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SLAYER's KERRY KING On Early Influences, Jamming And DIMEBAG

Ultimate-Guitar.com recently conducted an interview with SLAYER guitarist Kerry King. A few excerpts from the chat follow: Ultimate-Guitar.com: A recent U.K. report declared that SLAYER were one of the music choices of child prodigies. That is in stark contrast to an Esquire article back in 1992 tha...

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SCORPIONS To Tour U.S. In The Fall?

According to Pollstar, German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS are scheduled to perform in Clarkston, Michigan at the DTE Energy Music Theatre on Thursday, September 6. More U.S. dates are expected to be announced soon. A new video interview with SCORPIONS singer Klaus Meine and guitarist Rudolf Schenke...

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Metal Band SMOKE Hosts Book-Signing Benefit For Child Of Alrosa Villa Murder Victim

The 2004 murder of metal guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott shocked the music community, leaving a void in the hearts of all who love to rock. While much of the media attention was focused on Dime, he wasn't the only person murdered. Also killed at the Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio were DAMAGEPLAN...

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CHRIS CORNELL: 'I'm Just Really Happy To Be On My Own'

Shehzaad Jiwani of ChartAttack.com recently conducted an interview with former AUDIOSLAVE/SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On managing to release an album every year since 2005: "I always felt, even in the early SOUNDGARDEN days, that bands should be able to put...

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Former Heavy Metal Guitarist Becomes New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's Music Director

Stuff.co.nz reports that a 27-year-old Finnish former heavy metal guitarist and footballer is the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's new music director. Pietari Inkinen (web site),who has replaced British conductor James Judd, conducted his first orchestra at the age of 14 and is the youngest person...

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OZZY OSBOURNE To Make Two-Night Appearance On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

In celebration of OZZY OSBOURNE's first album of all new studio material in six years, "Black Rain", the rock legend will perform for two consecutive evenings on ABC's fast-growing late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" On Monday, May 21 and Tuesday, May 22, the two-time Grammy Award winner and...

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VIRGIN STEELE: Photos Of Italian Acoustic Performance Available

VIRGIN STEELE's David DeFeis (vocals) and Edward Pursino (guitar) performed an acoustic set on April 27, 2007 at the Thunder Road Club in Lake Codevilla (Pavia),Italy for the Flash magazine party. A report (in Italian) plus photos can be found at TrueMetal.it. VIRGIN STEELE's setlist: 01. Black Mas...

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DIO: 'I Know I Can Sing And Write Well, But I Don't Think I'm Better Than Anybody Else'

Jed Gottlieb of BostonHerald.com recenty conducted a short interview with legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio (BLACK SABBATH, DIO, RAINBOW, HEAVEN AND HELL). BostonHerald.com: When you joined SABBATH did you do anything to foster a devilish reputation like sleep in a coffin or drink bloo...

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SCORPIONS: Canadian Support Act Announced

According to a posting at ScorpsNews.com, Toronto-based band THE ROOM will open for German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS on their upcoming Canadian tour. Confirmed dates are as follows: Aug. 25 - Shawinigan, QC – [to be announced] Aug. 28 - Ottawa, ON - LeBreton Festival Park Aug. 30 - Montreal, QC -...

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JOB FOR A COWBOY: 'Embedded' Video Posted Online

Fast-rising extreme metal unit JOB FOR A COWBOY is set to unveil its long-awaited debut album, entitled "Genesis". The hotly-anticipated release will drop in North America this coming Tuesday, May 15 via Metal Blade Records. The album will see a May 18 release in Germany, Austria and Sweden and a Eu...

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SCORPIONS: New CD To Feature Guest Appearance By BILLY CORGAN

According to a posting at ScorpsNews.com, SCORPIONS guitarist Rudolf Schenker revealed in the latest issue of the French magazine Rock Hard that SMASHING PUMPKINS frontman Billy Corgan makes an appearance on vocals in the new SCORPIONS song "The Cross", which is included on the band's new CD, "Human...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: Second 'Ziltoid' Video Transmission Available

STRAPPING YOUNG LAD mastermind Devin Townsend has posted his second video transmission — dubbed "Not My Space" — in connection with his upcoming solo album, entitled "Ziltoid the Omniscient". Watch it at YouTube. Due on May 22 via Inside Out Music America, "Ziltoid the Omniscient" was recorded compl...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: When Playing In Bands Becomes A Burden, It's Time To Step Away For Awhile

Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend has commented on published reports that he will no longer make albums or tour with his STRAPPING YOUNG LAD and DEVIN TOWNSEND BAND projects in favor of a full-time career as a producer. Said Devin: "Journalism is a crazy thing (and one of the main contributi...

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WITHIN TEMPTATION: 'Frozen' Video Posted Online

WITHIN TEMPTATION's video for the song "Frozen" has been posted at YouTube. According to a posting on the group's web site, the clip's storyline is based on events that take place at the turn of the 20th century, dealing with a pretty heavy subject: violence and abuse within a family. Commented the...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND Says STRAPPING YOUNG LAD Is Over For Good

The following report was posted on the U.K. web site Jukebox: "[On May 2, 2007] InsideOut Music and the Tora! Company held an exclusive media showcase for the new Devin Townsend solo album 'Ziltoid The Omniscient', including an appearance and Q&A session with the man himself. This turned out to...