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EVERY TIME I DIE Bassist Joins THE DAMNED THINGS

EVERY TIME I DIE bassist Josh Newton has joined the touring lineup of THE DAMNED THINGS, the new band featuring members of FALL OUT BOY (Joe Trohman, Andy Hurley),ANTHRAX (Scott Ian, Rob Caggiano) and EVERY TIME I DIE (Keith Buckley). Rough-mix versions of two tracks — "We've Got a Situation Here"...

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SLASH Talks To CNN; Video Available

Guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) recently talked to CNN's Shanon Cook about going solo for his new record, family and his guitar obsession. Watch the chat below. Slash plans to incorporate songs from his entire career into his upcoming solo tour, including material from GUNS N' ROSES...

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CRYSTAL TEARS: 'Nightmare Serenade' Extended Video Released

"Nightmare Serenade", the extended, uncensored version of the new video from the Greece-based metal band CRYSTAL TEARS, can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's forthcoming album, "Generation X", which is scheduled for release on June 18 via 7Hard. Commented drummer Chrisafis Tantanozis:...

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THE DAMNED THINGS: Two Rough-Mix Tracks Available For Streaming

Rough-mix versions of two tracks — "We've Got a Situation Here" and "Ironiclast" — from THE DAMNED THINGS, the new band featuring members of FALL OUT BOY (Joe Trohman, Andy Hurley),ANTHRAX (Scott Ian, Rob Caggiano) and EVERY TIME I DIE (Keith Buckley),can be streamed on the group's MySpace page. W...

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SLASH Interviewed On 'Metalheadz'

Legendary guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) was recently interviewed by Peter Bailey of the Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom-based "Metalheadz" radio show. You can now listen to the chat below. Slash plans to incorporate songs from his entire career into his upcoming solo tour, includin...

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ANTHRAX Guitarist: PAUL GRAY 'Was Always Super-Fun To Be Around'

ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian, who spent time rehearsing with Paul Gray in 2005 for the "Roadrunner United: All Stars" tribute concert to celebrate Roadrunner Records' 25th anniversary, released the following statement to AOL's Noisecreep about the passing of the SLIPKNOT bassist: "Paul Gray was alway...

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METALLICA Frontman Says He Is 'A Reborn Straight-Edge'

The latest issue of So What!, the official METALLICA fan club magazine, features a brand new interview with the band's frontman, James Hetfield, in which he discusses his tattoos. An excerpt from the chat follows below. So What!: (Caught by a tattoo)… that's a new one, right? Sorry- Hetfield: Straig...

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JOHN BUSH Talks About Split With ANTHRAX, Return Of JOEY BELLADONNA; Audio Available

ARMORED SAINT/ex-ANTHRAX singer John Bush ARMORED SAINT/FATES WARNING bassist Joey Vera were interviewed on this past weekend's (May 21-23) edition of Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show. You can now listen to the chat using the audio player below. To see a full list of stations car...

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SLASH: New 24-Minute Video Interview Posted Online

A new 24-minute interview with legendary guitarist Slash conducted by the Associated Press can be viewed below. Slash plans to incorporate songs from his entire career into his upcoming solo tour, including material from GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT and his new solo album. The gu...

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SLASH Plans To Cover Entire Career In Live Show

Slash plans to incorporate songs from his entire career into his upcoming solo tour, including material from GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT and his new solo album. The guitarist told The Pulse of Radio he can do that thanks to the man who's handling lead vocals on the trek, ALTER B...

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AL ATKINS' HOLY RAGE Completes Work On Debut Album

HOLY RAGE, the U.K. metal band featuring original JUDAS PRIEST vocalist Al Atkins, has completed work on its debut album, "Just Don't Run". A late 2010 release via an as-yet-undetermined record label is expected. A short trailer for "Just Don't Run" can be viewed below. HOLY RAGE recently announced...

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OPETH, IN FLAMES, EUROPE Members To Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO On SWEDEN ROCK CRUISE

Some of Sweden's finest heavy metal musicians will gather to pay tribute to Ronnie James Dio during this fall's edition of the Sweden Rock Cruise, set to sail on October 7, 2010 from Stockholm, Sweden for Åbo, Finland and return the following day. There will be a long tribute concert with a number o...

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BRUTAL GODZ Parts Ways With Ex-METAL CHURCH Singer, Announces Replacement

BRUTAL GODZ, the new Germany-based project featuring former/current members of BLIND GUARDIAN, RHAPSODY OF FIRE and REBELLION, has parted ways with former METAL CHURCH singer Ronny Munroe and has replaced him with Ian Breeg, a young Russian musician from Moscow. Commented bassist Oliver Holzwarth (w...

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DEEP PURPLE Singer: RONNIE JAMES DIO Was 'The Kindest Man We Ever Knew'

DEEP PURPLE vocalist Ian Gillan has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "My dear friend Ronnie, "Departed but not gone. Resting peacefully (for a while) but never forgotten. "I've ha...

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CITY OF FIRE Debut To Be Released By CANDLELIGHT RECORDS

CITY OF FIRE, the band featuring FEAR FACTORY vocalist Burton C. Bell and bassist Byron Stroud, will release its self-titled debut album on August 24 via Candlelight Records. The CD, recorded at renowned Factory Studios in Vancouver in late 2008 with additional material completed in April of this ye...