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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ: 'I Was Given A Second Chance To Breathe'

Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz, who underwent open-heart surgery on Friday, June 5 after it was discovered that the main artery to his heart was almost "completely closed," has released the following "open letter to all the wonderful fans, friends and family that has shown me so much love during...

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Former ANTHRAX Guitarist DAN SPITZ Undergoes Open-Heart Surgery

Former ANTHRAX guitarist Dan Spitz underwent open-heart surgery on Friday, June 5 after it was discovered that the main artery to his heart was almost "completely closed." Dan, who says that he nearly died, has already been released from the hospital and is currently resting. "[I had a] scary few da...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND: A Half-Assed Version Of ANDY SNEAP

Metal Insider recently conducted an interview with acclaimed Canadian musician/producer Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Metal Insider: You've produced such a wide variety of bands. Some, like BECOMING...

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JOB FOR A COWBOY Issues Update On Video Shoot

Glendale, Arizona extreme metallers JOB FOR A COWBOY will film a video for the new song "Regurgitated Disinformation" on Saturday, June 6 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is inviting fans to attend and be part of the event. The shoot will take place in First Unitarian Church beginning at 8:00 p.m....

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ANTHRAX Guitarist On New Singer: I Think Of Him As CHRIS CORNELL Singing In PANTERA

Mark Eglinton of The Quietus recently conducted an interview with ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. The Quietus: Hearing the new tracks (four were made available) I'm blown away by what I heard. What kind of sound were you going for? Scott Ian: It does sou...

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TEXTURES: Video Footage From Spanish Tour Posted Online

Dutch progressive metallers TEXTURES have posted video footage from their recent Spanish tour. Watch the six-minute clip below. TEXTURES has just signed a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The band's first album for the label is expected to arrive sometime next year. Commented Nuclear Blast A&R r...

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TEXTURES Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS

Nuclear Blast Records has announced the signing of Dutch progressive metallers TEXTURES. The band's first album for the label is expected to arrive sometime next year. Commented Nuclear Blast A&R representative Jaap Wagemaker: "Diversity and complexity are important elements of the unique TEXTUR...

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STEVE VAI to Release 'Naked Tracks' Box Set

Legendary guitarist Steve Vai will release his famed "Naked Tracks" on CD for the first time in early June. Previously sold on Vai.com and iTunes as downloads only, Vai wanted to give his fans and players of all ages something special — an excellent practice tool for any guitarist. Commented Vai: "T...

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MORTIFICATION To Re-Record '90s 'Classics' For Upcoming Release

Bassist/vocalist Steve Rowe of Australian Christian metallers MORTIFICATION has issued the following update: "I have had a large number of requests for MORTIFICATION to re-record a bunch of '90s classics. Thus early next year will see the release of MORTIFICATION 'Twenty Years In The Underground'. T...

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MACHINA Putting Finishing Touches On Full-Length Debut

MACHINA, the Little Rock, Arkansas-based band featuring former EVANESCENCE members John LeCompt and Rocky Gray, has issued the following update: "We will be back in the studio to finish our debut full-length record, 'To Live & Die In The Garden Of Eden', in less than two weeks!! It will be finis...

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MACHINE HEAD Frontman: Jamming With HETFIELD Was 'One Of The Highlights Of Our Musical Lives'

MACHINE HEAD frontman Robb Flynn has spoken exclusively with BLABBERMOUTH.NET about having one of his musical idols — METALLICA frontman James Hetfield — join MACHINE HEAD on stage on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 in Oberhausen and Cologne, Germany, respectively, to perform the song "Aethetics...

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IMPELLITTERI: 'Wicked Maiden' Limited Picture LP Announced

Ulterium Records will release a limited-edition 12" picture-disc edition of the new IMPELLITTERI album, "Wicked Maiden", on August 4. A deal was inked with the German label Metal Heaven that released the album in Europe on April 24. The LP will be strictly limited to 250 copies. Side A: 01. Wicked M...

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IN THIS MOMENT Guitarist On Touring With Bigger Bands, Going More Melodic

Jessica Thornsby of Leeds Music Scene recently conducted an interview with IN THIS MOMENT guitarist Chris Howorth. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Leeds Music Scene: You've just released your second album, "The Dream". I've heard the phrase "dreamland concept" and "Alice in Wonderla...

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BUCKCHERRY Guitarist On AC/DC: 'Musically, The Band Is An Unstoppable Freight Train'

Road Crew Magazine recently conducted an interview with BUCKCHERRY guitarist Keith Nelson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Road Crew Magazine: You were the co-producer on "Black Butterfly". So how did that differ from playing the musician's role? Keith: Well, it started with the alb...

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LICK THE BLADE Replaces PILEDRIVER At Germany's HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR Festival

Cleveland, Ohio-based metallers LICK THE BLADE have replaced Canadian cult metal band THE EXALTED PILEDRIVER (a.k.a. PILEDRIVER) on the billing of this year's Headbangers Open Air festival, set to take place July 23-25, 2009 in in Brande-Hörnerkirchen, Germany. The following bands are now scheduled...