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DEE SNIDER On TWISTED SISTER: 'We're Very Close To Wrapping This Thing Up'

On Track Magazine recently conducted an interview with TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider. An excerpt from the interview follows: On Track Magazine: For the record, let me say that TWISTED SISTER officially reunited in 2003 and although you've managed to play a number of festivals around the world,...
June 25, 2005
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TERRORIZER To Release New Studio Album, DVD

Drummer Pedro "Pete" Sandoval (MORBID ANGEL) and guitarist Jesse Pintado (ex-NAPALM DEATH) are currently working on material for a new TERRORIZER album and DVD. The band, who are currently unsigned, expect to begin recording the effort this summer. Labels interested in discussing a possible deal are...
June 24, 2005
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Original TESTAMENT Lineup To Open FOR JUDAS PRIEST In California

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers TESTAMENT have been added to 107.7 The Bone's "Bone Bash VI" concert on Saturday, July 2 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. They will share the main stage with JUDAS PRIEST, QUEENSRŸCHE and CARBOARD VAMPYRES (featuring former ALICE IN CHAINS...
June 23, 2005
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Former CARCASS Frontman Rejects Reunion Rumors

Former CARCASS frontman Jeff Walker has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to refute a rumor that the much-missed Liverpool, U.K.-based gore-grind pioneers may be reuniting for a possible tour. A June 22, 2005 posting on the Earache Records-affiliated web site www.metaltracks.com indicated that Walker, alon...
June 22, 2005
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THE HAUNTED Bassist: AT THE GATES Reunion Rumors Are 'Untrue'

THE HAUNTED bassist Jonas Björler has contacted BLABBERMOUTH.NET to refute a rumor that his former band, legendary Swedish thrashers AT THE GATES, may be reuniting for a possible tour. A June 22, 2005 posting on the Earache Records-affiliated web site www.metaltracks.com indicated that Jeff Walker a...
June 22, 2005
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KAOS, RIGHTEOUS SIRE, ANGER AS ART Added To THRASH AGAINST CANCER Benefit Concert

Long-running Bay Area acts KAOS and RIGHTEOUS SIRE, along with ANGER AS ART (featuring ABBATOIR mainman Steve Gaines),and tribute bands HANGAR 18 (playing MEGADETH covers) and HOT FOR TEACHER (VAN HALEN cover band featuring former MACHINE HEAD/TESTAMENT drummer Chris Kontos and current HEATHEN tour...
June 21, 2005
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STRATOVARIUS Part Ways With Longtime Bassist

Finnish melodic metallers STRATOVARIUS have parted ways with longtime bassist Jari Kainulainen. In a posting to the band's official forum, STRATOVARIUS mainman/guitarist Timo Tolkki writes, "Some of you have heard rumors that Jari Kainulainen has left STRATOVARIUS. Unfortunately I have to tell you t...
June 19, 2005
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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