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FEAR FACTORY Drummer Talks About The Band's Songwriting Process

Simon Milburn of Australia's The Metal Forge recently conducted an interview with FEAR FACTORY drummer Raymond Herrera. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the response to last year's "Transgression": "I think it's been good. It's been kind of interesting. We've had some reaction from Europe tha...

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FEAR FACTORY Performs In Argentina: Video Available

A video of FEAR FACTORY performing the song "Replica" Saturday night (August 26) at Obras Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina has been posted online at YouTube.com (courtesy of Gino Alache from Rockum). FEAR FACTORY issued a statement Friday confirming that the band's Venezuelan show was cancelled bu...

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Original JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS: Video Interview Posted Online

A nine-minute video interview with original JUDAS PRIEST frontman Al Atkins has been posted online at Guitarist TV (click on "G-TV Interviews"). As previously reported, Atkins recently released a new promotional DVD. Produced by Mpeguk Ltd, the set (released on DVD-R) includes music videos of three...

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QUIET RIOT: 'Rehab' Audio Samples, Track Listing Available

QUIET RIOT has uploaded several MP3 samples from its upcoming CD, entitled "Rehab", at this location. For the new recordings, Kevin DuBrow (vocals) and Frankie Banali (drums) are joined by Tony Franklinon bass (ex-THE FIRM, BLUE MURDER),session guitarist Neil Citron, and the voice of rock, Glenn Hu...

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FEAR FACTORY Confirms Venezuelan Cancellation, Vows To Complete South American Tour

FEAR FACTORY, who are currently on tour in South America, have released this official statement today in response to the rumors of cancellations: "We would like our fans to know that the band is currently in South America as planned. Yes, our Venezuela show has been cancelled but all other performan...

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LAMB OF GOD Frontman: 'We're Perfectionists At Our Music'

Simon Milburn of Australia's The Metal Forge webzine recently conducted an interview with LAMB OF GOD vocalist Randy Blythe. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On the reason for the band's commercial success: "I think one, is that we work really hard at what we do. We're perfectionists at our musi...

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FEAR FACTORY: South American Tour Cancelled?

According to LaMusica.com.ve, FEAR FACTORY has canceled its previously announced South American tour due to scheduling difficulties. The trek was slated to kick off tonight (Thursday, August 24) in San Jose, Costa Rica and make stops in Argentina, Chile, Venezuela and Ecuador. It is not presently cl...

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BENEDICTUM To Guest On KNAC.COM's 'The Vault'

San Diego, CA power metal band BENEDICTUM, featuring vocalist Veronica Freeman, guitarist Pete Wells, drummer Blackie Sanchez, keyboardist Chris Morgan, and bassist Jesse Wright, will be making an 11:30 a.m. PST in-studio appearance on KNAC.COM's "The Vault", hosted by DJ Will, on Sunday, August 27....

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OZZY OSBOURNE Voted 'Britain's Silliest Celebrity'

ITV.com reports that Ozzy Osbourne has been voted Britain's silliest celebrity. The BLACK SABBATH frontman has taken the coveted top spot on the list, which was compiled from a survey of more than 2,000 people. The Top 20 Britain's silliest celebrities, according to ITV.com: 01. Ozzy Osbourne 02. Bo...

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VELVET REVOLVER, DEFTONES, ALICE IN CHAINS Members Featured On BEATLES Compilation

On October 24, 2006, Restless Records will release "Butchering The Beatles" — featuring the biggest, the baddest, the heaviest all-star line-up ever assembled to honor what is arguably the greatest band ever — THE BEATLES. All-in-all, over 50 internationally known recording artists bring their uniqu...

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IRON MAIDEN Drummer Jams With VOICES OF EXTREME: Photos Available

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain joined the New York-based band VOICES OF EXTREME (V.O.X.) for a rendition of the MAIDEN classic "The Trooper" during their August 13 appearance at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, MA for the Locobazooka! United We Rock Festival. Check out pictures by Jennifer Simon...

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ROB ZOMBIE Drummer: 'I Am About Doing Everything Possible To Enhance My Drumming'

Jeb Wright of Classic Rock Revisited recently conducted an interview with ROB ZOMBIE/ex-ALICE COOPER drummer Tommy Clufetos. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow: Classic Rock Revisited: Have you ever gotten philosophical about what makes you so special? Tommy: The only thing that makes me spec...

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AMON AMARTH To Team Up With WINTERSUN, TYR For European Tour

AMON AMARTH will team up with WINTERSUN and TYR for a European tour beginning in early November. The dates are as follows: Nov. 02 - D Frankfurt, Batschkapp Nov. 03 - D - Osnabrück, B 51 Nov. 04 - D - Lichtenfells, Festhalle Nov. 05 - IT - Milano, Alcatraz Nov. 06 - CH - ...

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STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Guitarist To Focus On Solo Project TENET

STRAPPING YOUNG LAD has emerged from this year's Ozzfest as one of the festival's most-talked-about acts primarily due to the sheer abrasiveness and intensity of their live performances. The group will now take a short break as frontman Devin Townsend (vocals, guitars) welcomes his first child into...

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AGANKAST To Cover ATOMKRAFT

Former ATOMKRAFT guitarist Rob Matthew, whose current responsibilities include managing the young British metal band AGANKAST, has issued the following update: "Twenty years ago ATOMKRAFT were four young lads from Newcastle. We rode on the coattails of our mates VENOM, gigging, writing and hanging o...