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URKRAFT To Ink New Record Deal, Begin Work On Sophomore Album
Danish thrash/death metallers URKRAFT have posted the following message on their official web site: "We have been working hard through the last six months trying to come up with some new material for our next album. So far we have finished 10 tracks of very hard-hitting and more old-school metal. Ex...May 1, 2005
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The Nihilist Demos
If you're any kind of death metal fan, you recognize some of those song titles above as classic ENTOMBED cuts. NIHILIST was the band that spawned not only ENTOMBED, but UNLEASHED (formed by Johnny Hedlund upon NIHILIST's breakup in 1989). In the span of a short two years, before morphing into ENTOMB...April 30, 2005
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The Empires of the World
Where have these guys been hiding? How could such a crushing and creative classic/modern heavy metal band have alluded me? The band is BIOMECHANICAL and they've been rolling down the streets of London, toppling buildings and trampling the inhabitants like a British Godzilla. Now that Earache is abou...April 30, 2005
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Label: SLIPKNOT Bassist Suffering From 'Exhaustion', Will Rejoin Band For European Tour
Lisa Fernandez of the Des Moines Register reports: To the shock of many maggots, Des Moines metal band SLIPKNOT performed last weekend at Hilton Coliseum in Ames without bassist Paul Gray. Singer Corey Taylor's announcement from the stage was vague — that Gray had been hospitalized, would return soo...April 28, 2005
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BRUCE DICKINSON: Japanese Version Of 'Tyrrany Of Souls' To Include Bonus Track
According to a post at MaidenFans.com, the Japanese version of IRON MAIDEN frontman Bruce Dickinson's new solo album, "Tyrrany of Souls", will include an exclusive bonus track, entitled "Eternal". Says MaidenFans.com, "While it doesn't confirm previous rumors that a live version of 'Chemical Wedding...April 28, 2005
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MÖTLEY CRÜE's NIKKI SIXX: 'This Is Not A Fucking Farewell Tour'
The four members of MÖTLEY CRÜE recently spoke to Sylvie Simmons of the U.K.'s Guardian about their current "Red White and Crüe" world tour. Several excerpts from the interview follow: On their well-publicized drug problems: Nikki Sixx: "We lost perspective. We almost didn't survive. But isn't that...April 28, 2005
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VIRGIN STEELE Begin Recording New Album
VIRGIN STEELE's official web site has been updated with the following message: "David DeFeis [vocals] has finally decided which songs will be issued on the first [new VIRGIN STEELE] CD from out of the over 60 compositions he has prepared so far. And not only that, but the group is actually now offic...April 27, 2005
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Ex-MEGADETH Guitarist CHRIS POLAND: 'DAVE MUSTAINE Is A Troubled Person'
Blasting-Zone.com recently conducted an in-depth interview with former MEGADETH guitarist Chris Poland. Several excerpts follow: Blasting-Zone.com: How did you become involved with the recording of "The System Has Failed"? I had always been under the impression that, all things considered, you and D...April 24, 2005
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VICIOUS RUMORS Part Ways With Bassist
Veteran San Francisco Bay Area metallers VICIOUS RUMORS have parted ways with bassist Cornbread. "We wish Cornbread the best of luck in all his future endeavors and projects, and would like to thank him for his time and dedication to VR through the years!" the band write on their web site. "Tommy Si...April 24, 2005
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CINDERELLA Frontman Talks About Upcoming Solo Album
CINDERELLA frontman Tom Keifer recently spoke to Glam-Metal.com about the group's participation in this summer's "Rock Never Stops" tour and his upcoming solo album, among other topics. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Glam-Metal.com: Are we ever going to see a new CINDERELLA CD? Ther...April 22, 2005
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ANTHRAX Bassist: 'Nobody Is Building Houses On Back Of Reunion Tour'
ANTHRAX bassist Frank Bello spoke to Australia's Pyromusic.net about the group's upcoming "reunion" tour, which is scheduled to hit Australia in May. After a 13-year break, ANTHRAX's "classic" lineup of Bello, Charlie Benante (drums),Joey Belladonna (vocals),Scott Ian (guitar) and Danny Spitz (gui...April 22, 2005
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VADER's MAUSER Says 'Alcohol Problem' Led To Drummer's Departure
VADER guitarist Mauser recently spoke to Abrasive Rock about the departure of longtime drummer Doc and the status of Mauser's DIES IRAE project. A couple of excerpts from the interview follow: Abrasive Rock: Peter put in his release about Doc [being released from] the band, he said it was due to his...April 21, 2005
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DEMONS & WIZARDS: New Audio Sample Available For Download
A one-minute, 45-second sample of a new DEMONS & WIZARDS track, entitled "The Gunslinger", is available for download at this location. "The Gunslinger" comes off the group's upcoming sophomore album, "Touched by the Crimson King", due on June 27 via SPV Records. The follow-up to the group's 2001...April 20, 2005
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VICIOUS RUMORS: 'Crushing The World' DVD Details Revealed
Mascot Records will release the long-awaited VICIOUS RUMORS DVD, "Crushing the World", at the end of May. The DVD is a past-to-present overview, and features all the great songs (including footage with original vocalist Carl Albert),all their videos, the day-to-day life on the road during their aro...April 20, 2005
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FLOTSAM AND JETSAM Drummer Shoots Down 'Split' Rumors
FLOTSAM AND JETSAM drummer Craig Nielsen has posted the following update on the group's official message board: "This is what's happening. The band was offered to be part of the W.A.S.P./ L.A GUNS/STEPHEN PEARCY tour and when put to the test of a real tour on the table, the band had to turn it down...April 20, 2005
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