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RUFFIANS Sign With OSM RECORDS
RUFFIANS, the reunited power metal band that at one time featured in its ranks late VICIOUS RUMORS frontman Carl Albert, have signed a deal with Old School Metal Records (OSM Records). The group will release a double CD, "There & Back", featuring material spanning from 1984 to 2004, on August 1....June 17, 2005
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DEF LEPPARD Singer: 'I Don't Think We Ever Believed We Were A Metal Band'
VH1.com recently conducted an interview with DEF LEPPARD frontman Joe Elliott. An excerpt from the interview follows: VH1: You've had a lot of cross over success on the pop charts, do any of your metal brethren ever razz you? Have you had to defend your rock honor? Elliott: All the time. We've had t...June 17, 2005
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DREAMS OF DAMNATION, BROCAS HELM Added To THRASH AGAINST CANCER Benefit Concert
DREAMS OF DAMNATION (featuring former DARK ANGEL guitarist Jim Durkin) and BROCAS HELM have been added to the Thrash Against Cancer benefit, which will be headlined by TESTAMENT, on July 9 at The Pound SF outdoor amphitheatre in San Francisco, California. VICIOUS RUMORS, LAAZ ROCKIT, HIRAX, AGENT ST...June 16, 2005
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THE VASELINE RATS Bassist Says He Was Never Approached To Join THE DARKNESS
THE VASELINE RATS bassist Pete Emms has issued a statement denying "rumors" that have been circulating suggesting that he has been approached to replace Frankie Poullain in the U.K. band THE DARKNESS. Says Pete: "It's amazing how the rumor machine can suddenly kick in. THE DARKNESS are a great band...June 15, 2005
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AGENT STEEL And DEKAPITATOR Confirmed For THRASH AGAINST CANCER Benefit
AGENT STEEL and DEKAPITATOR have been added to the Thrash Against Cancer benefit, which will be headlined by TESTAMENT, on July 9 at The Pound SF outdoor amphitheatre in San Francisco, California. VICIOUS RUMORS, LAAZ ROCKIT, HIRAX, MUDFACE, NEIL TURBIN'S DEATHRIDERS (featuring original ANTHRAX voca...June 13, 2005
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TESTAMENT Schedule Tacoma Date
TESTAMENT's original lineup — Chuck Billy (vocals),Eric Peterson (guitar),Alex Skolnick (guitar),Greg Christian (bass),and Louie Clemente (drums) — have confirmed a show at the Shipwreck in Tacoma, Washington on July 8. The original TESTAMENT lineup will also headline the Thrash Against Cancer b...June 13, 2005
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SCOTT WEILAND To Rumormongers: 'Get A Fucking Life!'
VELVET REVOLVER frontman Scott Weiland has rejected Internet rumors that the band have scrapped the final five shows of their ongoing European tour because he has fallen off the wagon and will be re-entering rehab. In a posting on the group's official web site, Weiland writes, "Christ! You people ar...June 12, 2005
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DIMMU BORGIR: New Full 'Story/Concept' Album Due Late 2006
Norwegian symphonic black metallers DIMMU BORGIR have issued the following update on their current and upcoming activities: "Finally there's an official update on this site to let you guys in on what the Hell is happening at the moment and whatever else that we might be conspiring behind closed door...June 10, 2005
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MEGADETH Mainman Discusses His Close Relationship With Fans
MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine recently spoke to The Digital Noise Network about Gigantour, returning to his roots, his split from former bandmates and the success of the group's "The System Has Failed" album. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: The Digital Noise Network: Dave, you're in...June 10, 2005
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PAUL SHORTINO Heads New Metal Project
According to a posting on MelodicRock.com, vocalist Paul Shortino (ROUGH CUTT, QUIET RIOT) has formed a new metal project with Ira Black (VICIOUS RUMORS) on guitar, Matt Thorn (ROUGH CUTT, JAILHOUSE) on bass and Patrick Johansson (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) on drums. The band's sound is said to follow a "har...June 9, 2005
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NEIL TURBIN'S DEATHRIDERS And IMAGIKA Confirmed For THRASH AGAINST CANCER Benefit
NEIL TURBIN'S DEATHRIDERS (featuring original ANTHRAX vocalist Neil Turbin) and IMAGIKA have been added to the Thrash Against Cancer benefit, which will be headlined by TESTAMENT, on July 9 at The Pound SF outdoor amphitheatre in San Francisco, California. VICIOUS RUMORS, LAAZ ROCKIT, HIRAX and MUDF...June 9, 2005
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NAGLFAR: 'Pariah' Final Track Listing Revealed
Swedish black metal titans NAGLFAR have announced the final track listing for their new album, "Pariah", due in the U.S. on July 12 via Century Media Records (June 20 in Europe). The follow-up to 2003's "Sheol", "Pariah" is described in a Century Media press release as "a flawless work of iniquitous...June 8, 2005
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HOT FOR TEACHER: VAN HALEN Tribute Featuring Former MACHINE HEAD, HEATHEN Members
HOT FOR TEACHER (photo),the San Francisco Bay Area-based VAN HALEN tribute band featuring former MACHINE HEAD/TESTAMENT drummer Chris Kontos and current HEATHEN touring guitarist Terry Lauderdale, have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Jun. 11 - Avalon - Santa Clara, CA (w/ ERI...June 8, 2005
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Echoes of Decimation
In order to properly record a band playing at the kind of velocity ORIGIN favors, certain compromises must be made. Low end just muddies things up, real drums are hard to hit consistently with enough force to sound good, and vocals and guitar riffs have to stay in a tight, compressed little sonic bo...June 5, 2005
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LIV KRISTINE Talks About Upcoming Solo Album
Renowned female vocalist Liv Kristine (LEAVES' EYES, ex-THEATRE OF TRAGEDY) recently spoke to Metal Temple magazine's Michael Dalakos while promoting the new LEAVES' EYES release, "Vinland Saga". Liv spoke about a number of topics, including her upcoming second solo album that is going to be release...June 5, 2005
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