTIS has issued the following update: "As some of you may know, Émilie Livernois [violinist] no longer plays in PROFUGUS MORTIS. "This decision was mutual and not an easy one to make considering everything we've done together over the year...January 28, 2008
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VINNIE PAUL: 'I Don't Believe Anything PHILIP ANSELMO Says'
UK's Metal Hammer magazine conducted an interview with drummer Vinnie Paul Abbott (HELLYEAH, PANTERA, DAMAGEPLAN) for its January 2008 issue, which celebrates the life of Vinnie's brother, late PANTERA/DAMAGEPLAN guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Metal Ha...January 26, 2008
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Legendary Virginia Heavy Metal Club JAXX For Sale
Amber Healy of the Springfield Connection reports that Jaxx owner Jay Nedry recently made the announcement he's considering selling the West Springfield, Virginia heavy metal club he has owned since 1994. But music fans take note: he is not completely sure the sale will go through. With an asking pr...January 24, 2008
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IRON MAIDEN Manager Comments On Upcoming Documentary
Directors Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn of Banger Films Inc. — creators of the critically acclaimed, award-winning documentary "Metal: A Headbanger's Journey" and its soon-to-be-released follow-up "Global Metal" — are looking for IRON MAIDEN fans to be part of a feature documentary that will follow the...January 22, 2008
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SCOTT WEILAND Is A No-Show At VELVET REVOLVER's SUNDANCE Concert
VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland was a no-show for the band's scheduled performance last night (Sunday, January 20) at the 944 Magazine's party at Tao during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. According to PageSix.com, "speculation from inside the band's camp said the singer had mi...January 21, 2008
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ANNIHILATOR Mainman Comments On ICED EARTH's Split With TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS
About.com's Chad Bower recently conducted an interview with ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: About.com: "Metal" has been out for nearly a year in Europe. What was the delay in getting a North American release? Jeff Waters: I've been away from the states sin...January 21, 2008
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VORTEX Confirmed For Holland's DOKK'EM Open-Air Festival
Dutch metal band VORTEX has been confirmed for the Dokk'em open-air festival, set to take place August 9, 2008 near Leeuwarden, Netherlands. According to a press release from the festival organizers, "VORTEX, formed in 1979, is one of Holland's first metal bands and released some acclaimed records (...January 21, 2008
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